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CW&T | The Joy Engineers
…ever could. The Cure for Feature Creep CW&T won the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for product design in 2022. They’ve built a devoted community on Reddit and Discord. They hold monthly virtual office hours where seven strangers can sign up to talk about projects, life, anything. They share their manufacturing contacts freely. Nothing is secret. Che-Wei and Taylor have arrived at the same truth: creativity isn’t magic, it’s permission. Permis…
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…
Best EDC Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…l to a multitude of needs across both urban and outdoor settings. Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver The Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver really is a screwdriver you can carry on the daily, either stashed in a bag or slipped into a pocket until needed. The articulated extension arm has a frame-lock mechanism and can be opened one-handed, creating sturdy and strong operation. Add in three hex bits inside the frame, and you h…
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…
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
…le being a 25-liter bag with a clamshell opening. Verdict The Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 backpack is a revered bag in the carry community, and rightfully so. Every part of this bag feels as if it was designed with intention and high standards. This is certainly a one-and-done type of pack, as it should be for the price at the time of writing. I’m happy to say that I have a new favorite EDC backpack. This article was written by Jeffrey McDuffie….
ROAM Jaunt Carry-On Review
…onfident you’re feeling. For those who might be nervous, there are pre-set designs that help you to get started. In the middle, there’s a streamlined design process. Then at the extreme end, the platform allows you to dive right into the details and tweak each individual item, which is where I ended up. To visualize your design you’re presented with a realistic 3D render of the case which you can spin and zoom into to see from all angles. There ar…
Design Heads :: Hubert Mean & Thanh Thrinh (Crafted Goods)
…ber and CTF³. Do you have to go to the maker to make a good bag? Can carry design work remotely? (T) Of course, to some extent some of the designs can be done remotely, but finishing has to be done in the flesh. How do you test your product? (T) We take them on tour! Walking, trekking, comuting, biking, motorcycling. What do you look for when testing? (H) It depends on the type of bags but in general quality of stitching and suture points and stra…
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
…ll definitely not enjoy BTS packs either…for pretty much the same reasons. Design Looks The X2 is a simple large roll-top design pack. Externally, it’s very minimal. No bells and whistles—just a set of customizable straps and drawcords to hold your gear. The stealth black X-Pac fabric makes it very humble when commuting from the city to the mountains. The BUILT TO SEND patch logo shines on the ice tool holder and represents the only visible brandi…
16 Must-Know Brands Innovating With Dyneema®
…porating Dyneema® into the carry community. The ExoStrike has won multiple design accolades including ISPO, RedDot, and Scandanavian Outdoor awards. When you see the sneaker, it is clear why. A marriage of elegant design and high performance, the ExoStrike strikes a great balance between timeless style and futuristic technologies. ECCO®’s bonded leather adds incredible lightweight strength to the shoe, while retaining the texture and aesthetics of…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…securely. The pack also gets a makeover in the comfort department, with redesigned shoulder straps and a redesigned back panel, both featuring premium EVA padding and ventilation. And Troubadour salutes a more sustainable approach to construction too, crafting the bag with weatherproof nylon made from 100% recycled plastic. Streamlined, efficient and multifunctional, it’s a stylish and smart pack for the daily commute that can accompany you on we…
Best New Gear: July 2018
…ts to keep your daily or travel essentials secure and tidy on the go. Topo Designs Travel Bag Topo Designs gets your trips off to a solid start with their Travel Pack. Available in 30L and 40L sizes, the carry-on backpack features a U-shaped zipper to the main compartment for easy packing and access. A front organizer compartment and dedicated laptop compartment keep your travel essentials and tech at the ready. The pack also features stowable bac…
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
…re ready to answer when Mother Nature calls. For the giveaway Triple Aught Design have teamed up with a host of respected partners to offer a grand prize with a US$20,000 value. Yep, you read that right. $20,000 worth of glorious gear and adventure experiences you’ll never forget. One lucky winner will score of all this: Full Triple Aught Design Kit $3,000 Team Wendy Exfil SAR Tactical TAD Edition $350 SureFire Aviator Flashlight, Maximum Headlamp…
Struktur Event 2016 Ticket Giveaway
…c’teryx), Jeff Popp (MHM and CO.ALITION), and Aaron James Draplin (Draplin Design Co.) are just a few of the speakers who will be dishing up valuable insights. Panel discussions will deliver plenty of wisdom too, with topics including ethical and responsible design, the direct-to-consumer business model, and deciding where to manufacture product. But speakers and panel discussions are not the only attractions to look forward to. Digging down into…
Best New Gear: January 2021
…lip system to attach them to the outside of the PRVKE or DUO. Triple Aught Design Syntax Jacket Triple Aught Design’s Syntax Jacket serves up their signature low-key styling, functional design, and adaptability. Resulting in a piece that works on the city streets and outdoor settings, from daily wear to travel needs. The jacket is made in the USA and incorporates quilted panels with 100gm2 Power Fill insulation. Suitable as a standalone piece in w…
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…
Exclusive Release | Carryology x Bellroy Chimera Sling
