The days are growing warmer, and we are in that season where we wait impatiently for spring. It still feels chilly when you step out the door and hop on your bike, but you’ve likely noticed that after just 10 minutes of pedaling, you’re starting to feel a slight warmth.
For those of you who have been hibernating, are you starting to check the weather forecast for your days off and dreaming of riding the spots you heard about from friends? To go along with that fresh mindset and help you gear up for your new ride style, we’ve stocked up on items guaranteed to stir your sense of adventure.
In chemistry and atomic physics, the term "outer shell" refers to the outermost electron shell of an atom. The electrons in this shell determine how an atom will react chemically and are responsible for defining the atom's chemical properties.
While that’s all well and good in the field of chemistry... the OUTER SHELL we’re talking about today is a cycling bag manufacturer based in San Francisco, California.
OUTER SHELL ADVENTURE
Outer Shell Adventure
Whether it’s a one-hour ride or a year-long big tour, cycling is inherently full of elements of travel and adventure. That is the philosophy behind OUTER SHELL: they are committed to making the perfect bags for such journeys, focusing on function-first design, safety and durability for the road, and the use of high-quality materials that shine because of their simplicity.
Gear Built to Last
Their gear is manufactured with as few seams as possible and is notable for minimizing the use of zippers, which are often the most fragile component of a bag.
This design provides excellent weather resistance and serves as a direct challenge to the "throwaway culture" of tossing things out once they stop working.
Every step of the process, from design and testing to manufacturing, is managed and overseen by Kyle Ng and Jim Santos, and all products are handmade in San Francisco, California.
They aim to create products that allow users to not just interact closely with the natural environment, but to blend in as a part of nature itself.
That is the meaning infused into the name "Outer Shell."
Simplicity Born from Experience
Founder Kyle is a passionate rider and traveler. Originally from Los Angeles, he moved to San Francisco in search of better riding terrain. He is a true cyclist at heart, with a background as a rider for the now-closed, legendary shop FRESH AIR BICYCLES.
Based on his varied experience, he creates gear that is simple and functional, yet uniquely user-friendly in a way that sets his bags apart from other manufacturers. We hope you'll put them to the test in every riding situation, from your everyday commute to your wildest adventures.
You’ll surely understand the passion the two of them put into their work right away.
Find the Outer Shell gear that’s a perfect match for your cycling life.
