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Alternatives: Packs like the GORUCK GR1?
…dded storage for a 15″ laptop, and hydration bladder compatibility. Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed (US$ 245) Extremely tough and adaptable, the FAST Pack Litespeed shares a lot of the GR1’s features. It’s built in the USA with 1000D CORDURA® fabric, is hydration bladder compatible, offers a clamshell-style main compartment for easy packing and access, and provides a range of pockets and webbing attachment points for organization. However,…
Arc’teryx Granville Zip 16 Backpack: Drive By
…s been a pretty exciting segment of the carry community as of late. Triple Aught Design, Alchemy Equipment, Prometheus Design Werx, EVERGOODS and many others have recent offerings marketed towards this customer base. The customer who wants a backpack they can feel comfortable carrying into a business casual office setting and confident carrying down the trail. Anyone seeking to carry a beautiful pack that will stand up to the elements, exudes qual…
How to Prepare and Pack for a Solo Adventure
…when it happens and not on your equipment. I hope you found this helpful and that it aids you in avoiding mistakes I’ve made in the past. Good luck out there, and remember, life is always good when you have a dirty pack. This article was written by Phil Adams : Marketing virtuoso at Triple Aught Design, adventure connoisseur, and gear enthusiast. He’s devoted to inspiring others to live an adventure-driven lifestyle with captivating stories throug…
Stay Warm: The Best Winter Jackets for Men 2021
…s, stretch cuffs, and the like. Best Waterproof Performance Shell – Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT Carryology Credentials: What’s it good for? Staying dry while active. Quiet performance. MSRP: $575 Insulation? No Length: Hip (with drop tail) Notable features or materials: PolarTec® Neoshell® Membrane Why you want it: Excellent design, comfortable in use, functional pockets, fully taped seams, rugged as hell. Why you might not: Tactical aes…
Our Favorite Full-Zip Hoodies for Any Situation
…ur hoodie for, or want something a bit more jack-of-all-trades, the Triple Aught Design Apex may be your go-to. The Apex is a modernized take on the classic, black, zip hoodie; just as comfortable around the house as it is on your next excursion. The Polartec Power Stretch Pro fabric is lofty without being heavy and has a nice four-way stretch. The pocketing is the standout feature on this hoodie; one zippered side entry pocket and one open top e…
Best Black Friday Deals in 2022
…Farmers Coalition, Bean Voyage, and Conservation Lands Foundation. Triple Aught Design Triple Aught Design are offering discounts ranging from 25% to 50% off a variety of apparel and carry gear. The sale runs from now through to 28 November. WP Standard Score a tasty 20% off sitewide during WP Standard’s Black Friday sales from 25 November to 2 December. Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. is a retailer of a wide variety of carr…
Knack Bags Expandable Knack Pack Review
…eking is more of a military-style bag akin to GORUCK, EVERGOODS, or Triple Aught Design, the Knack Pack is not for you. Lastly, if you plan to go on multi-day hikes, pass on the Knack. Additionally, the Knack Pack isn’t high fashion; it’s not going to call a lot of attention to itself or be on the cutting edge of style. So if you care about having the latest bag design, or want people to notice you or win with style points, the Knack’s look may no…
The Evolution of the GWA Citadel
…tion. Arguably, the most notable change between the packs comes with the redesigned shoulder straps. GWA experimented with this design update in the Short Bus and has moved to the same wider, more padded, edgeless design which overall was a good move, but with one major caveat. The straps are still lined with Tweave material, found on previous generations, for comfort and stability on your shoulder. But the wider padding area aids with the overall…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 4
…urrent design team consists of myself, Dan, Scott, Wade, Associate Product Designer Ben Landry, and a design intern, David. That’s us in a nutshell right now. In the near future we’re hoping to hire our intern as an associate product designer, and hire another senior level graphic designer, and we’re always going to do the intern program every summer. Walk me through your design process. We’ve been very fortunate to work with a number of athletes…
Best New Gear | September 2022
…in four finishes: black, silver, rose gold, and yellow gold. Urban Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC Armory If you love TAD’s FAST Pack EDC but want something a little less tactical-looking for urban settings, you’re in luck. Enter the FAST Pack EDC Armory build; your chance to build a cleaner version of the pack with custom tweaks to make it your very own. The Sterile Edition of the pack can be built in a choice of materials and colors, along wi…
