PAIX Commuter Backpack

A new bag with all the staples, plus a smart interchangeable accessory

New SF-based company PAIX believes they’ve designed what many have tried to achieve: the ultimate commuter backpack. Made from water-resistant CyclePET® fabric (which in turn, is made from recycled PET bottles), BackPAIX has the staples: 30 liters of space, lots of pockets including one with side access for a 15-inch laptop or tablet—and it even claims to be fully weatherproof. The uncommon extras are a …

Chamber’s Collection #2 “Progressland” Exhibition

A second installment of uncommon design works curated by artist Andrew Zuckerman

A transportive exhibition of uncommon design items and beyond, “Progressland” at Chelsea’s Chamber Gallery sees a return of guest curator Andrew Zuckerman for a second installment of his hand-selected “collection.” The multi-disciplinary creator has tapped dozens of artists and designers to showcase here, including special commissions from the likes of Bec Brittain, Nao Tamura and more. “Progressland” represents Zuckerman’s year-long study of the natural world. …

Pakpod: a Versatile Tripod

Tiny, light, waterproof legs for your camera, GoPro or smartphone

There is a plentitude of desirable features at play within the new Pakpod tripod. Enough, in fact, that we feel comfortable calling it one of the most clever on the market for lightweight cameras, GoPros and smartphones. It’s durable—made from the same high-impact ABS material used in bike and ski helmets—and water- and freeze-proof, but it also weighs less than a pound. A patented, one-twist …