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Packing List | World’s Biggest Salt Desert
…and ultra-minimalist painting always in mutation. A sort of negative of a black painting by Mark Rothko. The feeling of actually being on another planet, and outside of time, is incomparable. The mirages specific to deserts are even more disturbing on this white expanse and end up reinforcing the intensity of the experience on the ground. That night after a discussion between myself, our driver, and Aastha, I learnt that Aastha’s studio had worke…
Slumdogging in Jakarta
…lightly easier when walking down the road amidst the billowing exhaust and black smoke from numerous fires stoked by Styrofoam knowing that my gear is dry in the generous 40 liters of the R6. And with that, fellow Carryologists, I bring my first report from the slums of Jakarta to a close. For the time being I’m leaving the sights, sounds, and smells of Jakarta behind as I travel to a small town in central Java to touch up on my Bahasa Indonesian…
Drive By :: Tom Bihn Founder’s Briefcase (Giveaway)
…ace is that stuffy-kind-of-formal then go with something leather or a safe black. The Good The laptop section is really sound. It’s padded (like submerged-in-foam padded), springy and cradled off the ground, so it won’t clunk when you place it/drop it down on hard services. This is a great example of Laptop Safety 101. Like any Tom Bihn there’s really great organizing. The internal sleeve is quite a different concept, but it works. It’s a nice sec…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…this can take some hard-wearing urban abuse. I opted to review the Crucial Black colorway, which does attract a good bit of my heavily-shedding dog’s white hair like an electro magnet. However, it is also available in Ash Grey and Navy Blue, both which look just as handsome and would solve this issue. The Horween Leather Company’s vegetable tanned leather (Chicago, USA since 1905) trim adds several points of classiness to the Drive, which we think…
Father’s Day Gift Guide
…se to messenger and back again whatever the situation calls for. Patagonia Black Hole MLC 45L (US$239) For ultimate travel flexibility, Patagonia’s Black Hole MLC 45L is a trusty companion that offers multiple carry options, easy packability, and travel-ready toughness. Made with a 900 denier polyester ripstop featuring a TPU laminate, the bag can be carried as a backpack, shoulder bag, or by hand to accommodate a wide range of travel settings. Th…
Drive By :: Crumpler Vis-à-Vis Attaché Briefcase
…enying the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis Attaché Briefcase looks badass. Its shell is black and sleek and might have been constructed from the same stuff as Darth Vader’s oxygen-sucking helmet – and like Vader’s iconic headgear, it’s awesome, but could do with a few slight adjustments… Who it suits This is Crumpler’s laptop cabin briefcase, a carry-on or overnight case, aimed at suave business-types who like to appear just as polished as the cases they carry…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from June 2024
…e been restocked while also offering new colorways to the lineup including Black with Gray polarized lenses and Tortoise with Brown polarized lenses. The frames are made in Italy using a lightweight but durable and hypoallergenic TR90 polymer. Additional features include silicone nose pads and ear pads, an adjustable wire core skeleton for more intense activities, and Italian Divel CR-39 polarized lenses that block 100% of UVA/UVB rays and are des…
The Best Sustainable Backpacks for EDC
…ady, yet stores neatly away when not in use for a sleek profile. Patagonia Black Hole Pack 25L (US$129) The 25L Patagonia Black Hole Pack salutes sustainability with thoughtful construction featuring a 100% recycled body fabric, lining and webbing. The body fabric is bluesign® approved and both the body fabric and lining offer protection from the elements with a DWR finish. The pack is hydration bladder compatible but also offers two side stretch…
August 17 Week in Review: Limited Edition Packs, Sleek Collaborations, and Technical Carry
…g in their construction, the pieces in the collection will be ready in September to set sail into adventure wherever the wind may take them. DSPTCH sends new carry out into the world Do you dig DSPTCH but wish they had a greater selection of colorways? Well that wish has been answered. Departing from their customary black, DSPTCH has released a new line of Grey and Navy Ballistic Nylon bags for Fall/Winter 2014. The collection includes five of DSP…
Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
…tegory, there is the Osprey Stratos, Gregory Miwok, Patagonia Nine Trails, Black Diamond Nitro, and The North Face Borealis. With a similar capacity in the ultralight range, there is the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak. The Good The Brize is a comfortable backpack even when loaded to full capacity. It’s a stealthy backpack. Some will appreciate the minimalist exterior design, and in its black version it might suit some more formal situations. It…
Drive By :: CONTANGO Axton
