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The Best Snowboarding and Ski Backpacks of 2023
…snow packs – Helmet holder can be difficult to unhook Mystery Ranch Saddle Peak Pack (US$219) The updated 25L Saddle Peak is aimed at day-long ski touring adventures, with Mystery Ranch’s signature burly functionality well on display. The external reinforcement panel with 840d nylon and a tough Carbonite coating pairs with upgraded 320d NP Phantom Ripstop fabric with a wax coating, helping the pack tackle demanding use while shedding snow and wate…
11 Best Women’s Bags for Work, Travel, and Everyday Use
…includes a hydration bladder sleeve and a zippered pocket with a key clip. Peak Design Everyday Totepack (US$189.95) Peak Design’s Everyday Totepack combines the easy access of a tote with the convenient portability of a backpack, all wrapped up in a sleekly minimalist design that suits work and leisure environments alike. While the exterior is pared back, this bag is packed with thoughtful features. In addition to stowable padded backpack straps…
Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
…, sexy way. Yeah, I said sexy. I want a GoPro just so I can demo this kit. Peak Design I ran into the folks from Peak Design everywhere. On day one, founder Peter Dering witnessed the sad state of affairs with my “round the neck” style carry, and offered one of his “Slide” camera straps as a replacement. I took him up on the offer, and had a better show because of it. As a Carryologist, I was disappointed in myself for not knowing better, or seeki…
Design Heads :: master-piece Japan
…like a little mystery to add to the appeal 😉 … Can you tell us about your design team? Who are the characters and what do they specialize in? Currently, our design team has 5 members who are 20-30’s men and women. Each member has a role in design like bags or accessories, but it doesn’t apply always. Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? We think it’s important to design what you thi…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…ot here – pretty much within an hour after you’re gone. Along the lines of design, how do you design new products? Do you use CAD programs like Rhino? The real core of it is thinking about the need of the user of the bag and what their expectations are going to be. When we are building something for the outdoor market or the lifestyle market, that’s quite a bit more difficult than when we are building for the military or the firefighters because i…
The Evolution of the Elements :: Bellroy Interview
…hard to find ways to test our ideas quickly before even a full product is designed. We try to avoid designing the perfect product. Rather more hacking, testing ideas and combining them in cohesive ways. Exploration instead of invention. “What if we could do that and this and that? Would that work?” The prototyping, hacking, cutting, gluing directly on something physical and going back to the drafting table when necessary, and then back to the obj…
Stocking Stuffers: Best 50 Gifts Under $50
…encil cases can sometimes make it hard to access items inside. But Bellroy designed their Pencil Case with a thoughtful fold-out design, creating easy access to individual items. Pull loops on either end make it easy to open and close, while the versatile design lends itself to stationery, small tech items, and a variety of EDC essentials too. Rumpl Beer Blanket Six-Pack (US$39) Cold brews are inviting. Cold hands? Not so much. Rumpl has a solutio…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
…om; huckberry.com GR1, $335: goruck.com GR2, $395: goruck.com Triple Aught Design Triple Aught Design build gear to help people live more adventurously. It’s reliable and adaptable gear that will get you through the task at hand, whether that’s scaling a summit or commuting to work. Based in Dogpatch, San Francisco, the brand has been one of constant progression. Experimenting with technical fabrics, modularity and expansion, their packs are some…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…——————————————————————————- AMA Details: Carl: New Zealand born Industrial Designer Carl Moriarty is the Design Director for Apparel at Arc’teryx. For the past 6 years, he has been responsible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl grew up in the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Australia and studying Industrial Design at Swinburne University. Aft…
Interview with Francli
…h graduates of Falmouth University where we studied Performance Sportswear Design and Fashion Design respectively. In Falmouth we clicked on a shared love of Cornish beaches and terrible puns – most of our time away from the studio was spent scrambling around the local coastlines, shooting air rifles and building fires. We also connected on our obsession with Scandinavian design values, Japanese aesthetic theory and the rich history of military an…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…he Arc’teryx ‘brand’ enter your design decisions? How different would your designs be if you were designing for yourself rather than for Arc’teryx? The brand’s high performance and high quality expectations drive design decisions here. Our purest design motivations and inspiration come from personal mandate but those must be filtered so we end up with commercially viable, mass producible gear with wide appeal. Designing for myself is different wit…
