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Week In Review ~ 14 August
…ation brings streetwear style to the Topo Designs Daypack, Cinch Tote, and Travel Bag. Each bag is made from hard-wearing 1000D Cordura and includes pockets for organizing your daily essentials or travel gear. Just the ticket for first-class style and lightweight durability Some bags come out looking a little worse for wear after traveling. But with the new ZRO Collection from ZERO HALLIBURTON you get effortless style and durability all in one sle…
Week In Review ~ 8 May
…s…your camera lets you capture them all. But that doesn’t mean your camera bag is so cooperative. Camera gear can be bulky and tricky to carry, and a lot of camera bags don’t offer the versatility to comfortably carry that gear across a range of environments. Help is at hand however with the MindShift Gear Multi-Mount Holster. Designed to significantly reduce the hassle of hauling camera gear, the Multi-Mount Holster provides five mounting configu…
Week In Review ~ 13 March
…ry, with a design that takes it beyond the gym into the office and on your travels. The bag combines supple New Zealand leather and Wool Fresh, a proprietary material that combats unpleasant odors to help keep your bag and the contents smelling fresh. A separate shoe compartment and quick-access pockets let you easily organize the contents, and there’s even space to carry a yoga mat on top. Check out the bag in use here. Something for the week day…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
…and sternum straps add carry comfort, but can also be removed when you’re traveling light. Duluth Pack Scout Pack A lot of brands produce bags that give a nod to heritage…but not so many can actually say they lived through the times that inspired the current trend. Duluth Pack have been in the bag game since 1882, so you know there’s a good dose of history behind the heritage vibes of the Scout Pack. Built to last with 15 oz canvas and leather, t…
Week In Review ~ 24 May
…gs – sometimes smart for work, other times active or casual for the gym or travel. Most bags simply can’t keep up, usually forcing you to carry more than one bag or risk a wrinkled suit getting up close and personal with your gym socks. The Preston from the Impressed Bag Co. is a little different. Well, a lot actually. It combines two bags into one, namely a garment bag and a duffel, through the use of magnets. This way you can keep your smart clo…
Best New Gear: October 2018
…o the refined functionality. The collection’s backpack, briefcase/shoulder bag and weekender-style bag each feature a lock and key for security on the go, along with wide openings for easy packing and access. Stylish, durable and versatile, these pieces lend themselves well to work, travel and play. Carl Friedrik Palissy Briefcase V2 Carl Friedrik’s Palissy Briefcase was a showstopper for business carry, but V2 packs even more of a professional pu…
Week In Review ~ 12 October
…from an iPhone 6 case and cube-shaped tote to a holdall, dopp kit and gym bag. The understated colorways and designs suit a range of environments, so you can plant some new memories in a variety of your own personal fields. Compact carry that’s ready to glide into your EDC Slim, compact, lightweight – it’s not hard to see how the Hatchdreams Glider wallet was inspired by the smartphone. Constructed out of polycarbonate, the Glider wallet holds fi…
5 Minutes with Winter Session
…me time in the next year we’re going to design a good knife roll, a duffle bag or weekender, and possibly an all-leather bag. What do you carry daily and how? (Roy Katz) Day Pack: I carry it everywhere, whether commuting by bike, going for a hike or walking to the grocery store iPad sleeve: the Burgundy Dublin leather has acquired quite a few ‘character markings’ over the past year iPhone sleeve: protects my phone so there’s no need for one of tho…
Cult Bags :: The Revival of the Jensen
…ering back in the late 70’s is a pivotal point for the new Rivendell. What bags do you carry daily? What are your favorites? I love Michael Green’s bags. I was carrying the Rivendell Mariposa as my go-to pack for three years straight. I used it every day, for everything. And part of it was just wanting to use the hell out of it. If you start making a new product, you always have this lingering “Okay, just how long is this thing going to last? How…
Cult Bags :: The Birth of the JanSport Superbreak
…fit today’s lifestyle with laptops and iPads and electronics and adventure travel and urban travel. So you always have to keep moving forward. Douglas: Right. I know you’ve got to go through the challenges of just owning a business, selling a business, and you’ve been very fortunate to continue to be a part of the brand. I’m sure you could have checked out at any time that you wanted. But what kept you involved, and what was that driving force? An…
