Gear Patrol Reviews the Pioneer 12

July 12, 2017

North St. Bags Pioneer 12 Sailcloth Hip Pack

North St. Bags, a Portland-based maker of heritage-grade packs and bike accessories, updated one of their best-selling packs, the Pioneer Hip Pack (12-liter), with absurdly light and strong sailcloth sourced from an industry-leading factory in Connecticut. It also doubles as a handlebar pack.

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