WITNESS THE ADVENTURES!
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Bailey bag; Daily bag.
I was recently tagged in a multitude of photos on facebook, and I noticed something...I'm wearing my bag in almost every photo. I bought one of your bags in Boston on a road trip years ago, and it's been with me on a bicycle in nearly every major US city. I live in Taipei now, and don't have a bicycle at the moment, but I do have a motorcycle, and I take my bag with me everywhere. The bag is literally with me all the time; when I'm climbing a mountain, tracing a river, in the rain, at a party...I just wanted to say thanks for making a super functional bag.
–Grayson Castro.
How some people keep their zucchini from getting squashed.
Giant zucchini being packed into my Bailey bag.
Melissa has had her bag since 2004.
Submitted by Melissa Bailey (no relation).
Taking a bite out of the Big Apple.
Me and my bag hanging out in Times Square
Kathleen's had her BaileyWorks SuperPro for almost two years.
Submitted by Kathleen Grusenski.
Even on the Beach!
Hola from Hugos Place in Playa Blanca, Colombia! So my girlfriend and I, along with some friends, travel to Cartagena, Colombia for a week. I used my new red Digital Super Pro as my carry on bag. I also used it as my primary bag as we spent two nights at a remote island (Playa Blanca). Because we slept in hammocks/mosquito nets under a hut, we had no safe to store valuables. Instead, we used my bag to keep all our passports, cell phones, wallets, sunglasses, sun tan lotion and other items. It seemed like it never had a chance to relax like we did. It definitely got a workout from the 5 of us accessing our stuff. Needless to say it never left my side or sight. Though I have several messenger type bags, this by far is the most functional, durable and easy to adjust when you place on and remove. Without a doubt, I'll certainly use it for my next trip abroad. Thanks for making a great product!! Livestrong, Johnny V.
Submitted by John Villar
Life's an Adventure (you'll need a good bag)
Besides using the bag to get to school and work nearly every day, it's also pretty useful for adventuring. Here it is looking out over the Waterpocket Fold of Capitol Reef National Park in deep Southern Utah during Spring Break 2010.
Posted by Alex Labby
Kit(ten) Courier does make us smile!
Hi Nice Bailey Works People!
I got a schmancy new Kit Courier (black with water bottle holder and a
back pocket) and then sent it out West to a lovely artist who put a
very fun retro JPop inspired image on it. Neko-chan is a good luck
kitten beckoning good fortune and looking very sweet in her kimono and
flowers. Made awesome by Bailey Works, and made kawaii by NAMU
(http://www.etsy.com/shop/namu)!
Bailey Works + Etsy.com artist = local and far talented win!
I hope it makes you smile.
p.s the Kit Courier kicks serious purse replacement ass without weighing a ton: <3 <3 <3
Posted by: Kiarna
Jan!
I bought my Baileyworks Bag a long time ago to use while commuting 10 miles into work in Boston on my bike. After a few years my oldest son grabbed it to use as a book bag when he went away to college, then medical school, then his residency. I was reccently helping him pack up his stuff when he was moving to Florida to pursue a one year fellowship in sports medicine and I saw the bag leaning in the corner and asked him if he was taking it with him, secretly hoping he would say no and I could get it back. He did and now it has returned to its rightful owner. Having used other bags during the years it served him, I was thrilled to get my favorite bag back. The other bags just never seemed right, and got quickly passed on to my other son or friends. After all those years, the green Baileyworks bag still looked great, but the shoulder strap stitching was unraveling and the velcro on the pocket flaps had lost much of its grab. I called Baileyworks just by chance, spoke to Jan to see if they might be able to replace the strap, and lo and behold Jan offered to replace it for free after all those years of hard use. I quickly sent the bag off and within a few days it was back with a new strap, and they even had replaced the velcro!. My beloved bag is like new and ready for another 20 years of heavy duty work lugging books, beer. laptop, clothes and whatever else I can stuff in. Beats the backpack I had reluctantly been using hands down. Thanks Jan and Baileyworks
Posted by Mike Thompson
Across the miles, through the years...
Goes to work every day and carries snacks for first days of school, too. Our bags have lived in Ports, Ottawa, Woods Hole, Dublin and now Barcelona.
Posted by Kristin Sousa
Representation without taxation...
I went to Washington DC this summer for a wedding, and decided to take a day to explore our nations capital. I took the super pro with me and it proved to be the most comfortable bag, I barely felt it on my back. I recommend these to all of my friends, and after our trip I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more super pros making appearances. Not to mention they are made in New Hampshire so I like to represent the granite state whenever I can. It is nice to a have a product made 30 minutes from your house and not a 30 hour plane ride.
