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Best Brands for Travel Clothing | Buyers Guide
When on the road, whether for work or pleasure, efficiency is a key trait that allows you to make the most of the world you’re seeing. Simplifying, streamlining, and refining your wardrobe is a key component of that. These brands provide multiple travel clothing options to make your travel experience more fulfilling and less stressful. Western Rise We’ve been big fans of Western Rise ever since its inception. Constantly impressing with timeless,…
Huckberry Father’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for that perfect gift for your Dad? Something a little more unique and special than the usual socks and jocks? Well, we’ve got you covered! We’ve picked out some of the best items for both EDC and Home from the gear curation kings over at Huckberry, so you can show some appreciation for your special (old and wise) guy in your life. EDC & Outdoors Goal Zero Torch 500 (US$50) Practical illumination is an important part of any outdoor setup…
Best Heritage Bags | Guide to Timeless Style
As the leaves start to turn, and there’s a chill in the air, there isn’t a better time to whip out some heritage goodness. These bags are nods to days gone by. Some are silhouettes plucked from the archives and made anew. And all the perfect marriage of hardy heirloom materials, timeless style, and utility. Designed and crafted to be carried and passed down to the next generation. So without further ado, let’s dive into the best heritage bags of…
Human Interface: a Guide to Backpack Harness Innovation
Before we had technologically advanced, high-performance gear (that we all geek out over) early humans began with the basic need to carry tools and wares that helped determine our success as a species. Enter the backpack. There are few things that exemplify the evolution of human-centered design better than a backpack because it is so closely tied to our survival as well as our physical bodies throughout our history. The earliest backpack ever di…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Outdoorsman
If you’re the type who loves nothing more than being active as you hunt vistas and being out in the wild, these outdoor gifts will step up your game! It’s always best to be prepared when you’re outside the home, and many of these can pull double duty on the route from town to trail while upgrading your outdoor kit! The James Brand Redstone (US$99) In the outdoors, the best knife is the one you have on you. The Redstone is designed to go anywhere…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Traveler
Always on the move, bouncing from city to city? Traveling doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right apparel and accessories, your adventures can be more streamlined than ever before. And these top-notch travel gifts are well worth adding to your next packing list. Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottles (US$38) and Toiletry Case (US$30) Matador rethinks what a toiletry bottle can be with the FlatPak™. Designed for minimalist and ultralight travel, it w…
Holiday Gift Guide | Buy It For Life
If you subscribe to the ‘buy it nice or buy it twice’ philosophy, these Buy It For Life gifts will survive adventures for years to come! They might even outlive you and become the next family heirloom. YETI Rambler 36oz Bottle (US$50) The rugged yet sleek YETI Rambler combines useful design features in a durable and attractive tumbler. Made with tough kitchen-grade stainless steel, the tumbler offers double-wall vacuum insulation that keeps cool…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Homebody
The holiday season is the time to relax and unwind, it screams comfort and it’s the perfect excuse to take a load off. These homebody gifts will make you switch off in mere moments! Whiskey Peaks (from US$30) Whether relaxing with a quiet drink after a long day or catching up with friends, this Whiskey Peaks Mountain Decanter and set of American Mountain Whiskey Glasses bring a touch of fun to a drinks setup. Crafted with 100% lead-free handblown…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Urbanite
If the urban jungle is where you spend most of your time, you want to keep it sleek and clean. These monochromatic and minimalist favorites will keep you under the radar. MiiR Chug Bottle (US$39.95) If you’re spending all day patrolling the concrete and putting in the miles, hydration is a must! Plastic bottles are very 2010, so it’s vital that any urbanite has the right bottle. The MiiR chug bottle is the perfect choice for EDC carry thanks to i…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Tech Guru
Are you the person who always gets asked about what phone, laptop, or camera to buy? From wireless audio to the perfect tech tote, these tech toys will keep you powered up, ready to go, and at the top of your game. OtterBox Durable Charging Cables (from US$14.95) Charging cables are a necessary evil in our digital age, but not all are created equal. Fraying, melting, breaking are all relatively common occurrences for cheaper cables. That’s why we…
Holiday Gift Guide | Best Gifts Under $50
