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Packing List :: A Vagabonding Lifestyle, 1300 Days and Counting…
…hen it’s freezing. That’s why the Stealth Hoodie LT ($475) by Triple Aught Design is my choice. The Quantum Half-Zip ($110) by Triple Aught Design is a fitted merino wool base layer long sleeve. Works well in warm climates as well as excellent for layering in the cold. Also by Triple Aught Design is my long-time favorite pant, the Force 10 AC Cargo ($100). It’s as comfortable as wearing pajamas at home but built for performance in the outdoors whi…
Explorers Club Packing List
…the next few days we explored the area and tested the MS1 suit. The suit’s designer, Rhode Island School of Design’s (RISD) Michael Lye, a senior critic and NASA coordinator was on site with us, and I enjoyed long discussions with him about the future exploration of Mars and the moon. Testing the MS1 suit during the ISAGEVR1 Mission: Iceland Space Agency Glacial Expedition with Volcanic Research (Photo Daniel Leeb / Iceland Space Agency) I already…
4 September Week in Review: Limited Leather and Innovative Luggage
…o’Instant Camera Bag. A collaboration between Lomography and Bangkok-based design outfit Above the Fray, the bag will have onlookers snapping to attention with its smart looks and minimalist design. Handcrafted with vegetable-tanned leather that will develop a distinct patina over time, the bag features a seamless folded design for protection against rips. An internal leather divider helps organize the contents, while the exterior strap is adjusta…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…d interior sleeve in the main compartment for tech devices. The considered design results in a visually striking and adaptable bag that can partner you on a variety of carry missions. _________________________________________________________ Topo Designs Quick Pack Versatile, functional and tough, the Quick Pack is a great option for users who want one bag that can adapt to a multitude of everyday, outdoor and travel needs. The bag can be worn acr…
September 2024’s Must-Have Gear | From EDC to Technical Slings
…al Artist Camo Series, 1733 has collaborated with Chicago-based artist and designer Cody Hudson. Hudson has created camo designs in two colorways, which have been applied to six products in the 1733 line. His Midwest Camo is inspired by native flora from Illinois and Wisconsin and uses the traditional military camouflage palette. The pattern is applied on X-PAC V21RS, and the products are now available. GOREWEAR Berber WINDSTOPPER® Fleece The GORE…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…versation starter, a happy collision of old world materials with new world design. If you’re after a truly unique offering, this could be for you. Strengths Heritage materials and modern design Removable laptop caddy Handmade in Canada Code of Bell Apex Liner Pro Who It Suits Modern materials, expandability and modularity are the name of the game here. This is a sleek urban powerhouse that can pull double duty in a myriad of different ways. In Use…
The Best Men’s Slim Wallets Worthy of your EDC
…n for cards and cash, with space for up to 10 cards. Bellroy Note Sleeve – Designers Edition (US$ 169.95) Take great functionality and refine it with considered construction and premium European leathers and you get the Note Sleeve – Designers Edition. A sophisticated merging of style and practicality, the wallet features reduced stitching and softened edges, while offering practical organization. Three quick-access slots house frequently used car…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…yneema Composite, this lightweight and durable dopp kit features a rolltop design that adapts to a range of carry loads. A wide opening makes it easy to both pack and retrieve items, while a side zip enables easy access without needing to unroll the top. In addition, a hanging strap allows the bag to be suspended for small or awkward spaces. _________________________________________________________ Bellroy x MAAP All-Conditions Phone Pocket Bellro…
ECAL + QWSTION: These Student Prototypes Will Blow Your Mind
…showers? The Big Fold has you covered – literally – with a clever backpack design featuring an integrated rain poncho. The design makes great use of CottonShell® fabric’s water resistance, breathability and rigidness to create two functional pieces in one. The poncho can be unfolded without having to take the bag off, and folds up neatly again on the back of the pack when not required. The poncho and pack share the same pockets which can be access…
Maker Series :: KILLSPENCER
…fe focused on Industrial Design. So, I transferred to ArtCenter College of Design and got a militaristic design education. I graduated with honors and am now a part-time adjunct faculty in the Product Design Department, and frequently lecture at the school to share my experiences. “When I went to California College of the Arts for Graphic Design, I discovered the model shop and wood shop and knew instantly that I wanted to spend my life focused on…
Our Favorite Bags from Alpine Sea Co.
