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Best Accessory Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…s room for filters and its durable build is backed by a lifetime warranty. Peak Design Travel Tripod Traditional tripods are bulky and often take up a lot of space. So Peak Design took a different approach in creating their Travel Tripod, rethinking what the category could be and achieve. The highly considered design not only packs down to the diameter of a water bottle, but is also super easy to set up and pack down. It features secure yet quick…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 2)
…d and shove my gear-filled SealLine Blocker Dry Sacks into my Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 Pack (currently the first and only one “out in the wild”, as they were released the day we left on the trip). I also do some test fitting with Triple Aught Design’s new [REDACTED] and it holds [REDACTED] extremely well. I’ll definitely be picking one, two, or all three of [REDACTED] for myself. This TAD and FPA crew have been unbelievable through the whole…
The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
…siness items and personal gear. Dimensions: 28cm (H) x 42cm (L) x 15cm (D) Peak Design Travel Backpack ($235) Thoughtful features in a well-considered whole Peak Design’s 45L Travel Backpack combines clean style, great access and useful organization. And what makes it stand out is that all its carefully considered features work harmoniously, making this pack greater than the sum of its parts. The back panel access and dual side access lets you eas…
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…
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)…
Top 14 EDC Essentials: Gifts They’ll Be Excited to Carry Every Day!
…multaneous charging of two devices thanks to its dual charging capability. Peak Design Tech Pouch (from US$49.95) Peak Design’s Tech Pouch offers considered organization and easy access to smaller items, from cables and tech accessories to EDC and travel essentials too. Available in small and regular sizes to accommodate different loads, both feature a wide opening for convenient access and origami-style pockets to keep items tidy on the go. Const…
Can iPhone Photography Look Professional? | Iceland Field Test
…ring our trip to Iceland. Peak Design Mobile There’s a reason that the new Peak Design Mobile line is in our Carry Awards Top 5 Accessory, and a big factor in its nomination was our trip to Iceland with the prototype. The moment we saw the tripod at Outdoor Retailer in the summer of 21, Brandon, Taylor and I all lit up with excitement. This precision engineered tripod has to be seen to be believed. With a fully articulating ball head, multiple vie…
The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
…Discover the most popular travel gear of 2018… Peak Design Travel Backpack Peak Design’s Travel Backpack does a great job of combining thoughtful travel features into a highly versatile bag that suits a range of trips. The carry-on pack expands to 45L or compresses to 30L, allowing you to pack more when needed and cinch it down to a daypack at your destination. The clamshell opening and dual side access lets you easily pack and retrieve gear. And…
WANDRD FERNWEH Backpack Review
…Travel Tripod I usually have a tech pouch with cables and batteries and a Peak Design tripod that I carry with me on or in my pack. So for my big shoots, I need a big bag. The WANDRD FERNWEH comes in at 50L, so smaller than some of the other bags I have used, but it does fit what I need. So, let’s jump into the bag and see what it’s about. Who It Suits The FERNWEH rolls in at 50L, so it is a large bag, but when out on traveling shoots, I general…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…and a removable shoulder strap for portability, along with a self-standing design for easy packing and access. The versatile design works equally well in urban and outdoor environments and the bag is also compatible with the RUX 70L gear hauler. Backed by a lifetime warranty, this is a solid pick for dependable waterproof carry in everyday, outdoor, and travel settings alike. FREITAG F670 WARREN, F680 ANDERSON and F690 COSTON FREITAG has welcomed…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…e of day-to-day and DIY tasks. Peak Design Tech Pouch Inspired by origami, Peak Design’s Tech Pouch offers a useful home for all manner of tech accessories, travel items, and small EDC. The wide opening and multiple interior pockets let you quickly retrieve and store individual items, while the water-resistant 100% recycled 200D nylon shell will stand up to daily use like a champ. GiantMouse ACE Riv Titanium Designed by some of the best knife make…
