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Forest City Portage is a micro-enterprise in Cleveland, Ohio making bags and accessories for cyclists and their bicycles one at a time.

31 July, 2009

Deluxe XL Full Moon Bag

This was by far the most complicated bag I have done to date and was finished just in time fort the August 1 opening at Melt. It features the double layer of Cordura on the base, and is the first to feature a stash pouch. It is so massive (21Wx16Hx11D) that it required 2 front pockets, side and bottom compression straps, and the X-Strap, a stowable second shoulder strap that, when used in conjunction with the leash, keeps the bag tight to the body and provides additional support. Finally, there is a piece of padding on the bottom strap and both sides feature stays, often found on backpacking gear, that allows the user to keep the additionl fabric close to the body when empty and provides some additional support when full by pulling up slightly on the shoulder straps. Also, this was the first time I really tried to draw with thread. The tree, wolf, and moon are all done freehand and (I think) turned out great!

Posted by Forest City Portage at 00:25
Labels: Custom Flap, Deluxe, Extra Large, Full Moon

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All bags are made with 1000D cordura and are lined with a floating 18oz Vinyl fabric that is glued, not sewn, for extra secure waterproofing. Basic models include a padded split-strap, a waterproof exterior pocket (12x10x3) which contains pen slots and an additional flat pocket, two easy-at pockets on either side, and seven internal pockets (side-by-side 5x5's and a velcro sealed 12x10 flat pocket on the back and 4 flat 5x5's in the front). Also included are stow buckles for webbing not in use and a light strap on the bottom. Furthermore, bags come standard with a double base layer of Cordura, 3m Scotchlite reflective tape on the flap, and a hidden pocket for things you are trying to keep hidden. The deluxe models have double front pockets, a padded x-strap, and compression straps.


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