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Interview with Dave Munson :: Saddleback Leather Co.
…an Crocodile Attacks Bag: We were in Australia and I became friends with a guide and I told him that I wanted to test my briefcase (that bag later became my diaper bag) and so he took me out on a boat and the rest is history. Talk about an adrenaline rush. Spear Throwing Contest: We were visiting a little Masai village in Tanzania up on the rim of the Ngorongoro crater and I saw all of these men with spears. They were singing and hopping around an…
Week In Review ~ 22 December
…etely different destination and that you’ll have to make do with what you’ve got on you. All in all, a much less stressful way to travel if you can manage it. Now you’ll need the right carry-on to make traveling as smooth as possible so check out our guide to buying carry-on luggage so your journey doesn’t turn into a carry-on. ___ Happy holidays to all our readers! Your interest and support is amazing and we hope you have an equally amazing holid…
Week In Review ~ 15 December
…on your way to increased carry freedom take a look at Gear Patrol’s buying guide for minimalist wallets and get inspired for a rewarding carry challenge. How to make fellow passengers green with envy If you’re lucky enough to be going on holiday you’re going to need some good luggage. RIMOWA does good luggage. In fact, they do top-class luggage, so quality is sorted. Now how about the color? Well they’ve recently released a number of their pieces…
Road Tests :: EVOC FR Enduro 16
…ab a snack from the red zippered pocket, a treat for my pup. While I am at it, I lower my seat and check tire pressure. One last stretch, I take a breath and let gravity guide me home. For $165, I file this one in the “Great Deal” category. Learn more at the manufacturer’s site here….
5 Mins w/Rushfaster
…to them, and then we come up with our own opinions. Some of the words that guide our decisions are simplicity, easy, friendly, ethical, cool and helpful. We also love looking at totally unrelated industries and applying them to our own. ADAM – We are very involved with the online community and not only talk to, but listen to what people want. Whether that be in the products we carry, the brands we stock, the way we enable customers to navigate thr…
Travel Tip :: Airport Lockers are Lifesavers
…planet, where people literally sleep in capsules (like I did for a night). Guide to Airport Lockers: The instructions for how to use these things are ridiculously easy and convenient, anyone could figure it out using their basic common sense. But I’ll cover it anyway, just in case (and since I admittedly had no idea). If you’re arriving internationally, you’ll need to scoop your bags from baggage claim, take them through the watchful eye of custom…
Carry Geeking :: Fidlock Buckles
…many bags still closed with cheap plastic buckles? These things need to be guided in precisely, they can pinch skin on closure and on release, and they generally look cheap and like an afterthought (even though they’re very prominent in front dead centre on the bag). We’ve mentioned Fidlock buckles before for their really clever use of magnets to guide the buckle together. In fact, we’ve spent countless hours fidgeting with their samples as we pre…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…ith a global supply chain. Who sets the design briefs? And which customers guide your efforts? We have a good partnership between product line managers and design managers to drill down into briefs. In LEAF we work closely with handpicked tier 1 users to steer and evaluate our gear, validating everything in the field before we launch it. What was your journey to where you are now? I started sewing and building personal gear for caving, climbing an…
Week In Review ~ 23 March
…tural or brown leather with a choice of five lining colors. DIY leather molding Fancy a bit of DIY leather molding but not sure where to begin? No need to worry, just check out the second post in our Wilboro series where brand founder Will Ficner provides a guide on how to mold leather for his Victory Case (which you can apply to your own carry hack for some DIY awesomeness). If attempting the molding yourself doesn’t appeal, the post is still a g…
Week In Review ~ 12 January
…ive? Yes – waterproof your own canvas bag. How? By checking out this handy guide. It’s important to note we haven’t tested this ourselves but if anyone wants to give it a try we’d be keen to hear about the results. – Translucent trendsetting – In terms of creative style, Haerfest’s use of translucent liquid PVC on their AE1 backpack offers an unusual and eye-catching effect. The pack also incorporates gray lambskin, antiqued brass hardware and YKK…
Carry Retail Segments :: Cycling & Street