Best Travel Luggage – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…load on the go. _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L Peak Design keep their amazing run going with their latest release, the Travel Duffelpack 65L. A bag that adapts easily on the go, whether you need to carry extra gear or want to alternate between carry modes. It packs in handy features such as an expandable design that grows from 45L to 65L when required. Not to mention stowable backpack s…
How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
…rers can lend support and health facilities can request face shields here. Peak Design https://youtu.be/yYXr3l-mycM Peak Design have launched the Travel Tripod globally for standard retail on 7 April. For the first four days of the tripod sale, they will be donating 100% of tripod profits to coronavirus relief (via the CDC Foundation) and fighting climate change (via Climate Neutral). Alpine Luddites Alpine Luddites is putting years of sewing expe…
Best New Gear | May 2023
…he dual thumbstuds and custom-turned titanium machined screws. Photography Peak Design Micro Clutch Camera Hand Strap The San Francisco camera and EDC accessories maker is back to the platform where they launched their brand and found so much success. For their 11th Kickstarter campaign, the crew is back with the perfect hand strap for mirrorless photographers. The Peak Design Micro Clutch addresses the issue that mirrorless users often lack a rob…
The 15 Best Holiday Gifts for Travelers
…nal travel with six included power adapters stored in a handy travel case. Peak Design x Carryology Mobile Tripod (US$89.95) We teamed up with Peak Design for a collaborative spin on their Mobile Tripod, retaining its excellent functionality while adding a touch of flair with a custom orange anodized ball head and laser-etched black matte Auxikko pattern on the front surface. Durable and compact, it’s a savvy addition to a travel setup and is easy…
Design Heads :: Interview with Josh Buller
…oing some sort of design or making. In my career I’ve touched upon graphic design, web design, industrial design, sewing…I love to solve problems and create new things. What’s next for you? I’ve recently made the move to full-time design consulting, which is great because for every new project I get to see a different facet of the carry industry. I’m always excited to work with new brands and see how we can collaborate to create something new and…
The Best Tech Pouches and Organizers to EDC 2022
…pacious Cons Can be difficult to pack flat If you want to carry everything Peak Design Tech Pouch ($60) Since its release a few years ago, the Peak Design Tech Pouch has been hailed for its modularity and expandability and is certainly one of the best tech pouches around. The accordion-style opening isn’t just functional, but also beautiful in the way that only an immaculately designed piece of kit can be. Make no mistake, this is definitely a pou…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…s in Party Mode. _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Capture V3 Peak Design’s innovative Capture keeps your camera rigidly stable yet quickly accessible on the go with a simple click of a button. It features two components, a metal clip that can attach to any backpack strap, bag or belt, as well as an Arca tripod-compatible plate that screws into the camera base. The Capture can support loads over 200 lbs. (90kg),…
The 30 Best Dopp Kits for Traveling
…, we’ve rounded up 30 of the best Dopp kits for traveling… Editor’s Pick – Peak Design Wash Pouch (US $60) Peak Design don’t leave things incomplete, so when they launched their travel bag, they naturally needed accessories to go with it. The Wash Pouch is their solution to the toiletry or dopp kit we all pack on trips, but taken to the next level. It sits stably on the counter or if your hotel bathroom is low on space, you can hang it easily from…
15 Awesome Long Haul Travel Essentials
…dy carry case with this to keep it clean and hygienic for your next sleep! Peak Design Mobile Tripod (US$79.95) This has been glued to my phone for over three years now, and it is the perfect travel companion for your phone. Peak Design’s Mobile Tripod is durable enough for life on the go yet compact enough to fit in a pocket. Made with anodized aluminum, it uses MagSafe-compatible magnets to secure to the back of your phone and can hold a phone i…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…activities and trips, it’s a handy gear hauler for photography and beyond. Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 Peak Design set the bar for a daily/photography hybrid with the Everyday Backpack. Now they’re raising it even higher with the Everyday Backpack V2. The pack integrates extensive user feedback to enhance its functional design even further, with updates such as increased pocketing, widened top and side access, redesigned shoulder straps for i…
