Media and Press

Oveja Negra named 2024 Sustainable Salida Business | The Mountain Mail

https://www.themountainmail.com/news/article_93b060a0-033f-11ef-ab7a-8b7000505877.html

“We hardly ever throw anything away,” Perko said. “We turn scraps into Wack Packs, smaller scraps into smaller bags, very small scraps into wallets. Everything gets used.” All the employees at Oveja Negra take it a few steps further.

"Here is a local success story of a women-owned business that went from the kitchen table to a manufacturing facility and retail store. Made local in Salida, Oveja Negra, has some really cool outdoor gear for mountain biking and adventure in the outdoors. Check out their store in downtown Salida, Colorado."

"Handmade Hip Packs for Bikepacking" | Bikepacking.com

https://bikepacking.com/index/hip-packs-for-bikepacking/

"Once reserved for enduro riders and dawdling tourists, hip packs (also known as fanny packs or bum bags) have become increasingly popular in recent years. Here’s our Gear Index of over 30 handmade hip packs—mostly made in North America—along with some insight on why they’re practical for bikepacking, what to look for when picking one..."

"The 25 Bikepacking Bag Brands for 2024" | Bike Gear Database

https://www.bikegeardatabase.com/gear/bikepacking-bag-brands

"The bikepacking universe is more vibrant than ever—a harmony of adventure, sustainability, and community. This year's list delves into this realm once again, exploring the innovative spirit of bike bag manufacturers who are not just crafting gear but weaving stories of ingenuity, creativity, and environmental consciousness..."

Wack Packs and 4.5 Star Bathroom Experiences: A Shop Visit to Oveja Negra | The Radavist

https://theradavist.com/oveja-negra-shop-visit-bikepacking-bags/

"Oveja Negra has been a mainstay in the bikepacking baggage world for quite some time but has truly shined through with its array of WACK PACK bags that use remnants and spare fabric to create a rainbow tapestry bag. All their bags are sewn in-house with as many parts manufactured in the US as possible..."

Oveja Negra Chosen as 2019 Wright Award Winner | Mountain Town Magazine

https://mtntownmagazine.com/oveja-negra-chosen-as-2019-wright-award-winner/

"Each year Something Independent selects a new class of Wright Contenders from a pool of over 100 peer-nominated businesses from across the Rocky Mountain Region. This select group is made up of companies who make the things and design the stuff that helps move us to and through the outdoors..."

Oveja Negra Portero Backpack: Simple and Stylish | Bikepacking.com

https://bikepacking.com/gear/oveja-negra-portero-backpack/

"Designed as an alternative to the ultra-technical backpacks of today, the Oveja Negra Portero is a stripped-down pack that looks good and doesn’t cram in loads of unnecessary features. After several months of daily use, on everything from morning commutes to multi-country bikepacking trips, Lucas offers some thoughts on how the Portero has performed…"

"Bricks and Bikepacking: Oveja Negra" | Bikepacking.com

https://bikepacking.com/plog/oveja-negra-bikepacking-bags/

"On a recent trip to Colorado, we checked in on Monty and Lane Willson, of Oveja Negra, and asked them a few questions about bikepacking, their business, and their inspirations. Based in in the mountain town of Salida, Oveja Negra specializes in building bikepacking gear, making bags on site and sourcing as many materials as possible from the US..."