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14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
…and grew and developed over the years, welcoming a range of gear including backpacks, tents, clothing and sleeping bags. And they introduced influential industry benchmarks. In 1972 they launched the Ravneskar, the first tunnel tent with front and rear openings. In 1977 they became the first European company to use Gore-Tex, creating a prototype Gore-Tex jacket. Their gear has been tested and used in extreme environments including Mount Everest an…
Human Interface: a Guide to Backpack Harness Innovation
…aterials, eventually filtered down to the design of everyday products like backpacks. Wayne Gregory, founder of Gregory backpacks said, “you don’t carry a pack, you wear it.” Let’s take a look at how these innovations were applied. Back Bends In 1908, Bergans of Norway introduced the first pack frame to use tubular steel instead of wood, and the tubes were bent to follow the shape of his back. In 1952, Dick and Nena Kelty (of Kelty Backpacks) de…
Best New Gear: February 2021
…o a full collection of 8 products and 10 SKUs. There are three Crossroads Backpacks ranging from 22L to 35L, a 40L and 60L duffel, 22″ and 29″ soft-sided luggage, and packing cubes in three sizes. Most items are available in three colorways (mainly Black, Navy, and Aquifer Blue) with the two backpacks rocking an optional Prickly Pear Pink. The bags share a durable lightweight TuffSkin Nylon exterior, multiple grab handles, GroundControl Base (PU…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Exclusive Release
…missions. ACCESS GRANTED Now, we’ll be the first to admit rolltop access backpacks can divide a room of Carryologists. Some love them. Some don’t. The fact is, rolltops have their place in any well-curated carry quiver. Excellent for outdoor adventure, cycling, waterproof bags, and more. They’re epic for weather protection, but the trade-off is access to your gear is slower. So we worked with Mission Workshop to design a dual access solution: si…
9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
…he outdoors offers for our day-to-day lives. Their carry offerings include backpacks, totes, pouches, and more, with distinct nods to outdoor influences but the versatility to span urban use too. Additionally, CAYL has a diverse range of clothing and accessory offerings that can step from the city streets to the trails and back again. Hermitic Gear Keen to stand out on the trails? Then you should definitely check out Hermitic Gear. The brand is ba…
Sam Flores x Carryology | ‘Backpackhead’ Artist Series (CAS05)
…Backpackheads’. ____ Backpackhead Noun | Informal – a person obsessed with backpacks and backpack culture. ____ We collect and trade backpacks, and excitedly gather knowledge about the the two-strap phenomenon we carry things in. And so Sam was the perfect artist to work with, and bring to life our very own character for our culture: Backpackhead. << SCORE YOUR BACKPACKHEAD PATCH TODAY >>> Limited Release Sam Flores x Carryology Carryology Artist…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…at you need and create a more enjoyable journey. Osprey Soelden and Sopris Backpacks When it’s time to hit the slopes, Osprey have your carry needs covered with their new Soelden and Sopris backpacks. The series of backcountry touring packs were developed with insights from professional guides, athletes, and backcountry recreationalists and each comes in a range of sizes to accommodate different loads. The packs offer various options for snowboard…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars Project
…missions. ACCESS GRANTED Now, we’ll be the first to admit rolltop access backpacks can divide a room of Carryologists. Some love them. Some don’t. The fact is, rolltops have their place in any well-curated carry quiver. Excellent for outdoor adventure, cycling, waterproof bags, and more. They’re epic for weather protection, but the trade-off is access to your gear is slower. So we worked with Mission Workshop to design a dual access solution: si…
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
…ies or taking on wilder destinations, their range of pouches, travel bags, backpacks, and tote/shoulder bags keep up and keep on going strong. Gear of note: Trip 2.0 Multipac Nap X-Pac Bucket St EDC Pouch Blue Lug Blue Lug is a bicycle shop with three store locations in Tokyo. And while they know their way around bikes, they’re no slouch on the bike carry side either. Peruse their bag offerings and in amongst other brands you’ll find a variety of…
Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
…e most comfortable. It’s much thinner and wider than the straps on the two backpacks and in turn it sits easier across my chest. If these bags weren’t so expensive and I actually knew how to sew, I would be tempted to Frankenstein these straps onto the backpacks. They’re that good. Granville 10 Courier Bag 10L, 18 oz, $179 The Granville 10 Courier Bag can best be summed up as follows. Take the Granville 16 Courier Bag, shoot it with a shrink gun (…
