Archives: Chrome Industries

As soon as I saw this bag drop I knew I wanted it! Simple design with a wide ass mouth to house all my junk while keeping said junk totally water proofed.

Some of the more valuable features I’ve found are the padded back that I’ve learned to love with other Chrome Industries bag like the Yalta (for reference… it’s the only other bag I’ve owned with the same backing), the “wide ass mouth”, the padded laptop sleeve, the longer handles (if I were to fill up the bag to its capacity [no easy task] I still have an easy way to pick it up. It’s the simple things), the front buckle clip has a little extended metal piece PERFECT for cracking open my beverage of choice, and the strength to weight ratio. This bag is so light and strong (aka Knurled Welded).

If you look closely to the two clips on each side of the rolltop you’ll see they are alternating clips. What does this mean? It means that you can either utilize securing the rolltop the way it comes… OR you can roll it and clip it to itself thus utilizing the side straps to wrap around the front to secure whatever packages you may have. I was blown away when I found this out and have yet to capture it being utilized this way.

When I first loaded the bag for a longer ride It appeared to have a limitation of separation within the main compartment. This was easily overcome when you look at the padded laptop sleeve as another compartment to house your cell chargers, wallet, keys, and so on. It does really well to keep electronics protected from those ice cold cans of adult beverage you don’t want sweating all over your cables or computer.

Really this bag embodies everything I love in a bag. Style, easy access, large capacity, and the throw x go mentality that works really well for my “organization” skills all while keeping protected from the elements.

Go to Chrome Industries and check out other snaps and features. You can also follow along on our Instagram and look up #FOLLYxCHROME for other Chrome products we’ve reviewed. I will be using the Knurled Welded Excursion Rolltop 37 exclusively so make sure to follow along to check out all the ways this bag can be used and abused. OH… did I mention this bag is covered for LIFE!! FOR. LIFE!! Chrome… always nailing it.

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“Chrome Industries created the Coveted Jersey to recognize the dirtbags, and working class athletes who race alleycats, sprints, fixed gear crits, subfloor circuits, and single speed races. The jersey can’t be purchased; it’s only given to champions. Have the skills reap the reward. Wear it with pride.

Each year Chrome Industries invites artists and designers we respect to create the Coveted Jersey. In 2010 Garret Chow designed the first Coveted Jersey. In 2012 James Sellman made his mark. The 2013 Jersey was designed by Sean Light.

Our 2014 Coveted Jersey was designed by Death Spray Custom. Death Spray Custom is a London based artist that works with mediums he describes as dangerous or travel fast. We’ve admired his work for a while. He’s worked with friends Adam Eldridge on a frame and Thor Drake on 21 Helmets. For our Jersey, DSC was inspired by the disruptive camouflage pattern named Dazzle that was used on ships during WW2. The jagged, mismatched shapes made it difficult for the enemy to estimate a target’s range, speed and heading. “Camo is something that as a pattern maker, I adore as a thing of beauty, from it’s natural origins to the military use.” You can see why we like him. Find out more about the Jersey on Chrome’s Blog.”

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The 415 Work Boot is different from my everyday kicks. I’ve been a tried and true wearer of Vans for many moons. It was a weird yet comfortable transition into the 415’s.

I’m no dummy when it comes to wearing boots though. Most boots you first slip into are stiff as hell with the hope they will break in faster than the ever growing blisters building on your feet. The first step the 415 Work Boot felt pretty damn great especially being leather.  I’ve only been in them for two days now and they’ve already started forming well and… I’m still blisterless.

Outside of the break in time, they are so freaking comfortable. Chrome said it best “Work Boots with the stability and protection of a work boot combined with the mobility of a sneaker“.

Boots always make you feel like you can stomp in, around, on anything. Perfect for the end of winter as I lurk skate parks and alley ways to capture rad skaters and BMX riders around the land.

If you’re looking for a good, solid, stylish work boot/sneaker from a rad company… look no further, you found it!  Go to Chrome Industries and check out the 415 Work Boot Red Leather LTD as well as the 4 other 415 Work Boot models. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Cheers!

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EXCURSION ROLLTOP 37

Bike camping, adventure biking, and all weather commuting… Chrome Industries has you covered. The Chrome Knurled Welded Series so nails it!!  If there is one thing FOLLY is, it’s clean and simple. This bag is just that and I dig it!