7 Expensive Backpacks Actually Worth Their Price Tag
…pack also accommodates a hydration system for more active pursuits. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack (US$325) Military inspiration, urban multifunctionality and understated durability? TAD’s Axiom 24 Pack does a fine job of harmoniously blending all these features. And the result is a highly versatile bag that’s equally at home on the commute, overnight trips or weekend adventures. The pack is made in the USA with premium performance materials in…
Best Pouch Organizers for EDC
…h the GR1 backpack, plus the padding helps protect your gear… . . . Triple Aught Design OP1 ($75) . The OP1 has a number of useful features to make your daily carry that little bit easier, including a clamshell opening for easy access to the contents, an assortment of pockets and loops for organization, plus a choice of attachment options for using the pouch with a bag or belt. . Great for: a durable pouch that can adapt to changing carry needs th…
Week In Review ~ 1 December
…r you’ll no doubt recognise a few of the brands listed (for example Triple Aught Design, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, Goruck, Makr and Topo Designs). However there may be a few you’re unfamiliar with that might just become your new favorite carry brand. So whether you’re keen to get your hands on USA-made carry or just interested in scoping out some new brands, the list is well worth checking out. – Carry Awards 2012 – If you haven’t sent in your nom…
Top 5: Best EDC 2020
…magnets to keep it locked shut. STRENGTHS Most technical build Innovative design Wins in X-Factor Prometheus Design Werx PB&J Tool The Prometheus Design Werx PB&J Tool sits in a unique position compared to all the other items in your pocket because everything it can do can also be done on a majority of other multi-tools too. But the PB&J Tool carves out its own category as the best pry tool because although other gear can do it, this is a dedicat…
Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L Review
…ylon Hardware: Anodized aluminum and glass reinforced nylon Price: $159.95 Design To me, the sleek design of the Everyday Sling is what really sets this bag above the rest. This V2 has rounded out the edges and the profile of the sling compared to the initial release from 2015. Just unboxing this product, you can tell how well made it is. There is not a cheap stitch on this bag. The outer material (400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon can…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…lor, vibrant red. And then… we had the fabric printed with our own custom-designed Carryology geometric pattern called auxikko. Our design is directly inspired by the Japanese geometric pattern kikko, which is the word for samurai armor plates as well as the word for the pattern of a tortoise shell, both being visually similar to one another. Custom auxikko-printed high-vis samurai-red Cordura 500D nylon liner, done. SMOOTH AS SILK GORUCK’s zippe…
Best New Gear: February 2019
…loops if you want to secure the pack with your own mounting straps. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack Special Edition Multicam Black Xpac TAD’s Axiom 24 Pack is a sleek and solid choice for users seeking a bag that can alternate between everyday and short travel use. The pack’s clamshell opening and multiple pockets make it easy to organize, with a dedicated padded 15″ laptop compartment. But what if you want the pack’s adaptable functionality wit…
Fly Prepared: Travel-Friendly EDC Gear
…mpact survival kit and the Ti-SST is the perfect storage container. Triple Aught Design’s Life Capsule Omega also works really well. This doesn’t have the same level of functionality as the Ti-SST, but it’s a high-quality great option if you are looking for a stash tube. It is constructed from lightweight and durable aircraft grade T6 aluminum and was specifically designed dimensionally to hold the ubiquitous NATO SAS Compass. Emergency Blanket: I…
GORUCK X Carryology | From GR1 To Guerrilla X
…tsuda. Dan has a long history of designing products and patches for Triple Aught Design and now for himself. We worked with him on a collaboration pair of patches last year. Essentially, anything this gent works on is magic. So we asked him to bring the ‘Guerrilla X’ to life. The mysterious intergalactic star-jumping warrior. Dan dreamed deep into the cosmos and presented the artwork: it was an instant “YES” across the board. The plan was to take…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…he Arc’teryx ‘brand’ enter your design decisions? How different would your designs be if you were designing for yourself rather than for Arc’teryx? The brand’s high performance and high quality expectations drive design decisions here. Our purest design motivations and inspiration come from personal mandate but those must be filtered so we end up with commercially viable, mass producible gear with wide appeal. Designing for myself is different wit…
