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We have been working on leather tote bags. Here is a quick video on the process. We make the bags completely from scratch in our cabin in Topanga. First we press out the leather from the hides, measure, glue edges to keep them down while we sew and sew the bags inside out so the seams are tucked away. After we sand down and burnish the handles we press them on with copper rivets.
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Bikepacking is a fun way to escape for a long trip or just for an overnight with your gear on your bike. We like to go on adventures frequently and do a lot of short trips for just one or two nights from the bike shop. There is not a right way or a wrong to go bikepacking because everyone and every bike are different. Every place to go is different, meals are different for all of us and how we get to the trails or roads is different.
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By Maxwell Lehrich. The hour I touched down in Los Angeles California, was the same hour I would be preparing for what would soon be my first bikepacking trip. I arrived at Topanga Outpost, we immediately looked through Chris' checklist of packing supplies, we packed food to cook, cooking supplies, basic toiletries, tents/hammocks, as well as some other camping essentials, but most importantly, water, lots of it.
Continue readingWe are one of Surly's oldest stocking dealers in So Cal and US. We love Surly because they love everything creative, think outside the box and are quirky in their own way. We also love Surly for believing and delivering these core values in their products - reliability, utility and versatility. At TCO, all bike purchase comes with a professional fitting for the best frame fit and comfort. Visit our Surly page.
Topanga Creek Outpost has been in business since 1999. We constantly evolve to keep up with the times and even expanded into the leather goods business to pursue our creative endeavors. But we have never wavered from our ethos - provide products that carry intrinsic good value and quality that's not based on price or hype, but rather longevity and durability. Learn more about who we are.
If you have a dream bike in mind to build from the frame up, or simply want to swap out the handlebar to something more comfortable, we can work with you to tailor the bike to fit your needs. With over two decades of experience working with various frame manufacturers and quality components, we will ensure your next bike creation is made with high degree of aesthetics and functions. Make an appointment or visit our Custom Builds page for more info.
A recent landslide has shut down the southern portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard near PCH. To visit the shop, you have to take the 101 Freeway and exit Topanga on the northern side of the canyon. On the positive side, the canyon is just beyond beautify right now after all rain we had. Wild flowers are about to in full bloom so the extra drive is totally worth it. More info about the road closure.
