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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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Mark Wong-Ken

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

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!
marisa

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!!
ed the talking moose

the burro bag carries all of my "kosher" food with-out keeping the (R) food from spoiling. i'm edpreesed.
Matt Bort

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.
Matt VanHeiningen

I love my burro, it's a really solid bag.
Brian Gray

very cool. I like!
adam (not Beaugh)

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.
Jennifer McCharen

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.
Boyd Bettis

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

Burro Bags – Messenger Bags made in Springfield

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