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Carry Innovation :: Interview with Vertepac
…ional products made out of textile, we do a lot of work for the automotive industry. Stan is a freelance product designer with a scientific background and a lot of experience in visualizing. Like anyone in any creative business, we daydreamed about creating something meaningful with complete freedom and without having to worry about client politics. About developing a high-quality and durable product that actually stays true to its initial concept…
Cult Bags :: The Revival of the Jensen
…centralized process even more so than before. So keeping a US-made cottage industry model and also keeping with the philosophy of the simplification of design. Keeping the packs really basic and stripped down, I’ve been really surprised and glad that there seems to be enough of a market out there to support that. How do you decide when you’re going to re-release a new Rivendell product or “new-old Rivendell product”? The raingear is a big leap tha…
Week In Review ~ 21 September
…ou safe while cycling? Come and discover how new developments in the carry industry can make your life easier… – Shifting up a gear with easy-access packs Want quick access to your camera, binocular or maps when you’re hitting the trails? Keen to avoid prying eyes during your travels as you sling your pack off to get at what you need? Well MindShift Gear has two new releases on the horizon that are designed to satisfy these desires. The rotation18…
Week In Review ~ 28 September
…day? You’ll find all of this and more as we take a look at what the carry industry has been up to lately… – Multifunctional modularity It’s unlikely that a single bag is going to satisfy all your carry needs. However, the SOOT Electropack 2 might come close. Why’s that, you ask? Well it’s actually two bags in one. This modular carry-on bag consists of the Mini Messenger and the Commuter Backpack that can be zipped together to form one bag or alte…
Carry Evolution :: The Shrine
…rial. And where did you draw your inspiration from? Obviously, the sneaker industry provides endless inspiration. I keep an eye out on many street wear brands these days. There is some really interesting trim and application details coming out of these industries. What makes The Shrine special? The Shrine is special because we are combining aesthetic and function for the sneaker enthusiast in a well executed/innovative design. I believe the succes…
IGNITION Reports :: the Randoseru
…ce amongst tourists from abroad In May this year, the leading brand in the industry, Seiban, opened its flagship store on Omotesando, Tokyo’s home for many luxury fashion brand shops. In addition to the classic black and red variants, the store offers randoseru in several other tasteful colors including navy blue, pink and purple as well as some embroidered options. These and the majority of randoseru produced in Japan by craftsmen are made using…
Drive By :: Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger
…sked you to name the bag company that is family owned, has been in the bag industry for over thirty years and uses some of the best materials around, what would you say? Well, after this article, you’ll have an amazing answer: Nashville’s own Tucker and Bloom. I was able to put their North to South Messenger through the paces and, let me tell you, it’s one solid and versatile bag. Who it suits Well, it’s kinda flexible: it suits the professional w…
25 January Week in Review: Camouflage Carry, Leather Backpacks, and Bike Bags
…to focus in our Week In Review… master-piece celebrates two decades in the industry Iconic Japanese brand master-piece are celebrating their 20th anniversary in one of the best ways possible – with the release of limited edition model pieces that will have fans itching to get their fingers on them. Constructed using master-piece’s MASTERTEX-CAMO™ fabric featuring Cordura nylon that is treated for water resistance, along with JES quality-controlled…
Design Heads :: Hubert Mean & Thanh Thrinh (Crafted Goods)
…t important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? (H) No matter how fine your concept is, no matter how confident you are it will work, when you are actually at the final stage, you see the product for the first time as it is, and it is impossible to know exactly how it will look until you reach that stage, so finishing the project is not at the end of the process, it is at the core. What carry product (of your o…
5 Minutes with BLC
…people who have more playful lifestyles. They could be working in the art industry, such as artists, freelancers, dancers, musicians and so on. It includes bags that could be used for daily life too. The bags will carry BLC’s main identity which is style and various functions. The other lineup will be targeted towards people who are involved in more business-like lifestyles. It would be formal yet stylish. Externally it would be minimal and simpl…
Carry Evolution :: YNOT Cycle Pan-Yay
…head around? We are continuously monitoring developments in and out of the industry and always looking for new ideas. We’re constantly sketching new design ideas and there’s always a prototype in the works. We make multiple prototypes and give them to our employees, friends, and customers. Not just the same group each time. We’re always looking for a variety of opinions and perspectives. The “trick” with the Portage and Kassi was how to make the b…
The Hunt for the Perfect Bike Bag
…ted to treat myself to a new bag, one that I could carry into my “fashion” industry office without looking like the street punk my Chrome wrapped in duct tape portrayed me to be. So to help start my search process I read a review here on Carryology comparing two messenger bags, the Chrome Lieutenant and Mission Workshop Rummy (I ended up purchasing the Rummy for my current pack). After reading the article it became clear to me that because of my a…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…it deserves, and to recognize the role of innovation and expertise in the industry. If crew pushed the boundaries, nailed ‘fitness for purpose’, and dished up pieces that amalgamated function and fashion, then hey, they need a little love and exposure for making the awesome happen, right? What are we looking for besides great carry? We want new products and new blood. If a piece of carry got the gong in previous years, then sadly, it’s out of the…
Pushing the Horizon | At the Helm of Côte&Ciel
…Bern on board, the two began to carve out a ‘power team’ reputation in the industry, “extremely strong on sourcing, extremely tough in deliveries,” says Wembacher, a mouthful of south German inflection. Accounts with Red Bull and Puma led to CosmoSupply’s American ingress, at which point Apple’s iPod boom was set to enter stage right. As we know, the iPod was just the beginning for Apple’s commercial renaissance – its MacBook, iPhone and iPad woul…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Specialist Results