…same Bellroy ripstop Baida nylon used on the Chimera Backpack. But as JJ (Design Director over at Bellroy) puts it, for this project it was all about multiple small upgrades and improvements, “Cascading upward into a finished design”. After trying several different fabrics, structure and body started becoming one of the primary focuses in the process. Normally it’s critical, but it became even more apparent here. It had to be tough, abrasion res…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…pack specifically. Sure, it doesn’t have that instantly-recognizable 3-ZIP design, which some folks love and some folks aren’t too keen on. Personally, I love the 3-ZIP. But for the District 24, I’m glad it doesn’t have it. The expert design team up in Bozeman sat down and tried to create the perfect everyday pack and I’ve gotta say, their efforts paid off. It checks all the boxes for what excels in this incredibly competitive category, such as; a…
SEIL Bag :: Interview with Lee Myung Su
…fun. What key insights drive your inventions? I was majoring in industrial design and over the past 10 years I’ve designed wearable computing technologies. In the meantime, I began to wonder about the future lifestyle and shape of our world. The vision of the future I predicted was of a highly advanced society with ‘convergence design’. What I’m talking about when I say ‘convergence design’ is the fusion of ideas of an oriental Zen combined with I…
Black Ember’s Citadel | A Masterclass in Modern Backpack Design
…her pockets all have their own volume, which is a hallmark of the Citadels design elements. Transitioning to the Citadel 25, the larger sibling in the series, it caters to those that need a bit more space, whether about their day or for travel. The additional space allows a bit more organization, making it an ideal choice for those who carry larger laptops, extra clothing, or gym gear. The Citadel 25 inherits the design principles of its smaller c…
Carry Jobs 2014
…f all women’s lifestyle bags and packs, then this is for you. Triple Aught Design – Graphic Designer & Artist We love Triple Aught Design, they’re a boutique maker of fantastic tactical gear. They’re based in San Francisco’s historic Dogpatch neighborhood and are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer & Artist to bring along a fresh, creative, and energetic expression to their brand. Whilst expanding their collection of original 2-D artwork via…
Interview with Kriega
…st, with an unconventional zip entry. Kriega still manufactures this first design, with some design tweaks made in 2014, as their heavy load, long-distance backpack. At the time of its launch it was a revelation in packs for bikers – no shoulder/neck ache, super stable at speed and easy to get on/off (no strap adjustment each time). The first batch of product was embraced by virtually all of the motorcycle press/magazine riders in the UK, which, 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…
How to Design a Backpack, According to Designers (with Mark Thibadeau)
…of test of the concept. For those who don’t know, an orthographic view is design-speak for a side/front/top drawing that maintains all of the correct dimensions. You’ll likely never “look” at a product from the exact top or side, but it’s an important exercise to fully understand the form of an object. Since dimensions are maintained, you can check that pockets are all the right size (think water bottles, laptops, etc.), the zipper paths need to…
Carryology x Bellroy | The Chimera Rises
…same Bellroy ripstop Baida nylon used on the Chimera Backpack. But as JJ (Design Director over at Bellroy) puts it, for this project it was all about multiple small upgrades and improvements, “Cascading upward into a finished design”. After trying several different fabrics, structure and body started becoming one of the primary focuses in the process. Normally it’s critical, but it became even more apparent here. It had to be tough, abrasion resi…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 1)
…ather than a pack that will carry both just so so. Pete: And that kind of speaks to the design philosophy on these things too. It’s really easy to make something like this into a Swiss army knife where you have a bazillion features hanging off of it everywhere, an AvaLung for instance. We were very careful to kind of pick the ones we thought we needed in a good ski pack and leave as much off as we could because simplicity speaks as much to functio…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…will be some great carry products on offer, such as the ones in this sneak peak preview of what’s to come. – Cutting edge fashion – What do you get the carry fan who has everything? The FACETASM Chainsaw Bag. Yes, indeed. This bag is real and available to purchase now for a mere ¥178,500 JPY (that’s roughly $2,249 USD – hopefully you weren’t holding a chainsaw when you read that, as you probably would have dropped it in shock). FACETASM is a Japan…
Drive By :: Bellroy Elements Travel Wallet
…ake them move, only 3 ½ hours till sunrise and I’ve got to get to Merapi’s peak before then. Up we go. The Javanese cities of Yogyakarta, and Surakarta and Merapi’s less violent brother, Merbabu, gradually materialize around me. Under the beam of my headlamp I jot down frequent notes with the Elements Wallet’s included pen and notebook. Illuminated by the white moonlight, the eerily black cone of Merapi finally emerges. Only 45 more minutes up an…
Road Tests :: Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack
…ter San Francisco, I did an overnight hike in Yosemite, camping at Glacier Peak. Followed by another week of ‘work’ at SXSW for the interactive conference… And then later, music festival. Again, the AEL002 managed each variation with aplomb. This shift from adventure to urban, back to adventure and then urban again is why I initially chose the AEL002. Keen to keep my carry minimal, the bag is the perfect 50/50 for mixing it between work and play….
Packing List :: Adventure Bikepacking
…erproof purse for all the things that HAVE TO STAY DRY is invaluable. Snow Peak Fal 2: This tent is lightweight and simple but most importantly it can be built from the inside out. There may be better tents on the market, like empirically speaking, but I don’t care because one of these literally saved my life in a mid-summer arctic monsoon on the Huxley River in New Zealand. Poler Coastal Floppy Arrowhead Hat: It’s a baseball hat made out of techn…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
…Chris Burkard, and some cooler bags aimed towards the festival crowd. Snow Peak Snow Peak introduced a new pack collection, with clean designs and various options for travel accessories. Packable bag options included a tote, pack, and duffel, which always come in handy. The toiletry bag was also nice, and you can never go wrong with your own travel chopsticks. Rumpl Rumpl’s packable blankets are similar to a sleeping bag, but in a very portable bl…
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