Carry Wishlist 2014 :: Brian

McHale Merkebeiner

"Everything changes when you build packs directly for serious individuals rather than for wholesale buyers that deal mostly with novices."

I seriously covet the Merkebeiner, and what's not to covet? They've got a rabid cult following, the worst website ever, a rambling origin story, UHMWPE and other high tech materials, etc... It's also ridiculously expensive, and made-to-order for pros - if I own one it'll make me a pro, right? Right!?

Acre Supply Hauser 10L

Up here in the Pacific Northwest it rains a lot, and when it's not raining it's misty and damp. That's why it's great to finally see a well thought out, well made, waterproof hydration pack for mountain biking.

It looks great in black and comes highly recommended by people who know their stuff. Want.

Taris Charysyn Jaguar E-Type Luggage

By all accounts Taris makes the best classic auto luggage around, and if future-me has nice E-Type luggage it means future-me owns an old E-Type. I would like that very much.

Foster & Son Flap Over Briefcase

I dream of one day being a grown up with a heavily patined leather briefcase. The Foster & Son Flap Over is a traditional two-strap briefcase, hand-stitched from top quality bridle leather.

For the £2,150 asking price, I demand it be made with hand-tools by a frumpy, meticulous Brit in an unflashy workshop full of old books. In Tan please.

KILLSPENCER Nylon Briefcase

This is about as badass as a man-bag can be, and it achieves it without trying too hard with manly things like PALS.

For those of us with younger, active offices it'd fit right in - especially the nylon version - and the organization is top-notch.