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Week In Review ~ 6 December
…ion comes with the drawbacks of cumbersome access and weighty designs. The Peak Design Shell is a sleek and lightweight alternative that protects your camera from the elements and abrasion while still allowing quick access so you don’t miss that great shot. The Shell is constructed out of a DWR-coated stretchy fabric with a waterproof membrane and comes in three sizes to suit different cameras. It offers variable cinching on either end and provide…
Turn Your Backpack into a Camera Bag with These Inserts
…access, configurable dividers, and a choice of top and side carry handles. Peak Design Camera Cubes V2 (from US$ 49.95) These new, updated camera cubes from Peak Design are the perfect match to any of your Peak Design bags or otherwise. Coming now in five sizes to fit extra-small to large setups, each cube features a water resistant zippered closure and side access hatches on the large and medium sizes for quick access to your most used gear. Sinc…
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…______________________________________________ Peak Design Field Pouch The Peak Design Field Pouch is a well resolved pouch for small accessories. But the real magic comes from the adaptability Peak’s attachment systems give. Click on a strap and you have a shoulder bag. Attach the Capture system and you have quick release. And all this without compromising the basics of a well resolved accessory pouch. ____________________________________________…
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…
Rain, Snow, Humidity or Dust :: Tips to Protect Camera Gear
…your jacket! Rain / Snow / Dust For most extreme conditions I always use a Peak Design Shell to protect my camera. They are great at keeping rain and dust off your gear without compromising ease of use. Essentials Of course, like most, I’ve used plastic bags and tape to keep my camera gear dry! But now with companies like Peak Design making awesome rain covers it’s way easier than a makeshift cover. I do always keep a bag cover and the shield in m…
Best New Gear | March 2022
…ched earlier this month. Building on the success of the original LifeStraw design, the Peak Collection features six models, offering durability and versatility in lightweight compact carrying options. The Personal Water Filter Straw, Collapsible Squeeze Bottle Water Filter System (in both 650 ml and 1L sizes), 3L and 8L Gravity Water Filter System, and the 8L Gravity Water Filter + Water Storage Bag. Most of the collection is available in two colo…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from July 2024
…il locations across the world and online in Canada. New Lighting from Snow Peak For Summer 2024, Snow Peak, the Japanese camping brand with decades of heritage, has introduced two new lighting options and an existing fan-favorite update. First up, introducing Celes – a low-profile, multifunctional LED light. The lower portion illuminates your gathering space while the upper shines towards the ceiling. Most lighting is directional, but the Celes is…
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…
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…
19 Best Keychain Flashlights for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…water-resistant rating and comes with an included reversible pocket clip. Peak Eiger Keychain Flashlight (from US$49.95) If you like a little customizability in your flashlights, check out the Peak Eiger Keychain Flashlight, which offers a range of options to tailor it to your preferences. The Cree XPG white LED comes in three white tint output options including Cool White, Neutral White, and High CRI. You also have a choice of body styles and bo…
Best New Gear | February 2022
…ll-received industry-wide. People sat up and took notice, people like Snow Peak. Last year, they released a collaboration blanket that combined Snow Peak’s legendary Takibi fire-resistant fibers with Rumpl’s lightweight recycled insulation. This is the perfect piece for firepits and camping, and is worth keeping in the car too! With a useful carrying case (including aluminum buckles) it’s time to step up your blanket game! Hyperlite Mountain Gear…
The Best Travel Backpacks, According to our Community
…d, tested and true, these are their top picks… Peak Design Travel Backpack Peak Design’s Travel Backpack really ticks the boxes for travel-friendly features. Multiple access points, flexible volume, comfy carry, pockets for smaller gear, and an attractive, weatherproof and durable build. But what makes it really shine is bringing all these elements together in a way that simply works effortlessly. “I’m always working towards nailing my travel setu…
Interview with Francli
…h graduates of Falmouth University where we studied Performance Sportswear Design and Fashion Design respectively. In Falmouth we clicked on a shared love of Cornish beaches and terrible puns – most of our time away from the studio was spent scrambling around the local coastlines, shooting air rifles and building fires. We also connected on our obsession with Scandinavian design values, Japanese aesthetic theory and the rich history of military an…
The Evolution of the Elements :: Bellroy Interview
…hard to find ways to test our ideas quickly before even a full product is designed. We try to avoid designing the perfect product. Rather more hacking, testing ideas and combining them in cohesive ways. Exploration instead of invention. “What if we could do that and this and that? Would that work?” The prototyping, hacking, cutting, gluing directly on something physical and going back to the drafting table when necessary, and then back to the obj…
Design Heads :: master-piece Japan
