
The Story
It all started on a cold, rainy day in February 2017. I, Lukas, was working as a bike messenger when a leaky bag ruined a delivery, and I decided to make my own—something tough enough to handle the everyday chaos of life on the bike. With some boat tarp, my mother’s domestic sewing machine, and no real clue what I was doing, I got to work. After plenty of trial and error, better materials, a lot of money invested in proper machinery I had a bag that could take a beating—and soon, others wanted one too. That’s how THLP Bags was born.
The Name
Short for “Tjena Hej Leverpastej”—a playful inside joke among messenger friends that became a symbol of friendship, community, and even matching tattoos. The name doesn’t take itself too seriously, but the bags are built to last.
More Than Just Messenger Bags
Today, THLP Bags are for anyone who values quality, durability, and timeless design. Whether you’re on a bike, commuting to work, or heading out on an adventure, our bags are built to handle it all. Every bag is made to order in our Swedish workshop—no mass production, no shortcuts.
Gear you can trust for life.