About Us
At Seagull Bags we strive to make the most comfortable, durable, practical, and beautiful bags while putting customer service above everything. What began as one guy in a basement trying to build the perfect bag has grown into an internationally respected maker of high quality messenger gear. While our bags have gained international acclaim for their durability, smart design and custom embroidery, our staff is small enough to lend close personal attention to every order; we pride ourselves on working directly with you to build a bag exactly to your specifications.
History
My name is Daniel McKewen. I started Seagull in 2003 because I had an idea for the perfect Courier Bag, and rather than waiting for someone to read my mind and make it for me, I decided to do it myself. After spending hundreds of hours tweaking my design and refining my sewing skills, I had a product I was proud of. We now offer my bags in many shapes and sizes, each designed with the same close personal care as the initial ones I made for my friends, family and own use.
Our designs are completely original, and we work very hard to offer you something completely different from the other guys’. From our 3-piece construction to our original strap designs, we are trying to change the way that people think about messenger-style bags. Our strap adjustment system is one of a kind, and despite a lot of companies now having strangely similar systems (and weirdly coincidental constructions), ours is the original; our designs are all time-tested and are constantly refined, because we want each bag to be the best bag we’ve ever made. Don’t settle for an imitation.
As demand for our bags has increased, the company and our catalog has grown by leaps and bounds. My highly trained staff and I are putting out a record number of high-quality bags, all still completely handmade in Columbus, Ohio. We’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the world, open our own storefront/workshop, and sponsor and provide prize bags for many of the world’s premiere courier races. We have also worked with some of the most respected bike shops and companies all over the world. In the process, we’ve met a lot of awesome people, and those friendships are what we love most of all.
If you see me riding around, please introduce yourself. I am 6’6” with red beard and a crusty track bike. You can’t miss me.
Our designs are completely original, and we work very hard to offer you something completely different from the other guys’. From our 3-piece construction to our original strap designs, we are trying to change the way that people think about messenger-style bags. Our strap adjustment system is one of a kind, and despite a lot of companies now having strangely similar systems (and weirdly coincidental constructions), ours is the original; our designs are all time-tested and are constantly refined, because we want each bag to be the best bag we’ve ever made. Don’t settle for an imitation.
As demand for our bags has increased, the company and our catalog has grown by leaps and bounds. My highly trained staff and I are putting out a record number of high-quality bags, all still completely handmade in Columbus, Ohio. We’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the world, open our own storefront/workshop, and sponsor and provide prize bags for many of the world’s premiere courier races. We have also worked with some of the most respected bike shops and companies all over the world. In the process, we’ve met a lot of awesome people, and those friendships are what we love most of all.
If you see me riding around, please introduce yourself. I am 6’6” with red beard and a crusty track bike. You can’t miss me.
Meet the Crew
NameJohn
Age 29
Hometown C-Bus
Job Seamster, shop wheel barrow
Favorite part of working at Seagull- Arguing with Maika about Berries, and super friendships before and after the sun goes down
Power animal Fox
NamePeter
Age 22
Hometown Columbus
Job Cutter extraordinaire
Favorite part of working at Seagull- Story time and what Maika thinks she hears, and trying to pay attention
Power animal Lemur
NameRory
Age 26
Hometown Fallsburg
Job Builder (black bag guru)
Favorite part of working at Seagull- priceless and sugar cookies and pizza parties
Power animal Dog
NameMaika
Age 33
Hometown Columbus
Job Harvester of Sorrow (head of custom bags)
Favorite part of working at Seagull- laughter & hazing new employees
Power animal Elephant, owl, bat, bear, alligator
NameSarah
Age 30
Hometown Portsmouth
Job Seer (admin general)
Favorite part of working at Seagull- Ghost harmonica, everyday with my amazing coworkers.
Power animal Blue bird riding a horse
NameTina
Age 30
Hometown Rhodelia, KY
Job Embroidery design
Favorite part of working at Seagull- the fact that everyone is so real @ work. I love awesome team…that is an understatement. I also love having a creative force in what we produce, also hoarding pens
Power animal Musk Ox, Horse, Fox, Armadillo
NameFletcher
Age Young as hell
Hometown Columbus
JobChalk bag production
Favorite part of working at Seagull- R Kelly Fridays
Power animal Polar Bear
NameDaniel
Age 26
Hometown Columbus
Job Owner, being grumpy every morning
Favorite part of working at Seagull- I have the best employees in the world! I have never laughed in any place as much or as often as I do here. I do not deserve to have such an awesome job. I also love the quality stuff we make! There is more creativity and talent in this building than anywhere in the world.
Power animal Bear, Goat