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Eco-carry…
…far been difficult to recycle, but Klättermusen is one of the first in the industry to include them in a recycling programme. From 2009, all of Klättermusen’s products will have a small label attached to them. The label states the value of the deposit: 1, 5, 10 or 20 Euros. Thoughts? Ideas? Opinions? This post wasn’t so much a spew forth of facts, but more, we hope, a conversation starter that sparks something in the comments. Have you got a rad e…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…aterials for our needs. Tight brand/vendor relationships are common in the industry. It’s not uncommon to have a dozen rolls of experimental yardage under our tables. We can imagine lots of benefits to controlling so much of the manufacture yourselves. What are some of the negatives? We don’t control the manufacturing as much as what we ask the factories to produce. The best we can do in Design and Development is make perfect samples and then push…
Road Tests :: Chrome Welded Rucksack
…mentioned as a company that is “inspiring” and “cutting-edge”, when carry industry insiders are interviewed. Despite this long history, Chrome has managed to stay relevant while still producing “bombproof” bags. They are able to keep their prices affordable while keeping up with trends (see: their apparel and shoe line). A few months ago, Chrome reached out to us and asked if we wanted to check out their Welded Transport series. I was keen on che…
Road Tests :: Seventy Eight Percent Gustav
…d over it once more, this time looking for minor flaws only someone in the industry would discover or notice, inside back-tacks, stitch evenness, finishing. Still nothing. Row upon row of quality stitches only a life of sewing can reproduce. Unwavering. Unyielding. Could it be sewn perfection? There are simply no signs of human error. My Gustav is perfect in this regard. This product benchmarks quality in manufacturing. The Wabi-sabi enthusiast wi…
5 Mins w/M Coleman Horn
…focus point for the design, this is the Zeitgeist of what I see as today’s modernism. 2 – Who else is doing rad things in the world of carry and why do you think they’re important? I have too many heroes…I respect the “cottage industry” that is in the USA comprised of Berry Amendment manufacturers. I think the positive fallout of that amendment has given us an ad hoc supply chain that we would’ve never envisioned before. Previously, it just made s…
Stash Co. shop visit :: Sealy, TX
…en to quite a few shops; heavy-hitting (Carry Award winning) brands of the industry as well as artisan workshops putting out beautiful handmade products. Still, Stash Co.’s shop is at the very top of my list. Why? The whole combined experience. I love hearing about brands that are within driving distance of where I’m at here in Austin, TX. I’ve also been extremely fortunate that these Texas-based brands I’ve done shop visits with (Barrett Alley, B…
Drive By :: Shasta Weather Defense
…h 420 Denier thermoplastic polyurethane coated fabric, a staple of the bag industry, the bag isn’t light but it’s a quality pack that’s reliable and durable. The bag opens up from the top with ample fabric for four or more rolls. This extra space can be filled up with gear if needed or if the bag doesn’t need to be waterproof you can just leave it unrolled. Aside from the main compartment, a large vertical waterproof zipper runs up the front of th…
Best Check-In Luggage Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…ar. Billykirk came close but got nudged out at the finish. The Gregory Alpaca brings something fresh to rolling bags and Briggs & Riley are doing lots of interesting things. And the outdoor industry is re-discovering adventure travel in a way that will continue to throw forward worthy contenders. Stay tuned for more awesomeness through 2014….
Carrying on a Motorcycle :: Berber Man
…, who were the last man standing from the once-glorious British Motorcycle Industry, but the purists would still ogle Pete’s Triumph and scoff at my Suzuki. Anyway, miles from anywhere, I noticed that the Triumph had disappeared from my mirrors. Thinking “breakdown” of course, I pulled to a stop and he was nowhere to be seen. So I threw a U-turn and found him by the side of the road a couple of kilometres away, with a grizzled old Berber man, full…
Specialist Carry :: Tattoo Artist
…ething that is also really important to me. What is a big no-no inside the industry is to copy any tattoo that has already been tattooed or designed by another artist. It’s seen as plagiarism and theft. Of course, that doesn’t stop a lot of tattoo artists and there is heaps of it going on. There is ‘flash’ tattoo art: a sheet of pre-drawn designs that people can choose from and have tattooed, a lot of artists sell their ‘flash’ and that is widely…
Interview with Dave Munson :: Saddleback Leather Co.
