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Remote Equipment Launch their Prototype Program with the Bravo 18
…, phone or wallet within easy reach. Carrying multifunctionality forward A bag that adapts to changing needs is a bag you’ll reach for more often. And the Bravo 18 offers five carry modes to suit changing loads, environments and access needs. The rear of the bag has four anchor points that are used to tether the two carry straps in three different formats. The main grab handles are box stitched for strength and can be adjusted to serve as short ca…
Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…assiness by the way). Ando could probably go on about the mesh back of the bag, but to me it’s a work bag anyway and I don’t get to run around half naked at work. 😉 Finally, I’m a bit worried about the ageing of the materials; the stiffness of the leather versus the looseness of the cotton could deform the bag. I’m unpacking my stuff again and putting it into my own bag. It’s time to leave. The escalator takes me to the ground floor. Perfume smell…
Best New Gear | February 2023
…ut the features. The SEG45 is the bigger brother pack and designed for one-bag travel. It adds a fifth external-access pocket. It too has an exterior-access laptop pocket and similar padded back panel and straps. The straps are also stowable for use as a checked bag. Matador GlobeRider45 Travel Backpack Matador are experts in and have commanded the travel market with their growling line of packable bags, upgraded dopp kit products, and accessories…
The Brilliance of bagjack
…rdboard; he returns with a box full of relics, stained and worn, the first bagjack messenger bags. They weren’t bagjack back then. They were the ‘Dirty Double’, an apt self-deprecation and tongue-in-cheek hint at certain extracurricular activities. The Dirty Doubles impressed their messenger compadres. Soon, Pe and Vossi were taking orders, adding refinements, new fresh Jamaican and Cuban fabric designs, all from makeshift ingredients. “We told ou…
Best New Gear: September 2020
…ty (so you can stay warm, without feeling like you’re wearing a plastic garbage bag), its water resistance (always a bonus because rain does happen), and the fact that well… it actually LOOKS GREAT. Sure, there are a handful of jackets out there that check all the boxes above, but they make you look like you’re ready to scale a mountain versus explore a new worldly city. But hey, you can also scale a mountain in this jacket too. Urban Topo Designs…
9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
…ind more understated pieces too. Hermitic Gear creates backpacks, shoulder bags, and pouches, with designs offering flexibility for outdoor adventures and daily use too. Flower Mountain Are you a sneakerhead who wants to step up your shoe game? Take a meandering stroll through Flower Mountain’s wide-ranging designs for both men and women and you’ll very likely find something that captures your attention. The founders, Yang Chao and Keisuke Ota, bo…
IV Nutrition Backpack Project :: We Need Your Help
…bag. This is a handy feature that would be good to incorporate in the new bag design. The section of the bag that contains the TPN solution should be easily cleanable. Also something to bear in mind is that Velcro won’t support the TPN solution because it’s heavy. Currently Steve has rigged a clip system. Importantly, this doesn’t have to be a single bag design. Remember that users will have different medical requirements and carry needs (for exa…
Wotancraft Scout Review | First Look
…o access my camera or water bottle, I could just unzip and access with the bag rested against my body. Not only that, it makes the bag great for desk or table use, you can both access and view the contents with ease. The laptop sleeve, which can be accessed from its own separate full length zipper, held my 14” MacBook Pro or my iPad Pro comfortably, and they felt very well protected. The two front pockets are great for quick access items, I found…
Road Tests :: Ethnotek Backpack
…te element to the main pack, and are the locally sourced components of the bag. While the main bag is made in Vietnam, the patterned fabrics of the front panes are sourced from, India, Africa and Asia. These fabrics give life to the bag and because they can be purchased separately to the main pack, I have more than one and change the flaps depending on mood. The pack is deep, really deep. So you can cram it with loads of stuff. If you are like me…
A love affair | My Bailey Super Pro XL
…nt, the rhythms of sewing machines meshing in the background, and order my bag from the guy whose name is on it. The bag has served me well. Years ago I lived in the Pacific North West and often found myself wandering off into the National Forests with the Bailey on; food, water and all the essentials carried on one shoulder. I knew at the time that it didn’t make much sense. But that was my bag and so I made do. Recently my fiance offered to laun…
