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Our Favorite EDC Flashlights
…reach customer service PK Design Lab PL2 If you have a discussion about modern flashlights, you cannot help but hear the name Paul Kim. Paul was the VP of Engineering at Surefire for 19 years, before departing. Rumor has it he is creating lights for tactical and armed forces applications, under the moniker PK Design Lab. However, some of his designs have reached the civilian market and the PL2 is one of them. This is a gem of a light. It’s a PV…
The Best Snowboarding Gear, Tested 2021
…le the flatter shape may be traditional, it has all of the benefits of the modern technologies we now see in snowsports. Excellent optics from Dragon’s LUMALENS® technology gives great color and depth perception to see all those lumps and bumps as you zip around. These are very lightweight goggles, and I didn’t have “face fatigue” when using them all day, particularly thanks to the padding and good ventilation. The lenses are quick to change thank…
Interview w/Chris Graham
…oad working for Osprey helped in expanding your knowledge within the carry industry? Moving to Vietnam and working with a local team amongst our suppliers has immersed me in the manufacturing and creative side of the industry. It’s taught me a great deal about how products are made and how to get them to market. During the time here, we have expanded into multiple new categories including hydration packs, lightweight travel, skiing and child carri…
Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 1
…ion. Ando: It’s funny ‘cause a lot of the Carryology office come from surf industry background and that was the same thing. Like ‘69, ‘70 into ‘75 and 80s even, it was just this, it was like the cluster bomb that’s happening right now as well, where as you said there’s sort of that last generation has almost retired and it’s time for the new gen, except maybe now the guys doing it are just that bit older so there’s a bit less of the crazy irrevere…
Struktur Event (Portland, OR) Recap
…ion on the roof patio of the Ecotrust building. People in the outdoor gear industry always enjoy a drink or three. We can’t wait to be involved and to attend next year. Calendars have been marked, days are being counted down. If you’re in the outdoor industry or are wanting to get into it, there is no better event to attend. See you next year for the 2nd annual Struktur Event! PS – we highly recommend you go check out the newly published book, “Th…
Design Heads :: Interview with James Brittain
…t important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? Barrett touched on this in his interview, but everything is a moving target when it comes to design. Be it technology, trends or activities…everything is always jostling for position. The most important thing I’ve learned is to keep questioning your pre-conceived opinions and make sure you’re designing for the end user, not just for yourself. What carry product (o…
Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
…t important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? Wow. I’ve definitely learnt a lot over the last few years. I came into this industry as a complete outsider – I had no idea what I was doing! I’ve been learning as I go, absorbing knowledge like a sponge. In design terms, I’ve really had to get to grips with designing for production. I know that sounds basic, but a lot of people don’t consider how it will actually…
Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
…sewer. You rock, Carol! Topo Designs Topo seems to be a brand defying the industry expectation. I love a company who makes a simple pack that you can take hiking or live day-to-day out of without being either too urban or too tech. Their popularity continues to grow – a bellwether of customers seeking durable, simple products that will stand the test of time. As new products in the line tend to gear more toward functionality, expanding beyond the…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 2)
…this, that’s going to be the best standard. Nick: Yeah, and all the major industry players have been a part of creating that standard so everyone knows about it and everyone’s been a part of it. So yeah, that is sort of the comprehensive industry standard for avalanche airbags. Pete: And it’s a tough one to pass, like you were saying, it’s a pretty high barrier to enter into this because there’s so many little engineering challenges. Derick: We b…
A Carry Adventure through Portugal Part II :: Ina Koelln and the New Breed
…stly in men’s fashion design. “When I came here I tried to get a job in my industry, but I couldn’t, so I started to do some competitions,” she said. She heard about an ecological design competition based in Berlin – this would catalyse her introduction to cork leather, and a whole new career in carry. Cork leather is nothing new in Portugal: tourist stores all over the country stock perfunctory tote bags made out of the stuff – Koelln came across…
Why You Should Care If Your Backpack’s Made of bluesign® Fabric
…What is bluesign®? Since 2000, bluesign® has emerged as the global textile industry’s leading standard for environmental health and safety. Founded by independent Swiss-based initiative Bluesign Technologies AG, bluesign® covers the whole textile supply chain, upholding standards like safe working conditions, fair labour practices, and environmental emissions – especially the eco-toxicological impact of chemicals. It’s worth reminding that 60 mill…
A Conversation with Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
…live our lives. Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into the industry, both in the design and business sides? Work in a retail store for half a year. Work directly with the folk who are buying the gear. Get an appreciation for what at least one group of people who sell the gear have to go through. In addition to always looking at what you can do to improve the gear itself. I started out working in stores. And while I became a sales r…
Is This Fiber The Future of Sustainable Bags?