Best New Gear | February 2022
…ll-received industry-wide. People sat up and took notice, people like Snow Peak. Last year, they released a collaboration blanket that combined Snow Peak’s legendary Takibi fire-resistant fibers with Rumpl’s lightweight recycled insulation. This is the perfect piece for firepits and camping, and is worth keeping in the car too! With a useful carrying case (including aluminum buckles) it’s time to step up your blanket game! Hyperlite Mountain Gear…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from July 2024
…il locations across the world and online in Canada. New Lighting from Snow Peak For Summer 2024, Snow Peak, the Japanese camping brand with decades of heritage, has introduced two new lighting options and an existing fan-favorite update. First up, introducing Celes – a low-profile, multifunctional LED light. The lower portion illuminates your gathering space while the upper shines towards the ceiling. Most lighting is directional, but the Celes is…
One of the World’s Favorite Travel Collections Gets Updated
…fully designed, travel-friendly pieces with excellent attention to detail, Peak Design is always a solid choice. But where they stand out is their commitment to always pushing for better, finding ways to tweak and enhance gear to hone it for exceptional functionality. And that’s exactly what they’ve done with their Travel Line refresh, offering 30 new products to make travel as enjoyable and easy as possible. Some key offerings include new sizes o…
10 Gifts Under $50 Perfect for Stocking Stuffers
…s hot drinks stay hot and cold drinks remain cold depending on your needs. Peak Design x Carryology Cuff Camera Wrist Strap (US$39.95) A photography-focused addition to our Carryology Essentials program, the Peak Design x Carryology Cuff Camera Wrist Strap salutes best-in-class design while elevating it with thoughtful features such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers in the strap edges. This significantly boosts cutting an…
19 Best Keychain Flashlights for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…water-resistant rating and comes with an included reversible pocket clip. Peak Eiger Keychain Flashlight (from US$49.95) If you like a little customizability in your flashlights, check out the Peak Eiger Keychain Flashlight, which offers a range of options to tailor it to your preferences. The Cree XPG white LED comes in three white tint output options including Cool White, Neutral White, and High CRI. You also have a choice of body styles and bo…
Week In Review ~ 1 June
…so you can keep your tech protected while minimizing your carry, plus the design facilitates airflow to prevent your device from overheating. Available in black and natural colorways, the handmade Peak incorporates South African Merino wool felt and Norwegian vegetable-tanned leather and accommodates the MacBook Air 13″ and MacBook 13″ Retina Display. Lexdray changes up the look for summer Summer is often a time that inspires people to change up…
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…______________________________________________ Peak Design Field Pouch The Peak Design Field Pouch is a well resolved pouch for small accessories. But the real magic comes from the adaptability Peak’s attachment systems give. Click on a strap and you have a shoulder bag. Attach the Capture system and you have quick release. And all this without compromising the basics of a well resolved accessory pouch. ____________________________________________…
The 7 Best Camera Sling Bags to Buy
…y drone in when on my bike as the strap layout and stability are stellar. Peak Design Everyday Sling V2 10L (US$159.95) Material: 400D double poly-coated DWR nylon canvas Zippers: Weatherproof Ultra Zips Stabilization Strap: No Tripod Straps: Yes Like always, Peak Design has lived up to their industry-leading standards. The construction is beautiful, and the design is sleek and functional. Even without a stability strap, this carries well. But…
Week In Review ~ 6 December
…ion comes with the drawbacks of cumbersome access and weighty designs. The Peak Design Shell is a sleek and lightweight alternative that protects your camera from the elements and abrasion while still allowing quick access so you don’t miss that great shot. The Shell is constructed out of a DWR-coated stretchy fabric with a waterproof membrane and comes in three sizes to suit different cameras. It offers variable cinching on either end and provide…
Packing List: South American Motorbike Adventure!
