"216" Task Bag

The task bag is my new favorite here at the shop. Though I have already made some adjustments, this bag was so killer that I kept it for myself. Added since this bag were buckles and straps and slight angle adjustments on the straps, but other that that... Perfection. It is smallish, sleek, comfy, frill free and MINE. Hard to believe, but I have only a few bags from my own shop, and most of them are prototypes that I'm not really in love with.

"You Are Here" Musette

Perhaps the most iconic of the flaps to date, this medium musette is a longtime hipster tattoo design and a great signifier of your love for the great green city on a blue lake. The muddy banks of the Cuyahoga seem a little more inviting to those who like this design.

"Om" Tote

The time has come for Totes. Not only are they easy to make and fun, but they are a great way to avoid using plastic bags at the grocery store, and are versatile enough to be bookbag, purse, and shopping bag interchangeably. This small tote stays with the Sanskrit theme and has already found a home in the hands of a budding yoga instructor.

"Om" Yoga Mat Bag

Since my participation in the Tremont ArtWalk was through a Yoga and Pilates studio (Studio 11) I figured it was only appropriate to feature a bag for people to haul around their mats in. This simple tube design features a pocket for a wallet or checkbook, a leash and clip for keys, and a cinch top that doubles as the straps.

"Cascading Circles" Musette

The musette has become a favorite of mine recently as it combines the great comfort of an over-the-shoulder civilian bag, with the bike-a-bility of a courier bag. They have simplified straps that work best when walking around, but leashes and adjustable buckles for when jumping on your stallion. This one is a small and is so darn precious!

"Checkerboard" HP

I love the simple color scheme and classic design. The white background really highlights the color gradients.

"Biking is Free"Day Bag

A new bag style at Forest City Portage is the Task Bag... It is basically a stripped down bag that has most of the elements of the traditional bags but less fuss. The idea here is to create a bag for the casual cyclist that is functional, but doesn't force them to pay for the features of a bag built for year-round, on the job couriers. It has the same 1000D Cordura exterior and the floating 18oz. Vinyl liner. It also has a padded split strap and a leash. It has a giant exterior pocket with pen slots and a wallet slot on the outside, and a double-wide pocket just inside it. There are no pockets on the interior of the bag making the main compartment a holding zone more than an organizing area. Gone is the double layer base and the straps for closure. This bag is not meant to be overfilled, but it will do the job for trips to the market or class. Also, a new strap design featuring fins that are similar to those found on backpacks which really increase the comfort when carrying odd-sized and smaller loads.

"Cog" HP

"Om" Hip-Pack

A nice and simple design with the Yogis in mind!