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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 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…
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…
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…
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’s In My Bag Collection: Yoopack
…el that urban bag brands have momentum in the new brands. Boundary Supply, Peak Design and EVERGOODS are very cool and I always expect new designs. Was there anything from the past that you hesitated on that you would kill to have now? There are many, but the most regret is that I didn’t buy the Simplex for Osprey’s StraightJacket system. When I went to an outdoor goods store about 15 years ago, Osprey’s Simplex, the Arc’teryx Arro 22, and Arc’ter…
Best Insulated Water Bottles to EDC in 2021
…aw head that pops up out the lid with a twist of the cap is both excellent design and easy to use. It maintains the leakproof design of the bottle, not what you would usually associate with a straw bottle. A steel straw plummets down into your beverage without having to search for the corners or being too short. Thoughtfully, the whole straw mechanism is easily taken apart for cleaning, no sliminess here. This bottle is a pleasure to use and has a…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…d snapped photos of the bold team that didn’t stop until they summited the peak. From our perspective, it appeared as if they were getting absolutely ripped apart by the sand and wind up at the peak. Upon their eventual return, our assumptions were correct. Their smiles proved that it was worth it. “Beware, O wanderer, the road is walking too.” We gather up to discuss the trail that lies ahead of us. We’ve been off of paved roads for hours now. Bu…
Best Gym and Workout Clothes for Women
…multifunctional? Fun fact: your foot has three arches. And these shoes are designed with 3X Support™ and 3X Stability, i.e. they’re specifically designed to support each arch so you can confidently embrace a range of different movements. The lace area, midfoot and heel are constructed from 1680D CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon for abrasion resistance and support, complemented by more breathable areas. The injection molded TPU heel counter helps provide s…
Knack Bags Expandable Knack Pack Review
…g the Knack Pack to other bags like the WANDRD PRVKE, the Aer Travel Pack, Peak Design Travel Backpack, Tortuga Outbreaker, etc. one can look at the exterior materials and conclude that the Knack looks and feels cheap. The unique exterior fabric is a victim of comparison because it’s different from what is usually used. Additionally, the material does make certain sounds, especially when constricting and expanding the luggage compartment that make…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the SLICKS Travel System
…nlike IKEA products, however, Slicks has been built to last (Because Swiss design > Swedish design on durability!). We’ve used only the highest-quality materials such as 600D PU-coated Nylon fabric with padded “softshell” reinforcements. One of the first components to break on a backpack is often the buckles, so we selected ITW-Nexus buckles, which have a stellar reputation in the industry for their durability. “…we’ve made the travel backpack equ…
Fuller Foundry Duffel Review
…Others to Consider If you like the idea of a pack/duffel hybrid, check out Peak Design’s Travel Duffelpack. It provides backpack and duffel flexibility, with a standard 45L design that expands to 65L for when you really need to haul a lot of gear. And if you’re looking for general duffel inspiration or durable adventure pieces, our guide on the best duffels and our roundup of rugged adventure duffels are good places to start. Verdict For the price…
72 Hours In The Wyoming Wilderness | What to Pack for a Three Day Backcountry Adventure
…’teryx Kragg Shoe Tech Anker Charger USB C Cable Leica Q2 Reporter Edition Peak Design Capture Clip DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Amazon Kindle Oasis Accessories Matador Waterproof Pill Cannister Nalgene Wide Mouth 1L CamelBak Crux 3L Resevoir Camping Sea to Summit Ether Light XT Insulated Air Sleeping Mat Sea to Summit Spark Down Sleeping Bag (30ºF) Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow Sea to Summit Telos Freestanding Ultralight Tent (2P) Sea to Summit Fron…
5 Minutes with Racing Atelier
…stand the product or project from initial idea to concept and then a final design – if ever a design can be called ‘final’. In that sense craft is a means to help me understand the project/product. In my opinion innovation requires that deep insight and understanding. The products I work on are mostly ‘low-tech’. Rather than ‘designed innovation’ it actually develops/is born within the process when developing. The way I work that maybe means: the…
Why Minimalist Design? :: Ucon Acrobatics Interview
…in Fussenegger to share his insights on the brand’s approach to minimalist design… Define minimalist design? What is it to you? Simplified, timeless aesthetic. How did you discover it? When growing up in Germany minimalistic design is never far away. In the 20th century Germany had made a great contribution to minimalist design through Bauhaus and the Ulm School of Design. It was eye-opening for me as a teenager to see works of the graphic designe…
Mid-Week Peak: An Off-Road S24O
…“I am going to pass out so fucking hard.” We were at the summit of one of the Coastal Mountains, pulling gear off our bikes and taking in the evening glow on the snow-capped peaks that surrounded us….