…resource ownership, and to encourage greater sustainability throughout the industry. Can they close that gap between product recycling and new material to create circularity? They don’t know yet. But they’re willing to try. And guess what? They’re getting end users involved. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRmjCqQthVo Rethinking industry and consumer preconceptions Spinnova fiber is not commercially available. Quantities are extremely limited; und…
Green Guide: How Brands Are Working Towards Sustainability
…real action. In 2009 Patagonia and Walmart teamed up to find a way for the industry to work together. They launched the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and three years later, after the SAC had gathered a coalition of 60 other major brands and manufacturers, they launched the Higg Index. The Higg is many things but primarily it’s a way for brands and manufacturers in the supply chain to collect and share their sustainability knowledge. A major focus…
Design Talk: 2021 Trend Forecast
…Ellen MacArthur Foundation C. Stuffstr X adidas UK SAFE TRAVEL The travel industry has shared a more unfortunate relationship with the global pandemic than any other industry. First, it inadvertently aided the global spread, then it became one of the hardest hit economically. The U.S. Travel Association predicted an April loss of $910 billion in travel-related economic output in the US alone. Predictions on when international travel might resume…
Brand of the Year 2020
…b of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand fully committed to pushing industry sustainability, fostering better business practices, and promoting and supporting diverse social and environmental initiatives… Peak Design Peak Design haven’t really wrapped their heads around the concept of slowing down and just chilling. But to be fair, when you’re as committed to making a positive impact as they are, they probably can’t sit still long enough to…
The Best Winter Hardshell Jackets, Tested 2021
…be quite new, but the co-owner and main designer Patrick has been in this industry for about four decades, so he really knows a thing or two about gear. The Defiant Hoodie is another jacket with a Schoeller C-Change membrane. But the external material is considerably thinner and more stretchy than the one used by ThruDark. It’s actually a kind of crossover jacket, between hardshell and softshell, but with a fully waterproof 3L membrane and fully…
Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
…either. KILLSPENCER have had their masks independently tested by a famous industry-leading laboratory who reported that the SST successfully filtered 98.9% – 99.19% of particles, and were consistently breathable. Not only that, but they also passed a Cytotoxicity test, which means they are biocompatible with the human body. That might sound like a lot to take in, but the long and short of it is, all of this will enhance your safety, comfort, and…
Challenge Sailcloth | The Dawn of Ultra™ Fabrics
…patrons hitting the trails for thousands of miles at a time. To steer the industry in a more sustainable direction, people still have to want to use your product. All of this comes down to why we’ve such a break-neck adoption of ECOPAK™ and Ultra™ fabrics; from small studios like Greenroom136, DMade Bags, and 1733, to heavy hitters like Bellroy, ULA Equipment, and Shinola. The work that Hale and his team have put into cultivating product, process…
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…a year as a consultant to the brand I also worked for other friends in the industry such as Bellroy helping with some conceptual work on Apex wallets, Thule with some MTB hydration packs called Vital which won a Red Dot award for hydration innovation, Lander with some commuter packs called the Commuter and Traveler, as well as Mountain Hardwear and their climbing pack line. Jae Park Jae Park has been in the design industry for over two decades, ho…
How to Design a Backpack, According to Designers (New Series)
…the industry. He specializes in sustainable product design in the outdoor industry, and is committed to designs that fuse form, function, and responsibility in one. Previous roles have included Senior Equipment Designer and Design Manager for MEC, as well as Lead Equipment Designer for Cotopaxi. He founded and is currently a freelance Senior Product Designer at (EXTRA) ORDINARY DESIGN, where he’s worked with a wide range of brands including Tortu…
