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Nau Fluent Traveler
…Nau, one of my favorite companies to keep an eye on. They have a wonderful modern aesthetic while maintaining an “organic” vibe that keeps the brand approachable and not cold like some technical brands tend to get. Starting out with clothing, they have expanded their offerings, and just announced a new bag to add to their carry options. The Fluent Traveler. The Fluent Traveler is inspired by the doctor’s bag of days past. It’s crafted of organic c…
MacGyver Clothing
…nd, as he sought to loose the Man Bag and yet still have access to all his modern day tech and gadgets. The result is a full range of clothing that lists the number of pockets each item has as a key performance indicator (28 was the best I found). In recent times they have shifted their focus more to travellers, but it’s still the same feel and flavor… MacGyver inspired clothing for tech toting boy scouts (of the grown up variety). Check out the C…
A return to craft
…to traditional craft.” Makr is heavily influenced by tradition, but with a modern Californian flavour and freshness to the brand. Their Button Tote is clean yet rugged, their wallets are a staple amongst the EDC community, and their new iPad case is one of our favourites. Oh, and check out their blog – it’s pure eye candy. – Tanner Web: http://www.tannergoods.com/ Newsletter (no blog): http://www.tannergoods.com/pages/newsletter More: A great inte…
Same same, but different…
…er and wool can be, while still adapting formats to the carry needs of our modern toys. Brands like Hard Graft, Superfolk, Travelteq & Kuvert – Industrial Designed Bag designers are a funny breed. If they come from fashion, they generally design soft and draping carry goods. However if they come from an industrial design background, you’ll generally see more structured and zip based bags… the kind you can easily draw. Think Incase, Alkr, Axio and…
Classic & Vintage Automobile Luggage
…rious vices. There was a period of overlap between mounted luggage and the modern enclosed trunk. The enclosed trunk offered manufacturers an additional challenge, as they had to build fitted luggage for their cars. This 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500K Touren Wagen has fitted luggage recreated by Taris Charysyn to the exact specifications of the original. Taris has a small workshop in upstate New York where he builds luggage for classic and vintage automo…
Liking :: HÆRFEST
…balancing proportions, and attending to details, they are aiming to create modern basics that age well. Why we like it: While they are working with some familiar shapes, it’s the ‘surprises’ with these bags that made them standout for us. For instance, take the A3 Shoulder Sack – it’s kind of a mix between a tote and a handbag, but it can pack flat. Or take a look at the strap configurations on the A1 and A2 for some new ideas on how a backpack ca…
New Zealand issued Soldier’s Trunk
…use to carry their gear around? Most would think duffles or something more modern, but what about back in the day of WWI and II? A carryology regular, Troy Archer, recently came across a New Zealand issued Solider’s Trunk from way back when. Looking amazing, the quality and attention to detail isn’t that surprising given the abuse these pieces had to withstand. Come take a look… There are some things in life that get better with age, we all know t…
Liking :: Wheelmen & Company
…n for the 21st century. Why we like them: With the whole fashion/heritage coming on strong at the moment, we like the authenticity that Wheelmen provides. That, and their latest backpack – The Babylon – is really neat. A backpack made for commuting, it combines old school heritage with a modern fashion look. Who else might like it: Fixie hipsters sporting a mo & and rolled up chino pants. Lumberjacks and burly woodsmen. Guys who like being guys (o…
Mastermind & Globe-Trotter Suitcase
…tcase You don’t see many traditional suitcases getting made these days by ‘modern’ brands, but this little beauty from Mastermind in Japan is bucking the trend. Teaming up with British luggage brand Globe-Trotter, they have sliced together a rad-looking suitcase that will turn heads next time you roll through the airport. And while we know we rarely post newsy items like this, this suitcase was too amazing not to. Do you like skulls? If so, you’re…
Carry On Week | QWSTION
…(who are renowned for hard case Carry On’s), QWSTION (who are playing in a modern work and play space), and Travelteq (who are mixing old and new to reinterpret and reinvent Carry On luggage). First up is Christian from QWSTION… QWSTION :: Christian Paul Kaegi 1/ Apart from weight and size, what are the other challenges that you have to be aware of when designing bags aimed at the Carry On market? Openings and pockets need to be in the right place…
Nike Sportswear does carry
…wo now. There’s something super compelling about taking a really clean and modern aesthetic, and pimping it with crazy technology like fabric welding and forming, and custom moulded hardware. Within the NSW range, there are a few carry pieces, each of which has had loads of thought and effort put into them. Welded seams dominate, forming a water-resistant shell without the usual stitched interruptions. Water-resistant zips, laser-cut details, die-…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
…ment are meticulously designed to excel under the strenuous demands of the modern explorer, giving you the confidence to focus on the task, not the equipment. We also believe there is no need to sacrifice style in the pursuit of performance; Triple Aught Design’s unique aesthetic is recognized around the globe.” Read more about TAD and their products on their website. The number one attribute for the FPL is the modularity. It is a literal shape sh…
Road Tests :: Clothing Arts P^cubed Adventure Pants (?!)