Once in a while a character shows up in the industry who seems to have the ‘it’ factor. That special knack, that showmanship, charisma and appreciation for theatre that just resonates with people and screams chutzpah! The Saddleback Leather founder, Dave Munson, is that guy. And he’s been dishing up his own unique take on brand advertising for some time now, laughing in the face of the traditional banner fluff and print ads, whilst getting more v…
The Carry Awards :: Hall of Fame Results
…on a bike. This is a tiny powerhouse of a brand, with loads for our whole industry to learn from. – Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into…
SEIL Bag :: Interview with Lee Myung Su
…ade my own organization with some friends who have led the trend in the IT industry and media market in Korea over the years. We plan to progress mass production through investment from Korean venture capital. In the second half of this year, you will be able to see the upgraded SEIL bag. Do you have any other products in the works? What’s next for you? I have two plans. First, SEIL wearable systems will come in various shapes through the variety…
9 March Week in Review: Minimalist Wallets, Modular Backpacks, and Outdoor Innovation
Across the carry industry, from the fashion front to the outdoors and military spheres, folks have been furiously working away to bring fresh new carry to the gear-hungry and we’ve got a selection of new treats to cater to diverse carry tastes in this Week In Review… Tough minimalism for everyday use When it comes to creating hardwearing and long-lasting wallets, people often turn to leather to do the job justice. Dynomighty’s new billfold is sup…
CamelBak Releases Closed Loop Hydration System
…is will revolutionise everything from cycling to ultra-light trekking but is the public ready for it? A speaker from Stanford University stated this morning that “Once the public comes to understand the technology and realizes how well the nano-filters actually work it will revolutionize the industry. Now athletes only need to carry enough to account for their perspiration loss, and can shrug off that weight that holds them back, allowing them to…
Carry Design Competition :: Mesh01
…credible opportunity to work with one of the premier outdoor brands in the industry. But the catch is you have to register to learn more about the details and the sponsoring brand. We know who it is and it’s pretty sweet. They are looking for your help to design a pack specifically for the employees of one of the largest and most respected tech companies in the world. These tech innovators are constantly revolutionizing the way we access and inter…
Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
…photo bags? I think you can always keep an eye on fabrics. In the outdoor industry where everyone is going lighter, faster, stronger you see that. Recently I decided to go a little more cowboy. I like canvas and denim. I’d like to see bags last longer and show signs of wear. I dig the messenger style bags. There are a few jobs I do every year where I don’t want a backpack and I’ll bring a messenger bag. Like if I’m at a show shooting music I like…
Road Tests :: Topo Designs Rover Pack
…s, a company founded by three outdoor enthusiasts and friends, entered the industry in 2001, everyone took note. The carry world had its fair share of (some would say it was saturated with) companies making high-end, rugged, technical packs. What it was missing, was a company that straddled the line between performance and the actual needs of the weekend warrior. When I received their first bag, the Topo Designs Daypack, I knew we were dealing wit…
Interview :: One Bag One World
…er 25 years. He’s worked as a TV journalist, talk show host, entertainment industry publicist, restaurant manager, sightseeing tour director, and has more degrees than you can wiggle a finger at, and now he travels the world promoting One Bag Travel. So we hit him with some questions just before he set out on his epic one-bag adventure and got the scoop on the world of the One Baggers… Why the one bag? What’s wrong with two? Or three? Those that f…
5 mins with Greenroom136 (Giveaway)
…d things in the world of carry and why do you think they’re important? The industry is brimming with the most inventive and competitive players. Each so unique in their own special way, it’s hard to define who is better but its for sure, all are equally as important to the eco system, driving innovation and inspiring new blood. I’ve mused over many a brand over the years. But if I had to pinpoint a few, I’d say you can’t go past the clever product…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 1
