Four + One Blog

Where the search for a well-rounded existence can stretch its legs.

If you’re new to the blog, here are a few things to get you started. The game behind the name tells the tale of where the name 4+1 originated. Some of the early posts will give you an idea of what I'm into, my latest posts have tended to showcase the projects I'm working on. Enjoy.

WANT: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag

The Our Legacy Postman bag I wrote about a while back has some serious competition for my envy these days.
I was turned on to this company, Saddleback Leather, through a Rivendell Owner’s discussion group.
A number of items caught my eye.
The wallets all seem to be a great value. I’ve been needing a new wallet, so [...]

Kelty Makes a Great Backpack

As has been noted by a few friends of this blog, I enjoy a good bag. I even carry one in situations where most men don’t. For example, everywhere. I figured a change of pace is a good thing so today I’m posting a picture of a backpack.
I was helping a friend load up his [...]

WANT: Pendleton Bag

I’ve been looking for a good doctor-style bag lately. There are some great options out there. I just got word that these bags are over at Lizard Lounge in PDX. I’m loving what Pendleton is doing with this. Does it remind anyone else of the movie What’s Up, Doc?
I hope Pendleton Woolen Mills is going [...]

Handcrafted: Beckel Canvas Products

Simple, unadorned, quality. That is how I would describe most everything Beckel Canvas Products makes.
I made my visit to the Portland company yesterday, after getting tipped off by Michael Williams over at A Continuous Lean earlier this week. The first thing you notice when arriving at their space is that it’s not that noticeable. The [...]

WANT: Our Legacy Postman Bag

It’s no secret around the Hinmon household that I have an unhealthy interest in bags. Luckily I’m financially constrained or I’d have more than I could ever really use. Lately I’ve been looking more into briefcase-type carriers, (maybe it’s this being a grown up phase I’m going through) and this Our Legacy Postman Bag is [...]