…tries around us: outwardly harsh and inwardly beautiful China; welcomingly modern yet traditionally centered Korea; chaotic yet effortless Vietnam; the duality that is Cambodia – home to the arguably the best and worst of humanity’s creations. After a year spent on the road, we decided that if no one was making the travel clothes that we wanted & needed, we would do it ourselves. As a result, Clothing Arts was born! The Cloth Heart Collection is o…
Carryology x Frank Clegg project
…e). The look: – Pay respect to tradition, but don’t get trapped by it. Use modern craft and insights. – Perfectly normal proportions are often forgettable. Sometimes stretching something just a touch adds freshness. – A football field of leather can feel overdone. Keep this in mind when designing. 🙂 Specifics: – Fragile stuff such as a phone, camera and sunglasses needs to be high up, separated, and protected well enough. – External pockets are fo…
Week In Review ~ 8 September
…ess carry like a briefcase does and Lanvin’s Monsieur briefcase provides a modern take on this traditional symbol of the city man on a mission. In addition to the main compartment, this calfskin briefcase has a pocket on the lid as well as a detachable iPad holder and a passport holder. It’s not cheap but then can you really put a price on sophisticated style that declares in understated class that you’re the boss of the boardroom? Well apparently…
Interview with Atelier de l’Armée
…ng that passes through our hands will be given back to the world in a new, modern shape and feel. We mix the materials we find with materials from now, for instance mixing a German military mail bag from 1939 with a dead stock Japanese selvage denim. Although the materials have nothing in common, mixed together they make a whole. – 2) How hard is it to scale when each item is so unique? – We are not really sure what you mean exactly, but if you me…
Buyer’s Guide – Casual Backpacks
…t the safest bet you could make. The godfather of ‘acutely important backpacks’ brings back some classics from the vault, with a tweak or two for modern conveniences. What’s not to love…? Interested? Buy it now….
5 Minutes With Kempton & Co.
…e the real vintage thing but I just don’t think they are practical for the modern world or for women – difficult openings, too heavy, stiff leather etc. Aesthetically beautiful, just not so functional. 4 – What’s next for you guys? For 2013 a store opening in Red Hook, Brooklyn. This is where we have our studio so looking to expand our office space and include some retail, street level exposure where we are based. 5 – What do you carry daily and h…
Best Carry On Finalists – Carry Awards
…rge Carryall takes a traditional Doctor’s Bag format, but adds just enough modern vibe to make it feel totally fresh. — KILLSPENCER Weekender The less you do, the more right it has to be, and the KILLSPENCER Weekender nails that formula. A straight zipper is given room to extend, so you get full access in a very minimal and refined bag. This is very refined without being effeminate, a balancing act that KS is truly mastering. — Filson x Levi’s Two…
5 Minutes w/Chris Bray
…Mister Freedom – Exceptional eye for detail, Heritage driven Isaac Reina – Modern, well made, simple construction (above: Billykirk no. 237 briefcase and Billykirk no. 155-135 card case) 3 – Are there any things other brands do that you think are great or could be improved? Brands like L.L.Bean, Ghurka and Levi’s are making the right moves and beginning to on-shore more domestic-made bags, backpacks and totes. (above: Chris’s Gokey/Orvis briefcase…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…f EDC is the Envoyage Taschen Weekender. Designed by Claudia Eicke for the modern woman, this bag carries your everyday essentials but also features a special compartment at the base which can hold a bottle of wine. The bag incorporates top-quality Swiss workmanship and is constructed out of natural grain French goatskin. It’s safe to say this definitely beats carrying wine in a plastic shopping bag but you’ll be paying for the privilege – the bag…
Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