…is. It was a massive project to get right, but the results will change the industry. 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 silver medals,…
5 Minutes with Bagagiste
…on regular bags still look like horse gear from the last century. The bag industry is already far too long stuck with heritage-inspired styles. We created a simple lay flat, yet secure loop-and-buckle solution for all of our bags. How could we ensure the functionality of a suitcase handle without making the bag look like a bulky, heavy suitcase? We designed a functional leather handle for our bags that disappears completely under the pleat and is…
Week In Review ~ 5 April
Tumi celebrates four decades in the industry, Everlane embraces understated chic and a new Topo Designs offering packs a punch in the versatility department – discover more in our Week In Review… – Birthday celebrations that go back to the beginning Tumi are 40 years old and celebrating in a suitably appropriate style – the release of their 1975 Collection. The pieces in the collection, which includes a variety of styles such as a duffel, backpac…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…sible 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. After graduation, a passion for the mountains lead to an extended period of travel, exploring and climbing throughout South East Asia, Europe and North America. While visiting Squamish in 20…
Packing List: My One-Week Work Trip
…lurched from every corner. Another fav: the GORUCK GR2. Apparel The carry industry is a casual bunch. Sneakers and collared shirts are the status quo. So if you’re more formally inclined, I’d add more collared shirts and maybe a sweet blazer to the below. And before moving on, I’ll get it out of the way: I have a brand crush on Outlier. There, I said it! T-Shirts 2 x Ultrafine Merino T-shirts These t-shirts tick a slew of boxes. Woven from 17.5 m…
Road Tests :: Peak Design Everyday Messenger
…side a bag you might already own. Last, but not least, they stick with the industry-wide accepted, yet hated, velcro’d divider walls. “When asked, the Peak guys told me it comes to putting quality over cost” Instead, Peak Design created a camera bag system from the ground up, solving many of the complaints photographers had and many we didn’t even know we had. The Everyday Messenger is made of a DWR-coated Kodra synthetic nylon which gives it grea…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…the best bag for each activity. Fanned by his 15-plus years in the outdoor industry – with easy access to a variety of heavily discounted or free (carry jackpot!) bags – that spark became a flame and eventually an inferno. More than happy to add fuel to the fire, we asked Greg to tell us more about his hot collection… What was the very first piece in your collection? And do you remember where and why you picked it up? Well, if we’re talking my fir…
Cuba, Kayaks and Carry:: The Crossing (Cotopaxi Challenge 113 Part III)
…arheaded by an 18-month-old outdoor gear company. Despite growing up in an industry overshadowed by responsible adventure pioneers such as Patagonia and The North Face, Cotopaxi is quickly charting a distinct course in philanthropy by means of the gear they make – taking carry to the next level. Fatigue brings me to my knees as a smile steals across my face. I’m reminded by the words of a Cuban kayaker as we left Havana, “when you are paddling at…
Interview with Victorinox (Part II)
…rks for those two applications. It feels like you have an awareness of the industry but you also have a desire to genuinely make good product. It feels like the business structure is becoming more appropriate for making good business and good product. I’m sure you have issues like every brand and business in the world, but it feels like there should be a really good momentum in the coming years. I only can speak for what has happened in the last y…
8 November Week in Review: Phone-Charging Wallets, Rugged Duffels, and Urban Eco-Carry
…excess wool felt from FilzFelt with premium upcycled leather from the shoe industry, the collection covers a range of carry situations courtesy of a messenger bag, pencil carrier, laptop sleeve and tote. Carry for your kicks Traveling with your sneakers requires some packing finesse – but things get a lot easier when you have dedicated space for your shoes. The HEX Sneaker Duffel delivers with two end pockets that each fit a pair of sneakers, alon…
14 February Week in Review: Pint-Sized Tools, New Outdoor Backpacks, and Smart Laptop Carry
…g multi-day trails and delving into day hikes REI have been in the outdoor industry for over half a century, so they know a good thing when they see it. How do they find those good things? By getting feedback from their members and employees, which is what they’ve done with their new performance line. Utilizing feedback to improve product design, the brand has created two categories that feature a combination of backpacks and apparel. The Flash ca…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. Submissions close 4th March. FIRST ROUND V…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…d in a meaningful way (we’re looking for more than just a new colorway for instance here), then that puts them back in the running and you’re more than welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognit…
Struktur Event 2016 Ticket Giveaway
…focus on exploring the challenges that designers face in their profession. Industry experts such as Nasahn Sheppard (VP of Design from REI), Karuna Scheinfeld (VP of Design from Woolrich), Carl Moriarity (Design Director of Apparel at Arc’teryx), Jeff Popp (MHM and CO.ALITION), and Aaron James Draplin (Draplin Design Co.) are just a few of the speakers who will be dishing up valuable insights. Panel discussions will deliver plenty of wisdom too, w…
Velomacchi Speedway Roll-Top Review :: Drive-By
…for a follow-up article; Kevin’s distilled experience from 18 years in the industry designing for carry heavyweights like The North Face, Black Diamond and Mammut left my head spinning in an inspiring way. I felt like I had just played chess with Yoda, except these biker dudes are visually about as far as you could get from a wizened little Jedi muppet. Kevin’s crisp white dress shirt under the tiniest-bit-greasy Carhartt jacket struck me as a per…
Carry On Podcast :: Episode One
…pisode, the host, Jeff Bruckwicki, interviews a different maker in the bag industry. A bag hoarder at heart, Jeffrey has been designing stuff for over a decade. Starting with electric guitars and moving to soft goods, he has always tinkered, and Carry On is an extension of that. Each week, he chats with other makers to pick their brains and share this fascination with you, dear listener. When not podcasting, you can find him sewing away at Nock Co…
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