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Dan Matsuda: a New World of EDC
…sign, it would definitely be something in concept art for the film or game industry (which is somewhat like a design role). Is an ice-cream maker a profession? That’s what I’d do. What’s your top advice or tips for other designers starting out in the industry? Be productive even when you don’t have anything going on. When I got out of college I spun my wheels for months trying to get into agencies or Jr design positions. Companies wanted a minimum…
Top 5: Best Camera Bags 2020
…hands-down win for Shimoda and sets their harness system up as one of the industry-leading systems. The Action X series will take you and your gear on any adventure that you are planning. Some of the key features that Shimoda Designs has added to the Action X series are: a side access zipper, an expandable roll-top, a 15″ padded laptop sleeve, side pockets for water bottles or tripods, and stronger TPU straps on the sides for skis and equipment….
Top 5: Best Specialist 2020
…ialist, it’s just a testament to how well laid out this pack is. STRENGTHS Industry-leading harness Super versatile Ultra rugged build RINO Ready Companion RINO Ready is the newcomer of the specialist contenders. In just over a year the brand has managed to quickly establish itself as a leader in the survival equipment scene via a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. RINO’s flagship product, the Companion, is a fully equipped bug-out bag desig…
Top 5: Best Travel Clothing 2020
…their inception. So when they announced their new FUTURELIGHT fabric, the industry stopped and took note. Why? Because TNF had not only released a potentially revolutionary waterproof fabric technology, but they’d taken on Gore-Tex in the process – the go-to fabric choice of the world’s premium technical shells. The goal of both Futurelight and Gore-Tex is simple: to be so breathable that the person wearing them remains dry inside and out. How?…
8 Experimental Makers That Should Be on Your Radar
…ware and design. The team of experimental makers is always on the hunt for industry-leading manufacturing processes and new and exciting technical materials. Plus unique and progressive ways to implement designs that help push industry boundaries rather than offering more of the same. adjacent studio adjacent studio is a multidisciplinary design studio that focuses on high-performance products and environments. Established by hands-on designer Jes…
10 EDC Knife Makers You Need to Know
…has been crafting knives since 2013 and focuses on a blend of classic and modern, favoring clean aesthetics and practical designs with everyday functionality and portability. Justin is also no stranger to collaborative projects, teaming up with the likes of We Knife Co., Urban EDC Supply, Kizer, and Böker on knife designs. BergBlades Matt Westberg isn’t afraid of hard graft. Based in Arizona, he works full-time as a firefighter. But he’s also a p…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards X
…ault Pack Every now and then, a pack comes along that shakes up the entire industry. And after the 3 Day Assault Pack (AKA 3DAP) was born, the term ‘access’ in carry design would forever be considered differently. You can read all about the invention of its 3-Zip in our archives (part 1 and part 2) to learn more about this wildly functional method of access first born from a ski pack concept, but the 3DAP is the pack that brought it all into the s…
How to Build a Brand, According to Founders
…turing partners is beyond critical. This is where I see most people in the industry struggle because they have not found a factory that suits them. To have a successful partnership, both the brand and the factory have to align an array of sliders like size, product diversity, material, location, and bandwidth. Startup costs are very high and lead times can be long, so getting these things wrong can be devastating to a new brand. At 1733, we do mos…
The Strange and Wonderful Evolution of the Waterproof Jacket
…nt and in human bodies. Regulators in Europe began moving toward bans. The industry that had built its identity around loving the outdoors found itself reckoning with what it was leaving behind in it. Gore’s answer is ePE, expanded polyethylene, a next-generation membrane that reduces fluoropolymer use. But the transition is complicated: PFAS appear elsewhere in supply chains, breathability trade-offs are real in early versions, and the full pictu…
Nigel Cabourn | The Archivist
…953 in gear that owed more to ingenuity and layering knowledge than to any modern technical textile. Cabourn was obsessed with both men, and with the broader world of polar and high-altitude exploration: Robert Falcon Scott’s doomed Antarctic expedition, Ernest Shackleton’s extraordinary survival story, the whole tradition of British men going to impossible places in wool and canvas and coming back — or not — changed forever. These figures gave hi…