…Extreme Pro microSD Card 256GB (X3) TECH KIT: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB Peak Design x Nomad Rugged Case Peak Design Motorcycle Qi2 Charging Mount Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Panel Goal Zero Venture 35 Power Bank Anker Prime 150W 4-Port GaN Charger Anker 52.5W 2-Port Car Charger Adapter ROAD WARRIOR Travel Plug Adapter Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 1m (X2) Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable 1ft nonda USB-C to USB-A Adapter Cozy LightningCozy Adapter Tether An…
What to Pack When You’re Traveling to Nepal
…item going down each of the five columns in the photo, from left to right. Peak Design Medium Packing Cube: All my clothes fit into this. All of them. Moisture-wicking and odor-resistant shirts and underwear can really minimize your clothes. I’ve tried some merino wool but have found that I prefer the lululemon Silverscent Metal Vent shirts, their T.H.E. Sock Silver, and ExOfficio’s Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs. Along with my Royal Robbins Alpine Road t…
The Best Travel Backpacks, According to our Community
…d, tested and true, these are their top picks… Peak Design Travel Backpack Peak Design’s Travel Backpack really ticks the boxes for travel-friendly features. Multiple access points, flexible volume, comfy carry, pockets for smaller gear, and an attractive, weatherproof and durable build. But what makes it really shine is bringing all these elements together in a way that simply works effortlessly. “I’m always working towards nailing my travel setu…
Showstoppers: The Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019
…Travel Tripod Currently sitting at over $7M on their Kickstarter campaign, Peak Design is back once again to disrupt the market. This time they have their sights set on the tripod industry, and their first offering is an exercise in elegance. They managed to get it to pack down compactly by redesigning the legs to fit together better and deploy quicker with fast deploy cam levers. They also designed their own ball head with quick camera attach and…
Rain, Snow, Humidity or Dust :: Tips to Protect Camera Gear
…your jacket! Rain / Snow / Dust For most extreme conditions I always use a Peak Design Shell to protect my camera. They are great at keeping rain and dust off your gear without compromising ease of use. Essentials Of course, like most, I’ve used plastic bags and tape to keep my camera gear dry! But now with companies like Peak Design making awesome rain covers it’s way easier than a makeshift cover. I do always keep a bag cover and the shield in m…
Turn Your Backpack into a Camera Bag with These Inserts
…access, configurable dividers, and a choice of top and side carry handles. Peak Design Camera Cubes V2 (from US$ 49.95) These new, updated camera cubes from Peak Design are the perfect match to any of your Peak Design bags or otherwise. Coming now in five sizes to fit extra-small to large setups, each cube features a water resistant zippered closure and side access hatches on the large and medium sizes for quick access to your most used gear. Sinc…
2 August Week in Review: Kid-Friendly Packs, Camera Bags, and Tough Cord Wraps
…e will still be going strong. Versatile camera bag scores peak achievement Peak Design have enjoyed great success with Kickstarter, but nothing quite like their latest campaign for the Peak Design Everyday Messenger. The most successful campaign of its category in the history of Kickstarter, it blazed past its funding goal in less than two hours after it launched and has already well surpassed the million-dollar mark. So what’s making it so popula…
Best New Gear | March 2022
…ched earlier this month. Building on the success of the original LifeStraw design, the Peak Collection features six models, offering durability and versatility in lightweight compact carrying options. The Personal Water Filter Straw, Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System (in both 650 ml and 1L sizes), 3L and 8L Gravity Water Filter System, and the 8L Gravity Water Filter + Water Storage Bag. Most of the collection is available in two colo…
Week In Review ~ 22 June
…of gear gets carted around by a cheap, poorly functioning piece of carry. Peak Design wants to change that with their new camera carry collection incorporating the Slide camera strap, the Clutch hand strap and the Anchor Links connection system that works with any camera strap. Designed to be highly versatile, efficient and stylish, the collection aims to make using your camera a joy rather than a pain. Peak Design launched a Kickstarter campaign…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Accessory Results
…he understated style works equally well for travel, business or leisure. – Peak Design Slide Camera Strap Considering how expensive cameras can be, you want to be sure your strap will safely hold your gear. However, you also want the flexibility to use your camera in different ways – after all, that perfect shot waits for no one so you need to be ready when it appears. The Peak Design Slide camera strap can be used as a neck strap, shoulder strap…
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