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Best New Gear | June 2022
…the best products designed to alleviate everyday frustrations with clever design. Nomad’s take on the Orbitkey Organizer features a minimal and seamless brand with a no-stitch design. Of course, the crew from California opted for Horween leather, from one of America’s oldest tanneries. The rustic brown leather is paired with black stainless steel hardware and a custom D-ring with custom chamfering, designed to mimic Nomad’s buckles. The Organizer…
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
…n usual) so grab your double Americano and enjoy the ride! PHOTO_25 (final design) Also note that my pack was a production prototype, which I received not just to review but also to evaluate in harsh winter conditions. The final pack is almost like mine, with the only practical change in the side pockets design. In the final version, those pockets are made of the same Cordura material as the pack itself – considerably tougher than the elastic pock…
Best New Gear: July 2019
…d a screwdriver at the ready but don’t want the hassle of carrying a bulky design around? With Big Idea Design’s Ti EDS you get pocket-friendly screwdriver functionality. The Ti EDS is a titanium everyday screwdriver in a compact package that clips onto your pocket for easy access on the go. The design features a 40mm magnetic extension arm that locks in place, as well as a magnetic bit storage tray that holds two standard quarter-inch hex bits. T…
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
…tion services on your own unique piece as well as small batches of Francli designs. Bags are designed with considerations to specific carry needs and environments, as well as reflections of the user’s personality and preferences. Whether you’re after a backpack for adventure use, an organizer for work tools, a duffel for weekend travel or something completely out of the box, Francli is keen to hear your ideas and help make them happen. Azo Equipme…
Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
…finitely shifted. For the Granville line Katie explains there were six key design points. First, how can these bags be designed to allow for movement and efficiency while keeping a clean aesthetic? Second, how can the organization of all the bags be simplified while, third, allowing for ease of access? Fourth, and the team is very proud of this, how can high-quality suspensions be built that work for all body types, regardless of gender? Fifth, ho…
Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast Pack Review
…Pack to the test… It has been interesting to see the progression of Colfax Design Works over the past few years, a soft goods design studio based in California, with a history of producing American-made gear that is tough as nails and built for exploring. If you remember them, the Recon Pack and its smaller follow-up the SDP_01 were pretty amazing packs – designed for motorcycle commutes and built with black X-Pac and their custom MOLLE-style A.M….
Design Heads :: Interview with James Brittain
…rryology always would? Probably the price! A huge part of commercial carry design, and any other design, is to get that innovation delivered at the price that it needs to be. I think all carry designers rub up against that particular challenge in our industry. If you weren’t making carry products, what would you likely be doing for a profession? Or do you have another passion that your carry creations help you enjoy more fully? I’d love to say I’d…
5 Minutes with Farrah Design
…. Tailfeather are another group doing awesome work – really strong, smooth design, and their craftsmanship is outstanding. They also design some of their own hardware. Are there any things other brands do that you think are great or could be improved? Anybody who is getting their ideas out there is great in my mind, especially those concentrating on items that are functional, made to last and beautiful. To me that’s the design trifecta. What’s nex…
2 Years with the Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin 1.0
…a Kasuga — Veilance Design Director I swung by Arc’teryx’s North Vancouver Design Headquarters to speak with Taka Kasuga, the Design Director at Veilance. He’s a gregarious, fascinating guy, with lots to say on carry. What is Veilance all about? How separated is Veilance from the rest of Arc’teryx? Veilance was launched in 2009, aimed at taking the pinnacle of outdoor technology and applying it to an urban environment. Its goal is to create a syst…
Carry Evolution :: The Shrine
…the concept of this original product. At the time, I was working freelance designing footwear and was designing an outsole. I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be cool to display sneakers on the wall in such a way where the outsole was a focal point. Originally thinking it would be great for retail stores, I really wanted to target sneaker collectors (or sneakerheads). The ones who wanted to showcase their collection at home, the sneakers they would…
