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Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…y unique offering, this could be for you. Strengths Heritage materials and modern design Removable laptop caddy Handmade in Canada Code of Bell Apex Liner Pro Who It Suits Modern materials, expandability and modularity are the name of the game here. This is a sleek urban powerhouse that can pull double duty in a myriad of different ways. In Use Code of Bell are known for their shapeshifting bags and the Apex Liner Pro is no exception, with some cl…
Black Ember’s Forge 30 | A Hybrid Backpack for Modern Demands
…er’s DNA. From commute to weekend adventures, the FORGE 30 doesn’t flinch. Modern Armor The FORGE 30 MAX is constructed from 420D Cordura® re/cor™ RN66. This material has a futuristic, almost armored texture, but it doesn’t feel abrasive to the touch. It’s designed to withstand the abuse of everyday urban use while remaining sleek enough for professional environments. The laser-cut, bonded seams ensure that the bag remains sealed off from the elem…
A Gunshot in the Snow and the Birth of the Down Jacket
…but under others’—including, at times, Eddie Bauer’s. You can draw a rough industry timeline like this: in the 1930s, Eddie Bauer pioneers the modern quilted down jacket (the Skyliner) and refines down gear for pilots and outdoorsmen. In the 1940s, wartime production ramps up: sleeping bags, B‑9 parkas, military contracts. In the 1950s and ’60s, he creates high-altitude icons like the Kara Koram and Everest parkas and outfits Antarctic use. By the…
QWSTION Store Zurich :: Shop Visit
…a long journey, because there’s just no systems in place, you know, in the industry – the textile fashion industry is very far away from being sustainable […] We started developing our own buckles, then we started developing our own materials, now we’re working with this organic canvas, which is in about 85% of the collection now. By next year, we will have full organic, which is one goal we had, but we’re already working on the next type of mater…
Top 5 | Best Travel Luggage
…eded to revitalize. Since then they’ve been on a mission to refresh with a modern look, new designs, and even collaborations with some big names (Lexus and Sophnet). The Edge Lightweight collection is the brand’s flagship hardside collection, designed as part of this new era. As the name suggests it’s the lighter polycarbonate sibling of the also refurbished Pursuit Aluminum Collection. Both of which are modern reimaginings of their classic alumin…
March 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Biomimetic Travel Clothing to Shape-Shifting Everyday Bags
…urban hybrid flexibility. Outdoor Research Foray & Aspire Rain Jackets: An Industry First The Outdoor Research Foray and Aspire 3L rain jackets are the industry’s first third-party certified carbon-neutral technical apparel, winning a 2024 ISPO Award. A long-time favorite, OR recently redesigned the Foray/Aspire. The three-layer high-performance rain shells are engineered with advanced weatherproofing and breathability, 100% recycled three fabric…
C.C. Filson: The Man, the Coat, and the Company He Left Behind
…ms to 250, restoring the brand’s original prestige. Smartly, Kohls refused modern materials — only Filson’s original specs would suffice. No Velcro, no synthetics, no technical crossover from modern sportswear. The holy trinity survived: Tin Cloth, Mackinaw wool, and bridle leather. And the products continued to sustain their Seattle homebase, crafted by American workers, to the same C.C. Filson standard. Kohls successfully rejuvenated Filson and…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
…cover but forgoes the removable waist belt. See our road test here. Modern Industry Drive Lots of space when you need it. Less when you don’t. A rugged Raptor buckle and tough waxed canvas construction. Quick access to contents stashed in the front exterior pocket, while your laptop is readily available from the back exterior compartment. Plus the laptop section is suspended so you’re not going to bump your precious tech when you put the bag on th…
If You Need to Pack One Plaid Shirt, Pack Heylow
…t first. But if you’ve spent any time in the bag world, his work at Modern Industry and most recently as the Director of Product Design and Development at Tortuga Backpacks probably rings a bell. Years ago, Patrick envisioned that one day performance fabrics found in sportswear would make it to casual, everyday clothing. While not the first to make this transition, Heylow’s Out of Office Button Down (OOBD) is quite the formidable contestant in thi…
Sparking a new creative content collaboration :: IGNITION
…product creation. The IT business is full of talented individuals and the industry itself is constantly changing. Minami felt that compared to the IT industry, product creation had more longevity as a business. Particularly, as opposed to products in the IT industry that are constantly being upgraded and changed, he believed the best business opportunity would be to work with everyday objects that have been around for a long time with little chan…