A Conversation with Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
…y, which is a somewhat overbuilt version of our somewhat overgrown grocery bag, the Booty Bag, that is built so that I have a weather-proof sack that doesn’t use any zippers except in the two very minor pockets and automatically closes over itself. It is an awesome pack. Unfortunately, I didn’t design it. A gentleman who goes by the name of D3 had the most to do with that. And I’m awfully proud to be able to carry one of my son’s packs. Can you pr…
Introducing: Afterschool Projects
…ounder, still sewing 30 years later? Their first collection includes three bag designs that show both experimentation and restraint. The common thread between the bags is the whole collection is made in the USA, comes in three colorways (white, black, and camo), and is made from VX. In general, this advanced fabric often features in technical or niche bag companies. Or only as part of a capsule collection or limited release. Given the laid-back vi…
10 UK Brands You Should Know
…ed to the brand expanding, both in team size and offerings with a range of bags. And not just any bags. Rugged pieces made by hand and put through the wringer in demanding outdoor environments, on bikes and on backs, through rain and mud, to ensure top-notch quality, durability and functionality. Pieces designed to improve and innovate on current carry scene offerings, filling gaps in the market. And all the while focusing on meticulous quality an…
5 Amazing Bronze EDC Essentials
…lus, you can’t go wrong with such an incredible lasered finish! RoosterDog Designs Mech Figurines in Bronzed-silver Steel RoosterDog Designs is the brainchild of Will Wirth, a 15-year-old 3D modeler and video gamer who taught himself to design and 3D print these amazingly creative works of art. 3D-modeled and individually cast in bronzed silver steel, each and every figurine is an original design and comes with a unique backstory that informs and…
Week In Review ~ 28 July
…able and detachable and there are two inner pockets. The dimensions of the bag are 55 cm by 35 cm by 22 cm. Crafty Collab: Uncrate x Topo Designs Light Daypack Topo Designs and Uncrate have been busy. Busy doing what, you may ask. Only creating the ninja brother of Topo Designs’ lightweight daypack. The pack features a sleek, black exterior that’s perfect for stealthing around in the bushes (as you do). Open the pack however, and wham! Your senses…
The Carry Award – Hall of Fame
…ising strap so widely copied has helped create an entirely new category of bags, bringing stability to shoulder bags that never previously had it. When you add this influence to all the other innovations from Pat McGibbon’s humble brand , you start to see PAC Designs a little like the Xerox PARC of the carry world. Professional messengers still run with her Pro Series Messengers as their daily workhorse, and almost every other messenger brand cont…
5 Minutes w/Chris Bray
…re indestructible Porter, Master-Piece, Workers (Japan) – Very respectable designs, authentic, quality Ally Capellino – Great designs and very functional 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,…
Furoshiki: hands-on with Made on the Moon
…ion to detail. It was filled with about 7 bandanas of different colors and designs (one being their “Giza-Orion Correlation” print, based off of the pyramids and Orion constellation connection and another being their “Alien Gathering” print, with alien faces arranged in a circular pattern). This goes perfectly with their unconventional branding: “We create products with the mindset of making art while exploring the universe around us all. We are i…
Design Heads :: Interview with James Brittain
…ke a good bag? Can carry design work remotely? I think you can make a good bag remotely, but in my experience, you can only make a great bag once you get on the ground with the manufacturer. There are a lot of unique challenges in construction that can only be overcome when you all get around the same table and solve things together. How do you test your product? What do you look for when testing? We have a team of trusted individuals whose opinio…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Exclusive Release
…others want that little extra boost of 28L for outdoor pursuits and light travels. So the challenge was how to achieve both. If you’re an avid carry fan, you’re probably well aware of Mission Workshop and their stable of carry and their rolltop bags. Using the same top-loading rolltop access in the NASA packs, an excellent form of access for keeping your gear dry and protected, we were able to create a system that sits at 24 liters but unraveling…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars Project
