Ticla

High quality camping gear for those seeking an easy-going, comfortable trip to the great outdoors

Part of the joy of outdoor gear is nerding out over technical details like waterproofing and making sure everything is ultra-lightweight down to the gram. However, when your outdoor excursions don’t involve weeklong trips in the backcountry or summiting snow-capped peaks, you might want something that offers a bit more comfort. Seeing a gap in the market between high-end mountaineering gear and more casual, low-cost …

Timbuk2 + Mission Cycling Especial Raider Backpack

The two San Francisco neighbors collaborate on a compact backpack for daily commuting

A longstanding staple in the San Francisco cycling scene, Timbuk2 has provided messengers and commuters with performance-driven bags since 1989. Capturing the attention of a similar audience of cycling enthusiasts, Mission Cycling Club was founded in 2008 to provide a competitive environment for non-racers looking to get their licks in. To celebrate the serious addiction to cycling and a love for the community around it, …

Word Of Mouth: Grünerløkka, Oslo

Design collectives, music venues and Nordic microbreweries in the land of the midnight sun

by Emily Millett Oslo is officially one of the most expensive cities in the world. And although it is intriguingly enticing in all of its icily organized and spotless Nordic beauty, when a cup of coffee can set you back around $20, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the full bang for your buck. Just 10 minutes from downtown Oslo, the up-and-coming district of …