Interview with Ideal & Co – Living Heritage
…But the expectation of growth is real for the coming years. Like the shoe industry, the leather goods industry in Portugal is recognized worldwide. The best international brands produce in Portugal, the design and production quality of our companies are excellent. Plus, all of this is supported by the Portuguese tanneries which are some of the strongest in Europe, both in tanning with chromium and with vegetable tannins. Where do you source your…
Specialist Carry: Firefighter
…markets for ways they execute. The one I look at most often is the outdoor industry. In many ways it’s the most progressive, and the innovations in our industry specific markets, mil and fire for certain, come from outdoor bleeding over or being pulled through. Mystery Ranch is an excellent example of bringing outdoor innovation to industrial markets. How important are your base layers for pack comfort? We can imagine they’d rub… Yeah, they rub. B…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
…holding semi-intelligent conversations with the fine folks from the carry industry from sunup ’til sundown. Cheers, guys. 02 Boreas Gear Few bag lines in the industry are as distinct or focused as those from Boreas. The team of designers that Tae Kim has assembled are really killing packs geared for the adventure traveler (check out the #adventureunknown hashtag). Building on previous lines we’ll be seeing two new packs for the Super-Tramp suspen…
Exploring Dyneema :: Interview With Noud Steffens
…rands to differentiate. And of course, we have a very broad network in the industry. We work with several players in the industry to customize fabrics in-house. So we have the capabilities for brands to make a fabric that suits their needs. That’s what we try to do on a daily basis. “We have a standard portfolio of fabric and we can customize.“ What are you most excited about right now? Are there things that have just landed in the market or that…
Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
…S: Making in Britain was very important for me, our leather and bag making industry has shrunk to a shadow of its former self, so in a small way we hope to contribute to the survival of the skills and craft in Britain. I wanted Bedouin to be the best quality, have longevity and provenance, and use the best materials and components the UK and Europe had to offer. After much searching I found Paul and Cynthia, who have a workshop in Lincolnshire; he…
Green Guide: Your Sustainable Fashion Glossary
…ure set. As our carry world reacts to this new paradigm, all levels of the industry are working to evolve in different ways. Whilst the change is positive, it’s also confusing. The size, complexity and speed of new developments make it hard for even people in the industry to keep up with. And now every brand seems to have a new environmental wing – which is awesome! – but with every step forward comes the inevitable confusion and greenwashing that…
Osprey x Carryology | Archeon ‘Fūjin’ Rises
…we made to the collab: a Hypalon lash point on the front exterior. In the industry, it’s affectionately known as a “pig snout.” It’s subtle, but meaningful. A visual nod that sets this apart from the standard Archeon lineup—and a respectful tip of the hat to the designers who helped shape the golden era of outdoor gear in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Back then, lash points like these were everywhere. Today, you mostly see them on “heritage” packs, more for…
How One Swedish Brand Walked Away From the Seasonal Calendar
…y is simply stay the course. The Seasonal Insanity The traditional outdoor industry is beholden to a retail calendar that John describes as fundamentally broken. It’s a cycle that forces brands to create “newness” even when the technology hasn’t actually improved, leading to a devaluing of the product itself. “The markdown and outlet cycle is completely insane,” John states. “What we try to do instead is system-level: we don’t do seasonal collecti…
A Guide to the World’s Most Extraordinary Tanneries
…t had been their exclusive domain for centuries. When the Meiji government modernized the leather trade, it imported Western tanning methods alongside the old craft traditions. Tochigi Leather, founded in 1937, staked its identity firmly on the old side of that equation: full vegetable tanning, pit immersion, twenty distinct manufacturing steps, each carried out by hand. The leather they set out to make was nume-gawa — naturally finished, full veg…
5 minutes w/Wheelmen & Co
…e edgy/functional products. Our motto has always been “Classic Tailoring : Modern Function” and we will be flipping that in the coming seasons to: “Modern Function : Classic Tailoring”. Introducing more technical hardware and fabrics. Styles that reshape what you think of as a bag (see our SS14 Calf Sling Bag in the pic above). We are entering a women’s/unisex market and you will see us carried by many more retailers. 5. What do you carry daily (a…
