Totem Telemark Shed Backpack

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Design

I realize the vast majority of you don't ski or snowboard in the backcountry-- some of you may not even know what the term 'backcountry' means. And most of you who do ride probably do so in a more controlled…

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Vaja Messenger Bags

Posted on October 23, 2006 Under Design

Vaja Cases, the leading designer and manufacturer of some of the most high-end consumer oriented iPod and cell-phone cases just launched their first shot at a bag-- and we're pleased with the initial press photos. The bag, simply called 'The…

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Tom Bihn: The Archetype

Posted on October 18, 2006 Under Travel

When the MacBook Pro's came out, our friends over at Tom Bihn were the first to the scene with a stylish, functional and properly-sized laptop case. The larger size and additional .2 inches of the MacBook Pro's width quickly turned…

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TANNER from Hecklewood

Posted on September 26, 2006 Under Design

Hecklewood, the maker of fine tees and hoodies has upped the ante with their new TANNER leather products including nice slim wallet/card holders and finely crafted messenger bags. "TANNER leather goods are designed and constructed to be functionally sound, utilitarian,…

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Chrome Bags

Posted on August 24, 2006 Under Travel

If you are in the market for a serious, hard-core messenger bag, then look no further than Chrome Bags. Their messenger bags are designed to last a lifetime and incorporate features like military spec. seam binding, 1000D Cordura shell material,…

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Jack Spade: Field Bag

Posted on August 23, 2006 Under Travel

This beautiful masterpiece is a part of the original Jack Spade Warren Street collection. In my never ending search for the perfect messenger bag, I think I have determined just having one wont do the trick. I recently added this…

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Illu Stration Plissee Laptop Bag

Posted on August 9, 2006 Under Design

South African born Mary-Ann Williams has been creating felt objects including home accessories, bags, and most notably hats throughout her career as a designer. Starting with her own fashion collection and then developing textiles in the high end sector of…

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Reporting From Taiwan and Japan

Posted on May 3, 2006 Under Travel

I'm leaving on Monday morning for the next couple of weeks to Asia. I'll be hunting around Taipei for a day and then on to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I'm planning on hunting for everything from restaurants, stores to shops…

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Burton Faux-Croc Collection

Posted on April 5, 2006 Under Design

As long as there have been snowboards there has been Burton. The creative force behind the evolution of snowboarding, Burton has always effortlessly mixed sport with style, creating some of the most innovative apparel and equipment in the industry and…

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Zip Up Bag

Posted on April 3, 2006 Under Design

"Conphorm is a product design practice that explores the relationships among material, structure, and space that exist in everyday objects." They have definitely achieved unity of the three with their new line of felt handbags. Each one lays completely flat…

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