Interviews
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Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
It’s mid afternoon on rarely climbed Rocky Mountain cliff face. The weather is brisk and spring... Read more
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Travelteq get Active :: Interview
We’ve given Travelteq some love over the years. Their keen sense for producing smart and convenient... Read more
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Design Heads :: Interview with Carlos Calderon (Samsonite)
In our ‘Design Heads’ series we pick the brains of the designers behind the carry we... Read more
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Specialist Carry :: Cave Photographer
What lies beneath our feet might be the most unexplored expanse on Earth. The Underworld. A... Read more
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American Luxury Defined :: Interview with Parabellum
As a photographer with a background in marketing and PR, John Pangilinan has made many connections... Read more
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5 Minutes with BLC
BLC (Brownbreath Liberated Congeries) is a South Korean streetwear brand that’s been releasing some rad carry... Read more
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From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 1)
If you’re hitting the slopes in avalanche territory, having an avalanche airbag backpack goes a long... Read more
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Interview with Kevin Murray of Velomacchi
With an already impressive resume having worked with brands such as The North Face, Black Diamond,... Read more
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5 Minutes With roztayger
For the latest addition to our Five Minutes With series we caught up with Elizabeth Jeffer,... 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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5 minutes w/Travelteq
A new post in our ’5 Minutes With’ series, we get the good stuff from Michiel,... Read more
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QWSTION Interview :: Brand, Beginnings and Business
QWSTION was formed by five founders who shared a passion and a problem – an appreciation... Read more
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5 Minutes with RUKI-KRYKI
RUKI-KRYKI is the name of a Russian carry brand which when translated literally means HANDS-HOOKS. The... 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 Evolution of Carry :: Interview with CO.ALITION
Jeff Popp and Casey Lorenzen first came together through Mile High Mountaineering (MHM), a brand forged... Read more
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5 Minutes with Forceprotector Gear
Founded in 2005 by Ed Perez, Forceprotector Gear focuses on producing A-grade military deployment gear –... Read more
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Specialist Carry: Ice Climber
On an grey morning in early February, Will Gadd and his team trudged through the strenuous trails... Read more
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Studio Visit :: Boreas and Alite
We touch base with Boreas and Alite in San Francisco to discover what's new and in... Read more
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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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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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5 Mins w/Rushfaster
We caught up with Daniel Clark and Adam Theobold from Rushfaster who shared their insights and... Read more
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5 minutes with Truce Designs
In todays ‘5 minutes with’ we venture to Portland, Oregon and catch up with Truce Designs... Read more
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Whillas and Gunn Interview :: The Road Less Travelled
When a large part of your time is spent having round-the-world adventures, life’s pretty good. What’s... Read more
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5 Minutes with SSCY
Creation through necessity is the name of the game with Brooklyn-based SSCY. The brand’s carry is... Read more
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Looptworks :: Moving Towards A Circular Economy
Portland-based Looptworks loves nothing more than liberating the potential in excess materials through upcycling. Co-founded by... 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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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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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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5 Minutes with Ucon Acrobatics
Ucon Acrobatics is a Berlin-based lifestyle brand that was founded in 2001 by Jochen Smuda and... Read more
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5 Minutes with Sholeh Mirzai
In the second part of a two-part 'Five Minutes With...' series for The North Face, we... Read more
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Interview with Mercy Supply :: Leather & Local
Michigan-based Mercy Supply pride themselves on creating handcrafted products using top-notch and ethically produced materials. To... Read more
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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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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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Design Heads :: Hubert Mean & Thanh Thrinh (Crafted Goods)
Crafted Goods have been on our radar this year, no doubt about it. So we thought... 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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Dopp Kits w/Baxter of California
Following on with the Dopp Kit topic, we asked some questions to both sides of the... Read more
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Design Heads :: Derick Noffsinger
As a senior industrial designer and company owner, with clients including Black Diamond Equipment, Thule, Gregory... Read more
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Carry Evolution :: YNOT Cycle Pan-Yay
Toronto-based YNOT Cycle sprung into gear when owner Tony Mammoliti couldn’t find urban cycling gear that... 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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PROFILE
Reuben Wu | The Visionary Combining Art, Design, and Technology
Reuben Wu, a National Geographic photographer and artist, has wandered across the earth more than most,... Read more
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5 Minutes with Matt Paduano
This is the first part of a two-part ‘Five Minutes With’ series focusing on The North... Read more
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5 Minutes with Bagagiste
For the latest in our ‘5 Minutes with’ series we’re serving up a slice of insight... Read more
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5 Minutes w/ Barrett Alley
Another one from our 5 Minutes/5 Questions series, this one comes from Barrett Alley.... 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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Design Heads :: Interview with James Brittain
In our Design Heads series we get inside the heads of designers who really know their... Read more
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SEIL Bag :: Interview with Lee Myung Su
These days, the power of the peddle is where it’s at. More and more people are... 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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5 minutes with RIOKAIRYU
There’s a lot to be said for a functional bag…but sometimes the focus is so much... 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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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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