Through the Eyes of a Sherpa
…hat. He smiles shyly and tells me in a thick accent that he works on many peaks and mountains: Island, Lobuche and Mera peak and the mountains of Lhakpa Ri and Everest. I’m curious to learn more about the Sherpa people – they’re the ultimate carriers. Originating from Nepal, they’re renowned for their mountain expertise, hardiness, carrying ability and, some say, miraculous genetic adaptation that allows them to breathe more freely in high altitu…
Our Favorite EDC Flashlights
…ttaching the smallest snapring you can to the end for maximum portability. Peak Eiger Peak LED Solutions is a bit of an odd duck in the flashlight world. They have been around for a long time, predating many of the popular brands today. They don’t seem very interested in keeping up with advances, but instead prefer to march to their own drum. That is not to say they don’t make some really interesting lights. The Eiger is their flashlight AAA light…
Huckberry Father’s Day Gift Guide
…omething a little different to make Dad smile this Father’s Day. Home Snow Peak Shimo Stein (US$60) Snow Peak’s signature blend of minimalist aesthetics, durability, and practical design is well on display in the Shimo Stein, a multifunctional mug that works equally well in home environments, beach picnics, or while camping. The vacuum-insulated mug is made with stainless steel and a rubber base to prevent sliding. Suitable for both hot and cold b…
Gifts for the Tactical Dude
…dling a range of terrains while providing comfortable support in a low-key design… . Petzl NAO ($185) The cleverly-designed NAO headlamp features a REACTIVE LIGHTING mode that allows it to automatically adjust the brightness depending on changing light conditions. That means you can stay focused on the task at hand without having to manually adjust the brightness. The headlamp offers a maximum of 575 lumens and also comes with a rechargeable batte…
The CORDURA® + The Brown Buffalo Collab :: Interview with Douglas Davidson
…those first ten years were really exploratory. I was introduced to apparel design, footwear design, motor sports and the motorsports industry designing Motocross gear and F1 driving shoes and F1 driving gloves and things like that at the beginning. From there, being able to have my hands on quite a few different pieces of product, I was introduced to bags, probably in the mid ‘90s originally through skateboarding. A friend of mine owned a backpack…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 3
…ll have a hand in the design process? I’m definitely still involved in the design process. We have a design office in Mill Valley, and up until two years ago I did almost all of it. Now I have two design assistants and a production manager, and the design team in Vietnam, who turn the designs into prototypes and so on. We get a lot of input from distributors and vendors too. We travel to Vietnam where we have 35 people in the development office. W…
Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L Review
…o name a few. And when Ma and co-founder Chris Whitney launched Prometheus Design Werx (PDW), they did so with a fairly lofty goal; staying true to a singular design vision that is impervious to rigid corporate principles. In January 2017, Carryology conducted an interview with Ma and Whitney that did a phenomenal job at capturing this ethos. I’ll lay out one answer from that interview I think eloquently conveys what PDW is at its core and who the…
Struktur Event :: 2016 Recap
…c’teryx relies on designers who experience the world within which they are designing. If the designer does not know what it is to be cold and a little scared on a mountainside they will not understand how important their gear is or what it means to truly rely on your gear. Arc’teryx take design really seriously. They make product for places and activities of consequence, so they need to. “Arc’teryx relies on designers who experience the world with…
Tortuga Outbreaker Laptop Backpack Review
…e circumstances, I use different bags for different things. As a result, a Peak Design Tech Pouch holds all my smaller items, helping make a smooth transfer from one bag to another. So for me, all this organization is wasted. Nevertheless, if you want a space for all your things, this is the bag for you. This isn’t a flaw in the design. Still, I feel compelled to mention it because it’s definitely something a person should consider when evaluating…
Mastering Minimalist Travel: Guide to My Favorite Personal Item Bags & Accessories
…g splashproof #8 AquaGuard zipper. Add a couple of your own packing cubes (Peak Design makes my favorites) to keep the large open inside organized and you’ll be zipping from country to country for weeks on end in style! Backpacks: If you’re landing in Heathrow, make sure you’re wearing your best walking shoes and your bag is a backpack. You’ll be hitting your 10,000 steps just getting from your gate to the Tube. Though backpacks aren’t my most use…
A Conversation with Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
…e company grew many fold. It grew to become several times bigger than Dana Design ever peaked at. And we were building for the mission-based customers. Just a little bit of odd history: it was in 2010 and we were only selling either to firefighters or the military or a little bit direct on the web to people who still remembered. And we had some Japanese come walking through after their trip to Yellowstone and they saw what we were doing and they b…
Design Heads :: Interview with Carlos Calderon (Samsonite)
…booth in the OR show last year. What amazes me is that they look like they designed it without design paradigms in mind. As if you could design the first backpack in history without ever having seen one, that is the result that would come out. Kata is another player that makes amazing bags. I own a Sensitivity V bag and can happily report that it resists everything, even catching fire (literally!). I am so sad that they discontinued it. When talki…
Tom Bihn Paragon Design Lab and Guide’s Edition Review
…y founded a decade later in 1982). The Paragon is actually a revisited old design that Tom designed back in the ’70s, named the Simplex. So the team essentially wanted to bring back to life a classic, timeless piece and modernize it in the process. After using the bags for over three weeks, here’s what I have to say about them. SPECIFICATIONS Name: The Paragon Brand: Tom Bihn Format: Half zip backpack Dimensions: 13.4″ (w) x 17.9″ (h) x 6.8″ (d)…
Design Heads :: Interview with Evan Hong of Incase
…nnovate is strong. I picked his brain to see what the future holds for the designer and the design-driven brand Incase. Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? Our key insights really boil down to two parts, the product and the user. Our company’s mantra is, “A better experience through good design.” This essentially means that by instilling our principles of good design such as simplicity, quality, purpose, and an edited approach to fea…
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