…t brings you joy every time you use it…coming from a bag geek, that is. But there’s no comparison between a $30 Eastpak and a $340 KILLSPENCER. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of Eastpak, but it’s a different ballgame. What I’d like KILLSPENCER to do is experiment with a bit more lightweight and “modern” materials, make the back of the pack more sweatproof, the bottom of the pack even more stable, redo the front pocket, make it a bit slimmer in widt…
Wilboro Leather Molding and the Victory Case
…ought to myself “I sure would like something like this but updated for the modern things I normally carry”. That’s where the idea for the Victory case was born and my serious attempts to master leather molding began. Here are some of the details around how I have been doing the molding. If you’re game try it out yourself! The first shape I attempted was to mold a single cigar-shaped pen holder and I wanted it to fit a large diameter pen up to abou…
Road Tests :: Red Oxx Safari-Beano’s PR4
…he USA Cons Lacks organizational details, pocket sizes not quite right for modern devices Overkill hardware and bombproof construction make for a heavy bag Not cheap Looks good enough to smash a truck window for Consider it if You like doing stuff right the first time, buying American, and not looking like a college prep kid You watch Doomsday Preppers just a bit too much Skip it if You like organizing your many Apple products neatly into separate…
Furoshiki: hands-on with Made on the Moon
…potential in full”) to reduce waste via the promotion of furoshiki use in modern times. We like the sound of that. It is not uncommon to see individuals in larger cities using furoshiki to carry their belongings, and it is even more popular in the smaller rural towns/villages. So to learn a bit more about furoshiki, we began the hunt for a furoshiki cloth to experiment with. Though there are countless options out there, we discovered a brand call…
A Love Affair | My Gregory Kletter Day
…led; it’s soft, drapes without drooping, and is almost cotton-like in appearance. The color is interesting without screaming, and the main zip is big, so it just works. – The build quality is perfect, so it is ageing beautifully (unlike many modern heritage bags). It can have attachments added, but that would kinda wreck the idea of it. And it continues to appear in almost all our family photos, so the emotional connection is only getting stronger…
Head to Head :: Adventure Duffels
…away. While the classic duffel was little more than a strap and a cavity, modern gear duffels have pimped things a fair way. With the support of Patagonia and Rushfaster, we’ve hauled two of the big names in adventure duffels into some remote spots, and found a narrow favorite. Read on… – The Basics We’ve chosen the largest size in this format for both brands. That raised a few issues, as these duffels probably perform slightly better in medium s…
Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Rucksack (SXSW ’13 edition)
…a bit about their design and aesthetic, “In progressive shapes that embody modernity, simplicity and style,” following with “travel goods that balance modern fabrics with architectural shapes, to make sure bags, rucksacks and sleeves that complement your lifestyle.” The Isar Rucksack is certainly one of the most unique packs I’ve ever used and seen out there in the softgoods world. The pattern-making on this must have taken a ton of refinement to…
5 Mins w/General Manufacturing Concern
…jobs balancing technical and handsome. I’d like to see more bags combining modern materials and palettes with classic elements, it feels forward-looking. Similarly, I also really dug the weirdness – and yet contextual appropriateness – of the Wetsuit Bag that our neighbors Baggu and Pilgrim Surf + Supply released this year. Much like Outlier’s minimal ultralight backpack (with HMG), it’s not a bag that fits into my daily routine, but I admire the…
31 August Week in Review: Stylish Duffels, Bike Panniers, and Innovative Wallets
…In partnership with Vanishing Elephant the military duffel has received a modern reworking with the Tailfeather touch, putting it through a style bootcamp so to speak. Designed to hold enough for a weekend away, the canvas and leather duffel offers some organization in the form of an interior and zipped exterior pocket, with urban-chic aesthetics that favor the urban jungle over the military training ground. Thule does a Houdini with hardware One…
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