SSCY Tack Bag

A canvas carry-all that transforms from bicycle-ready backpack to hand-held tote

Designed to quickly convert from shopping-sized tote to bicycle-ready backpack, the Tack from SSCY bridges the gap between the two traditional bag designs. Constructed entirely by hand, the second multifunctional bag from the Brooklyn-based designer builds on a design-for-function ethos to offer a simple, adaptable bag. Wear it as a backpack on your way to the market, flip the rear buckles, adjust the straps and …

Mission Workshop Arkiv System

Weatherproof bags built to take a beating in any configuration

Advertorial content: Best known for making backpacks that not only withstand daily beatings but—equipped with a rock-solid lifetime warranty—will literally outlast you, Mission Workshop has quickly earned quite a following in just a few years. The industry vets that lead the design-driven, San Francisco brand go beyond the idea of a simple carry-all to accommodate the ever-changing needs of a busy lifestyle with their new …

D’emploi Pilot Duffle

Separate your wet gear in the roomy, dual-compartment bag handmade in NYC

Though many contemporary soft goods companies offer handmade products, few take their process as far as Kyle Mosholder. The one-man-team designer and maker behind Brooklyn’s d’emploi works from his home studio armed with just a single Depression-era Singer sewing machine. Mosholder makes small batches of bags and garments using domestically produced materials. The latest to hit the streets is the Pilot Duffle, a bag Mosholder …