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Design Talk | 2023 Trend Forecast
…n at any time in the past three years. In response to these strange times, design in 2023 is heading in all sorts of directions, all at the same time. For some it’s lit a fire to make up for the lost time, driving trends like GOAT travel. For others, the response has been to focus on the simple things in life. Humble ideas like the backyard office and the Tom Sachs General Purpose Shoe are striking a chord with an audience that’s looking to get ba…
Leader Bag Co :: Baby Business
…g the gear that goes along with it. We also have a ton of respect for good design and meticulous process. Good design looks good – and makes you look good – for life, not just this season. Great design ages well, and grows with you. Your brand is still only a year old, but what’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced so far? As a team of four, we all bring different strengths to the table, but at the same time, we all have strong opinions about…
15 Essential Gifts for the Bike Commuter
…there’s a host of other useful features on offer here too. The expandable design grows from 22L to 44L to accommodate a variety of loads. Additionally, the main compartment can be used in rolltop or flap-down mode, and a choice of pockets help keep your gear tidy. Mission Workshop Meridian Alpine Waterproof Cycling Jacket (US$ 455) Tough, waterproof and breathable, the Meridian Alpine jacket is great for protection against the elements in both ur…
Carry Innovation :: Interview with Vertepac
…a lot of inspiration from organic structures, street art, concept art, and a bit of Calvin and Hobbes along the way. 😉 And of course the mandatory amount of design blogs like designboom, Core77 and such. Editor’s note: photos provided by Vertepac….
Maker Series :: KILLSPENCER
…fe focused on Industrial Design. So, I transferred to ArtCenter College of Design and got a militaristic design education. I graduated with honors and am now a part-time adjunct faculty in the Product Design Department, and frequently lecture at the school to share my experiences. “When I went to California College of the Arts for Graphic Design, I discovered the model shop and wood shop and knew instantly that I wanted to spend my life focused on…
The 5 Best Hydration Running Packs 2018
…ht weight and larger capacity Includes 2L hydration bladder Sleek, durable design Super comfortable Bounce-free design . Cons: Expensive Community Favorite Salomon ADV SKIN 12 SET (US$122.50) The Salomon ADV SKIN 12 SET (a common choice in running circles) features Salomon’s Sensifit construction and MotionFit Trail construction, allowing the pack to wrap comfortably around your body without hindering freedom of movement or irritating your skin….
Harvest Label Flyer’s 70XX Backpack Review
…ral wear and tear problems that can arise from daily use. Not So Good This design may not be for everyone, but that is more a matter of personal tastes. I do like the military aesthetic and choice of materials. However, the pack may not offer the most protection from the elements. If you’re caught in the rain, contents behind the mesh can easily become wet, so you have to be careful what you choose to pack in there. The size of the exterior compar…
Top 5: Best Work Backpack 2020
…less from Property Of…. STRENGTHS Eco-friendly build Timeless and classic design Fun personalization Tom Bihn Synik 22 There’s very few brands with a more loyal following than Tom Bihn. It seems once you carry a TB then there’s a 90% chance that you’re hooked for life. And so what’s the addictive recipe, you ask? Well it’s very simple: well-crafted bags, built in the US with a lifetime guarantee, with purpose-built features not only designed in,…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 2)
…ut in the same time. Derick: Agreed, we sit at a unique crossroads between design and engineering at BD. A perfect example of this was when we designed the metal waist-belt buckle for these packs. I had drawings out to Pete in the morning and we literally had prototypes made downstairs by the end of the day, ready to throw on our Instron Machine. We were able to fail quickly to make sure we could find out exactly where we wanted to be. Being able…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens
…by some of the best sewers on US soil, I enter the belly of the beast… the design room. This is where it all happens. Here, D3 (Dana Gleason’s son, also named Dana) and Alex Rich (one of the pack designers at The Ranch) are both waiting for me at a worktable stacked with a pile of prototypes and Scape Artists. One particular pack catches my eye. Prior to knowing we would be using the Scape Artist for a collab jumping-off point, Alex had designed a…
4 Awesome Sneaker Backpacks for Travel