…casual bags and waist bags. You can read WHEREHOUSE’s international order guide here and check out the T-Level Infinity Rolltop pack below. Plus if the video isn’t enough of a fix, find more cyclist-oriented videos and images here. Wiggle Wiggle is an online retailer of bike parts and cycle accessories. The history of Wiggle originated with a small UK bike shop called Butlers Cycles, which gave rise to Wiggle due to its initial retail success. Wi…
Week In Review ~ 22 September
…r a messenger or a backpack for additional equipment space. Check out this guide that highlights a selection of camera carry options that could be just what you’re after. How to carry everything but the kitchen sink on a bike Bikes are designed to carry people but that’s not all they can carry. Chances are that you aren’t going to be doing anything like the extreme carrying in the link but there are times when you’ll need to carry a fair amount th…
Into the wilderness :: Fjällräven Polar 2014
…– and when we say experts, we do mean experts. Kenth Fjellborg, the Chief Guide, is one of the most qualified dog sled drivers in Sweden, while the Chief Outdoor Instructor is Johan Skullman who served as an officer in the Swedish Armed Forces and as head developer of clothing and equipment for the soldiers. On Day 2 the participants also met the dogs for the first time and received a range of practical training regarding pitching their tents cor…
Week In Review ~ 15 September
…wrinkling themselves so transporting one can be rather tricky. This handy guide on how to fold a suit jacket for travel could be the difference between looking sharp and sophisticated and looking like you’ve slept in your suit to save time in the morning before that big meeting or the hung-over rush to get the groom to the church. – Bagging some new carry – If the encroaching colder weather is getting you down, there’s nothing like a new bag to l…
Week In Review ~ 8 September
…at first but check out the video above which provides a handy step-by-step guide to assembling your own surfboard bike rack by hand. In terms of carry hacks, this is just awesome and then some. – Interview insights with Sam Huff (Tanner Goods) – Hypebeast has a great interview with Sam Huff, the creative director of Tanner Goods. Tanner Goods is a leather goods company that produces a range of bags, belts, wallets and other accessories. If you’re…
Back To School Bags
…r shoulders, it’s going to jiggle and get in the way too much. This length guide applies to small kids and bigger kids. – A lot of older kids are inclined to do the too-cool-for-school look of carrying their packs slung across one shoulder. This is fine if there’s hardly anything in it but as soon as a lot of weight is involved, carrying it all on one shoulder will start to alter their bodies, eventually forcing the body to become lopsided. So try…
Waterproof vs Water-Resistant, explained
…, which we’re calling “The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide“. *Update Oct 2016: Check out our updated: Waterproof vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need? post! We break things down a little simpler and give suggestions on great bags that suit, drizzle, rain, downpours and submersion. Image credits: Carryology Waterproof vs Water Resistant 2 (Triple Aught Design) Carryology Waterproof vs Water Resistant 4 (Mission Workshop) Carryol…
Week In Review ~ 26 May
…ery simple reasons you should read this post, along with our travel wallet guide. Firstly, your travel wallet shouldn’t be large enough to merit its own plane/train/bus seat. Secondly, sorting out a travel wallet means you won’t miss your plane whilst scrounging around in your bag, on your person or glaring suspiciously at that nearby unsuspecting toddler (curiosity and sticky fingers – all the makings of a ticket thief), all because you’ve lost y…
Week In Review ~ 12 May
…if you’ve carried out a wallet audit beforehand. Check out this very handy guide on how to do just that. — If Chuck Norris carried totes what would they look like… There’s no denying tote bags are useful. You drop stuff in and you go. Perfect. The problem with some totes however is not one of functionality but more of aesthetics. Guys generally want bags that look masculine, however many totes just don’t look manly. However help is on the way. Jus…
Wallet Shapes & Functions
…what wallet to pick for what purpose. Which is why we created this little guide (which is quite similar to the Backpacks one we did a while ago) We aren’t saying this is the be all and end all, but we do hope it helps clarifies a few basics about wallet shapes and understanding the link between shape and bulk. And if you want, here’s a link to the hi res version of the full image. In case, you can’t be assed to read the poster, I’ve sliced the te…
What Makes a Good Backpack Strap?