Carry-On Bags
…thing and work gear. Ahhh, the memories… Straps If you subscribe to the OneBag or OBOW approach, these bags are the only way to go. They are the lightest format (skipping all the heavy structure), and let you pack more into them. We’ve tried to pick some of the more work-focused ones out there… America has a broad stable of heritage outfitter brands, in which Filson is firmly established. Making gear since 1897, the Filson Passage Carry-On Bag tri…
Hendrik Vormann | One of the World’s Best Bespoke Backpacks
…h webbing to hold something more substantial such as a blanket or sleeping bag. Aesthetically, this is a handsome bag. From the build quality to the profile, this is a considered design that has drawn admiring glances from those who have seen me using it. It does a magnificent job of blending in, particularly in this olive X-Pac. I like that it’s easy to change the profile, based on your needs that day, and the bag really does transform wonderfull…
ARKTYPE Update Their Line With the 22L Jetpack
…g lends itself well to using tech organisers, which I always transfer from bag to bag. The Jetpack easily has space for a small or medium camera cube, or a selection of tech pouches. There is also an interior d-ring, should you want to use a hydration bladder when hiking (slip the bladder into the elasticated pocket) or to attach your keys to so that you know where they are at all times. Externally, you’ll find two large water bottle pockets that…
How to Choose a Well-Designed Backpack, According to Designers
…the products they build and the communities they build them for. Invest in bag designs that speak to you and say something about your personality, interests and aspirations. That’s where the fashion (cringe) element comes into play. Of course you should never buy a bag with fashion as the primary driver, but don’t ignore it entirely. If you can’t emotionally connect with a bag then you probably won’t use it for long no matter how well it works. An…
Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
…onstantly try to come up with the next big thing. At the end of the day, a bag is a bag. A lot of ‘innovation’ today is just an old idea, given a new name. I kinda wish we lived back in the 70’s – in the golden era of outdoor design – when people were making real waves designing the first ever internal frame pack, or the first ever integrated waist belt. At Trakke, we just try and make beautiful packs that work. No frills. No marketing bullshit. J…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…e fly. Their answer to this challenge is the APEX LINER PRO, a daily carry bag and work bag in one. Three separate compartments and an assortment of pockets keep gear well organized and secure yet quickly accessible on the go. And there’s an additional clever feature with this bag; the laptop compartment opens up to create a portable workstation for your laptop, letting you work in privacy wherever the workday takes you. An expandable front compar…
Prometheus Design Werx CaB-2 Tote Bag :: Drive By
…for easy shoulder carry.” What I really like about PDW’s take on the tote bag is the Velcro panel. It’s not a practical thing, I know, but I’m a morale patch junkie so a patch panel (4×4 inches) is such a refreshing idea on a tote bag for me. Another (practical) aspect, which separates the CaB-2 from other totes on the market, is the total number of pockets. First of all there are huge front and back flat pockets – spacious enough for magazines,…
PolarPro Boreal 50L Backpack Review
…ll the gear I need for my work. With a bit of support for the frame of the bag, this could easily be one of my top bags, but that issue with the main compartment needing to hold shape and pulling the dividers away was something that I found frustrating. The pack held up well to all types of weather and was tossed in the back of a truck and saw some abrasion against rocks without tearing. The Boreal 50L is an excellent start for PolarPro to enter t…
This Travel Backpack is Your Portable Wardrobe
…or commutes, a grab-and-go gear hauler for weekend trips, and a useful one-bag option for more extensive travel. A portable wardrobe wherever you go Having to unpack all of your gear at your accommodation can be a hassle. But the Shell Backpack comes with a Wardrobe System that features multiple compartments and shelves. The Wardrobe System allows you to easily organize and compress your gear, so you can pack a little extra if needed. Bonus? It’s…
Best Specialist Bag 2019
…00% waterproof bag that is part of their Tactical Operations Amphibious Drybags collection. The rugged bag is made in the USA (a huge achievement for such a small brand) with waterproof coated Cordura and YKK Aquaseal zippers. An integrated locking buoyancy valve allows you to easily inflate or deflate the bag on the go, and the submersible build will protect your gear every splash and dunk of the way. And because adventures often require you to a…