…s, military packs, or waste canvas to make limited runs! Sometimes simpler designs are the most useful and trustworthy products in the arsenal, that feels like the case here. There you have it, if you’re looking for a company who make their products in the USA, make ground up innovative designs, and use recycled materials in their manufacturing, look no further than Kristin and Robert at Alpine Sea Co, there’s something for everyone. Thanks to our…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens
…by some of the best sewers on US soil, I enter the belly of the beast… the design room. This is where it all happens. Here, D3 (Dana Gleason’s son, also named Dana) and Alex Rich (one of the pack designers at The Ranch) are both waiting for me at a worktable stacked with a pile of prototypes and Scape Artists. One particular pack catches my eye. Prior to knowing we would be using the Scape Artist for a collab jumping-off point, Alex had designed a…
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…you don’t. _________________________________________________________ Three1Design MaCO Magnetic Cable Organizer Good design doesn’t need to be complicated. The MaCO is straightforward, clever and easy to use. It helps you corral unruly cables and can also secure an earphone cable to your clothing to keep it tidy and out of the way. _________________________________________________________ Magpul Field Case You’ve probably experienced it more than…
RYU Refresh Their Performance Apparel and Gear with new Leaf Colorway
…onsiderable pedigree in the high performance apparel industry, with senior designers previously creating products for their compatriots – the behemoth Arc’Teryx. After a few weeks with their products in hand, it’s easy to see that they share the same attention to detail, in both design and manufacturing. Yet, RYU are much more than an offshoot of an established brand, they have their own style, their own functionality, and their own identity. This…
Best EDC Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ffortless to add to your daily setup. A piece you want to use every day. A design that’s built to last, easy and lightweight to carry, and ideally brings a touch of flair too. The Rockwall Thumbstud does all of this in a carefully considered and meticulously executed design that merits its champion status. Congratulations, Tactile Knife Co.! Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins….
Best EDC Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…t, along with accommodating standard international converters. The updated design also now takes just 1.5 turns to open and close, as opposed to the almost 3 turns from the original design. Additionally, a plastic interior part prevents metal on metal contact. And with its classy titanium barrel you get lightweight and enduring elegance for everyday use. _________________________________________________________ ReyLight Triple Ti Dawn Rey Ye, an e…
External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 3)
…rnal frame design innovations have probably come from Dana Gleason of Dana Design with the Racer X design. Via Zeno Marx and later the Mystery Ranch NICE Frame, which is considered by many to be an external and internal hybrid. The visually similar Mac M.O.L.L.E Pack frame which is lined with P.A.L.S (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) webbing straps allows you to fasten individual items to it as necessary. And the Kuiu Icon offers a Carbon Fiber ext…
How to Keep Your Critical Gear Dry While Outdoors
…st as my only defense against the elements is the Eureka Dry Doc, which is designed primarily for fishermen and paddlers. Because of its weight and design features, however, I’m not sure that this pack would be practical for normal backpacking. Another very interesting design, however, was brought to my attention by “NotFrozen” on the Lightweight Backpacker forum after the original publication of this article. The Racer X and Raid Z packs from Dan…
7 Expensive Backpacks Actually Worth Their Price Tag
…truction prowess, the Nomin offers lightweight durability in an uber-clean design for urban work or play. The excellent weatherproofness comes through a combination of AC² Plain Weave Nylon Urethane Laminate material, taped seams, and Arc’teryx’s WaterTight™ zippers. Designed with smaller loads in mind, it’s a ruggedly elegant pack for carrying the essentials in uncluttered style. The front compartment has an interior pocket and key hook, while th…
The Best All Titanium EDC
…r friendship. We legitimately became pals over many long discussions about design philosophy…and maybe a few dozen plates of delicious Japanese cuisine. Take a look at some of his thoughts on design philosophy over at his blog (“Products Have Souls” and “Quality & Manufacturing”). His most recent addition to his collection, the Flieger Mk. I Titanium, is the pinnacle of his journey into electric torches (until he someday reveals his next brainchil…
