Comments on: Mission Workshop – BBQ And Beer On 7/15

By: Kind Of A Review « Mission Mission

Kind Of A Review « Mission Mission — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:53:03 +0000

[...] Of A Review A couple of weeks ago I posted about a new bag company in the neighborhood, Mission Workshop. Tasked with doing some kind of a [...]

By: Cranky Old Mission Guy

Cranky Old Mission Guy — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:15:40 +0000

“rich people can afford to buy something that will last a lifetime [because they have the cash upfront], whereas poor folks are pretty much stuck buying disposable junk [because they got few of the necessities of life] at Wal-Mart.”

Fixed that for ya.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:55:44 +0000

Timbuk2 is crap nowadays. Chrome is heading that direction too.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:21:38 +0000

Freight Baggage has been “doin this for years”.

By: Eon

Eon — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:10:07 +0000

The bags are made from unicorn hide.

By: MrEricSir

MrEricSir — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:46:54 +0000

There’s an economic theory that rich people spend less money than poor people on many goods, because rich people can afford to buy something that will last a lifetime, whereas poor folks are pretty much stuck buying disposable junk at Wal-Mart.

If a quality bag really lasts 10 years and costs $240, that’s the same price as a bag that lasts 1 year and costs $24. Or possibly less, since you’re wasting less time shopping (and getting a free beer out of it.)

By: James

James — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:46:07 +0000

Over 10 years? The bag I have now is going on 9 years old this fall. It’s not the same brand, but most of these bag makers (Chrome, Timbuk2, etc.) charge what they charge because of the quality of the materials used. A good bag will last a very, very long time.

By: slyder24

slyder24 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:33:27 +0000

I bet you can get the same functionality for like $20.

By: Birnbaum

Birnbaum — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:25:12 +0000

The designers told me the bags were originally constructed for bike messengers as a tool for their trade. Great shop, space, concept and great grab on a great business name.

By: matthew

matthew — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:15:58 +0000

the art show / bbq / keg is free. the gear is not cheap but the design is the best i know of.

By: subframe

subframe — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:58:05 +0000

That’s cool, if it works for you it’s clearly worth it.

By: i ride bikes

i ride bikes — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:51:16 +0000

It’s actually $239 for the most expensive bag less the waist belt. And if you have an SFBC card, there is a discount. It’s about on par with other bag companies. If $240 is too much, don’t buy it.

I commute with mine and it’s the best investment I’ve made lately since it makes carrying stuff far easier than my old Timbuk2 and it’s more versatile.

By: subframe

subframe — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:10:20 +0000

275 for a bag seems insane to me, but all the cool kids are doing it so I guess it’s reasonable.

By: Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:39:45 +0000

That, or an oil-spewing moped.

By: Bob Dole

Bob Dole — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:02:04 +0000

Do I have to show up with a fixie to get admission?