March’s Top New Gear Picks | Upgrade Your Carry Setup
…öfs x Polartec Standard Issue Black™ The most used colorway in the outdoor industry? Black. Yet countless versions across the industry are developed and dyed separately, creating an unnecessarily complex and negatively impactful system. During a material review, Haglöfs and Polartec identified over 20 visually similar black variations in Polartec’s technical fleece series, each requiring a separate dye process, production volumes, and resources. S…
The Most Popular Gear of 2020
…y, former Design Director for Tortuga Backpacks and a co-founder of Modern Industry. A collaborative design project, Extended Forms offered up the first creation with the Experiment 001: Laptop Daypack. Designed to balance minimalist and multifunctional design influences, the Dyneema daypack moves between everyday and overnight travel use. A comfortable, adaptable, and stylish pack that lends itself well to a range of needs. Bellroy Apex The Apex…
Bag Collectors :: Alan Wenker
…aller version of the Lowe Alpine Expedition pack. That would be fun to have for short trips. Maybe a JanSport Alpine Phantom which was a marvel of engineering back in the day. I’ve no real interest in modern packs. There are plenty of wonderful modern packs on the market today but I have no need for one and it is simply quite fun for me to use vintage packs on backpacking trips….
Minimum Squared Slim Wallet Elastic :: Drive By
…omeone who appreciates a mix of old-world craftsmanship and materials, and modern design and construction. Also, it would be for someone who does not need to carry more than ten cards with them; a minimalist person. It also would benefit an owner who wants some unique leather and band color combinations and does not necessarily want to stick to the traditional browns and blacks of most wallets. “As the name implies, this wallet is really geared to…
QWSTION Daypack Review: Drive By
…clearly stated on its website. “Our goal is to create bags for people in a modern environment. If you’re looking for a bag that suits your way of life, then QWSTION can get you there. Our bags are designed with the modern metropolitan individual and their demand for mobility and flexibility in mind,” it reads. Who It Doesn’t At 16L the bag is a perfect ‘Daypack’, so obviously not suited for the camping, overnight-hiking-adventure man looking for a…
The Best Mechanical Pencils to EDC in 2021
…nt sizes as well as patterns and designs (the bamboo is a popular choice). Modern Fuel The Pencil 2.0 Originally launched on Kickstarter, The Pencil has gone through a few revisions and has now settled on v2. With a desire to create an heirloom piece, Andrew Sanderson’s take on the ubiquitous BIC Matic mechanical pencil is breathtaking. The pencil is carved out of a solid piece of metal and contains no plastic parts. Unlike some other custom mecha…
Is The Trakke Hoy Backpack the Perfect Heritage EDC?
…new 25L clamshell backpack live up to its predecessors in Trakke’s lineup? Modern heritage While the idea of modern heritage may sound oxymoronic, I can assure you it isn’t. Trakke continues to use luxurious dry finish waxed cotton from Halley Stevensons – one of the oldest fabric mills in the world – and their bags are all the better for it. The olive exterior is one of my all-time favorite colors, and I know from using other Trakke bags and slin…
Why You Should Get a Fixed Blade for Your Next Adventure
…ars. Not a cheap option, but it’s a top-tier blade. GiantMouse GMF2 ($195) Modern styling and materials with a classic puukko shape. It’s designed by the Danish knifemaking team Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes. It has a true Scandinavian heritage of a personal wilderness working knife. A contoured micarta handle, exceptionally well-made leather sheath, full-tang construction, and Bohler N690 Cobalt steel. It’s a great everyday outdoor belt knife with…
RE:FORM Introduces Modern, Versatile Wallets
It’s more difficult to create something simple, well, than it is to pack something full of complex kitchen-sink features. That’s exactly what RE:FORM has excelled at here with the RE-01 and RE-02 wallets. Hailing from Germany, RE:FORM delivers a pair of refined wallets that look as great as they function, focusing on versatility in a small package, durability leading to sustainability, and minimalism without sacrificing functionality. Both of the…
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