Interview with Francli
…emporary issues and developing products that are fresh and desirable for a modern consumer. Where do you source your materials? One of our production methods is upcycling, which makes for an unusual sourcing process! We salvage materials from a variety of places, both pre and post-consumer waste, and always look for strong, durable qualities. We have a good supply of hardwearing canvas and cottons from unwanted or damaged army surplus, for example…
Design Heads :: Kema Subsomboon (booq)
…eats are essentially bags tailored to fit foam inside. The interior design industry is another source for my inspiration. They utilize multiple colored materials to create different moods inside buildings, similar to picking fabrics and colors for a bag. Where is your most creative space and why? I enjoy working in a quiet place without distractions. Focus is key. For me that can be at my desk, at a park, the library, etc. Any unusual places or ci…
Miggo :: A New Way to Carry
…in an Arab village called Abu Ghosh. I pictured temples and barren hills, modern tensions fuelled by the ramifications of political history. Guy deepens my insight. “The village is a symbol of true coexistence between Jews, Muslims and Christians. We are proud to be part of this community. The street where we are located is called the “Road of Peace”. Hopefully a sign for the future, we agree. For Miggo, the future is looking bright. In less than…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the SLICKS Travel System
…, so we selected ITW-Nexus buckles, which have a stellar reputation in the industry for their durability. “…we’ve made the travel backpack equivalent to an IKEA modular wardrobe system that the user can set up according to their needs to organize their clothes.“ Life can be cruel to well-loved backpacks; we want our users to know their Slicks can go anywhere and can take any level of beat-down and still remain standing. We created the Slicks Trave…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part II
…as said at Product Underground. The most inspiring thing about the outdoor industry is the contagiousness of the entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s topic was “Giving Back” and if you didn’t leave that amphitheater ready to serve in some faculty of the word, you weren’t listening. We heard wonderful key notes by folks like Bryan Papé, founder and CEO of Miir, who implored the audience, “What is my legacy?” And the empowering Ross Evans, founder an…
Away Travel Carry-On Review :: Road Test
…, for starters, it’s about options and it’s about changing to adapt to the modern traveler; features like built-in USB charging, integrated TSA-approved locks, and clever organization. It’s also about vibrant colorways and the agility to pivot quickly and introduce new lines or collaborations. I wanted to know what all the fuss was about, and late last year Away was kind enough to send me their Carry-On to try out. The model I tried is their Carry…
Crafted Goods: Behind the Brand
…ompared with foams (popularly called ‘Jumbolon’), commonly used in the bag industry,” adds Ralph. In terms of their most popular items, the Simplon and the Cubly remain the brand’s watershed varieties, which Ralph puts down to the simplicity of the bags’ designs, and a sound balance of aesthetics and functionality. The 18L Simplon works great as both a daily commuter bag and travel companion, with multiple pockets keeping your gear tidy and easily…
The Most Popular Bags, Backpacks and Gear of 2019
…ng, built for the daily grind, and providing thoughtful organization, it’s modern functional minimalism done right. Rofmia Shift Series Japanese brand Rofmia caused serious carry cravings with their Shift Series. A range of bags that brings Japanese streetstyle, technical materials, artisan build quality and versatility together to tackle a variety of carry needs. The lightweight durability of Dyneema combined with urban-friendly aesthetics makes…
5 Small Boutique EDC Brands to Watch
…rld, having worked as a softgoods designer across the sports and lifestyle industry. But his strong desire to not just design but also make goods himself led to the founding of this British brand. Based in Manchester, the Ancoats Bag Company is a means by which John can design, prototype and make gear in-house. And the Tote Project is the star of the show. A build-to-order bag designed to accommodate demanding urban lifestyles. The multifunctional…
Japan’s Doubles Black Brings Leather and Style to Everyday Carry
…ears in the carry industry. And you don’t welcome over two decades in this industry unless you’re doing something right. Harvest Label’s fine-tuned balance of quality construction, functional design and enticing aesthetics have established them as a brand you need to know. And that’s where the Harvest Label North America collection comes in. It’s based on various sub-brands sold in Japan, giving a more global audience an introduction to the brand….