Good carry doesn’t have to break the bank, you know? Whether you’re treating yourself, upgrading your siblings gear, or fulfilling a secret Santa role, we’ve pulled together some of the Best Gifts Under $50. BioLite AlpenGlow Mini ($29.96) This tiny light is one of those excellent gifts that you’ll get praise for time and again! Wildly useful, bright, easy to use, and flexible to setup, the AlpenGlow mini is a perfect compact lantern for the camp…
Holiday Gift Guide I Gifts Under $100
Sometimes gifting for under $50 is just right, but other times you want to find something just a little more special for that special someone, and the carry world is full of great buys when you hit double digits. Here are our Best Gifts Under $100 recommendation, carefully curated, just for you. Huckberry x Peak Design Small Wash Pouch ($70) If you’re roaming with just the essentials in your toiletry kit, the Huckberry x Peak Design Small Wash Po…
Best of Huckberry Winter Guide
As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. So while winter may bring chill winds, icy terrain, and downpours, a carefully considered wardrobe will help you head out the front door with a smile. Our friends at Huckberry have a world-class curated collection of quality gear to help you stay warm and dry during winter, and we’ve chosen some of our favorite pieces below. Apparel Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt – Perform…
Huckberry Buying Guide | Win Two First-class Tickets to Anywhere on Earth
Scouting out polar bears in the Arctic. Soaking up the sun and surf in Hawaii. Trekking through the jungle in Cambodia. Imagine your ideal trip, anywhere on earth. Then imagine you can also bring your favorite person on the planet with you. Get ready to start scoping out your bucket list because Huckberry are hosting a truly epic giveaway – the chance to win two first-class tickets to anywhere on earth (or $10,000 in cash)! So how do you enter? J…
What’s In My Bug-Out Bag: 2020 Update
…related to someone’s humanity, instincts, survival abilities, and ego. No guide will be the be-all-end-all of this discussion, and no single person can be the foremost authority on the subject, however confident or curt they are. In fact, some would argue that the idea of a beginner’s guide is silly, and people should just read survival books and take classes. The best thing a person can do is educate themselves, here are a few book recommendatio…
Gift Guide | Gifts for Her
Want to find something just right for the special ladies on your holiday gift list? Whether you’re looking for elegantly functional wardrobe pieces, practical carry, or presents that are ideal for party time, these gifts for her are sure to please. Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm (US$25) Hard-working hands deserve a little luxury and that’s exactly what the Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm provides. A blend of fragrant botanicals a…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best EDC Pencil Cases
Pencil cases. On the surface, a seemingly simple concept. But like any carry method, dig down and you’ll discover styles upon styles to choose from. So what one’s right for you? That depends … let’s dive in! Size Maybe you have a minimalist setup and simply want a carry solution to keep everything together. Alternatively you might need to carry a large stationery setup every day. Luckily, pencil cases come in a range of sizes. So lay out all of t…
Get Smarts: a Beginners Guide to Smart Luggage
Would anyone disagree if I said “travel can be stress inducing”? It’s quite the understatement, right? There’s a reason “travel tips” returns 284 million hits on Google. Everyone wants to make it a bit easier. A lot of those suggestions are practical: pack this, roll your clothes like that, medicate yourself thusly. But pay some attention to your tools as well. Luggage is the lynchpin of your travel experience. You use it from door to door. You s…
Buyers Guide: The Best Business Card Holders for Men in 2020
The humble business card holder is a supreme work of minimalism. At first glance it’s just a small wallet with a single purpose. But there’s incredible nuance to it: it’s the item that you flash when you’re trying to network or win business. And in some high-rolling circles, a real status symbol and signaller, just like your choice of business card. So we’ve hand-selected the best business card holders for work, from boutique makers to high-end l…
A Quick Guide to Dry Bags
Dry bags are designed to do exactly what the name suggests – keep the contents dry. But diving beneath the surface reveals more to this carry niche than a simple all-encompassing design approach. Dry bags differ in a range of factors, from materials and size, to intended use and level of waterproofness. When choosing a dry bag, it’s important to consider where it’s going to be used and what it needs to carry. The following can help you decide on…
Our Wanderlust Traveler’s Gift Guide
Chasing wanderlust. Regularly back and forth for business. Seeking new sights and sounds during some well deserved downtime. Whatever their reason for travel, these best gifts for the traveller are just the ticket for enjoyable journeys… – Boreas Gear Polaris The Polaris weighs just 5.6oz (159g) and packs down into its own integrated stuff pocket, making it a convenient bag to store inside larger luggage and use as a day bag at your destination….
