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Interviews
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MAKER
Meet the Maker | What Happened Interview
When Slovenia-based brand What Happened came onto our radar, we were immediately keen to learn more.... Read more
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COMMUNITY
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
As gear enthusiasts, it’s natural to focus on the end products themselves. But have you ever... Read more
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BRAND TALK
An Interview With H&K Leather Workshop
Like many brands, H&K Leather Workshop started from humble beginnings. But a commitment to hard work,... Read more
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MAKERS
Maker Spotlight | An Interview With CIMORO
The ultralight industry has always been a fertile ground for independent makers to innovate – the... Read more
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BRAND LOVE
Maker Spotlight | An Interview With 1733
1733 is a creative, soft goods studio founded in 2014 based in Chicago, IL. The studio... Read more
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BRAND HIGHLIGHT
Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
Sustainability and upcycling are slowly becoming more popular in the carry world. But one brand’s version... Read more
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Q&A
A Decade of Heimplanet: Interview
It all started with an idea, a tent of the future. The idea was born from... Read more
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BRAND LOVE
A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
My friend Alec Farmer (founder of Trakke) and I were chatting and catching up on a... Read more
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EDC
Dan Matsuda: a New World of EDC
You might not know the name Dan Matsuda. But it’s likely you know his work. A... Read more
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COMMUNITY
An Interview With Attitude Supply
Attitude Supply is a brand born of perseverance and a willingness to learn and adapt. It... Read more
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SUSTAINABILITY
This Biodegradable Luggage Might Be the Future of Hardcases
There’s an undeniable appeal to travel. But travel also has an undeniable environmental impact. So PROJECTKIN... Read more
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SPONSORED
LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
Over the few shorts years BOND Travel Gear has been on the carry scene, they’ve captured... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Building Elite Camera Bags: An Interview with Ian Millar
For Ian Millar, 25 years of experience culminated into the creation of Shimoda Designs. Beginning with... Read more
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COLLECTORS
What’s In My Bag Collection: Sylvain Paley
Sylvain Paley has always been passionate about bags. However, even more than bags, he’s obsessed with... Read more
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COLLECTORS
What’s In My Bag Collection: Geoff Chu
Due to popular demand, we’re reigniting our Bag Collectors series. And for our first new episode,... Read more
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DESIGN GEEKING
Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs... Read more
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INTERVIEW
Outlier: the Constant State of Experimentation
I walk up to a nondescript warehouse in Brooklyn. A blank facade. No sign of Outlier... Read more
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EVERYDAY
5 Minutes with Racing Atelier
Racing Atelier may be a brand unfamiliar to some, but nestled deep within the Bavarian Alps, this... Read more
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CARRYOLOGY CLASSIFIED
A Conversation with GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy
When it comes to cult carry brands, GORUCK is right up there at the top of... Read more
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CARRY 101
A Conversation with Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
‘Legend’ is a term that can be bandied about sometimes. But in the world of carry,... Read more
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EVERYDAY / TRAVEL
CIVIC: Bringing Merino Basics to the World
I’ve been both a fan and customer of Taylor Stitch for a number of years now,... Read more
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PROFILE
Ashley Hill: Meet Royalty, Float on Air, Repeat
Few bikepackers brave the Top of the World Highway – a 60-mile stretch of steep and... Read more
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PROFILES
Mike Libecki: Climbing More than Mountains
In September, four friends stood atop a 3000ft tower of granite in remote and unexplored Greenland,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
2 Years with the Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin 1.0
I’ve spent nearly two years with an Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin, and I’m finally ready to review... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Designing the Ultimate Winter Expedition Pack
Eric Larsen is one of the most accomplished polar explorers alive. He has skied to both... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Why Minimalist Design? :: Ucon Acrobatics Interview
Minimalism is in the zeitgeist right now. A global movement pivoting away from the clutter of... Read more
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TRAVEL
Rigger to Red Oxx :: Jim Markel Interview
I imagine Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, was the kind of stubborn, unrelenting kid that... Read more
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PROFILES
QWSTION Store Zurich :: Shop Visit
I’d envisaged Zurich as a stiffer hub: bankers, finance, a slightly more affluent shade of concrete... Read more
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The James Brand :: Studio Visit
What do you get when you start a company with design built into the foundation, instead... Read more
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SPONSORED
The CORDURA® + The Brown Buffalo Collab :: Interview with Douglas Davidson
With an illustrious career that has spanned close to two decades in bag design, there are... Read more
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Into The Details :: Bellroy Designers Edition Interview
The new Bellroy Designers Edition range is all about the details. From premium leathers to minimalist... Read more
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Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
Bedouin Foundry have been bucking the trend of disposable fashion, bolstering the British craft industry, and... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... Read more
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Maker Series :: Rivendell Mountain Works
One of the original heritage brands in carry, and creators of a backpack icon, Rivendell Mountain... Read more
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Maker Series :: Yonezawa Leather
Takeshi ‘Yone’ Yonezawa has spent over a decade perfecting his design and leatherworking skills. His journey... Read more
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Maker Series :: KILLSPENCER
In our new ‘Maker’ interview series we speak to exceptional artisans and craftspeople who create carry in-house and... Read more
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Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
Fusing a love of the outdoors and a fascination with objects, Patrick Ma has embraced a life... Read more
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The Mountainsmith x Chris Burkard :: Collab Talk
Adventure photographer Chris Burkard has earned millions of fans through his inspiring images of remote destinations... Read more
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Exploring Dyneema :: Interview With Noud Steffens
The name DSM may not be instantly recognizable, but one of the company’s key products certainly... Read more
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Shop Visit :: RAWROW
We last heard from Seoul brand RAWROW nearly two years ago, in the form of a... Read more
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The Noble Legacy of Böle Tannery
Dusk is setting over Bōle, a serene village in the Swedish Arctic. Smoke billows from an... Read more
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5 Key Elements :: Designing the Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag
Arc’teryx is one of the most respected names in the outdoor industry, with a reputation for... Read more
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The Topo Designs x Woolrich Collaboration
On the tail of Topo Designs’ third collaboration with the venerable Woolrich Woolen Mills, Frank Sedlar... Read more
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Interview with Victorinox (Part II)
In the second part of our interview with Victorinox Travel Gear AG CEO Carsten Kulcke, we... Read more
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Talking Travel Gear with Victorinox (Part I)
A little over a year ago Victorinox took over full responsibility of its Travel Gear division... Read more
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Interview with Wookey Design Studio
Creating a backpack company is usually an intentional and carefully considered process. For Sky Sterry and... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
Greg Davis can be considered somewhat of an accidental bag collector. Like many carry collections, his... Read more
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5 Key Elements | Designing The Peak Design Everyday Messenger
It’s rare that we can take a peek into the making of a great bag. Luckily, I’ve... Read more
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Guest #mycarryID :: Electric Wire Hustle
Our first in a series of guest #mycarryIDs welcomes to the carry stage Electric Wire Hustle.... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 23 August
Shelter on the go, a multi-purpose daypack that’s light on your back and your wallet, plus... Read more
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