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Week In Review ~ May 11
…or the perilous grip-one-handlebar-and-one-wine-bottle-and-pray-to-Bacchus approach (which in all likelihood isn’t going to end well)? A much simpler option is the Oopsmark vegan bicycle wine rack which attaches to most bicycle frames and is made out of recycled bike tires. However, if vegetable-tanned leather is more your thing, there is a leather version too. All round a much easier option you can certainly toast to. A smart home for your smartp…
Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
…ras and associated accessories to try to capture the adventure. His unique approach to what he brings and how he brings it has led him to develop a style where he ‘tags along’ with explorers, climbers and divers around the globe. His imagery is evident of this style, as what he documents is entirely unplanned and unstaged. He is a part of the action, bringing an undeniable amount of authenticity to his visual storytelling. Contributor and professi…
Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch
…f the most feverishly dedicated customer families out there. Their design, approach and execution of carry is some of the highest end available. We’ve had the pleasure to previously Road Test their FAST Pack Litespeed, and it certainly didn’t disappoint (it still has yet to be dethroned as the “favorite backpack that I own”). And we’ve been told forever that their OP1 Admin Pouch is the king of all admin pouches. If it’s anything like their FPL, i…
Week In Review ~ 6 April
…r phone models are currently in the development stage. A “materials first” approach Uliko Studio believes in letting the materials of their carry creations speak for themselves. As such, the materials they utilize aren’t just means of making a design a reality; they are a crucial part of the design itself. Each piece is stitched by hand in the design studio using materials that range from textiles and leathers that have been salvaged from the foot…
Week In Review ~ 16 March
…quality, style, functionality, versatility. Gnome & Bow takes a different approach by emphasising something that’s often overlooked in carry, namely fun. Many carry items can tell you a story of where they’ve been thanks to the character they take on through extensive use but Gnome & Bow’s pieces play with stories in the literal sense and are keen to capture the imagination in addition to offering functional and stylish quality. The brand is a ne…
Specialist Carry: Ice Climber
…y suck to carry! Any insights to share on packing for a climb or a trip? I approach both business and outdoor trips as packing challenges… Go as light as you can, which is usually a lot lighter than you think. Look at what others have used on the same trip, then decide if your skills and attitude will allow you to do the same or go with less. I often bring a lot less hardware than other people on climbs as I need less. But I always bring more food…
3 Questions :: Rickshaw Bagworks
…r at least I hope you do, but this is our super-short series. A minimalist approach that reaches out to brands for condensed pow-wows that are as simple as they sound – three questions, three answers. But it’s funny how much you can draw out in such a short sitting. We reached out to Rickshaw CEO and founder, Mark Dwight, to get the lowdown on his brand… 1. What is the essence of your brand? Passion, craft and quality. We love designing and making…
Week In Review ~ 25 May
…Streamlined style from Côte&Ciel Brands may often take the “more is more” approach when bringing out new products but the memo Côte&Ciel line is the opposite of this. Designed as a lightweight and minimalist collection of carry, the line incorporates four pieces in a choice of two colorways, Deep Forest Green and Midnight Blue. The Zonda Bowler Bag, Kona Business Bag, Calima Tote Bag and Zephyr Backpack are all named after winds in recognition of…
The Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
…re comfortable, with plenty of features and all the basics covered. Loads of votes and lots of respect. Crumpler Wren Active messengers don’t have to be monstrously large professional courier bags. The Wren brings a cute and colorful approach for the girls, without compromising the basics of a great messenger. Our panel especially love the slightly tweaked proportions, the expressive stabiliser strap, and the hidden strap padding. Great to see per…
Week In Review ~ 16 February
…e, just like the tough-as-nails army bags on which it is based. Shift your approach to camera carry It’s handy to think of MindShift Gear’s rotation180° Panorama as a smaller and lighter version of the rotation180° Professional (currently a finalist in our Specialist Carry Awards category). The backpack has a total volume of 22 liters (compared to big brother’s 29.63 liters) and is a good alternative if you’re digging the design of the rotation180…
3 Questions :: KILLSPENCER
…the highest quality necessities for my life, with a minimalist and classic approach. 2. How do you connect with and understand your core customers? We only sell our products online at www.killspencer.com and in our Silverlake storefront, so we personally engage with every single customer. We have built great friendships over the past 5 years and we couldn’t be happier with what we are making and who our customers are. 3. What things won’t you do w…
3 Questions :: Archival Clothing
…s is a different slant, a little something new. We’ve taken the minimalist approach with this precise, pocket-sized series and reached out to brands for super short, condensed pow-wows that are as simple as they sound – three questions, three answers. But it’s funny how much you can draw out in such a short sitting…dig the brevity! First on the hit list: Tom Bonamici from Archival Clothing… 1. What’s your daily bag? The Archival Roll Top backpack….
