Our Story

Hey there!  My name is Steve Koellmer, owner of Stringbean Bags.

My sewing career began in 2015 with the purchase of my dream bike. The only problem

was the bike looked naked and was pretty useless for bikepacking without bags. 

After finding an old home sewing machine collecting dust, I made myself a custom frame

bag and accessory bags.  Soon I was making gear for family, friends,

and people I met on the trail.

In the summer of 2021, I embarked on a bikepacking trip on the Colorado Trail. 

Along the way, I was gifted the trail name Stringbean and had countless people inquire

about my bags.  With that, the idea for Stringbean Bags was born.  

Stringbean Bags now calls the mountains of Western North Carolina home.  This area

provides both the perfect testing ground for gear

and ample opportunity to partner with and support other local businesses.

The goal of Stringbean Bags is to create quality gear for those looking to explore the

outdoors, push their limits, and have fun.

Cheers!