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Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…wly released Hoy backpack, we transported its admin front accessory pocket design to this design. This ECOPAK and tartan-lined compartment has a padded divider, separating the deep pocket into two areas. The 7″ x 10″ tablet sleeve can easily swallow up an iPad (up to an 11″ iPad Pro) for accessing rapidly while on the go. There’s also a branded Trakke metal split ring to hang your keys and an additional small zippered pocket for your small bits. T…
Drive By :: Colfax Design Works Recon Pack and Modules
…ed for quick and easy accessibility.“ A couple of additional details that caught my eye was the use of a contrast red stitch, giving a little added design, and the olive drab colored padded handle. The Not So Good Let’s talk about the weight. I found the bag itself to be a bit heavy, weighing over 3 pounds. For everyday use placing only the daily essentials in it, this isn’t much of an issue with regards to comfort. However, for more loaded hauls…
Materials First :: Uliko Studio Interview
…ed to create. In 2012, to emphasize our ethos of MATERIALS FIRST, we began designing our own products in-house. Our design process is an exploration of the material, employing and celebrating its unique properties. What have been your biggest challenges? As with any small business, there are many obstacles to overcome. The most challenging in developing and bringing our product to market has been how best to promote ourselves and build brand equit…
5 minutes with RIOKAIRYU
…ther for a while at their studio because I want to use leather more when I design our bags. They combine design and master craftsmanship. “Every single brand has their own concept. I respect it.“ Most of our bags are for men, so when women want my recommendation I recommend YURT bags or HENRY BEGUELIN. I think only some brands have their own sensibility of what is great. I think HENRY BEGUELIN and YURT are two of them. What single product are you…
Best New Gear: May 2020
…ason you can’t embrace the shirt’s enticing comfort outdoors as well. Topo Designs x So iLL Collaboration Topo Designs are known for their bold colorways and love of the outdoors. So are iLL, a climbing and lifestyle brand that love dialing in style into active gear. Bring them together and you’re all set for a striking collaboration. And their new climbing gear collaboration doesn’t disappoint. The collab blends bold colors with functional design…
Top 5: Best Work Shoulder Bag 2020
…ence. STRENGTHS Wins in X-factor Top-tier materials and craftsmanship Peak Design Everyday Tote Peak Design took an existing fan favorite and improved on it for Version 2. The Tote is 15L but because of the roll-top, it can actually expand to 20L (more on that sweet enclosure later). It comes in two colorways, Bone (with leather accents) and Black (with Hypalon accents), and weights 0.82kg without the included dividers or just over 1kg with them i…
14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
…ed the Bergans Meis rucksack, the grandfather of modern-day backpacks. The design initially included a wooden frame and soft rucksack, later altered to incorporate a tubular steel frame. A design that would go on to influence countless other manufacturers and which was used by the likes of Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott. The brand’s gear has been used extensively in polar expeditions throughout its long history. A history full of development a…
Road Test :: XTS Titanium Pen + Stylus (EDC)
…t try to look. You will waste hours of your life. However, this pen wasn’t designed for that. It was designed (and comes with) the tried, trusty and true Pilot G2 Mini 0.5mm black gel ink cartridge already installed. This is an excellent and perfectly suited ink option for an EDC pen for anyone, even extreme users. For most, that should fulfill all your wildest writing dreams. The XTS can also accept many different compact ink cartridge refills, s…
Design Heads :: Jedd Rose (Topo Designs)
…ical products, so we have to do a ton of shipping back and forth to ensure design and function as well as product testing. Ideally there is a good balance of both remote design/production and interaction with the physical samples. How do you test your product? What do you look for when testing? We’re still (and hopefully always will be) in the mode of making stuff that we want as individuals, so our number one way of testing is by using our sample…
Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch
…with exactly what one comes to expect after having been exposed to Triple Aught Design gear in the past… superior quality. Sized at a compact but capable 7.25” L x 1.0” W x 6.75” H, it seems just about right for all my stuff. Any bigger and it would add unnecessary bulk to your pack, any smaller and it wouldn’t be as useful. The fabric is a durable 500D mil-spec Codura nylon (available in Black, Coyote Khaki, and Foliage Green), the zippers are h…