Crowdsourced Travel Hacks
…of clothes…kudos, sir, kudos. I’ve always wanted to try the “criss-cross” approach; now it looks like I’ll have to! Tried, true and wrinkle-free: It was clear that the Eagle Creek folders have become many a traveler’s friend. I have a pair and can attest to their ability to keep shirts and pants nearly wrinkle-free. Not to mention the space they save. Make a list, check it twice: Thomas Snerdley had a fantastic suggestion for the consummate overp…
Mission Workshop :: Carry Awards Interview
…onal excuse to be out riding the trails. It’s also helped us divide up our approach to each new design as we have these two distinct places to deliver product to. The downside is that we have so much going on that if we didn’t have a work-related reason to ride we would barely get out there. How are you looking to up the ante this year? Any projects in the works? Yes, there are projects in the works. No, we can’t tell you about them, ha ha ha! Are…
Best Specialist Carry – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…sted. Kata are amazing, and the Revolver-8 sees them take their innovative approach to lens access on-the-go. It’s basically a Lazy Suzan built into a backpack, so you can spin and grab the exact lens you need without putting the bag down. Did we mention how amazing Kata are yet? BAM L’etoile Saxaphone Case There are few things regularly carried about that can reach the worth of premium musical instruments (over $15M for a violin anyone?). But e…
Design Heads :: Interview with Josh Buller
…your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? I like to approach my designs from a viewpoint of utility. I think that the best designs are the ones that have the function placed foremost. These also tend to be the best-looking bags. I will always choose a bag with useful pockets and straps over one with arbitrary swoops and color pops. What are your main channels for your creative inspiration? I love to look at specialist carry…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 2
…d every piece of use in the outdoors could benefit from our philosophy and approach. What was the intention (or inspiration) that started your line of products? Too much of this industry is all the same people, all in the same fishbowl talking to each other, recycling old ideas. I came out of left field with no design experience, no experience in the industry, but I love the outdoors and I’ve been in the backwoods my whole life. A lot of this indu…
Week In Review ~ 9 November
…u stroll into the office. Sleek office styling with a considered commuting approach With a multitude of carry options and looks that can bowl over even the toughest boardroom brawlers, Sandqvist’s Ane bag means business. Carry it as a briefcase if you want to wow in the office and then sling it over your shoulder messenger-style or carry it as a backpack while you’re on the move. The back straps can be removed completely for a briefcase look or yo…
Whillas and Gunn Interview :: The Road Less Travelled
…photo documentary of awesome travel adventures! It’s a totally refreshing approach, what inspired it? And how are crew responding? Rich: I actually saw a collage of Tintin covers of his many adventures a few years ago – Tintin in the Congo, Tintin in Morocco, Tintin in Tibet and even Tintin on the Moon! I thought what a life… I too love travelling, especially to new places… It gives me a rush. I talked to Melissa who I was working with on Whillas…
5 Minutes with SSCY
…ore of the same. With our attention hooked by the Tack Sling, a thoughtful approach to hauling oddly-shaped items, we caught up with SSCY to dig down into what makes them tick… What key insights drive your stuff? Innovation. Trying to fulfill needs and solve problems that we are encountering and/or others haven’t addressed. It’s more fun and exciting for us to try and make something new. We like to invent and problem solve, and coming from a fine…
Design Heads :: Derick Noffsinger
…from everywhere BUT the shoe industry. This makes for a great, innovative approach to new product in the future. What carry product (of your own creation, or anyone else’s if you feel like being generous) do you enjoy the most? What makes it enjoyable? I’ve been carrying around this Thule hard-sided laptop case for my MacBook Air for the last six months or so. They gave it to me as a proto I think, but it’s beautiful and is holding up to everythi…