Best Sling Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…riety of interior pockets to neatly hold smaller items throughout the day. Peak Design Everyday Sling Not ones to settle on good when great is achievable, Peak Design have revamped their Everyday Sling as part of their Everyday Collection V2. The sling now comes in 3L, 6L and 10L sizes to accommodate a variety of loads. Thoughtfully designed as an adaptable everyday, photography and travel sling, the bag offers a range of convenient organization i…
Best New Gear: February 2021
…n adventures. Both heights are available in men’s and women’s sizing. Snow Peak x Tokyo Design Studio R_C4 Mid Snow Peak brings tech to the trails, teaming up with Tokyo Design Studio on the updated R_C4 Mid. The shoe features a premium leather and Cordura ripstop upper and a magnetic Fidlock buckle closure. You’ll also find a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane, New Balance ENCAP Reveal midsole, and a lugged VIBRAM outsole for trusty grip. Functional fo…
My Favorite White X-Pac Bags
…ese bags are all from companies – companies that, as far as I know, have a designer or designers and people who sew the bags – and they aren’t the same person. Some are big and some are small, but I felt like it made sense to group them separately from the makers since it’s a different buying experience and all of these company bags come the way they are without customization from the end user. Well, all except for two: Rickshaw Bags My love for S…
Interview with Luke Mastrangelo :: Prism concept backpack
…ing through pools of ambiguity to solve problems. How different would your designs be if you were designing for yourself versus an employer/client? This is a good question…I have a personal style, all designers do. I’d say mine fits nicely somewhere between sci-fi and minimalist. It’s important that as designers we put aside our own subjective style, and get into the mindset of the people who will end up using our product. I tend to try to push th…
Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
…nted a platform that would reflect all my creative interests, from graphic design to sewing and product design. How did you learn to sew? Did you teach yourself or get advice from anyone? I set myself the New Year’s resolution in 2019 to learn how to sew. I bought a broken sewing machine from eBay in December 2018, fixed it, and then learnt the basics from my sister over the weekend. I watched a few YouTube tutorials but learn mostly through pract…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ability. Customizable organization. Top and side entry. One-handed access. Peak Design packs all of these features and more into the Everyday Backpack. The attention to detail and thoughtful design is evident throughout this versatile bag that works well as an EDC or photography backpack. _________________________________________________________ Heimplanet Motion Ellipse 25L The Motion Ellipse 25L stands out with its sleek and multifunctional desi…
15 Essential Everyday Carry Gifts
…egendary 3-ZIP opening providing ready access to gear throughout the pack. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L – Exclusive (US$ 259.95) Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack combines great top and side access, expandability and flexible organization into a sleek pack that looks good in the office but is durable enough to embrace outdoor photography trips or travel use. And this exclusive Huckberry colorway looks darn fine wherever the day may take you. Bl…
Best New Gear | September 2023
…ni Bugout, a smaller and lighter version of the fan-favorite Bugout. Their Design and UX team focused on a mobile-first design that allows for full compatibility on smaller screens while on the go, without any of the formatting issues that may have plagued the site before. The new version of the Customizer allows users to design the Mini Bugout of their dreams by modifying handle colors, blade variations, and personalized text or imagery laser-etc…
Top 8 Mini Tripods for Mobile Phones | Compact & Sturdy Picks for 2024
…e tripod compatible with a variety of other devices such as small cameras. Peak Design Mobile Tripod (US$79.95) Peak Design’s Mobile Tripod combines elegant compactness with multifunctional design, operating as both a tripod and kickstand for your phone. The sleek design secures magnetically to your phone and can be used in landscape or portrait mode. A micro ballhead lets you adjust to your preferred angle, while the anodized aluminum constructio…
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