All Conditions Gear
Sometimes you just need a bag that works, not too big and not too small, and able to protect what you’re moving. Nike ACG has just that in the Steel City Backpack. With an upper flap that is a perfect deterrent against the elements, multiple interior and exterior pockets, and straps to keep everything together, it’s a good solution for tretcherous weather conditions mother nature will likely throw at us this season. Available in black/white/grey and olive/grey/blue versions at Nike ACG retailers.

Image source: Hypebeast

Read the rest of this entry »

2010 Collection
There is something about The Brown Buffalo creative design studio in Burlington VT that screams craftsmanship and dedication to the creation and design of quality made products. Their work speaks for itself: a combination of function, usability and style.

This 15 year old studio specializes in wheeled luggage, bags, backpacks, furniture, and wood stoves for an impressive roster of clients. Those backpacks you see coming out of Burton year after year with the cool patterns are the product of their studio. Check out The Brown Buffalo for more pictures of the 2010 luggage collection, and be sure to drop by Burton as well.

Image source: The Brown Buffalo

Read the rest of this entry »

IV
Gravis Footwear has just updated their website, showcasing their Summer 09 offerings. A really clean design and lots of good content, including their “blog” AKA newsfeed for you to check out. I rock their bags religiously, go buy one!

Image source: Gravis Footwear

Packing style
Some of the more interesting backpacks come from the collaborative efforts of Japan’s Head Porter and Burton Snowboards. Their SS09 collection does not disappoint, offering two distinct backpacks. The Emphasis pack and the slightly larger AK 23L. Both available in some choice colorways.

Image source: Highsnobiety

Cliffhanger
Borroying style from 70’s mountaineering gear, the Gravis Contra backpack has ample room for everything you need to carry and then some. Available in orange and our favorite, the “baltic” colorway.

Image source: Gravis

The Strapped Skatepack
Part of the DC Life collection, Incase has once again partnered with DC to produce a special edition backpack. Similar in stature to the previously released camouflage covered skatepack, but this time available in solid black or green. The Incase x DC skatepack has enough room to hold all your belongings, sports a dedicated protective laptop pocket in true Incase fashion, and has an outer strap to hold your skateboard. Clean and simple.

Image source: Incase

Read the rest of this entry »