Boomproof: 800lbs pull strength, 600 Denier, Waterproof Construction

Waterproof: 150% more contact surface welds than other waterproof technology

Lightweight: 70% lighter then traditional waterproof bags

“Chrome created Knurled Welded™ Waterproof Rolltops for bike camping, adventure biking, and all weather commuting – when weight matters and getting wet is not an option. Knurled Welded™ Rolltops are made with our proprietary welding technology that combines RF welding with a mechanical interlock to create the toughest, lightest 100% waterproof bags. Each bag has a watertight rolltop closure for submersible water protection, a Hypalon® Molle loop system for expandability, and five-bar webbing haul straps for hand carrying. Go Farther. Stay Dryer. Guaranteed for Life.” – Chrome

GUARANTEED FOR LIFE!!!

Go to Chrome Industries and check out the Knurled Welded Roll Top Bags! I promise you won’t be disappointed.

These boots were made for thrashing! GET TO STEPPIN!!

“Limited edition Red Leather 415 Work Boots with the stability and protection of a work boot combined with the mobility of a sneaker.” – Chrome

Go to Chrome Industries and pick up these limited 415 Work Boot in Red Leather.

WOW!!  These deceptively safe, made in USA, guaranteed for life… life holding containers from Chrome have gotten so out of control in a very rad way! Their first run of reflective camo nailed it… THIS, this kills is on every level!

Great job Chrome Industries for being innovative and unlame. Go to Chrome to check out their latest run of REFLECTIVE CAMO 2.0 available as of THIS MORNING!! I promise you won’t be disappointed.

“Chrome Camo 2.0 which is one pattern by day and a different reflective pattern at night

3 styles: Citizen, Barrage, Victor

Deceptively Safe. Safety doesn’t have to be lame.

Colorways: Swedish M90 geometric camo & reflective rain camo

Chrome’s second issue of Reflective Camo is an updated version of how Chrome does camo. For this edition, Chrome found a Swedish M90 geometric camo, and overlaid a rain camo print with a special glass bead finish, which reflects light from up to 100 feet. During the day, these bags appear as Swedish geometric “M90” camo and at night the appearance in light is a reflective rain camo. Developed in limited quantities, the Barrage, Citizen and Victor are available in our versatile Chrome Reflective Camo 2nd Issue.” – Chrome Industries

Posts are a funny thing. I can put up something that seems like an ordinary post (only taking 10 minutes) or I can spend days on one (photo taking/editing/verbiage adding), and get better results out of the 10 minute one vs. the 48’ish hours one. It’s pretty fascinating to watch which posts makes the cut each year.

*(Editors Note: I post stuff up that I personally dig and am only paid by the good time vibes you send with each positive response. Thank you for that!)

Researching and sharing my passion is what builds FOLLY.  That in conjunction with Kyle’s amazing design are the motors that drive our brand. We are FOLLY. We push are limits when we ride x create. That will never change. Thank you for your support and continuing to subscribe to our shenanigans year after year. Cheers!

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Chrome Films: Massan Barrage Cargo from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.

Chiller than chill. Enjoy that. Go to Chrome and check out the Barrage Cargo bag. Perfect time to pick one up for Christmas.

This is going to be so. good!! So many great events going down this weekend. Check it!!

“Chrome Industries announces the live screening of its first short film this Friday, December 13th at noon west coast time. Chrome will temporarily take over its website for the screening from 12:00 to 12:30 pm. The Chrome Crew worked with Portland natives Kamp Grizzly to document Massan Fluker taking his track bike and Chrome’s new Barrage Rolltop to the hills and bridges of Portland. The final 3 minute short includes some of the best riding Portland has to offer including an epic decent of Burnside at +40 mph. Set your phone alarms for noon this Friday to catch the live screening. Spread the word.” – Chrome

Chrome Films: Massan Barrage Cargo Sneak Peek from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.

These are pretty much killer.

“BLCKCHRM is the ultimate in durability and refined stealth looks from premium materials that withstand the abuse of the city. The base material of the BLCKCHRM Sotnik, Bravo, and Citizen is Hypalon; which was originally created to meet the needs of U.S. Coast Guard rescue rafts. Hypalon will show wear, making the bag uniquely identifiable to the owner. Beyond the materials, BLCKCHRM is a collection of people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things. We made BLCKCHRM™ for the dirt bags that carved their own path.

Made in America, without compromise. Guaranteed for life.” – Chrome

Go to Chrome and check out these bad boys for yourself.