An Interview With The Founders of Outlier
…have the ability to pack up to a really small size. So when you have that design parameter, you don’t want to design for laptops. Actually, our stance on laptops is that we don’t commute with laptops ever. We use everything through our phone. So there’s not much use to design to that. Abe: We try and avoid really tech-specific designs. We want to be as useful as possible, so we try and make things that are a little more versatile. It’s the same w…
Modern Dayfarer’s Best Selling Backpack Gets An Update
…sessed with creating this backpack. Starting as an outsider to the bag and design world, I taught myself design through online research and designed the DAYFARER backpack by myself from the ground up.” “Now, 5 years later, I have not stopped being extremely interested in design and I keep learning. I now also have a small team and feedback from thousands of customers and I decided to use all of this to improve on the original idea. The V2 features…
5 Minutes with Property Of…
…has resulted in a brand that is not only known for practical and reliable design but design that cranes its neck and looks back at heritage without being ruled by it. We dig these guys, and so we stole 5 minutes of their time to dig just a little deeper… 1 – What key insights drive your stuff? We have never been a brand that is trend-driven. It is always about designing functional bags with clean design aesthetics. We have to constantly evolve an…
Hinterher Shop Visit
…s in. Two more staffers work the back-end, and a one-day-a-week industrial designer helps refine, polish and perfect Peter’s designs. Assembling the trailer is almost as simple as setting one up. “It’s like playing Lego,” says Peter. “You take these parts, those ones, those ones – all these things are made with one screw, so you need only one tool. And then, everything’s finished within…(querying David)… Vielen brauchst dir? – Zehn minuten fur ein…
Struktur :: The First Creative Conference for Active Outdoor Designers
…d apparel design professionals. The two-day event will feature innovative speakers and panels on topics including design thinking, modern and traditional influences on design, and entrepreneurship. “Struktur is an event that champions design,” said Michelle Rose, co-founder of Struktur. “There was no space for designers in the active outdoor industry to come together and share what they do with one another, so we created one.” Speakers include Abe…
Kickstarter Highlight: FARER DESIGN DAYFARER Sling
…an unnecessary hassle to haul around bulky carry. With this in mind, FARER DESIGN set about designing a bag for packing light, moving quickly and easily accessing gear whenever you need it. Meet the DAYFARER Sling. Sleek simplicity Rather than standing out for all the wrong reasons, the DAYFARER Sling blends in for maximum versatility. The low-profile design looks sleek with a touch of elegant sportiness to it, ready for both active or more laid-b…
Moment x Strohl Mountain Light 45
…Verdict The Moment x Strohl Mountain Light 45 is an overall impressive new design for Moment; it allowed them to flex their soft-goods design muscles and demonstrate that they are capable of and committed to expanding their portfolio of purpose-built bags. I particularly enjoyed that while the bag was designed around carrying photography gear, it wants you to embrace a “fast and light” mindset and put the experience before the gear in your travels…
Top 5 | Best EDC 2023 Carry Awards X
…otes (most currencies) – Leather takes awesome patina with time Prometheus Design Werx SPD CAS OTF Who It Suits If you’re an EDC fanatic who loves great design, exceptional material, and pocket sized carry the CAS OTF is for you. Functional and unique, this is PDW at their best. The Lowdown Prometheus Design Werx are all about getting you outside. They are focused on living a life full of adventure and providing the best tools for it. From backpa…
15 Essential Gifts for the Bike Commuter
…batteries that provide up to 60 hours of use, and features a weatherproof design for all-season cycling. Topeak Mini 9 Pro Precision Tool (US$ 24.95) Need to make a quick adjustment or repair during your ride? With this handy multitool you won’t be caught unprepared. A choice of 9 tools in a lightweight and compact design makes this a useful and easily portable addition to any ride. Portland Design Works Asteroid USB Headlight (US$ 30) The weathe…
The Best Men’s Travel Pants for One-Bag Travelers in 2022
…ike a pair of rustic denim jeans, but gives you all the benefits of modern design. Price: $118 Ruggedly stylish and built to roam, Proof’s Rover Pant strides boldly into adventures near and far. The pants feature a tough canvas fabric with moisture-wicking Sorbtek, offering a great blend of durability and breathability for active wear. And since adventures may require you to leap and bound into action at any moment, the Rover Pant packs in flexibl…
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