Design Heads :: Kika Vliegenthart
…buted. Less injuries, and less toll on your body. The problem is that most backpacks are sports backpacks and not everybody is on the way to the top of a mountain or a workout. That’s exactly why we are giving an alternative. Beautiful, sturdy, functional backpacks for day-to-day living. You’ve been in the game for a bit of time now. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? 1. A bag can be…
Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
…mite Search and Rescue climber, the brand’s carry gear includes a range of backpacks, pouches, and pockets. Designed for streamlined efficiency and simplicity, MLD gear suits diverse outdoor carry needs, from thru-hiking to skiing and cycling. ULA Equipment Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) was founded in 2001 by Pacific Crest Trail hiker Brian Frankle. Built with thru-hikers in mind, ULA gear finds a careful balance of comfort, durability, fun…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
…ctive’ covers a broad range of backpacks, and that’s fine by us. These are backpacks that hike trails or huck cliffs. They can be bike biased backpacks for pounding pedals, or military issue rucks for grinding it out in desert storms. To keep it manageable we’ve shied away from big hiking backpacks, instead focusing on more versatile day and overnight size packs. In our nominees you’ll see a diverse bunch. Each of them has a target activity that t…
A Beginner’s Guide to Backpack Repair
…super hard and it’s worn out beyond repair. I’m specifically writing about backpacks but the philosophies can be relevant for a jacket, wallet, pair of jeans or any other material thing really. “I think the first action we need to take when buying something is making sure we need it in the first place.” There used to be a time when it was very normal to repair, modify or reinforce your pack. This was when backpacks were used more for hiking or cli…
Carry Retail Segments :: Fashion
…e below. There’s a range of styles available, including totes, messengers, backpacks and travel bags to name a few. MAPS Another Japanese retailer with a nice selection of fashion bags is MAPS. Mainly totes, backpacks and messengers are available through MAPS, including the SLOW rubono shoulder bag below. A lot of the bags are smart enough to use in a work environment but also stylish enough to transition into leisure time. SSENSE SSENSE has a chi…
Insights :: Made In…
…se wealth and health like never before. – As our parents were buying their backpacks from China, they were unwittingly helping save millions of babies from abject poverty, while also being able to afford a backpack they might not have previously been able to. The net result is a journey like Japan took after WWII, from a reasonably poor nation producing cheap but often variable goods, to the global quality powerhouse they are today. There are lots…
Back To School Bags
…way from areas of pressure or stress, your kid should be good to go. – – – Backpacks for bigger kids – For older kids, bear in mind the above guidance but also consider some extras such as a pack with an internal frame and a waist belt if they’ll be carrying heavy loads. In terms of distributing the weight, make sure the pack has wide straps, is not too deep and that it is an appropriate length. What’s an appropriate length, you ask? Essentially t…
Drive By :: Arc’teryx Cordova
…r my shoulder and seeing nothing but backpack. Roll-tops and exotic-shaped backpacks have become a real nuisance for me in situations like this. But the Cordova’s minimalist design works perfect for biking at speed. And the hemispherical front panel has turned out to be real handy for enhanced visibility without sacrificing storage space. The front compartment is genuinely cavernous, but instead of it being some obtrusive angular shape, it gently…
Mission Workshop shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
…ed specifically, it was a MW backpack. Bart admitted to me that he prefers backpacks over messengers (I generally prefer backpacks as well). But many of the employees (and customers) disagree and opt for the messengers, and love them. One thing is assured, the R&D team spends just as much time designing and refining the messengers as they do the backpacks. It’s just a matter of preference. Me, I’ve got my eye on the Vandal, specifically a special…
From Concept to Production :: The Story of the Tortuga Daypack