…ck is solidly built, with inventive features, spacious compartments, and a design perfect for travel. Pros: Useful features such as the hat sling and zippered bottle pocket Low-profile design fit for any situation Separate compartments for shoes and clothes Most Spacious: Sole Premise Polyester Signature Bag (XL Design) “What a beast of a bag.” This was my first thought when seeing the Signature Bag in person. This bag is for those who love to p…
Best New Gear | December 2022
…sk itself offers an 8-ounce, double-walled, stainless-steel vacuum chamber designed to keep drinks hot or cold. A more playful offering, the company have partnered with Speaqua Sound Co. to engineer a speaker endcap that threads directly into the unit’s base. Additionally, since it utilizes the same endcap design and threading, users can replace the Bluetooth speaker with any of VSSL’s offerings, allowing for the possibility of swapping in a compa…
Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
…your travel ease too. Best Medium / Large Camera Backpacks (30L-ish): Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L It’s safe to say the original Peak Design Everyday Backpack was a game changer in the everyday/camera carry scene. And the updated 30L Everyday Backpack dials the design in even more. This pack puts access front and center, with quiet one-handed top access courtesy of the MagLatch system and dual side access to fully reach the contents throughou…
Studio Visit :: D3 Mystery Ranch
…seems to work. Where in other carry brands I see whole teams labor over a design for weeks (or even months), D3 can concept, prototype and pitch a design in the time most teams take to do their mood board. . There seems to be a healthy level of debate within the Mystery Ranch team over virtually every aspect of their gear. Every fabric, clip and closure gets questioned at some point, with champions for each option trying to convince the others of…
Top 5 | Best EDC
…d Indigo) and is truly a next-level addition to your carry. STRENGTHS Slim design keeps pocket bulk to a minimum Precise, technical construction Convenient magnetic closure Sleek style suits work and play GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium If you haven’t heard of GiantMouse, here’s a little refresher. It’s the brainchild of Danish designers/knifemakers Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes, along with American businessman Jim Wirth. It’s an American knife company…
Bellroy X Carryology | Forging the Chimera
…t Cover. So these were a critical addition to us. Not only did the Bellroy design team love it, but together we completely redesigned the pockets and back panel with an hourglass silhouette. This provides easier access to the pockets as well as additional volume to the pockets, allowing you to carry larger items without stealing a bunch of your interior volume. Lastly, the pockets are lined with PU-coated ripstop to create an additional water bar…
Best New Gear: October 2019
…r strap, along with a luggage pass-through for convenient travel carry. XD Design Bobby Bizz Anti-Theft Briefcase/Backpack Hybrid The XD Design Bobby Bizz doesn’t just offer the benefits of a backpack and briefcase in one. It also provides discreet anti-theft features to protect your gear, whether you’re traveling or in bustling commute crowds. The bag’s range of defenses include a water-resistant and cut-resistant exterior, lockable main zipper,…
Best Men’s Travel Pants 2022
…ike a pair of rustic denim jeans, but gives you all the benefits of modern design. Price: $118 Ruggedly stylish and built to roam, Proof’s Rover Pant strides boldly into adventures near and far. The pants feature a tough canvas fabric with moisture-wicking Sorbtek, offering a great blend of durability and breathability for active wear. And since adventures may require you to leap and bound into action at any moment, the Rover Pant packs in flexibl…
Our Favorite Japanese Bags Right Now
…ly blends cycle-ready functionality and urban-friendly aesthetics in their designs. The Hatena Stem Bag shows this versatile design in action, doubling as a bag for use both on and off the bike. The multifunctional design serves as a stem bag, saddle bag, or handlebar bag but also includes a shoulder strap to double as a small shoulder bag. The question mark-shaped zipper provides great access, while the water-repellent build protects your gear fr…
Best New Gear: January 2018
…ange of missions. And their new Courier Bag 15 is a prime example of their design expertise. Inconspicuous, adaptable and meticulously made, this messenger-style bag offers top and side access to quickly and easily reach your gear, and comes with a removable cross-body strap for added stability on the go. 5.11 Tactical Dart Pack With its clean silhouette and multifunctional design the Dart Pack can easily zip between work and play environments. In…
First Look: EVERGOODS CHZ26 and CAP2L