…like a little mystery to add to the appeal 😉 … Can you tell us about your design team? Who are the characters and what do they specialize in? Currently, our design team has 5 members who are 20-30’s men and women. Each member has a role in design like bags or accessories, but it doesn’t apply always. Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? We think it’s important to design what you thi…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…——————————————————————————- AMA Details: Carl: New Zealand born Industrial Designer Carl Moriarty is the Design Director for Apparel at Arc’teryx. For the past 6 years, he has been responsible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl grew up in the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Australia and studying Industrial Design at Swinburne University. Aft…
Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
…he Arc’teryx ‘brand’ enter your design decisions? How different would your designs be if you were designing for yourself rather than for Arc’teryx? The brand’s high performance and high quality expectations drive design decisions here. Our purest design motivations and inspiration come from personal mandate but those must be filtered so we end up with commercially viable, mass producible gear with wide appeal. Designing for myself is different wit…
Stocking Stuffers: Best 50 Gifts Under $50
…encil cases can sometimes make it hard to access items inside. But Bellroy designed their Pencil Case with a thoughtful fold-out design, creating easy access to individual items. Pull loops on either end make it easy to open and close, while the versatile design lends itself to stationery, small tech items, and a variety of EDC essentials too. Rumpl Beer Blanket Six-Pack (US$39) Cold brews are inviting. Cold hands? Not so much. Rumpl has a solutio…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…ot here – pretty much within an hour after you’re gone. Along the lines of design, how do you design new products? Do you use CAD programs like Rhino? The real core of it is thinking about the need of the user of the bag and what their expectations are going to be. When we are building something for the outdoor market or the lifestyle market, that’s quite a bit more difficult than when we are building for the military or the firefighters because i…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
…om; huckberry.com GR1, $335: goruck.com GR2, $395: goruck.com Triple Aught Design Triple Aught Design build gear to help people live more adventurously. It’s reliable and adaptable gear that will get you through the task at hand, whether that’s scaling a summit or commuting to work. Based in Dogpatch, San Francisco, the brand has been one of constant progression. Experimenting with technical fabrics, modularity and expansion, their packs are some…
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 Jackets for Summer Outdoor Adventures
…zippers, thin 1.6mm seam tape, full lamination… it’s a really good mix of design and technology. Design and Features Well, what’s the big deal? You’ve been using the Beta LT for years, right? Wrong! This is a completely new Beta LT. It’s not a refreshment, it’s a new jacket with new features. The new tricot backer technology feels a bit like the C-KNIT™ backer (from the Zeta LT, discontinued) but it’s thinner, so it transfers sweat even better to…
Design Heads :: Interview with Barrett Willet (REI)
…esigning for yourself rather than for REI? Not that much. I love efficient designs and designs that help enhance the experience. I fold that philosophy into my designs because I think it’s appreciated by everyone. How similar are the designers in your team? Do you guys shoot for consistency or diversity? We’re a pretty diverse group, and I think that makes us stronger. Each of us brings something a little different to the conversation. What motiva…
The Evolution of Carry :: Interview with CO.ALITION
…he idea? Casey: We knew long ago, while fully immersed in the outdoor pack design, that we wanted to design urban packs; we just weren’t sure how it fit into the MHM scheme of things. We had a bunch of ideas for what we wanted to do as far as the functionality and aesthetic of the bag went, but it wasn’t until we were on a business trip in Japan that something clicked. We have done a lot of traveling since we started MHM and one day we were on a b…
Oppermann London :: A New Move
…re removing from the collection. Design failure? This story is not fashion design related but it’s a funny design failure. Some summers ago, twiddling our thumbs in the Swedish countryside, Niklas and I attempted to build a flying drone. We thought that it couldn’t be that hard. So we built one. And it took off! But within seconds, and after a big crash, our drone was in smithereens. When the day comes, and I have enough time for these boyish proj…
Building Elite Camera Bags: An Interview with Ian Millar
…being able to fuel up without breaking your stride is a key element to our design theory. Our design leads to more energy to focus on creating images. With that said, I think one key aspect that makes us different than others is the fact that I am extremely hands-on with every aspect of the brand. I’m testing the bags regularly, but I am also in the factory tweaking them. I am familiar with every detail of the design but also the production side a…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…lor, vibrant red. And then… we had the fabric printed with our own custom-designed Carryology geometric pattern called auxikko. Our design is directly inspired by the Japanese geometric pattern kikko, which is the word for samurai armor plates as well as the word for the pattern of a tortoise shell, both being visually similar to one another. Custom auxikko-printed high-vis samurai-red Cordura 500D nylon liner, done. SMOOTH AS SILK GORUCK’s zippe…
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…
Human Interface: a Guide to Backpack Harness Innovation
…tions remain the same. We continue to walk along our path in the pursuit of survival and exploration, carrying what we need for a successful journey. Many thanks to Jayson Yagi for the above article. Jayson is an industrial designer and pack designer, with former clients including Igloo, Speck, and ReadyRig. He also served as Senior Product Developer at JanSport. Currently, Jayson is a Product Designer at Ruggable. Check out his website here….
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