Stocking Stuffers: Best 50 Gifts Under $50
…encil cases can sometimes make it hard to access items inside. But Bellroy designed their Pencil Case with a thoughtful fold-out design, creating easy access to individual items. Pull loops on either end make it easy to open and close, while the versatile design lends itself to stationery, small tech items, and a variety of EDC essentials too. Rumpl Beer Blanket Six-Pack (US$39) Cold brews are inviting. Cold hands? Not so much. Rumpl has a solutio…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…——————————————————————————- AMA Details: Carl: New Zealand born Industrial Designer Carl Moriarty is the Design Director for Apparel at Arc’teryx. For the past 6 years, he has been responsible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl grew up in the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Australia and studying Industrial Design at Swinburne University. Aft…
Design Heads :: master-piece Japan
…like a little mystery to add to the appeal 😉 … Can you tell us about your design team? Who are the characters and what do they specialize in? Currently, our design team has 5 members who are 20-30’s men and women. Each member has a role in design like bags or accessories, but it doesn’t apply always. Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? We think it’s important to design what you thi…
Interview with Francli
…h graduates of Falmouth University where we studied Performance Sportswear Design and Fashion Design respectively. In Falmouth we clicked on a shared love of Cornish beaches and terrible puns – most of our time away from the studio was spent scrambling around the local coastlines, shooting air rifles and building fires. We also connected on our obsession with Scandinavian design values, Japanese aesthetic theory and the rich history of military an…
The Evolution of the Elements :: Bellroy Interview
…hard to find ways to test our ideas quickly before even a full product is designed. We try to avoid designing the perfect product. Rather more hacking, testing ideas and combining them in cohesive ways. Exploration instead of invention. “What if we could do that and this and that? Would that work?” The prototyping, hacking, cutting, gluing directly on something physical and going back to the drafting table when necessary, and then back to the obj…
Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
…nd what their limits are, they tend to stretch their limits as well as our design limits. As designers we’re often not comfortable with what they’re asking us to do. These expeditions are literally a life and death thing. How do we design for the expedition mentality of these athletes – accepting a certain level of suffering and physical discomfort in order to move faster – without having the gear jeopardize the expedition?” In other words, when d…
Brand of the Year 2020
…their revamped Everyday Bags collection. And with six contenders from Peak Design in this year’s Carry Awards, carry enthusiasts are clearly digging what they’re doing in the design department. But that’s not what this award is about. It’s about everything else. And there’s so much to talk about. One of Peak Design’s most powerful achievements has been co-founding and launching Climate Neutral in 2019. The organization is committed to building con…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part II
…ne of the things we love about Outdoor Retailer is the chance to talk with designers and hear about their process designing the bags we’re seeing. Case in point is the new Yampa dry duffel from OtterBox. The duffel itself packs a whole lot of goodies and will definitely be on our radar, but what really made this bag stand out was hearing how the designer made a raft out of four of these duffels and rafted down a river just to test the durability….
ORBITGear R103 Review
…on, a few brands come to mind: Chrome Industries, Mission Workshop, Triple Aught Design (Axiom), ILE, DSPTCH, Mixed Works, Mystery Ranch, and Remote Equipment. The Good This pack is very comfortable, with a bombproof construction and premium material. It’s built to last for a long time. The internal organization is also pretty good. It makes it a perfect EDC for people like me who constantly move around the city on a bicycle or public transportati…
Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L Review
…the TTL feels like the spiritual successor to the out-of-production Triple Aught Design Meridian 40L bag. From the covert aesthetic, VX21RS exterior, similar capacities, and 3-way carry – the TTL takes those cues and applies Nomadic Research’s take on what a travel bag should be. And they have executed that with thoughtful precision. It’s not flashy or particularly exciting even. It does what it needs to do and gets out of your way in a simple, co…