What's Next?

Now what's next? Road Runner Bags was founded on the sole purpose of supplying high-quality bike bags and backpacks to the cycling community. Although I've always believed in designing multi-purpose gear, being deeply immersed in the cycling community made it hard for me to stray far from that focus. Our large backpacks are phenomenal for travel off the bike; the Slacker is perfect as a personal item when flying, and the Comrad makes for a great packable backpack, among other uses. However, I never intended the bags to work too well for climbing, that is, until now. I've been using my Large Anything Pack exclusively as a hauler for all my climbing gear. It works great for holding enough gear for two people (and my dogs) to go out for an evening of climbing, but it could be better. It could be taller, narrower, have loops for quickdraws, double as a rope bag, and even more.

The fact is, I am not the only Road Runner Bags customer, and my opinion matters only to a small extent, considering that I didn't start this business to serve my own needs. Yes, that has been a driving force for my designs, but ultimately, you are our customer, and your opinion matters most! That is why I am here today, asking you: what would you like to see us make? What bag designs have you been needing in your life? You've grown with us over the past 15 years, and now I'm asking you to tell me how you've developed your interests, both on and off the bike. What bag(s) are you needing to carry you into the next year and beyond? There are a few climbing bags (backpacks, gear bags) on my mind, but that's about it. I humbly ask you, as our loyal customer, to support our American Manufacturing Facility by inviting you to participate in the design of a new bag. We've been working over the past few months to restructure our facility and product line; now we're at a point where bringing in a new design would be well-received.

Please use the form below to share your experience as a current or potential customer. All responses will be read by me, Brad, and some will even be shared across our social media channels. By filling out the form, you agree to allow us to sample your design submission, and if we like it enough, we may bring it into production. If that is the case, we will reach back out to get your updated shipping info, as we will want you to have the final version of your inspired design.

Cheers to our lovely community that we have all worked so hard to build: By Cyclists, For Cyclists.