I’m keeping this post all New England. Bailey Works Bags is a famous name up here. Where CHROME may be to SF, Bailey Works is to Boston and New England (except Bailey Works is better. Sorry SF).
Hilton’s Tent City is also a very well known spot across the street from the Boston (TD Bankorth) Garden. It’s an outdoor life destination in this town. They have been at their Friend Street location for as long as anyone can remember. Back when I was attending university in this fine city, we use to frequent Hilton’s Tent City for the best outerwear. There is no better in Boston.
Hilton’s is about to launch a new line of one offs and collaborative efforts with some of the finest names in the outwear and outdoor game today. Under the name “Friend Street” ( a clear homage to their territory) they are planning out some great items including this messenger with Bailey Works. Their messenger bag will be produced from 1970’s vintage tents sourced from Hilton’s own new old stock. ”They are waxed, thus waterproof on the exterior. In addition, they have a custom buffalo plaid print on the interior tarp lining. A nice touch is how [they] retain characteristics of the original tent; notice the use of the corner grommets as pocket flaps. Each tent will produce roughly 10-12 bags.” 24 are being made.
More look at the Bailey Works Bags for Friend Street Messenger Bag after the click.
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Awesome. I know what is item #1 on my Christmas list. Of course, my Christmas is in July, and I expect multiples of everything. Awesome bag. The plaid better be flannel. Too cool for school.
Can I say I love this project? It can be tacky for those involved to post but I have a little more background people might be interested in. The tarps and tents we are cutting up are all from Eureka Tent and Awning. Eureka and I are both from Binghamton NY and I grew up in and out of their retail shop. I bought materials from them and punked when my dad tried to get me an internship there. Sorry Dad, I still regret that. The canvas is not technically waxed although it feels very similar. I am pretty sure it is a silicone treatment but it was proprietary. Anyway it brings up all kinds of great memories of being a boy scout cooking under those tarps and using timberline tents. My middle teen years were one long dream of canoe and bike trips to take and skiing to do and moutains to climb. I am happy to be back there.
One last point is to respect what this fabric can do! It is easy to be snarky about the high technology of canvas of the seventies but this stuff is great. Super tough and good water repellency. I wouldn’t want to carry it very far but perfect for a BBQ or supported (car) camping.
Thanks to Jason for leading this project. We will be delivering the dozen soon.
Jon Bailey
PS, to the above post. I am afraid it is vinyl and not flannel. But get it anyway
Jon, thanks for the further insight. It is indeed a great project!
I love my Baily bag and rock it about 200 days a year. I am real bummed the flannel is vinyl. Looks awesome though. Love the design and external color. To be honest, would rather have the inside by a different (solid) design rather than “trick” flannel.
Looking great Jon, I love the projects you have been doing lately!
hats off to HiltonTC and Bailey for this… only a couple dozen being made? darn. great stuff.
Chrome is to SF? They don’t even make their shit here.
Hey folks
Thanks for the positive feedback! So, it’s been a while, but the bags are finally here!! They are even cooler than I imagined- every one is truly unique in its own right. If you’re in the city, stop in and take a look; they won’t last long! exclamation points everywhere!!!
I have to thank John B for his amazing skills and willingness to take on a project that most people would have flatly denied. He’s the best bagmaker there is- north, south, east, or west.
take it easy,
jason mckenzie