The Eighth Annual Carry Awards: 1st Round Voting
…ten recognition. Plus we like to encourage finding ways to better existing designs, and if a piece keeps scoring awards, there’s no incentive to improve it. Newer pieces merit recognition too and we want to help them get it. That being said, if previous winners have been significantly updated, they’re eligible for a nomination again. We want to celebrate designers who strive for iterate and improve their designs. Note, the updates do need to be si…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ged and water-resistant 2018 Borealis Camera Pack features a self-standing design and a waterproof cover to protect your gear from the elements. Designated compartments for camera and personal gear helps keep the contents tidy and accessible, while the padded laptop compartment keeps tech secure and at the ready. _________________________________________________________ MindShift Gear PhotoCross The MindShift Gear PhotoCross is well suited to more…
Best Work Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…nt. – Tailfeather Wanderer Go on, try and take your eyes off it. This is a design so entirely in balance between material and form that your leather has to be perfect, or the whole design would sag and fail. But they are perfect. And somehow, they get better with age. The Wanderer is unmistakably Tailfeather, which means heirloom product that isn’t a slave to the past. This is leather sculpture that has utility and well resolved features. – Terani…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…___________________________________________________ Bellroy Laptop Brief – Designers Edition Details matter. And the Designers Edition of the Bellroy Laptop Brief is all about the details. A bag designed to make the right impression from the get-go, keeping you looking sharp and in charge wherever the work day leads. The environmentally certified leather delivers a premium look and feel, with pre-formed panels elevating the structure and use of sp…
Best EDC Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…gn, taking it to the next level with reduced bulk and a more user-friendly design. Congratulations, Orbitkey, your refined design delivers jingle-free calm to key chaos and is a worthy addition to any EDC setup. ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding qualit…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ted, this is a fine testament to master-piece’s carry expertise. Excellent design! QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large What do you get when you pair minimalist Swiss style with a quest for sustainable fabric innovation? Pieces like the QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large; a bag that celebrates the power of nature in a pared-back and multifunctional design. The bag’s clean silhouette really lets the fabric shine. And what exactly is that fabric? A mate…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Travel Accessory
…erves as a base station but also charges up the TAU when parked Prometheus Design Werx ATP Pouches Who It Suits If you’re an adventurer at heart who loves to stay organised, these pouches are for you. Made from recycled materials, fully waterproof, and available in three sizes, these pouches can step up your organisation game while keeping all your goodies safe! The Lowdown Prometheus Design Werx are all about getting you outside. They are focuse…
Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ys hitting the slopes? You bet. Unhindered access on the go? Sure thing, with top and side entry points keeping gear at the ready. Just enough organization for the essentials, while maintaining the clean feel? You can tick that box too. Unnecessary extras that will add weight, clutter the design and don’t fit in with a minimalist packing approach? Nope. This pack has been designed for a very specific user. Someone who wants to travel light with mi…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014 :: Part 1
…Carry Awards We are proud to announce the inaugural Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards. We will be giving out three awards including the “Best Carry Innovation”, given to a company whose product demonstrates a unique perspective into the future of carry while being cemented in the reality of today’s needs. Not simply a new perspective, this product will be truly innovative, merging a widespread need with innovative construction and smart layout in a cr…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…lor, vibrant red. And then… we had the fabric printed with our own custom-designed Carryology geometric pattern called auxikko. Our design is directly inspired by the Japanese geometric pattern kikko, which is the word for samurai armor plates as well as the word for the pattern of a tortoise shell, both being visually similar to one another. Custom auxikko-printed high-vis samurai-red Cordura 500D nylon liner, done. SMOOTH AS SILK GORUCK’s zippe…