Struktur Event design conference 2015 & Giveaway Competition
…rom 6 May to 8 May in Portland, Oregon. The focus will be on the themes of Design Leadership and Design Communication, covering areas such as developing and sustaining creative teams, as well as navigating the selling environment successfully. A range of speakers with diverse backgrounds will be presenting this year including Jedd Rose, Founder and Creative Director for Topo Designs, Bryan Rees who is the Director of Design for the Backcountry eco…
External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 1)
…learn from old traditional designs or techniques and apply them to modern design? Is all primitive design and technology inferior? I believe that at the very least learning about old ways can provide us with food for thought, a comparison to our new directions and if necessary can inform any necessary adjustments to our course and design thinking. External frame backpacks are interesting not only because of their more versatile modularity, but al…
Drive By :: Colfax Design Works Recon Pack and Modules
…bit…” The YKK weather-resistant zippers, weatherproof Cordura, and rolltop design also helped keep my gadgets confidently dry in the wet weather. I found them very easy to use as the bungy zipper cord adds additional leverage to opening and closing each compartment. What this bag does not lack is space. Multiple compartments provide ample storage solutions. The laptop/document compartment comfortably fits a 15″ laptop with the Colfax Design Works…
Exclusive Release | Trakke X Carryology, The Muir Project
…wly released Hoy backpack, we transported its admin front accessory pocket design to this design. This ECOPAK and tartan-lined compartment has a padded divider, separating the deep pocket into two areas. The 7″ x 10″ tablet sleeve can easily swallow up an iPad (up to an 11″ iPad Pro) for accessing rapidly while on the go. There’s also a branded Trakke metal split ring to hang your keys and an additional small zippered pocket for your small bits. T…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…ODS MQD24 may be inspired by classic alpine packs, but it delivers a smart design that caters to the modern-day adventurer. Key to the design is an innovative quick-draw opening that features a custom cord lock for fast opening and closing. The quick-draw opening accommodates larger loads and bulky items like helmets, while a side zipper provides easy access to the main compartment without needing to open the top of the bag. The contoured harness,…
ROAM Jaunt Carry-On Review
…onfident you’re feeling. For those who might be nervous, there are pre-set designs that help you to get started. In the middle, there’s a streamlined design process. Then at the extreme end, the platform allows you to dive right into the details and tweak each individual item, which is where I ended up. To visualize your design you’re presented with a realistic 3D render of the case which you can spin and zoom into to see from all angles. There ar…
Design Heads :: Jedd Rose (Topo Designs)
…ical products, so we have to do a ton of shipping back and forth to ensure design and function as well as product testing. Ideally there is a good balance of both remote design/production and interaction with the physical samples. How do you test your product? What do you look for when testing? We’re still (and hopefully always will be) in the mode of making stuff that we want as individuals, so our number one way of testing is by using our sample…
Best New Gear: April 2019
…g small loads on the go. Made with 12oz cotton canvas, the limited edition design revives a Topo Designs archived piece and can be worn around the waist or across the back or chest. The Hip Pack includes an interior pocket, key clip, leather lash tab and external gear loops to accommodate a range of load setups. Dango Products M1 Maverick Tactical Wallets Rugged and built to perform day in and day out, Dango Products have designed their M1 Maveric…
Best EDC Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…____________________ Swiss+Tech Utili-Key With its low-key and lightweight design, the Swiss+Tech Utili-Key is convenient to carry on a daily basis. The design features six functions including three screwdrivers, two knife blades, and a bottle opener. Easily portable on a keyring or within a bag, the Utili-Key is a handy item for carrying out a range of DIY and day-to-day tasks. _________________________________________________________ Bellroy Key…
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
…le being a 25-liter bag with a clamshell opening. Verdict The Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 backpack is a revered bag in the carry community, and rightfully so. Every part of this bag feels as if it was designed with intention and high standards. This is certainly a one-and-done type of pack, as it should be for the price at the time of writing. I’m happy to say that I have a new favorite EDC backpack. This article was written by Jeffrey McDuffie….
