The brainchild of a former Australian bike messenger, Crumpler bags have taken the world by storm thanks to their innovative designs and trusted durability. Does this Spark an idea?
History
Stuart Crumpler created the first Crumpler messenger bag for his own personal use while working for an Australian courier company. His craftsmanship drew attention, and he soon started selling similar handmade bags to his fellow bike messengers. The business grew from there thanks to positive word of mouth and customer satisfaction.
Types
After starting out making only messenger bags, Crumpler has expanded its inventory to include luggage, laptop bags, camera bags and assorted accessories.
Features
Most Crumpler bags feature water resistant shells, padded shoulder straps, reflective material and zipper pockets. And all Crumpler bags are backed by a full warranty against defects in materials or craftsmanship.
Geography
Crumpler has corporate offices in Melbourne, Auckland, Toronto, Singapore and the United States.
Considerations
Crumpler, always marketed as an Australian company, has been criticized for abandoning the local economy to manufacture its bags in Vietnam to take advantage of cheaper labor.
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