Outlier Minimal Backpack

A packable bag that's stronger than steel and as light as a feather

Over the years many have come to expect material innovation alongside considered design from Outlier. And for their latest bag, the brand has delivered just that. The incredibly lightweight and aptly named Minimal Backpack weighs next to nothing and packs up flat, making it a perfect day-to-day runner or travel backup. Similar in design and construction to the Chrome ORP, the single compartment bag closes …

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 2 of 5

Leather and canvas; a look at the gear we wore on our motorcycle ride from NYC to LA

Just one month ago we kicked off from the streets of Brooklyn with 3,700 miles ahead of us. Ten days later we arrived by motorcycle in Los Angeles with some sore arses and a few new stories to tell. Yesterday we introduced the bikes and bags that kept us on route, and today we continue with the week-long rundown with an overview of our favorite …

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 1 of 5

A road review of the bikes and bags we used on our motorcycle ride from NYC to LA

Earlier this fall we hit the road to see our great nation from a less common vantage point—the seat of a motorcycle. With a couple of friends in tow, we loaded up three new 2013 bikes with little more than essential camping gear and a few sacks of coffee, setting sail from Brooklyn, with Los Angeles in our sights. Over the span of 10 grueling …