Exclusive Release | GiantMouse x Carryology Riv Auxikko
…nken down. No, Jens and Jesper are too sharp for that. It was completely redesigned and brought down to a more everyday carry-friendly size, using the same lines and design language, while maintaining the perfect usable size and blade length (Blade Length: 2.44″ and Handle Length: 3.375″). It’s a fantastically compact design that’s still useful for everyday and outdoor tasks. It can be used for general slicing as well as be used for precision cutt…
GiantMouse x Carryology | Riv Auxikko
…nken down. No, Jens and Jesper are too sharp for that. It was completely redesigned and brought down to a more everyday carry-friendly size, using the same lines and design language, while maintaining the perfect usable size and blade length (Blade Length: 2.44″ and Handle Length: 3.375″). It’s a fantastically compact design that’s still useful for everyday and outdoor tasks. It can be used for general slicing as well as be used for precision cutt…
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
…heir work with these partners has proven successful, earning them over 290 design awards and now they bring their experience into the design of Ventir’s modular backpack. As a company, Ventir aims to “create backpacks that adapt to the demands of urban living by combining technical functionality with a sleek aesthetic” and I think the modular system does just that. The modular system is Ventir’s first go-around at a modular backpack and the entir…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 1)
…lmet or so on. Pete: Another thing that’s pretty cool about the way Derick designed this is you can still access all your avalanche tools with the airbag deployed which is pretty important when you get caught in a sluff or something when you need to get to that stuff fast. “…you can still access all your avalanche tools with the airbag deployed…” Andy: How do you decide on a pack like this between…some guys love carrying their skis A-frame, others…
5 Mins w/M Coleman Horn
…” and what I like to think of as the “Karim Rashidification” of industrial design. This type of design was concerned with appearance over execution. In soft goods, there are now products which are driven purely by materials and technology versus wacky patterns. I try to understand the nature of a material, like a leather or a fabric and use them to their strength or intention. I believe that on a molecular level every material has an “intention” a…
Pushing the Horizon | At the Helm of Côte&Ciel
…e of professionals who straddle fields as diverse as architecture, graphic design, industrial design and fashion. Their approach is deeply self-directed. Head designer Emilie lives in a small village outside Paris, isolated from trend and influence; Wembacher travels constantly, absorbs what’s happening in the market, but refrains from research. “Head designer Emilie lives in a small village outside Paris, isolated from trend and influence; Wembac…
Struktur Event 2016 Ticket Giveaway
…o help designers develop new skills, network, and gain experience with new design processes and materials. For designers, Struktur offers a wealth of information, contacts and experience – and we’re giving you the chance to attend for free… Win a ticket to Struktur! We’re giving away one free ticket to Struktur 2016, which runs from 4 May to 6 May in Portland, OR. In addition to attending speaker events, you will also gain free entry to two worksh…
Top 5: Best Sling Bag 2020
…ed to grab and go when ready to hit the streets, with the two side handles designed to be used with an attached Peak Design Capture Clip. For those who want to stick with one brand, Peak Design thoroughly crafts their products to seamlessly work with one another to create a complete system. The sling is lightweight and smartly designed with ergonomic details for unrestricted carry. Angled strap mounts, a padded cross-body strap, and lightweight st…
One of World’s Best Everyday Collections Just Got Better
…eating the collection. The Everyday Line V2 welcomes updated takes on Peak Design classics, while also introducing new designs. The collection revamps the Everyday Backpack (20L and 30L), the Everyday Messenger, the Everyday Sling 6L (increasing from 5L to 6L) and 10L, and the Everyday Tote 15L. You’ll find more modern aesthetics here, with cleaner seams and more rounded silhouettes. Comfort has also been enhanced with redesigned shoulder straps a…
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks Right Now
…ING VERSATILE PACK XP (~US$462) Versatile in name and nature, this pack is designed for active use in both urban and outdoor settings. Able to accommodate and organize a range of loads, the pack backs its functional and adaptable design with a tough, lightweight, and weatherproof X-Pac construction. BRIEFING PROGRESSIVE HUGGER (~US$483) Streamlined carry is the name of the game with the PROGRESSIVE HUGGER. The pack sits snugly close to the body, w…