9 Awesome Damascus Steel EDC Knives and Essentials
…riginal production process. Even though the traditional technique is lost, modern-day blacksmiths have risen to the challenge of making Damascus steel. Some of the more well-known names in the industry include Devin Thomas, Nichols Damascus, and Alabama Damascus Steel, while Swedish-based Damasteel utilizes a powder metallurgical process to create Damascus-patterned steel. While it is not created in the same way as traditional Damascus steel (and…
Philosophy Bags
…eir transformation.) “87% – 96% Petrol Free Construction – Very little oil industry support in our product. (Carryology note: the % changes with each product!) Socially Responsible –Made in the USA paying living wages… not minimum wages. Environmentally Responsible – Renewable Local Materials – limited global shipping of raw components. Own a Classic – Our bags get better with age… You’ ll be proud to pass these down the family. Contemporary – In…
Design Heads :: Interview with Evan Hong of Incase
…t important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? I think the carry industry has been largely affected by the consumer electronics industry. People have such a wide range of carrying needs now and as technology evolves. I get to design products for the latest and greatest phones, tablets and laptops. It’s pretty exciting. What carry product (of your own creation, or anyone else’s if you feel like being generous)…
Modern Office EDC Essentials
For the modern professional, being productive is a round-the-clock ordeal. The essentials you keep close should equip you to create your best work and excel in your field, whether you’re at your desk or out and about. These everyday items presented by Everydaycarry.com have many qualities and features in line with EDC principles like durability, portability and versatility, with designs to match any professional environment… Pen & Paper Maruman M…
Modern Dayfarer Active Sling: First Look
…First impressions count. And we’re unboxing the Modern Dayfarer Active Sling in a first look at this compact bag designed to provide quick access to your essentials… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5VJsydfs90&feature=youtu.be Enjoyed this article? You might like these too: How To Find The Perfect Bag ORBITGear R231 Bag: Quick Look…
SLNT Delivers Peace of Mind for the Modern World
…it with you? The E3 Faraday bags bring utility and security in a stylish, modern silhouette that you’ll actually want to carry. Mobile Privacy The E3 collection consists of a backpack, a tote, and a crossbody sling. These bags work with you rather than against you – the security tech never gets in your way. Even better is that they work well together. Each bag contains one, or more, patented Silent Pocket® Faraday Cage. While the tech is fancy, i…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Messenger Bag
…om fishing, poaching, and game bags of yesteryear, but it’s more suited to modern life, although it could certainly do the dirty jobs in a pinch! Features and Practical Use The Poacher is a stunning piece of carry. There is a beautiful leather chevron on the lid that guides you to the Cobra closure, which is easily used with one hand. We really like single closures on smaller bags and we’re glad to see that here. On the rear, you have an indulgent…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…y unique offering, this could be for you. Strengths Heritage materials and modern design Removable laptop caddy Handmade in Canada Code of Bell Apex Liner Pro Who It Suits Modern materials, expandability and modularity are the name of the game here. This is a sleek urban powerhouse that can pull double duty in a myriad of different ways. In Use Code of Bell are known for their shapeshifting bags and the Apex Liner Pro is no exception, with some cl…
What Makes a Genius Pack?
…ad stuff (brands or designers)? I try to keep my eyes and ears open to all industry movement, which is my responsibility, as I feel the need to be learned in my market area. To name a few of which I admire their design and branding: Tumi, Delsey, Travelpro, Prada and Incase. Are there any trends or things folk do in carry that drive you nuts? Not really. There are a lot of nutty ideas (products exclusively created for a very niche audience). Most…
Maker Series :: Rivendell Mountain Works
…he idea. What other makers inspire you? The really good tent makers of the industry have continued to inspire me. Tent design is as close to a combination of art and craft as any that I can imagine, and I find it inspiring and uplifting. A few examples would include the Sierra Designs “Mariposa”, The North Face “Oval Intention”, also Jack Stephenson’s beautifully engineered tents and some of the Walrus tent line. Bob Gillis and Bill Moss also stan…
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