Taylor: I’ll entertain the purchase of just about anything handmade in Europe, especially if it is a bag or pack (for example, I’ll admit, recently I just bought a pair of sheep shears handmade in England, just to hang on … Continue reading
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Liking | Zip Strap Backpack
A fun idea for an urban pack One of our readers got in touch to share a concept backpack she has designed. Her name is Emily Vislocky, and her concept replaces the main section zip pull with the main strap, … Continue reading
Liking | Packlite
Liking | Packlite Who are they: Packlite is a site bringing us photos, links and tips about the art of packing light. Not only just light, but also smart. Uri, the guy behind Packlite used to test packs in the … Continue reading
Drive By | Caseable
Drive By | Caseable Second installment in the new category – Drive By – this time we got to have a quick little play with some laptop sleeves from Caseable. An idea brought to life by German entrepreneurs Marvin Amberg … Continue reading
Liking | wejetset
Liking | wejetset Who Are They: The tagline reads, “the store and voice of modern travel culture”. The about page reads, “Established in 2007, wejetset brings together the products and information that every smart traveler needs.” As we see it, wejetset is the … Continue reading
Liking | The Madly
Falling madly in love with this distinctive brand Who are they: The Madly is the bagchild of Jake Quellman and Melanie Dizon. They have only recently launched, but already they are blowing us away with some incredible shapes and carry … Continue reading
Liking | Wheelmen & Company
Liking | Wheelmen & Company Who are they: Wheelmen & Company have only recently kicked over gear, but come from strong cycling bloodlines stretching back to the late 1800′s. They aim to create functional, durable accessories and apparel using classic … Continue reading
Liking | Go Out Japan
There exists a world without pain. It’s a world where the sun is always shining, and it’s inhabited by happy, healthy, wonderful people exploring the outdoors in technicolor splendour. It’s the world of Go Out Japan… Who are they: Go Out … Continue reading
HÆRFEST | Liking
HÆRFEST | Liking Who are they: HÆRFEST is the result of brothers Tim and Dan Joo, working together to create both the products and lifestyle they have always envisioned. Starting with bags, their aim is to follow a reduced aesthetic, aiming for an understated … Continue reading
Gravis | Liking
Gravis | Liking Who are they: While they started out in footwear, Gravis were one of the first action sports brand to pay attention to luggage and give people who may not of even been a part of the action sports … Continue reading
Wallets We Love | Liking
Wallets We Love | Liking Who Are They: Wallets We Love is a blog about the thing we carry around to keep our valuables in – Wallets.
Superfolk | Liking
Superfolk | Liking Who Are They: Led by Irish designer, Gearóid Muldowney, Superfolk is a design studio that was established in 2008. They currently work out of a studio in Dublin, Ireland and create an assortment of products, from gorgeous … Continue reading
travelteq | Liking
Who are they: travelteq came to life in 2007 when a group friends decided to live their dream of creating unique and beautiful travel products.
Hlaska | Liking
Hlaska | Liking Who are they: Hlaska started out creating wallets and bags. Nowadays they have thrown menswear into the mix as well. An understated luxury brand for men. One half of Hlaska is a guy who co-founded a little … Continue reading
Blauvent by Carmesine | Liking
Blauvent by Carmesine | Liking Who are they: A small upstart from sunny Spain, Blauvent is giving a different perspective to the way bags/backpacks, etc can look.
Kill Spencer | Liking
Kill Spencer Who are they: Spencer Nikosey is the creative source behind this military inspired carry brand, making original bags for mostly urban pursuits.
Swiss Miss | Liking
Swiss Miss – Design Blog Who are they: Swiss Miss is a design blog that started back in 2005 by Tina Roth Eisenberg. Tina started Swiss Miss as a personal visual archive that has now grown into a site that … Continue reading
Bedouin | Liking
Bedouin Why we like them: In the product world, things tend to drift towards sameness. Once someone is having success, everyone else tries to copy their formula. Bedouin seem to move to a slightly different beat. They are almost luxury, … Continue reading
Porter | Liking
Porter is an interesting brand. A highly successful and well sought after brand, their products are readily available in their homeland Japan, but are like hens teeth the world over – good luck finding any… Born and raised in Japan, … Continue reading
One Bag | Liking
That’s all you need right? One bag? Jack of all, ace on none type of bag – does everything, excels at nothing. Kinda sounds like me, damn it.. But this isn’t about me, its about One Bag. OneBag.com to be … Continue reading
Paul Graham | Liking
Paul Graham – Kind of like Confucius for the Startup world Paul Graham is only in his mid forties, but the guys sprouts wisdom like a grey bearded philosopher. He seems to be one of those crew that has the … Continue reading
ISO50 | Liking
ISO 50 – Scott Hansen’s graphic & music blog. Why we like it: Every good graphic designer we’ve ever met rates Scott’s distinctive modern retro graphic work. He also knows how to put together a banging tune and playlist. Who … Continue reading
Les Ateliers Ruby | Liking
Les Ateliers Ruby – Stunning motorcycling helmets. Why we like it: Too many companies make too many things. Ruby concentrate on a narrow product area, and absolutely nail it. This is French luxury the way it should be. Who else … Continue reading
Bogus blog | Liking
I would love 1/20th the talent of Morgan A great eye, and a great lifestyle! Why we like it: We secretly wish we had this much talent at such a young age. Morgan Maassen has a great eye with a … Continue reading
Rushfaster | Liking
Rushfaster – Bags you won’t find on everyone else
Why we like it: Living mostly in Australia, we usually look with envy at all the great businesses IN OTHER COUNTRIES. We’re only little, so mostly we get ignored. Rushfaster are good, on a global level. They have a great site with easy navigation and loads of bags, wallets, and carry product.
Who else might like it: Crew scoping a new carry item.
Where they are: http://www.rushfaster.com.au/ Continue reading
Empire Ave | Liking
Surf, Skate, Street… but with a chuckle
Why we like it: Posting new releases from the action sports industry, Empire is really more a showcase for 2 pretty charasmatic personalities with close ties to the surf industry.
Who else might like it: Surfers, skaters, and street fashionistas.
Where are they: http://www.empireave.com/ Continue reading

































