Basket Case
Basket Case
The Basket Case embraces the idea of a practical bike bag that doesn’t look like a bike bag. A bag that you plop in a basket, ride somewhere, and then carry comfortably on your body. A bag without 27 attachment points. You take it out of the basket and it’s just a smart-looking everyday carry-all. Unbelievable, right?
Whenever people ask me for touring or commuting solutions, I immediately recommend they get a basket and a bag to go inside it. The Basket Case combines the accessibility of a rando bag with the versatility of a backpack or tote. This seamless bike commuter companion is just as handsome and practical off the bike. It handles a load of groceries with grace, looks just as fine filled with layers, lunch & laptop, or pile in touring essentials for a multi-day voyage.*
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Enduring Features:
Fits Wald 137 basket
Super durable & water-resistant heavyweight waxed canvas holds its shape and ages like a fine wine
Double-slide zipper for easy access
Two outer pockets with brass snaps
3 slim interior pockets
16+ liters of total carrying capacity
The latest iteration:
Light-colored nylon liner makes it easy to find things inside, and adds water resistance (note that liner colors change seasonally, and may vary from the photos).
Simplified, lightweight nylon hardware means no clanging against the basket—and a more secure attachment. Just loop the strap around your basket wires, thread through the lever-lock and snap closed.
A 2” wide adjustable cross-body strap can be added (or easily detached) for versatile carrying off the bike. This is an add-on product (linked here), highly recommended though not necessary.
Materials:
Exterior: 18oz Martexin Original Waxed canvas
Front pocket: 12 oz beeswaxed canvas & felted Merino wool
Hardware: brass snaps; Duraflex nylon d-rings & lever lock clasp
Webbing: mil-spec nylon
Liner: Durable, highly waterproof coated 70D Hex nylon
Dimensions: 13 x 8.5 inch base, 12 inches tall
If you live in Portland and don't want your item shipped, please select "Local Pickup" as your shipping option and I will email you to schedule a pickup. And you can always email me with questions.
NOTES ON RACKS & BASKETS:
The basket pictured is the 1372 Front Basket made by Wald; these baskets are USA made, durable, affordable. You can see a full description and buy Wald baskets here, or in the real world at Golden Pliers. Wald Baskets come with their own mounting hardware, which works okay on some bikes, looks kinda clunky. I recommend visiting your favorite local, independent bike shop to see what front rack they recommend for your bike & basket setup. I cut the mounting hardware off my basket and zip-tie it onto the rack.
*The current basket attachment is the most subtle, minimal and practical solution I've found so far for connecting the Basket Case to the basket. I trust my customers’ innovative spirits will add a strap, bungee, whatever they feel necessary for the type of riding they do. I highly recommend adding a bungee net to your basket, especially if you're going on tour or riding off pavement. This adds security to your load and allows you to fill the basket even beyond the capacity of your basket bag. You can find bungee nets at Golden Pliers or your local independent bike shop, hardware stores and sporting goods stores.
+ Note that the liner color is subject to change with each batch, but there’s a good chance it’ll be an obnoxiously neon color.