…ubtract padding and stiffeners through the first few samples. Our previous backpacks have been heavily padded. Now we were asking the supplier to strip away most of the padding. Explaining the end result that you want can answer design and construction questions. Clearly articulating your end goal will help your supplier bridge the gap between your spec and what you want in the final product. For example, we explained that the padding had to be mi…
Top 10 Brands Nailing Waxed Canvas
…waxed canvas range covers a host of carry scenarios with styles including backpacks, totes, duffels, bike bags, boot bags and dopp kits. From the Wilderness Rucksack to the Everyday Tote, these attractive and hard-wearing haulers have travel, outdoor adventuring and day-to-day carry needs well in hand. Archival Embracing the less-is-more approach, Archival dumps all the design distractions in favor of sleek minimalism. The streamlined silhouettes…
Week In Review ~ 14 August
…dapt to work or play environments without skipping a beat. Thief-thwarting backpacks for everyday and travel needs On the go during a busy commute, focusing on completing a specific task, or standing in crowded spaces…you can’t keep an eye on your backpack all the time. RiutBags were designed so you don’t have to. The backpacks have no exterior zips apart from the ones against your back, making it hard for opportunistic thieves to access your gear…
LifeProof Packs: Carry Giveaway
…ide organization and protection for your gear, the Quito, Goa and Squamish backpacks are crafted with water-repellent Cordura, thoughtful storage options, lightweight durability in mind and… they’re totally up for the grabs! So let’s dig into them… The 18L Quito is a compact pack for the essentials, whether you’re commuting to work, exploring the outdoors, or hitting the gym. The cinch top accommodates a range of loads, while exterior straps let y…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the SLICKS Travel System
…Nobody. To avoid the lumpy look of external pockets often found on travel backpacks, we’ve integrated interior pockets discreetly positioned behind hidden exterior zips. We wanted to maintain the sleekness of the exterior without compromising on organization and accessibility. “…we designed the new Slicks as a travel system with four configurations: the Slicks backpack itself (which can be transformed from backpack to messenger bag to briefcase),…
Week In Review ~ 14 February
…ack (with a women-specific version in the form of the Flash 60). The Flash backpacks incorporate REI’s Packnit suspended mesh panel that conforms to the user’s body for comfort, stability and ventilation. Also featuring in the series are revamped versions of the Flash 18 and Flash 22 daypacks. The Traverse category includes the Talusphere Jacket along with the new Traverse 65 Women’s, Traverse 70 and Traverse 85 backpacks. The packs feature a 3D c…
Week In Review ~ 17 July
…nows all about dealing with such conditions, which is why he created three backpacks incorporating “Moose Ears” for easy access and protection from the elements. Now the original Moose Peterson Photopacks have been updated courtesy of a collaboration with MindShift Gear. Suitable for a variety of photography environments, the Moose Peterson Backpack series features three backpacks with a choice of compartments for organizing camera equipment. The…
The ‘Packs On Our Wishlist?’ Gift Guide
…onvenient daypack size. This 14L pack is a great alternative to MW’s other backpacks when you want to roll with just the essentials. RAWROW R Bag 208 Clean Korean street style. A versatile offering from one of our favorite South Korean carry brands. Multiple carrying options, a mix of pockets, and understated aesthetics allows this pack to adapt to work and play. Arc’teryx Astri 19 If you want a lightweight, simple and multifunctional pack, this o…
The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
…y on foot or by bike. If you dug this best EDC sling bag guide, you might dig these too! The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel Best Backpacks Product Finder…
Our Favorite Labor Day Sales of 2017
…rises. Hook yourself some great deals with up to 50% off on messengers and backpacks in their sale. Samsonite One of the big names in luggage, Samsonite has been innovating and helping people travel better for over a century. Currently you can unpack some tempting deals on the likes of spinners, garment bags, duffels, briefcases and more. Plus you can get 20% off your first order by submitting your email address. Want more? Enter the code LBRDAY a…
Why Minimalist Design? :: Ucon Acrobatics Interview
…therefore can be understood by the consumer at once. If you see one of our backpacks on the streets of Berlin you will more likely connect them with our brand even if it is a new style we just launched. This effect makes the product more universal since the design is for everyone and not related to a specific cultural background. As a design style trend, minimalism is continuing to rise. Why do you think it appeals to modern folks? In the western…