Best of ISPO MUNICH part 1
…f. Additive Also jumping on the bike bag scene, Additive takes a different approach and focuses more on protection and less on lightweight. Also, their bags will sort of curl around your bike frame. DMM Duffels with backpack straps often have in common that the back panel doesn’t offer any rigidity, making it only usable for short distances. Plus the straps are mostly not suitable for the weight inside the bag. DMM managed to solve at least one of…
Drive By :: RAWROW R Bag 302
…n me over. RAWROW are undoubtedly driven by simplicity with a less is more approach to their designs, and they nail it. And even better: they do it without compromising on material quality or finish. Who it Suits This is a pack for the fashion-conscience crew. It’s laced with that slick urban styling that needs to be rocked with a whole ‘urban look’. If you’re matching your limited edition sneakers with your throwback bomber, then this might just…
Berlin Muse :: Riding around Berlin with the MONO M80
…ns worldwide. Many cases on the market go for the ‘hard materials is best’ approach to protection, which is not always the best way to do it. Conversely, the M80 is crafted from extremely lightweight, reinforced materials and integral ABS panelling that stealthily absorbs and deflects shocks and dings. This thing is made to military specs, so good luck trying to wear it out. It’s a thoughtful case with incredible functionality, exemplified by the…
GORUCK Trek: Spy Games
…y blind to the FOE fort, then southward along a tall fence, concealing our approach. Then the best thing that might ever transpire in my life happened: We are issued paintball guns to battle the FOE. We commenced a strike and had a two-hour paintball battle with some of the most highly trained warfighters on earth. It took all 35 of us ages to finally beat just 10 of them back through the corridors of the FOE complex. It was truly epic. Hundreds o…
Week In Review ~ 5 October
…from skiing to motorcycling. Packing pockets for pleasant travels If your approach to packing leans towards everything in its right place rather than the chuck-it-all-in method, QWSTION’s new range of Modular Pockets is likely to appeal to your sense of packing preferences and will inject some understated Swiss style into your carry. The range includes a shoe bag, garment bag, toiletry kit, pencil case, camera case and travel wallet to help keep…
Cult Bags :: The Revival of the Jensen
…e enough people in each population to sustain just about anything. Did you approach Rivendell to keep building the product when production seized? What happened was the original Rivendell went out of business in 1981. The assets were acquired by Don Wittenberger, who was partnered with the Yak Works. I found that out just by frequenting the Yak Works store. Then all of a sudden, Rivendell appeared there. I knew they were out of business and there…
Drive By :: DODOcase Wallet
…ke the Slim Wallet. The guys at DODOcase however took a more “traditional” approach. Instead, they strived to do two things really well: create a slim profile and enable you to carry whatever you need to. The reason I qualify what you carry is that most minimalist or slim wallets overlook the fact that occasionally I have to actually carry money! DODOcase’s simple design with card sleeve in the front and leather strip for cash in the back ensures…
Fernando Bonastre Interview & Roztayger.com Giveaway
…actually think of each of my pieces as a piece of couture; I always try to approach design from an angle of sophistication and simplicity, which to me makes all the difference. Can you talk us through the process of what makes Bonastre’s leathers unique? For example their sourcing, or the treatments applied. I understand you work exclusively with vegetable-tanned hides? When we created Bonastre, I decided to work using vegetable-tanned leather, in…
Drive By :: Chrome Saddle Bag Rolltop Pannier 20
…k to create the toughest, lightest 100% waterproof bags.” In addition this approach yields 150% more contact surface welds than other technologies. In short, your gear is protected and backed with a lifetime warranty. Chrome didn’t skimp out on the materials either choosing Hyalon®, a military grade textile that’s resistant to chemicals, extreme temperatures and UV light, throughout various components of the bag including the MOLLE and bottom pane…