Vaya Bags

I just received my first Pannier Hybrid bag, and I couldn’t be happier!
Tia is da BOMB. She kept me in the loop with e-​mail updates and shipped it as soon as she was done making my bag. Unfortunately, UPS f-​ed up and somehow lost my package and sent it back to her, but she worked with me to resolve this issue, and I received my package in no time.
The bag itself is great! I can tell the construction of the bag was well thought out, down to every detail. Stitching is solid. Fabric is very durable. Waterproof inner lining. Straps are conveniently placed, especially the u-​lock holder. IT’S RIGHT THERE! Right where I would want it :-P
I’ve been looking for a specifically sized bag that wasn’t the size of my other bags, and this pannier is perfect-​o. Time to decide on my NEXT Vaya bag haha

It’s a great business! Handmade, upcycled bike bags that look as durable as they feel. Don’t have any of their full size bags (yet). The shop is modestly sized, and I was impressed at the variety and the number of bags available in the shop, really impressive for such a small operation.
Friendly people, great products, and environmentally friendly.
And if you go to the shop, bring your used bike tubes. They will turn them into things!

Totally sweet messenger bags made out of recycled sailboat canvas and bike tires right here in Ridgewood. Both my girlfriend and I have one and love them. Sturdy as heck, and locally-​made. What’s not to like?

It’s a beautiful thing. Keep it up!
Matt @ Urban City Bike Shelves

Had my own material that I wanted made into a large messenger bag. Vaya was able to work with me to get it configured exactly as I wanted it with features such as a fully padded computer pocket, an iPad pocket. A divider for keeping shoes separate from clothes and an outside water bottle holder. And the workmanship is beautiful.
On top of all that it is fully waterproof and full of little design details that make it a pleasure to use.
I love the bag. As soon as I can afford to have another one made I will.
UPDATE after 6 months of hard use.
So I have bike commuted with this bag for the last six months, through the cold, in the pouring rain and even in the snow. I have even ridden with 3 bottles of wine along with my office wear.
I CANNOT exaggerate about how awesome this bag is. It is comfortable on the bike, it keeps my stuff dry and safe and the cinch straps keep everything in its place including the bottles of wine mentioned above.
LOVE IT. Go buy one now.