…in your pack. Well, we’ve sat down in an attempt to try and put together a guide of what you should look for in a strap when purchasing your next backpack… Some of the factors we think will help make your backpack more comfortable are: For a hi res view of the image, click here Wide Straps Spread The Load Wider straps spread the load better across your shoulders. However go too wide, and they’ll rub on your neck & arms. Find your compromise. Stern…
Quick Review | Nau Fluent Stash
…looked bulky. How I’d improve it I am not sure how this would work but one thing the designers could do is take into consideration the folding aspect of the Stash. If they specified a folding order, say left, right, then top, they could anticipate where the flaps would overlap and could guide how users place their goods via compartments. Wrapping up Organizers are nothing new but Nau is certainly showing that there’s room for improvement. Sure, an…
Road Test: Burton Wheelie Flight Deck
…n each airline’s website, and all airports have the metal cage to act as a guide, you only have to step onto any boarding flight to see that almost anything goes when it comes to Carry On. So with this in mind, we welcome a new contributor Paul to test out the latest wheelie Carry On size bag from Burton Snowboards, The Wheelie Flight Deck. Our goal was to see if it was possible to fit enough gear in the bag for a weekend of riding, minus the snow…
Our Favourite Wheeled Bags
…that the bag in itself is often half of our weight allowance. As a general guide, we think check in bags are better when they weigh less than 13 lbs (6kgs). In our opinion, the soft shell (or fabric based) bags offer the best option for traveling. They are compressible, generally lighter weight, and easy to store between trips. Our major complaint with hard cases (other than the tiny wheels and weight) is that they won’t compress into a tight taxi…
Back To School Bags
…help you avoid getting bullied… Some quick theory Load Weight: As a rough guide, a growing kid should not carry more than 10% of their body weight. In reality, that’s hard to achieve. A smaller pack will reduce the amount they try and cram in there, or if your kid likes the books (or bricks), be sure to get a more structured and supportive pack (ie: internal frame with waist belt). Load distribution: Remember the old tale about the wind changing,…
Carrying Keys
*This article has been updated. Read A Beginner’s Guide to Carrying Keys here. Carrying keys bites – Ideas to make it bite less Keys scratch your phone, cut holes in your pockets, and jangle when you’re trying to get all stealth in the corner of that party. The sooner we all have an auto-remote-star-trek-access-thing the better, but in the meantime, we want to cover some ways of dealing with the peskily little things. Below are a few, but we’re a…
About Us
…ps to reduce the bulk in your back pocket. #2 – Backpack or Messenger? – A guide to help you choose the right bag for your day to day use. #3 – Leather Care Tips – Essential care advice to keep that hide looking as good as new. #4 – Choosing Good Rolling Luggage – If it’s wheeled travel bags you’re after, start here. #5 – What makes a great wallet – The basic fundementals of good wallet functionality and design. And here’a quick hit at one of our…
Design Heads :: Interview with Josh Buller
…get the insights we know you’ll all dig… Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? I like to approach my designs from a viewpoint of utility. I think that the best designs are the ones that have the function placed foremost. These also tend to be the best-looking bags. I will always choose a bag with useful pockets and straps over one with arbitrary swoops and color pops. What are your…
Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
…Glasgow-based brand with the big future… – Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? Simplicity is key. Simple products tend to be more versatile, durable and longer lasting. There’s less to go wrong. For us, that’s really important because we build stuff to last. We use the term ‘sustainability through longevity’ – the idea that we’re putting loads of energy into making this bag, bringin…
Kletterwerks Flip Review :: Road Tests
…bility makes it more a lifestyle product than mountain equipment. Tom Bihn Guide’s Pack – It’s bigger and heavier, but still a great daypack with old-school design and full of features. It’s considerably more expensive when configured with optional straps and loops. Who It Suits I’d easily recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality daypack with classic lines, simple organization and an old-school twist. A volume of 20-25 liters is the sweet…