Cool Hunting Video Presents: Filson

A first look at the new global headquarters, where the iconic heritage brand handcrafts the most rugged gear on the market

With the imminent launch of their new factory and global headquarters—the first move for the brand in 80 years—Filson invited us in for a first look at their new space. We got a unique peek behind the scenes and learned how this classic luggage and outdoor clothing company manages concepts, sales and production all under one roof. Originally outfitting pioneers for the Alaskan wilderness, Filson …

Ghostly + RPMFG Record Tote

A limited run of handcrafted waxed cotton bags to hold all your favorite albums

Co-founded by Matthew Dear and Sam Valenti in 1999 as a boutique record label, Ghostly International has since become a leading figure and voice in the industry for experimental, “genre-less” music and even art, clothing and product design. While nearly every product to bare the brain power or brushstroke of a Ghostly artist is in some way a product of teamwork, the label’s first custom …

Alite Designs’ Bike to the Beach Bag

The transitional backpack to tote bag design gets an update

Designed to make the transition from weekday workhorse to beach-going carry-all, Alite Designs’ aptly named Bike to the Beach Bag can be worn as either a backpack or carried as a heavy duty tote. Building off the original design—created in collaboration with Outlier back in 2010—the current iteration features a much sleeker silhouette and refined strap system. To ensure a long life, Alite hand-constructs each …