Philosophy Bags are bound to be the finest most stylish paniers you've ever seen. If only they were made in England. But made in Portland, USA is the next best thing. We buy Philosophy bags direct from the people who make them, no middle man. Amazing quality, amazing value for a bag of this quality.
Philosophy Bags - Why We Do What We Do
We appreciate craftsmanship and have immense admiration for the processes, materials, and skill that transform everyday materials into something special. Sadly, much of this tradition has been abandoned.
Today’s goods are designed around mass production constraints. While this often yields low production costs, it is always a sacrifice in form, function, and often has detrimental social and environmental implications.
It is our mission to revive craftsmanship, preserve its traditions, and contribute to its advancement the best we know how. “The fruit of craftsmanship is plentiful, it employs passionate people and yields products that radiate the positive energy employed to make them”. We build our products for those who see value in such efforts.
Production
Locally Grown to keep control. Like faceting a gemstone, every step is an opportunity to add beauty and value. Philosophy’s craftsmen have hand worked leather for years. All leatherwork is completed in house to insure it meets our level of expectation. Our cutting, sewing and other construction processes are all completed under one roof as well.
Maintaining this level of control allows us to offer our ‘custom shop’ where we can craft one-off’s from our present patterns, or custom design and build bags tailored to an individual’s needs.
We also make small batch runs of ‘In Stock’ bags offered up in various colors. This allows our customer to get their bags quickly and at a cost savings relative to a ‘custom shop’ bag, while providing the uniqueness of a custom bag.
“A designer knows he has arrived at perfection not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away”
The InTrans pannier was created for those commuters that not only bike to and from work, but that also ‘ cross-commute’ during the day visiting friends, clients, and colleagues. Featuring our Stay-Dry Flap design, weather stays out while dry air positively ventilates the interior keeping things fresh inside.
Features
Stay Dry Design - Keeps Weather Out, Lets Dry air in for positive ventilation
Water / Oil Resistant Finish –Barrier from water and resistance to oil stains
23oz.Tri-Ply Cotton – Tight Weave Twill– Vulcanized Urethane Core - Canvas
Touring Grade Pannier M ounts – Rigid Alloy Rail with self-tensioning clips hold strong
Cavernous Capacity – 14.5” w x 6” d x 12” h (370 x 153 x 305mm)
Speedy Straps - No Tedious Buckling / Un-buckling like traditional buckle straps
Vegetable Tan leather – Number 1 grade USA Tanned Equestrian Saddle leather
Stainless Steel Buckles – Stainless steel buckles for years of rust-free adjustment
Outer Pockets – Two, strap secured outer pockets for quick access to phone, wallet, or other items
Side Dee Rings - Tether on our optional leather fobbed reflector for added visibility
I nner Organizer – Four pocket, inner organizer holds everything from notebooks to electronics
Shoulder Strap- Shoulder strap included
Blinkie Tab – Leather blinkie tab for light for carrying cross-body
87% Petrol Free Construction – Very little oil industry support in our product
Benefits
Socially Responsible –Made in the USA paying living wages… not minimum wages
Environmentally Responsible – Renewable Local Materials – limited global shipping of raw components
Own a Classic – Our bags get better with age... You’ ll be proud to pass these down the family
Contemporary – In design and usability
Scarce – We’ re a product / customer centric bag company. Our focus: Better Bags not More Bags.
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