Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shelters

Minimalist yet high-tech wilderness leantos that cut weight via modular design

The backpacker’s quest for lighter and stronger gear is seemingly endless—and for good reason. When you’re a three-day walk into the wilderness, every ounce counts and equipment failure isn’t an option. Maine-based Hyperlite Mountain Gear first caught our attention with their ultralight and strong packs made from the veritable wonder material cuben fiber (more about that later). Now, the simplicity-focused maker of outdoor gear brings …

Ruutu Vases by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Iittala

The two French designers create a series of geometric vases for the iconic Finnish glassware brand

Celebrated designers (and brothers) Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have been working side by side since 1999 (when they launched their own eponymous design firm), collaborating with many of the top design manufacturers on projects ranging from small utilitarian objects to architectural endeavors. Their latest joint project with Finnish glassware brand Iittala is just the latest to catch our eye. Taking its name from the Finnish …

Rebecca Atwood’s Tidal Textiles

The Brooklyn fabric designer keeps her Cape Cod coastline past close to heart

They say that the sound of waves along the shoreline is soothing because it transports the mind back to the womb. Rebecca Atwood brings this meditative quality to the home with her newest fabric collection, launching today, 21 January 2015. Though now based in Brooklyn, Atwood clearly keeps her New England coastline past close to heart; inspired by a childhood spent on the beaches of …