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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…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
…d. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Peak Design Everyday Tote Peak Design’s revamped Everyday Tote welcomes a host of updates, from a new silhouette and strap design, to eco-friendly recycled exterior fabric and external carry straps. All coming together to create a stylish and versatile tote that looks the part in a work setting but also does a great job in discreetly carrying camera gear. The flexible organ…
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…
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…
Best New Gear: September 2017
…ed in flap-down or rolltop mode and also includes a removable tool pocket. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L – Huckberry Exclusive Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack is one of the most versatile EDC offerings on the market, with customizable organization, expandability, awesome top and side access, and a weatherproof build. But what it hasn’t offered is a black colorway option – until now. Huckberry and Peak Design have come together to create an exc…
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…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…onstruction ensures this pack can take a beating and keep on going strong. Peak Design Everyday Backpack (from US$259.95) A versatile, feature-rich pack for EDC and camera gear The Peak Design Everyday Backpack is a bag that stands out for the obvious thought and care that went into its design. Available in 20L and 30L sizes, the pack includes a range of features to make carrying gear easier, from expandability and great access, to single-handed c…
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…
What Dopp Kit Should You Choose? | Buyers Guide
…ang the kit, lay it flat, or prop it up to suit different travel settings. Peak Design Wash Pouch (US$59.95) The weatherproof Peak Design Wash Pouch features a wide-opening main compartment with a #8 weatherproof UltraZip. Inside you’ll find numerous pockets for keeping items tidy such as a magnetically sealed toothbrush pocket. As a useful added bonus, the pockets can be turned inside out for convenient cleaning if required. The kit has a self-st…
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…
Best Accessory For Travel EDC 2019
…d. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Peak Design Tech Pouch Peak Design always make the effort to bring considered design to the table, always solving a problem, and the Tech Pouch is no different. The pouch puts organization and access front and center, doing away with the jumbled mess that often accompanies sack-like pouches. Instead, it takes inspiration from origami and offers a host of pockets carefully l…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…ser in their activity rather than restricting them. Best Active Messenger: Peak Design Everyday Messenger One of the key features of the Everyday Messenger is its adaptability, making it a great choice for active users with changing carry needs. An expandable design, low-volume padding, lots of pocketing and thoughtful hardware all play their part in making this a versatile messenger for EDC, travel and camera carry. Best Carry-On: Alchemy Equipme…
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…
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…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
…access and plenty of pockets to keep EDC and work supplies neat and tidy. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L (US$ 234.98) The Peak Design Everyday Backpack combines expandability, great access, flexible organization and urban-friendly aesthetics in a design that works well for work, day-to-day needs and photography use. Top and side access lets you easily reach gear throughout the bag, while FlexFold dividers and a range of pockets keep your gear…
The Most Popular Bags, Backpacks and Gear of 2019
…daptable functionality to your daily carry without weighing yourself down. Peak Design Tech Pouch Taking care of the small things is the name of the game with Peak Design’s Tech Pouch. Origami-inspired pockets keep items neatly in place and easily accessible. And its weatherproof recycled nylon canvas shell keeps gear safe and sound from the elements too. Bellroy Note Sleeve – Elsa Boch Designers Edition Bellroy’s Note Sleeve Designers Edition off…
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…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…feel confident putting this bag through its paces during the daily grind. Peak Design Everyday Tote The carry mavericks at Peak Design keep pushing the boundaries of cleverly designed urban carry with the revamped Everyday Tote. Part of their updated Everyday Collection, the Everyday Tote moves smoothly between work and play and even doubles as a low-key photography bag. The main compartment combines a magnetic and zippered opening, providing fas…
Our Favorite Organization Pouches for EDC Right Now
…nt until the end of the year by using the code CARRYOLOGY during checkout. Peak Design Field Pouch (US$39.95) Peak Design have made a name for themselves through their innovative approach to carry design. And the Field Pouch lives up to their reputation for highly adaptable and functional gear. The weatherproof pouch is expandable to accommodate diverse loads, with interior felt padding and a choice of pockets to keep smaller items organized. The…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…_________________ Peak Design From Kickstarter brand to global powerhouse, Peak Design have gone from strength to strength during this past year, using their success to not only continue to push their product improvement and manufacturing standards, but to lay the foundations for some seriously awesome sustainability and responsibility initiatives. In 2017, they launched their Give A Shot platform, connecting volunteer photographers and videograph…
10 Awesome Travel Essentials for One Bag Travel
…or trails while also nimbly navigating urban environments too. Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Travel Duffel Bag – 35L (US$180) So you’ve got all your awesome travel essentials sorted, but how do you carry them all? The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Travel Duffel Bag is a great choice for those who want to roam with a duffel. The exclusive collaboration offers up Peak Design’s Travel Duffel in a handsome Coyote X-Pac that’s tough, weatherproof, and…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…our travel gear. _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Tech Pouch Plenty of pouches out there are simply black holes of carry chaos. But Peak Design takes a considered approach to organization with the Tech Pouch. Instead of a single sack-like compartment, the pouch offers a selection of origami-inspired pockets that make good use of the internal space while allowing you to easily see items at a glance and quickly a…
The Top Gear to Buy in November 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…travel use alike. Check out Shimoda’s Kickstarter campaign to learn more. Peak Design x Sitka Sitka and Peak Design are experts in their own respective fields of technical apparel and camera carry. The two have joined forces to release a collaboration of best sellers the Slide Lite and Capture Camera Clip. In limited edition subtle colourways, these are a unique pairing that celebrate the companies commitment to the environmental cause. The two b…
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…
Best New Gear: March 2021
…ly focused pursuits and all models come in men’s and women’s options. Snow Peak x TONEDTROUT Japanese camping specialists Snow Peak have teamed up with fellow countryman Masakazu Fukuyama and his fishing brand TONEDTROUT for their latest capsule collection. With an eye towards the rivers of Japan for the sport of fly fishing, the SS20 collection sees an update to Snow Peak’s vest with increased storage for accessories, a fishing shirt, wading shor…
Best Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Peak Design Everyday Sling This is a two-fer for Peak Design – boy what a year they had! Kudos gang. Their Everyday Sling exudes thoughtful design at every turn, with features and functionality that meet so many cross-sections of end users. This is versatility condensed into one, simple, over the shoulder solution. Key features include quick access, expandability, and organization for a variety of loads. Quick strap adjustment enables e…
Best Travel Luggage 2019
…gear protected and accessible… 1st Place Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L Peak Design are no strangers to shaking up the carry scene. And their Travel Duffelpack 65L displays their boundary-pushing design in top gear. Taking the gear-hauling duffel – a historically straightforward form – and breathing new life into it, with new plays on harness comfort, adaptability and expansion. The bag’s shoulder straps, waist belt and sternum strap make up a…
Best Active Messenger Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…e pack as a worthy victor? Choose below. Peak Design Everyday Messenger V2 Peak Design lit a fire in the messenger scene with their Everyday Messenger, an adaptable day-to-day and photography hybrid with serious smarts. But showing there’s always room for improvement, they’re back with V2. Refined through extensive customer feedback, the revamped Everyday Messenger dishes up a variety of updates including a cleaner silhouette and a build that shed…
14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
…ed the Bergans Meis rucksack, the grandfather of modern-day backpacks. The design initially included a wooden frame and soft rucksack, later altered to incorporate a tubular steel frame. A design that would go on to influence countless other manufacturers and which was used by the likes of Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott. The brand’s gear has been used extensively in polar expeditions throughout its long history. A history full of development a…
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