…others want that little extra boost of 28L for outdoor pursuits and light travels. So the challenge was how to achieve both. If you’re an avid carry fan, you’re probably well aware of Mission Workshop and their stable of carry and their rolltop bags. Using the same top-loading rolltop access in the NASA packs, an excellent form of access for keeping your gear dry and protected, we were able to create a system that sits at 24 liters but unraveling…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…alk a bit about your creative process that lets you think and make such 3D designs? We work with the understanding of realizing a 3D end result. 2D creative steps for visualizing, patterning and shaping are important parts of the process to get us there. Nothing functions two-dimensionally on paper anyway so it’s always speculation. Good ideas are only good ideas when they get built up and work in the field. Arc’teryx seem to work pretty closely w…
Best Mountain Bike Backpacks of 2021
…to reach smaller essentials without taking the pack off. With a variety of designs offering a range of organizational options including straps, pockets, inner sleeves, and more, you can find a pack that has the right level of organization for your needs. Volume The pack’s volume should ideally complement your ride. If you’re only out for a quick ride, you won’t need to carry as many supplies as a day-long outing. The less you can get away with car…
Urban EDC Supply | 4 of Our Favorite EDC Makers Right Now
…ch reminds us not to forget our connection to Mother Nature. Up-and-Coming Designs: T&P Ti-Breaker – Titanium Tactical&Portable (T&P) is consistently creating new designs inspired by elegance, with their belief that “One should never have to sacrifice durability for beauty”. So if you’re looking for a tie-breaker between EDC tools, give their new Ti-Breaker a shot. Bad pun I know, but seriously their Ti-Breaker is made from Grade 5 Titanium and 35…
The Pro Guide to Dyneema® | the Modern-Day Miracle Material
…aveller are incorporating the high-performance properties of Dyneema® into travel and commuter gear. Their D3 Traveller Duffel uses an incognito Dyneema® composite that’s both strong enough to carry a load of bricks and so lightweight it packs down to the size of a notebook. Now even luxury brands such as Moncler are getting in on the act. Their 2020 collection was self-described as a merger of skiwear and space suits. It is a functional range tha…
The Best Mechanical Pencils to EDC in 2021
…the pencil, ensuring a clean and consistent design. There are six standard designs, separated into three pairs. Users can choose between a plain, grooved, or knurled grip with high and low taper or continuous or interrupted patterns for the latter. All bodies are 144mm long and measure 8mm across the hexagonal flats and 7.7mm across the grip. The pencil is offered in aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and titanium. And if all of the options describ…
Week In Review ~ 19 October
…er and backpack and each piece is designed to carry a 15-inch laptop. Topo Designs goes for a woolly twist An outdoor clothing brand does a collaboration with a bag brand that’s all for getting out and about. A match made in heaven? Well sometimes apparel and carry collaborations just don’t work. However, that isn’t the case with Topo Designs who have been getting cosy with respected outdoor clothing maker Woolrich to put a new twist on their dopp…
Best Camera Bag Champion 2020
…matic McKinnon Camera Pack perfectly combine a professional camera bag and travel bag with this ultimate hybrid, but it nails the all-important finer details too. They’ve worked together to deliver everything, from cushy foldable dividers to protect, organize and customize the pack, to clever snap-shut magnetic side pockets, a sturdy luggage pass-through, quality pocketing, and all in a super slick and durable blacked-out outer. It’s a pack that c…
A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
…ckpack in 2013. This year also marked the birth of our original Banana bum bag and one of my personal favorite designs we’ve ever done – the Óg backpack. 2014 Another weird year. Totally unplanned. I mentioned that I’m always interested in making things with my hands. Always curious. This made us totally blow up and had the international and digital spotlights put firmly on us. How did we do it? Well… we built a Mongolian yurt. Yes, you read that…
Week In Review ~ 8 December
…e’s something familiar about this pack… Hold on, it’s sporting a very Topo Designs-esque vibe to it,” well you’d be right. Oyo Mountain Products are a new label created by the folks behind Topo Designs and their penchant for pops of color has been retained with Oyo. The Sawatch Pack is ideal for going about your daily business, with a streamlined silhouette but enough space for your EDC including a laptop in the interior laptop sleeve. Amazed by a…