…admirably. I don’t doubt there are myriad ways to utilize this intelligent design to great effect. Nooks and crannies The CAP2L has a curated selection of pockets and zippers. I like the fact that the chaps at EVERGOODS haven’t rammed it with 25 different zips and elastic. Through this design choice, as I alluded to earlier, it is genuinely malleable. If you look at the CAP2L when open, there are two large simple pop pockets that house most of you…
10 Awesome Travel Essentials for One Bag Travel
…vel essentials sorted, but how do you carry them all? The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Travel Duffel Bag is a great choice for those who want to roam with a duffel. The exclusive collaboration offers up Peak Design’s Travel Duffel in a handsome Coyote X-Pac that’s tough, weatherproof, and lightweight. Multiple interior and exterior pockets keep smaller items organized, while the wide opening makes it convenient to pack and retrieve gear. You’ve a…
Fuller Foundry Duffel Review
…but it was a frustrating endeavor nonetheless. Secondly, there is a weird design quirk to this bag which caught me by surprise. It’s the only bag I’ve ever used where the front of the bag is also the back padding. My initial struggle with the bag was simply because I was actually using the straps backwards, causing them to fall out of place. Here, my advice to the team is to provide something in the duffel or affixed to the straps so a user knows…
RYU Refresh Their Performance Apparel and Gear with new Leaf Colorway
…e Quick Pack is a bag that I was dubious about. There is no doubt that the design looks great, however at 6ft tall, 220lbs/100kgs, smaller bags and I usually don’t become firm friends. Thankfully, this concern was quickly dispelled within moments of putting the bag on. At 2.6lbs/1.2kgs this bag is very lightweight and comfortable, particularly considering how robust it is. Made from Bluesign® nylon with a silicone + PU coating and a Polygiene® ant…
The 25 Best Briefcases for Men in 2019
…Léon Flam Aviso (~US$395) Inspired by aviso ships, the Aviso Briefcase is designed with trusty reliability in mind. Offering a thoughtful mix of attractive aesthetics and practical design, the Aviso is handcrafted in France with durable heavy canvas and full-grain leather. The two-way zip closure reveals a vibrant red lining for easy visibility of the contents, with interior sleeves and a zipped pocket for organization. Large enough for a 15″ lap…
Best New Gear: September 2018
…some of the slickest urban carry around. Team them up with wings+horns, a designer and manufacturer with a refined blend of Japanese and Canadian design experience, and you’re in for a treat. This collaborative daypack is based on Porter’s Tanker series and is crafted by Porter in Japan using ripstop taffeta and nylon satin side panels. Functional storage complements the pared-back style including external zip pockets, side pockets with snap clos…
The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
…a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and craftsmanship. Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13″ (US$ 219.95) The highly versatile Peak Design Everyday Messenger 13 is full of clever features to help you carry better, from expandability for larger loads, to customizable organization and one-handed magnetic closure. The bag offers dedicated storage for up to a 13″ tech device and expands from 6L to 14L. With its adaptable design and weather…
All The Gear You Need to Be a Traveling Photographer
…X-T2 (507 g), one Peak Design Arca-compatible quick plate (30 g), one Peak Design Slide Lite shoulder strap (141 g), two Peak Design anchors, and one Abrahamsson Mini Soft Release, for a total weight of 678 g each. That is, 342 g added to the bag whose weight is now about 5.5 kg (with four lenses). Rather light for a bag with two bodies, four lenses and a few extra batteries. Total weight of geared-up bag with two X-T2, four lenses, camera straps,…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Sanction Rucksack
…ch I think is a poor use for it. More on that later. Lowlights Compartment Design I actually have a few issues with this bag and most of them are in the same categories as the highlights. The only one, however, that I find serious enough to be deemed a lowlight is the way the compartments are designed. Each of them goes to the bottom of the bag. What this means is that the main inside compartment, the outside one, and the ones in the middle, no ma…
The Best Men’s Slim Wallets Worthy of your EDC
…n for cards and cash, with space for up to 10 cards. Bellroy Note Sleeve – Designers Edition (US$ 169.95) Take great functionality and refine it with considered construction and premium European leathers and you get the Note Sleeve – Designers Edition. A sophisticated merging of style and practicality, the wallet features reduced stitching and softened edges, while offering practical organization. Three quick-access slots house frequently used car…