A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing a Bug Out Bag
Whether you worry about an earthquake, tsunami, extended power outage, or civil unrest, there are plenty of reasons to have a bug out bag ready to get you through the uncertainty of the next 72 hours. For me, there are two huge geologic threats in the PNW that could disrupt my routine at any given moment: Mt Rainier and the New Meridian Fault. Three if we begin to think about the massive infrastructure failures that could develop in the aftermath…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…an see this as a setback, we saw this as an opportunity for Todd (FPA lead guide) to give the group a lesson on the safe and proper methods of jacking up a truck on rocky ground with a Hi-Lift jack. Having changed many tires in my life in various scenarios, I’ve never had to use a Hi-Lift on the loose rock desert floor. This particularly interested me. Todd even had a few tricks up his sleeve to share, like using cinch straps to gain a few extra i…
A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
What makes a Tactical EDC Backpack…”Tactical”? You’ve heard the term before; tactical backpack. It’s hard to avoid, in fact. It’s impossible to deny that “tactical” packs are a trend that isn’t going away any time soon in the carry world. In fact, at this point it may not even be a trend, but one of the pillar groups. How did this happen? Well, as long as there has been military, there have been people who want to use the gear for their civilian…
The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are commonly thought of as the workhorses of the carry world. Durable, versatile gear haulers with grab-and-go portability to get you and your gear on the move. Take a brief look at the history of the duffel bag and you’ll see this reputation is not without merit. From the grueling gear demands of WWII to the surfer subcultures of the 1960s, you’ll find this hard-working bag in one form or another, quietly getting on with the job. The…
A Beginner’s Guide to Custom Made Swiss Army Knives (SAKs)
Discover the fascinating world of custom Swiss Army Knife mods and where to get your very own custom SAK… I used to spend my summers as a youth in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. My aunt and uncle would fly me out to Minneapolis, then we’d take a little plane to Green Bay, then take a two-hour drive across the Michigan border. My uncle’s family would take me out fishing and on boat rides on the Great Lakes. When I wasn’t out doing fun things lik…
A Beginner’s Guide to EDC Sling Bags
How much are you carrying in your go-to daily bag? Have a trawl through and ask yourself if you really need everything, every day, to the point of justifying lugging around a bag. Chances are you don’t. That raises a question worth tackling: at what point do the things you’re carrying around to improve your day become a detriment? If you’ve crossed that line, it might be time to change things up. And a sling bag – a small bag for the essentials –…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Waterproof Backpacks of 2019
You’ve been drenched in a hiking downpour and finally make camp, only to discover your sleeping bag is soaking. Or that unexpected rainstorm wouldn’t let up throughout your cycle commute, to the detriment of your pricey laptop. While water-resistant bags will suffice in a lot of situations, sometimes you can’t afford to risk the elements getting to your gear. And that’s where waterproof backpacks come in. But before we get into some solid recomme…
Our Beginners Guide to the Best Used Gear on the Planet
…swap and trade used outdoor gear. Essentially an online meeting place for buyers and sellers to connect, MEC approves and posts listings but is not responsible for the transactions carried out between buyers and sellers. As with any such online hub, there is the potential for fraud and scams so it’s definitely worth reading MEC’s FAQ section for tips and advice for safe buying and selling. Online used gear marketplaces GearTrade Initially founded…
9 Amazing Bags Available Now
…Bags Available Now Last week we worked with High Snobiety to help create a buyer’s guide for them based around bags – backpacks, messengers, weekenders, etc. Pretty rad fun to be honest; it was like we just threw together our wishlist haha. Peek it all below and let us know what you’d like to buy or what you think should have been included… So what do we think is happening in carry right now? A whole lot of heritage. Probably too much. It’s lettin…