Outer Shell

The Koozie origin lore ✨

Over the last 5 years or so, a growing pile of scraps was slowly taking over our studio, ~100 yards of random bits of fabric 😳

These were smaller remnants and the ends of large rolls, that were too small to use in our normal production cutting process.

It would have been a huge waste to throw it all out, so we got to puzzling designs onto the off-cuts and turned all that fabric into something cute, useful, and fun!

True to OS principles, we couldn’t just make a normal one. Ours folds flat cleanly, features a hand-hugging webbing handle, and has handy attachment points for a carabiner or Nano Voilé strap.

Fabric’s on us for these — you’re just covering parts and labor. Thanks for helping us clean up the mess!

If you’re looking for something that transitions seamlessly from on-bike to off, it’s tough to beat our Magic Tote and Magic Musette 🪄

Both are made with incredibly lightweight and super strong recycled Ultragrid fabric from Challenge Sailcloth, have adjustable stabilizer straps, and pack down into their interior pockets when not in use.

The Magic Tote ups the capacity to 10.4L, adds huge external pockets, a stylish climbing rope main strap, and a sweet little stretch pocket for the stabilizer strap so it’s not dangling when you’re on foot.

Thanks to Dismount Bike Shop for these photos. Give them a visit next time you’re in Toronto!

Shoutout to Circles Bike Shop in Nagoya Japan SimWorks for these rad shots of our 137 Basket Bag in action 💨

It’s the perfect size frunk for your daily commute or all-day epic, with plenty of pockets and organization options for all your shtuff.

If you want even more segmentation, add on our Velcro dividers to really keep everything in its place 🗄️

Snailey says, “Bring your ‘shell and take it slow. Life’s a garden. Dig it.”

Duck camo blending into its environment 😶‍🌫️

Open house done! Thanks everyone for showing up and supporting. Next up: Sea Otter! Come catch this OS x Sklar setup - a PBJ with duck camo bags!

You can come check out Sklar’s new rear rack and Outer Shell’s new magic tote at the bikepacking campout after party.

Located at - Sea Otter’s Campground P
Friday 4/17 and Sat 4/18, 6:00-9:30pm

Tomorrow! We are opening our doors to the public to share this little stronghold of San Francisco known as The Farm. If you didn’t know, we work in a space that’s had half a century of creative community. Our current unit was once Subterranean Records, an independent label that released bands like the Dead Kennedys and Flipper. MDC, Black Flag, the Descendents, Discharge, and Bad Brains have played here, to name a few. Sadly, Steve of Subterranean was forced to retire, but we hope to continue the legacy of DIY ethic and we thank all the artists that have paved the way for this space to exist.

Currently, the Farm houses .scorps .creative and many other artists. Come see our space and be a part of it. I hooked up some speakers and a tape deck recently. If you have cassette tapes, it would be fun to bring them.

We’re also having a sale online and in person so you can come shop as well.
15% off $150
20% off $250

1466 San Bruno Ave.
San Francisco, CA

Is it so bad to be vain? We hope everyone got to ride their bike today and feel good about themselves. Sometimes you gotta look good on the outside to help your insides be good too. Bikes are cool and so are you for riding them. 😎

Our friend Lauren just got this super stylin’ AND practical Serotta built up. Fully accessorized, serving up all the vibes.

Looks by 💁‍♀️
Feels by 📸
Bike by .supply.tis 🚲
Bags by .shell 💼