Urban Jacksonville

I think it’s pretty awesome there is someone making messenger bags in Jacksonville. It’s even more awesome they are doing it 6 blocks from my house. Burro Bags is:

bur-ro - n. A small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal. Our materials, fabrics, fasteners, buckles, are American and we assemble every bag: cutting, sewing, outfitting…

Burro Bags

I was checking out Antarctic at TSI Wednesday night when I ran into Burt told me all about the bags. He showed me his bag and let me know they also make hip-bags, six pack bags, frame pads and u-lock holders.

If you don’t know how a messenger bag differs from any other bag here’s the difference: messenger bags stay put on your back when you’re riding a bike. The first time I rode my bike to work 4 years ago with a normal bag, I spent the whole ride, moving the bag from my stomach to my back. I hate the way backpacks look so I’ve been all about messenger bags ever since.

Burro Bags

I’m in the market for a new bag so this is the perfect opportunity to support some local business and get what appears to be a bad-ass bag. To place an order email burrobags@gmail.com. I’ll have more on Burro Bags after I get my bag. Until then you can check out Burro Bags on Flickr.

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Boyd Bettis Says: 02/25/2008 9:40 am

thanks for sharing this. I’m thinking about getting one. I like these a lot.

Jennifer McCharen Says: 02/25/2008 9:50 am

Something tells me these burros hang out with the city mice…
It’s nice to see so many friendly critters around town. Jacksonville’s social biodiversity is flourishing.

adam (not Beaugh) Says: 02/25/2008 11:36 am

Not to shamelessly plug, but, you can get these at Anomaly, and they are truly bad ass. Very nice, very well made by two good guys.

Brian Gray Says: 02/25/2008 5:30 pm

very cool. I like!

Matt VanHeiningen Says: 02/25/2008 6:27 pm

I love my burro, it’s a really solid bag.

Matt Bort Says: 02/26/2008 3:59 pm

Thank you Joe for the exposure and all the good comments about us.

Like our blog says, “we’re ready!” Call us up or email us at burrobags@gmail.com. Chris and I are working steadily today to put up some stock bags online and in shops, also check online for some one-offs for sale.

Check Anomaly next week for a few lady-specific shoulder bags.

ed the talking moose Says: 02/28/2008 12:50 pm

the burro bag carries all of my “kosher” food with-out keeping the (R) food from spoiling. i’m edpreesed.

marisa Says: 02/28/2008 2:36 pm

these bags are great! thanks for the info, joey! i love hearing about this stuff. i shall be placing an order in the not-to-distant future! oh and i did a little post on them today as well..
be good!!

JohnPa'Pa Says: 03/14/2008 6:40 pm

I love my burro!I can’t stress how imporntant it is to have a sturdy comfortable bag when you commute daily.Keep up the good work boyz!

Mark Wong-Ken Says: 04/27/2008 2:23 pm

Really well made. Haven’t run into any issues with my bag thanks to Matt and his handiwork. A+++++++++++.