…ting me to an unpack party. The bag comes in a linen sleeve, is wrapped in black paper and comes with a thank-you note. That was probably when I started to feel a lot better about a bag with a really simple design and a “slightly unmodest price tag”. For a brand with any marketing ambition, the unpacking experience means a lot to customers. There’s a huge difference between just “throwing a bag over the wall” and (okay, I might be exaggerating a t…
Through the Eyes of a Sherpa
…r a long time. Widespread protests swelled the streets of Kathmandu, with members of the climbers’ union demanding upped compensation for the victims and for their members during future treks. “Some are still unhappy, for the time being the matter is resolved,” Suren tells me, alluding to the fact that the government had finally come to the table and work on the mountains had resumed. I ask Kanchha if he’s ever personally been in danger, and he ad…
12 Best Dive Watches Under $500
…-reflective coating. The 120-click uni-directional bezel comes in either a black DLC or steel finish, while the dial features Super-LumiNova detailing. It uses a Seiko TMI NH38 movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Luminox Original Navy SEAL (US$495) If a dive watch is good enough for the Navy SEALs, it’s a solid contender for any adventurer in our books. Enter the Original Navy SEAL, first released in 1994 and specifically developed by Luminox f…
Aer Soars With Their First Suitcase
…y. From Sophisticated Stealth to Popping Personality There’s a reason that black is a popular colorway for suitcases, suiting any setting and outfit whether you’re traveling for work or play. But bold and bright colorways stand out, making it easier to keep an eye on your suitcase. Not to mention allowing you to let your personality shine and get a little playful on your travels. So Aer provided five colorway options including Black, Fog White, Pa…
Berlin Muse :: The Quiver & Arrival
…epitome of travel style; dark and sexy, this thing is like staring into a black mirror (blacker than a Spinal Tap LP). – Bellroy Travel Wallet Constructed from the finest vegetable-tanned leather, Bellroy’s Travel Wallet will provide the perfect all-in-one dosh, plastic ‘n chit travel companion, fit for my well-worn Australian passport (complete with mullet mug shot), Euro cash money, plastic, keys, bits and tricks – everything on the go, neatly…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from April 2024
…t and ready for everyday tasks. Available in two colorways: Coyote Tan and Black, and featuring a rattle-free magnetized tray that can easily fit other bits, as you desire, the Warrick might be everything you need in a driver and nothing you don’t. Urban Leander Everyday Professional Collection Daily carry often encompasses a variety of pieces, from a wallet for cash and cards to pouches for organizing small essentials and of course a main bag to…
Takibi Time in Death Valley with Snow Peak
…g a bit of cunning… and maybe even a little cheating (debatable), my team member Matt Bean (Editor in chief at Sunset Magazine) and I won the contest. Many more cocktails were enjoyed and laughs were had as the fires burned away into the night, providing us with warm, visual entertainment, and a natural place for us to gather until countless tiny stars filled the sky and expansive dreams filled our little minds in our little tents. Khrrrshhtt “We’…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from August 2024
…d water source on the distillery property. The “Blackout” edition features black titanium handle scales, a dark PVD-finished CPM-20CV stainless steel blade, and copper accents. Each of these 100 numbered knives is paired with a corresponding numbered bottle of cask-strength Castle & Key Single Barrel Bourbon. This boxed set is available at the Castle & Key distillery shop. There are also 100 units of the Castle & Key Distiller’s Blade in a “Blue E…
Week In Review ~ 14 December
…kick back when it’s time to relax. Put them together and you get the Ikku Black Backpack which forms part of Ikku’s Black & Blue collection. Keeping things chic with a combination of vegetable-tanned full-grain leather and organic cotton denim, the backpack holds up to a 13-inch laptop and has interior and exterior zipped pockets to keep things tidy. Hard Graft puts camera carry in the frame of focus Love a bit of leather when you’re out capturin…
Drive By :: Defy Defender Workcase
…, my eyes inevitably fall upon the expectedly drab business bags. The next black or brown bag seemingly more monotonous than the last. I again clutch that Horween leather handle of my bag, glad to be defying this status quo. Prior to arriving in Barcelona, Defy Manufacturing Co armed me with their Defender Workcase. I use ‘armed’ because this bag is not only tough but also commands a presence. Motivated by the absolute drudgery of typical boardroo…
Berlin Muse :: Operation Dackelrennen & the ONA Brooklyn
…tton canvas” For a camera bag, the ONA is super subtle. Most stereotypical black camera bags scream ‘expensive goods!’, which is a safety risk as well as an aesthetic shortcoming. You can jam the ONA full of expensive goodies and no one will be up on it. Plus, considering HK’s other case is a rugged hard-shell that looks like a bomb out of a 1980s action flick, the ONA was a pleasant and easy-access alternative when on the fly. “For a camera bag,…
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