Posted by: Adam Rourke
Just wanted to say...
..fucking thank you for making the best bag ever. I live in Boston and ride everywhere, have been for the past 7 years. Last week, I got hit by a car while riding. Guy ran a stop sign at 5 am, direct impact. I flew out of my clip-ins, over the handlebars, and onto the street, through the air, landed hard, and slid across the pavement, 20 feet from the bike--- but I landed on my bag! I have a small citizen, custom forest-y green (looooove that color!) and if I hadn't been wearing that bag my back would be in a MESS. Like really fucked up. But no. I was wearing my helmet, gloves, etc, and my BAG, and I have no injuries. Plus my bag looks fantastic. I don't know how you guys do it, but keep doing it. Because you rock.
Posted by: Anne Ferguson
Refilling the growler...
It's only been seven months since receiving my bag as a gift and let me tell you, it's the best bag I've ever owned. I have yet to run out of room or confidence that this bag can handle anything thrown its way. This past holiday weekend I decided to test the bags limit (more like mine) by throwing my two growlers in it and biking to a local brewery. Needless to say the bag not only made things easier, it also kept them nice and cold. I guess you can add 2-3 growlers to the list of what it can handle!
Posted by: Andy Bass
Unseasonal weather...
Hey there guys- I just wanted to write and tell you how much I love my Baily Works bag (SuperPro medium). I bought it about 2 years ago, and ever since I've known it's the best bag I've ever owned. I've used it for everything from carrying my extremely heaving nursing school books, to carting home farm fresh veggies from my CSA, to even carrying a 6 pack or two... but what really brings me to write this letter is what happened today.
I coach a high school Ultimate Frisbee team in Boise, ID and despite the fact that it is supposed to be summer (May 22!), we found ourselves in the middle of a rain/snow downpour for our end of season tournament. As everyone huddled underneath blankets and umbrellas clutching their bags, I smiled smugly and concentrated on keeping myself dry, not my stuff: I knew my bag would take care of that so I let it sit and get soaked for 2+ hours. And, just as I expected, when I got home everything inside my bag was bone dry, even though I couldn't say the same for myself.
So, while I may be the minority out here in Timbuk2 country, I think I may have converted some to the Bailey Works family today. I think everyone wishes they had the same confidence in their 'water proof bag' as I do. So, thanks for everything you do and for your bags- you definitely have a life-long fan in me.
Posted by: Kathryn Cooperstein
I was driving in rural Ethiopia when I came across this herd of camels who had traveled hundreds of miles with their herdsmen in search of water in a drought. I couldn't resist the opportunity to hop out and chat with them. I prayed with them that they would find a watering hole. But what the little kids really liked was when I opened up my 253 Courier and started handing out candy they had never seen before! And oh yeah, the 10 foot camel got a little too close for my comfort. I was going to hide behind my bag if he got any closer!
Posted by: Ralph Leo
One is never enough
between us, we have at least 10 bailey bags (two of each, basically). they have been with us on planes, trains, sidecars, and scooters here in boston and on our travels. on the sidecar they've taken the back roads of the south of france, down to the chesapeake bay, up to halifax, and throughout new england. even on the wettest days, we never worry about having dry clothes in our bags. thanks mr. bailey and crew!
Posted by: erin mosley
I'm an ex Vietnam combat paratrooper and I know a little about bags. My Super Pro size large has been everywhere with me including many countries. I have never run out of room, the only limit is what weight I can bear. Simply put the Perfect Bag bar none. Great job.
Posted by: Roger Maloof
Ella demonstrates an alternative use for a SuperPro.
Posted by: Jonathan Simon
It Wears Well
I moved to Portsmouth back in October 2006 from Seattle, WA. My girlfriend Michelle told me all about Baileyworks before I ever moved. I got on your site and that's when The Craving began.
I was in sore need of a new bag, and I was excited about being able to support a local small business in my soon-to-be new home.
I've had a burgundy courier bag for years now, and it still looks new and shows zero wear and tear.
I am very proud to be one of your customers, and tell everyone who's looking for new gear to start with you, no matter where they live.
Posted by: Steve Johnson
In Amsterdam
I live in Amsterdam and ride my bike nearly everyday- rain or shine. I needed a weatherproof bag of the right size, with a place to clip a light and also some reflector stripping. I remembered BaileyWorks during my last visit home to New Hampshire. Thank you! BaileyWorks should really be selling bags in the Netherlands!
BaileyWorks note: We can ship anywhere!