Road Test :: XTS Titanium Pen + Stylus (EDC)
…t try to look. You will waste hours of your life. However, this pen wasn’t designed for that. It was designed (and comes with) the tried, trusty and true Pilot G2 Mini 0.5mm black gel ink cartridge already installed. This is an excellent and perfectly suited ink option for an EDC pen for anyone, even extreme users. For most, that should fulfill all your wildest writing dreams. The XTS can also accept many different compact ink cartridge refills, s…
Dango Products: Redefining the EDC Wallet
…r,” says Thuan. “Industrial design is my lifestyle. I understand that good design is often redesign, or in a sense ‘redefine’. Sometimes great design is reinvented. I also realise that design is not only a holistic approach to solving things – the need to design occurs on many levels. I believe that god is in the details.” Dango sees the gear that we use as being an extension of ourselves – it defines who we are, the reason why we choose one every…
Materials First :: Uliko Studio Interview
…ed to create. In 2012, to emphasize our ethos of MATERIALS FIRST, we began designing our own products in-house. Our design process is an exploration of the material, employing and celebrating its unique properties. What have been your biggest challenges? As with any small business, there are many obstacles to overcome. The most challenging in developing and bringing our product to market has been how best to promote ourselves and build brand equit…
5 minutes with RIOKAIRYU
…ther for a while at their studio because I want to use leather more when I design our bags. They combine design and master craftsmanship. “Every single brand has their own concept. I respect it.“ Most of our bags are for men, so when women want my recommendation I recommend YURT bags or HENRY BEGUELIN. I think only some brands have their own sensibility of what is great. I think HENRY BEGUELIN and YURT are two of them. What single product are you…
Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…wly released Hoy backpack, we transported its admin front accessory pocket design to this design. This ECOPAK and tartan-lined compartment has a padded divider, separating the deep pocket into two areas. The 7″ x 10″ tablet sleeve can easily swallow up an iPad (up to an 11″ iPad Pro) for accessing rapidly while on the go. There’s also a branded Trakke metal split ring to hang your keys and an additional small zippered pocket for your small bits. T…
Best EDC Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…l to a multitude of needs across both urban and outdoor settings. Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver The Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver really is a screwdriver you can carry on the daily, either stashed in a bag or slipped into a pocket until needed. The articulated extension arm has a frame-lock mechanism and can be opened one-handed, creating sturdy and strong operation. Add in three hex bits inside the frame, and you h…
Best New Gear: May 2020
…ason you can’t embrace the shirt’s enticing comfort outdoors as well. Topo Designs x So iLL Collaboration Topo Designs are known for their bold colorways and love of the outdoors. So are iLL, a climbing and lifestyle brand that love dialing in style into active gear. Bring them together and you’re all set for a striking collaboration. And their new climbing gear collaboration doesn’t disappoint. The collab blends bold colors with functional design…
Design Heads :: Hubert Mean & Thanh Thrinh (Crafted Goods)
…ber and CTF³. Do you have to go to the maker to make a good bag? Can carry design work remotely? (T) Of course, to some extent some of the designs can be done remotely, but finishing has to be done in the flesh. How do you test your product? (T) We take them on tour! Walking, trekking, comuting, biking, motorcycling. What do you look for when testing? (H) It depends on the type of bags but in general quality of stitching and suture points and stra…
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
…ll definitely not enjoy BTS packs either…for pretty much the same reasons. Design Looks The X2 is a simple large roll-top design pack. Externally, it’s very minimal. No bells and whistles—just a set of customizable straps and drawcords to hold your gear. The stealth black X-Pac fabric makes it very humble when commuting from the city to the mountains. The BUILT TO SEND patch logo shines on the ice tool holder and represents the only visible brandi…
16 Must-Know Brands Innovating With Dyneema®
…porating Dyneema® into the carry community. The ExoStrike has won multiple design accolades including ISPO, RedDot, and Scandanavian Outdoor awards. When you see the sneaker, it is clear why. A marriage of elegant design and high performance, the ExoStrike strikes a great balance between timeless style and futuristic technologies. ECCO®’s bonded leather adds incredible lightweight strength to the shoe, while retaining the texture and aesthetics of…
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