The Best Camera Backpacks Buyer’s Guide 2019
…(21L and 31L), the versatile WANDRD PRVKE Pack serves as a camera bag, EDC bag or travel bag depending on your needs. Three access points make it easy to reach your gear, from the rolltop and clamshell access to the quick side camera access so you don’t miss that great shot. The bag can be paired with an optional WANDRD camera cube (or you can use your own) and there’s plenty of pockets to organize camera accessories, small EDC and travel items. T…
Timbuk2 Bruce Pack Review: Drive By
…rd, there’s no pocket that can be accessed on the Bruce without taking the bag completely off. This is frustrating when biking and my phone is in the bag as I have to stop, take off the Bruce, pull out my phone, and switch the song back to my Grunge playlist before resuming my roll. A small, quick-access pocket on the side or on the shoulder straps could remedy this gripe of mine. “There’s no pocket that can be accessed on the Bruce without taking…
7 Packable Travel Essentials Worthy of Your One Bag
…riences, you’ll know it’s worth it. And these 7 packable (and collapsible) travel essentials will help your one-bag packing setup by taking up less room, whilst still remaining ‘essential’… Folding Toothbrush with Microban (US$1.99) Space-saving toothbrushes help keep your toiletry packing compact and this toothbrush head folds down neatly into the handle. But there’s an added benefit to this toothbrush. The plastic is infused with Microban which…
1733 Side Pack Review
…e” feature, particularly when I would pack the Side Pack inside of another bag for travel purposes. Finally, we should talk about the main cavity as that is the primary function of the bag. Well, it’s an open space, that about sums it up. You can pack it how you see fit. Pouches can prove to be useful but I often found that the handful of items I would keep inside were bulky enough to be able to just sit loosely inside the bag. The interior orga…
Best Gym and Workout Clothes for Women
…everyday wear or taking on your travels as a multifunctional piece for one-bag travel. If you want a lighter hoodie that packs in the performance of merino, is durable and versatile enough for multiple activities, and looks good whether you’re working out or simply going about your day, I’d highly recommend putting this one on your shortlist. Super-Light Technical Multifunctionality: Arc’teryx Atom SL Hoody Women’s Fabric: Tyono™ 20 outer, Per…
Kickstarter Highlight: Lasso Bag
…hone, keys, and work and EDC accessories. And with its low-key, elegant form the Lasso Bag is a handsome piece for both work and play. No glaring logos or cluttered-looking exterior. Just a stylish and minimalist silhouette. Keen to rope this conversation starter into your carry setup? See the bag in action and pick the pack of your choice through the Lasso Bag Kickstarter campaign, which runs until November 17 2017. Note: this is a sponsored se…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 2)
…withstand a certain amount of force and the balloon being removed from the bag and bag being removed from the body. So in terms of the way this pack is constructed, it’s constructed more like a climbing harness or something like that than a normal pack. All the main points are pretty significantly reinforced so that it can withstand that required load. Andy: It’s so interesting, it’s such a massive project but BD is in such a unique space with PIE…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…ight of the grounds and water and the heat during brewing. There are other travel or portable pour-over solutions on the market. Some are single-use and comprise of a tea bag filter material with two stiff wings that spread out and hook over the sides of a mug. You then open the perforated top and slowly pour water in. While this method is very portable, it is very slow to use because the bag is filled after just 1-2 oz of water and you need to wa…
15 Essential Gifts for the Traveler
…Tired of having to rummage for smaller items lost in the recesses of your travel bag? This 3-pack collection of Accessory Bags from Topo Designs solves that problem. With three sizes you can pick and choose to suit a variety of travel items, from cables and chargers, to passports, pens and notebooks. In addition to reaching small items quickly, it’s easy to transfer items between luggage pieces and day bags. Aer Dopp Kit (US$ 45) A lot of Dopp ki…
Mountain Standard 28L Mountain Utility Pack :: Drive By
…real. The 28L Mountain Standard Utility Pack doesn’t look like an outdoor bag. It looks more like a ruggedized city bag or a moto pack than a lets-go-play-in-the-dirt bag. Allow me to take my foot out of my mouth before we go any further. This thing is bomber. When I opened this up and started feeling through its features and material, I noticed the quality right away. Three different fabrics beautifully at play: black 500D ripstop nylon with gre…