Best New Gear: October 2020
…kward situation due to the amount of waste that is produced by the textile industry for production, as well as the microfiber/plastic shedding that comes as a result of just wearing the very clothes produced by said industry. This irony is not lost on Houdini and they have teamed up with Polartec to produce the Mono Air Houdi, which uses Polartec’s Power AirTM fabric – the first 100% recyclable and circular fabric technology that is designed to re…
Oregon Manifest | Utility Bikes
…icks). As an example of the help involved, the UOO students were guided by industry guns from Ziba design and Nike’s Innovation Kitchen. Rob Tsunehiro and Silas Beebe scored second overall, with a pedal creation borrowing the sort of features normally found on a giant motor scooter/cruiser. There’s a pillion seat, saddle bags and even a front platform, which would let you dink a whole football team and their gear back from the pub on a Saturday ni…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…ng backpacks for five years, and was coming up with a lot of the basis for modern camera bags. We started out Mojo Systems the same year that Lowepro started out, we were neck and neck for the first two years there before they went overseas and we did not. We kept building for professionals. We built some of the early computer bags and bags for video gear and a lot of protective equipment. That is where we came up with most of the materials we use…
Bodypacks :: Interview with Aarn Tate
…women. So it is not accurate to quote the 20% figure now. . Aarn today The modern Bodypack Floating carry – The modern front pockets ‘float’ above the waist belt, standing up from it rather than hanging from the shoulder straps. This is achieved by a sliding attachment to the straps, and a stay for the pocket. . Hip anchoring – The rear pack’s weight is guided to the sides of your hip belt, rather than into the back of your hip belt. This creates…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
…d they have given a facelift to the entire line, giving these packs a more modern look. They have also paid special attention to women’s fit by adjusting the torso height and harness shape to better fit women’s body shapes. . . . More fashionable additions to the Black Hole series include a tote bag and mini summit style pack, while the popular Ascensionist series has been updated to improve features and now has a more bold ripstop nylon paired wi…
Why Minimalist Design? :: Ucon Acrobatics Interview
…le trend, minimalism is continuing to rise. Why do you think it appeals to modern folks? In the western world we are saturated. We do not really need more new products. We have too much of everything. Many people try to get rid of goods which have no meaning to them. Often they notice that the products they want to keep are the ones which have a minimalistic approach. It avoids being fashionable and therefore never appears antiquated. Minimalism c…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…anch create some of the burliest packs around. But they’ve also shaped the industry with game-changing features such as their 3-ZIP and their OVERLOAD™ feature, previously restricted to hunting and military packs. Now you can enjoy both features in a bag tailored to general outdoor and mountaineering use. Designed to comfortably support loads up to 150 lbs, the Terraframe 3-Zip 50 not only supports heavy loads but bulky, awkwardly-shaped items too…
Best New Gear: October 2019
…ment for larger items. Tanner Goods Konbu Collection Tanner Goods offers a modern take on technical performance with their Konbu collection. Built for demanding use, the collection is made with a Japanese milled fabric combining Cordura 500D nylon fibers with a DWR finish for lightweight durability and weather protection. The collection includes the Koru Rucksack, Voyager Daypack, Simple Tote and Dopp Kit. And with their understated aesthetics you…
One-Bag Travel: What to Pack for Austria
…untain. Lastly, bring Euros! Many places only accept cash, even seemingly modern locales won’t take a credit card. Yet, when they do, many accepted NFC phone payments, which was great. Packing List Carry: Knack Pack Large Aer Day Sling 2 Arcido Aro Packable Daypack The large Knack Pack proved to be a stellar choice for my use case. Its light weight and size kept me from needing to check it in when Austrian Airlines’ draconian weight restriction…
Fly Prepared: Travel-Friendly EDC Gear
…performance apparel, equipment, and accessories are most certainly for the modern adventurer. I strongly recommend taking a long hard look at all of their offerings as they lend themselves so well to preparedness and therefore travel. While PDW gear has become a backbone of my carry system as of late, many other companies are also killing it in the travel game. I have highlighted several of these offerings that regularly find their way into my po…
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