…f thought still has deep roots in the DIY tradition but there is a growing industry around production ultralight packs. Some companies have adapted their products to meet the demand for lighter and lighter gear, while others have sprung up out of the ultralight community itself with that niche as their sole focus. To dig into how ultralight design works, and who’s doing the work, stay tuned for our upcoming interviews with key designers in the fie…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 3
…minimal, ergonomic, versatile and very, very light. To get a higher-level industry take on the lightweight challenge I spoke with Mike Pfotenhauer, founder, owner and chief designer of Osprey Packs. Osprey is over four decades old and renowned for innovative, ergonomic and, yes, lightweight pack design. Still independently owned and operated, they’re a leading name in multiple fields of backpacking. When I caught up with Mike he had just gotten b…
Interview with Eric Fischer :: Inside Line Equipment
…mpetition the US-made products have to be held to the highest quality. The industry got smaller after the 80’s, but now it’s coming back. I have some friends who are in a small shop in Temescal Alley, Standard & Strange, [in Oakland, CA] that only sells US stuff and it is awesome. It’s hard sourcing US but I think it says something about your brand. What things won’t you do with your brand? I won’t take them to Singapore. I like making all the bac…
BagWise :: Recycle Your Bag
…shoes and accessories”. But, looking at statistics coming from the fashion industry as a whole, it is really mind-blowing how many garments, shoes and bags go to waste as they are not “in season” anymore or fall prey to “sellouts”. I read in a blog last week that 13 million tons of textile was sent to dump (figure by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)), only by North Americans, in 2011. And only 14% of this waste was recycled or reused. Imagine…
Victorinox :: The Science of Luggage Testing
…their product to see how it performs compared to our own and others in the industry. What are the main ways competitors fail? This is extremely variable and depends on product type and performance specification we are testing against. What can you learn about how bags fail? The test failures help us to make improvements to the manufacturing and/or product construction process. Also it helps us in future product design. What does it take to be an a…
Moondarra: Expanding the Backpack’s Contextual Use
…ndly agreed to provide first-hand insight into his project… Within the bag industry there are many varying types of bag styles such as the messenger, backpack and tote bags. Each bag serves different functions for different contexts of use. But what if there was one bag that could serve the purpose of more than one of these styles? Now before you think this is a load of bollocks, hear me out… We are in exciting times for the world of carry. It is…
Studio Visit :: D3 Mystery Ranch
…win zips. And there are more extreme variants in the works. . . One of the industry’s best adjustable harness systems has also undergone a rethink, with several innovations on how the Futura is put together. The most noticeable changes bring the framesheet base out and anchor it to the waist section on each side. This allows for better pivoting around your hips, and yet still transfers as much weight as you could hope for. But then the waistbelt p…
The Brilliance of bagjack
…ion mix of bespoke and assembly line construction. Pe likens it to the car industry. “Certain things are the same from model to model, the basic elements. Specifics are added afterwards, catered to each unique order”. A prototype wallet with a neat flip card system is sewed fresh off the line; Pe checks the quality, takes it to the manual stud machine, pops a fresh one in. In the chaotic reunification years Pe reconsidered his life prospects. He t…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014 :: Part 1
Outdoor Retailer is an industry behemoth; a huge trade show covering the many corners of the outdoor world, from apparel and sporting equipment to adventure travel and pet products. Materializing twice a year with a Summer Market and a Winter Market, it draws exhibitors to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, in great masses, all with the fixed intention of boosting their brands’ reach and locking down contacts and sales wit…
Week In Review ~ 24 August
…es – just some of the fun and handy things the creative folks in the carry industry have been getting up to recently… – Incase gets poised for action Get ready and get set to launch into action, the director behind your own grand adventure courtesy of the Incase Action Camera Collection. The collection consists of 13 products designed to carry and protect a GoPro® cameras and accessories. Two bags form part of the collection, namely the Pro Pack a…
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