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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Showstoppers: The Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019
…totally different look for the typically colored Topo. New as well was the Travel Bag Roller, a 35L bag, part of the Premium Collection, that is Topo’s first foray into wheeled luggage. Finally, their Rover collection features a couple of new designs aimed at the tech crowd and the more fashioned focus. SAXX SAXX, synonymous with some of the most comfortable underwear anywhere showed us at OR that they can still innovate in the underwear game but…
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…
Drive By :: Millican Smith the Roll Pack 25L
…et behind the back padding is nice) for organization. I used it as my main travel bag for a recent trip, it performed great and I quickly knew my way around the pack and where was suitable to drop things. . . The big side pockets could hold a lot of random gear as needed, such as a folded up magazine, water bottle, sunglasses etc. . . As per all rolltop bags, you have to be prepared to dive right into it to get anything small that can find its way…
Drive By :: Colfax Design Works Recon Pack and Modules
…er items got lost in the deep pocket and I had to rummage through a filled bag on the fly, which was a bit of a hassle. One solution that I tried was to pair the bag with additional packing units, such as packing cubes. “I found the main compartment space to be large and open, yet it lacks any internal organization.“ One major issue I found was that the laptop pocket while spacious enough to hold a laptop with sleeve, documents, and even a magazin…
Drive By :: JBird Collective Techpack
…o like the front top pocket. I used this more than any other pocket on the bag. It’s a really good size for key items when I’m traveling – passport, sunnies, note pad…and there’s easy access with the metal clip. . . However, the flap doesn’t always remain flat when closed. If there is a little bit of weight in the pocket it tends to pull down. The flap is potentially a little short and the bag doesn’t have much structure, so the flap gets a little…
Huckberry x Peak Design | X-Pac Collaboration (and Giveaway)
…30L Looking for a grab-and-go pack for last-minute weekend getaways? A one-bag travel buddy for minimalist international adventures? A slightly larger EDC option for commutes with bigger loads? The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Travel Backpack 30L steps up to handle it all. A solid addition to your carry quiver if you’re after a do-it-all travel and daily backpack, this pack combines great access and organization for easy carry. The main compartme…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…patches, and you get an all-in-one collection offering the freedom of one-bag travel with the flexibility to adapt to the journey and the destination alike. Pelican Cargo Cases When you’re exploring the rugged outdoors on four wheels, you need equally rugged storage to keep gear secure and protected. And when it comes to rugged protection, Pelican are hard to beat. Case in point, their hard-wearing Cargo Cases. This collection of quick-release ca…
Week In Review ~ 3 April
…works around your lifestyle, rather than having to work your life around a bag’s restrictive design? A small bag that packs in a lot of versatility, the new Gowing from BirdWalk easily accommodates changing carry needs. How? Through a flexible design that can be worn as a backpack, a cross-body bag, a shoulder bag and a wristlet. Separate the straps to wear it as a pack, or join them to wear it across the body. Alternatively fold the bag in half t…
Top 5 | Best Travel Clothing
Top 5 | Best Travel Clothing The key feature for travel clothing is versatility. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, which may be more likely these days – a good solid piece of clothing will work for multiple occasions, environments, and wherever your travels may take you. The goal is always to be able to pack light without taking up precious cargo space. As a bonus clothing should be comfortable, durable, and of course fit y…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…colorways, the second iteration features a variety of X-Pac materials. The bag has a volume of 22L with a height under 21 inches and weighs 4.05 lbs. A stowable Stick-It and daisy chain allows for easy storage and the ability to attach gear and tools. Outer side pockets are large enough to hold a water bottle, with internal detail pockets for glasses, pens, notepads, etc. There’s also a sizable 4×4 inch loop label that gives plenty of real estate…
Kickstarter Highlight: Everyman Hideout Travel Pillow
…a design that’s more comfortable and more user-friendly than your average travel pillow. First off, they’ve given the Hideout Travel Pillow a memory foam core for improved comfort and support, complemented by a quilted microfiber pillowtop. They’ve also tweaked the traditional horseshoe design to reduce bulk while adding in extra support. Less hassle, more snoozing Next up, speedy and effortless inflation. The pillow self-inflates in less than 5…
Travel Tip :: Airport Lockers are Lifesavers
…ad no idea). If you’re arriving internationally, you’ll need to scoop your bags from baggage claim, take them through the watchful eye of customs, finally exiting the customs area. If you’re flying domestic, you just skip that customs step. Either ask airport information or check the map to find the closest airport lockers to you and your gargantuan ball-and-chain luggage. Drag it or cart it over. The best thing to do now is a little bit of a repa…
Thule Subterra Travel Backpack 34L :: Drive By
…is just one example of this, but right now, we’re focusing on the Subterra Travel Backpack 34L. The Subterra Travel Backpack 34L has a clean exterior and is jam-packed with organizational features and ample internal padding for all your electronics. The real talking point for me is the removable packing cube that holds nearly the entirety of the main compartment’s volume—approximately 30 liters—I found it large enough for 5 days of clothing. Once…
Kickstarter Highlight: Arcido Akra Travel Pack and Vaga Day Pack
…of sightseeing or get active? So Arcido created a system designed for one-bag travel…but with the help of two. Meet the Akra Travel Pack and its sleek sidekick the Vaga Day Pack. Designed for travel, honed through experience Arcido aren’t new to the carry game. This travel system is both an evolution of Arcido’s Faroe backpack and shaped by customer feedback on their first successfully crowdfunded carry-on pack. The Akra Travel Pack is a 35L carr…
10 Amazing Minimal Travel Essentials, Tested
…hort – 7″ (US$88) A pair of trusty shorts is always handy for warm-weather travels and Proof’s Nomad Short is a versatile one-bag choice. The short does a great job of blending urban-friendly styling with outdoor-ready performance, so you can embrace a variety of different environments and activities during your trip. It’s made with a breathable, soft, two-way stretch Japanese Toray twill that keeps you comfortable on the move and a DWR coating he…
Road Tests :: Osprey Flap Jack | Part 2
…l it tight and it’d offer an additional level of protection. Remember, the bag’s contents are already covered with a large front flap. The only time the drawcord protector was even relevant was when the bag was fully loaded. That means carrying multiple jackets or large volume items. Other times, drawing the cord tight did absolutely nothing. Even at the tightest, you could fit a fist through the opening. Unlike some camping packs where the drawco…
Geek Vs GORUCK SD25
…in former Green Beret and founder Jason McCarthy’s eye. Now they’re firing bags worldwide and convincing people to run about with sandbags pounding their livers. Is the SD25 a slick piece of kit? Definitely. But I think its appeal to me has more to do with the company than the bag. Disclosure I’m probably not the right person to review most of GORUCK’s gear. The SD25 – the “book bag that won’t break” – is about as close as “Go Ruck” gets to “being…
Ethnotek Premji Pack Review :: Drive By
…ft and culture of these communities that Ethnotek celebrates through their bags. No doubt it’s a beautiful bag but is there substance in this style? Who It Suits Anyone who needs a thoughtfully designed and unique daypack boasting some serious style. By purchasing the Premji you’re also allowing Ethnotek to continue employing local artisans around the world. That’s pretty cool. Who It Doesn’t Someone looking for a technical, hard-wearing pack that…