Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Japanese Messenger Bags

Hey guys, I have a Reload bag which I love...BUT, I live in Seattle, and every hipster and his sister has a Reload abg, so i am looking for something a little harder to get. I want some kind of Japanese bag, do you guys have any ideas of brand names, or places to buy them? I know Shop Gentai is getting SAG bags...which look SICK, and I would liek to get one. DO you ahev anythign about these bags? Good? Bad? Thanks again!
a.s.

Is this a joke..?

http://www.w-base.com/onlinestore/ has Resistant bags, although I have no idea if they'll ship internationally. And you might be screwed if you can't read Japanese :)

Or, there's only one of mine in the Seattle area :)

Why would this be a joke. I want to get something a little more rare than what is all over the streets of Seattle.
a.s

http://ko5.jp/

what's so special about japan?
why not support a small, local bagmaker?

Sorry, but R.E.Load makes a mighty fine bag. So, if you're looking for something fresh, go custom. Or at least don't downgrade from R.E.Load.

dude, maybe they make a njs bag. would probably cost big njs bucks.

just so you guys know: pennsylvania liscense plate "NJS" lives on my block!

^NICE go steal his plates and then you will have some street cred

EDIT: I was thinking about it and it might be tough to find some NjS mounting hardware for that plate you are best going with 5 kashimax tt protectors

The Kashimax TT protector isn't NJS stamped.

i gave him a thumbs up the other day when he nearly hit me.

it's a navy blue beamer convertible coupe.

I hear Japanese bags match your shoes better. I can't wait to get my $450 Japanese bag!! It's going to match my never worn Dunks perfectly. SICK!

Ha. That guy sounds like quite the ****** face.

I like my Reload. It is custom. But my roommate wants to buy it from me, as he needs a bag. So i figured I'd try to get something Japanes cuz i like the design of those bags which I've seen coming out of Japan. Can anyone give info on the SAG bags?
a.s.

SAG LIFE: http://www.gaudi-sag.com/

and

http://sbnstore.jp/bt.php?bid=saglife

Amazing what a Google search will reveal.

Thanks.
a.s.

I like Bagaboo (http://bagaboo.hu/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en). Not Japanese but you can get a completely custom bag; send in your own design and they'll print it or pick from a few they have or pay to have one of their artists do up a nice design for ya.

The guys over at fixedgeargallery did a review (http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/messengerbags/) of a few bags and Bagaboo got high remarks.

jsut get a chrome, chrome is the best

i had a chrome for a while... i find my freight bag to be much more functional, albiet not as flashy.

For the ultimate in custom, and you can guarantee that no one else will have one exactly like it, make your own.

Amazing what a Google search will reveal.

Yeah, but that wouldn't show all of his new cohorts his desire for teh underground stylez.

in seattle, even riding a fixed gear is rare. all the college kids see things on craigslist such as... *10 SPEED FOR SALE 20$ MAKES GREAT FIXIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
and then they either ride them as the same bike or take the derailleurs off to make a half-a$$ singlespeed.
anyway, dont worry about what bag you get so much, as long as its not a timbuk2. EVERYONE has those. even if they dont ride a bike.

in seattle, even riding a fixed gear is rare. all the college kids see things on craigslist such as... *10 SPEED FOR SALE 20$ MAKES GREAT FIXIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
and then they either ride them as the same bike or take the derailleurs off to make a half-a$$ singlespeed.
anyway, dont worry about what bag you get so much, as long as its not a timbuk2. EVERYONE has those. even if they dont ride a bike.

You're kidding, right? This town is stinking with fixed gear bikes.

They have some nice Japanese bags big and water proof.

S/F,
CEYA!

Pac-designs. There is no substitute.

freight bags rock but I foud my bag guy and I am stickin with him support a bag maker that is in your own back yard dude stop with al the stupid I am going to emulate japanese as best I can just go do a cosplay at an anime con and get it outta your system

the japanese emulate american culture if we begin emulating japanese culture isn't that inbreeding???

www.freitag.ch

freitag bags, made in switzerland from old cargo truck tarps. the 'classic messenger' models are expandable and have a waist belt, and no two bags are alike because they're cut out pieces.

unique enough?

not japanese, but fantastic nonetheless: www.vayabags.com
custom made by a woman in NY.
they're wicked cheap (mine cost $60+shipping), and takes a beating pretty well. i am in love with my bag.

i'm going to go out on a limb here and mention how unique my sack is...... I'll get some pics

Email these guys. Theyre super cool and the owner speaka da engrish http://www.cycle-recycle-depot.com/

www.freitag.ch

freitag bags, made in switzerland from old cargo truck tarps. the 'classic messenger' models are expandable and have a waist belt, and no two bags are alike because they're cut out pieces.

unique enough?

I have one of these. Theyre super pricey (atleast here in Japan) but theyre really nice and last forever.

ok here is a ? who on here rocks a vaude courier or whatever they call it. this thing is tottaly waterproof.

Email these guys. Theyre super cool and the owner speaka da engrish http://www.cycle-recycle-depot.com/


Yes highly recommended. Seiya is an awesome guy. He brings the messenger world to Japan.

S/F,
CEYA!

You want a bag that is obscure and hard to get so that you'll look like less of a hipster?

Make your own out of the flesh of the unworthy. Duh.

You want a bag that is obscure and hard to get so that you'll look like less of a hipster?

That's what I was wondering also

edit: OP is a hipster. this is all really ****in' dumb. the end.

edit: OP is a hipster. this is all really ****in' dumb. the end.

I swear I'm going to drag myself down to portland one of these days to ride with your cynical self.

Hipster , ****ster. Just help the guy with information.

Really, that being played to death with this hipster trash.

Hey shipmate how is Civie life?

S/F,
CEYA!

sweet...lots of good riding around here...it can be a fun town to spend some time in.

i'm going to go out on a limb here and mention how unique my sack is...... I'll get some pics

Uh-oh. Sounds ugly..................sack fotos, up close & personal.

just so you guys know: pennsylvania liscense plate "NJS" lives on my block!

i think that just stands for New Jersey Sucks.