Best of CH 2012: Five Travel Pairings

Our most memorable destinations and a proper piece of luggage to complement the trip

This year, like many before it, travel played a central role in the stories we found and the people we met. Not to mention the equipment we had the pleasure of traveling with. Knowing very well that the perfect piece of luggage can make or break a travel experience we’ve selected five favorite bags to present alongside five of our most memorable destinations. Zambia As …

Dargelos Cycling Accessories

A waxed canvas hip pouch and reflective tassel for safer city cycling

Even the coldest of conditions can’t deter a steadfast cyclist. To help make the daily commute safer during dark winter months, Brooklyn-based Dargelos created a line of subtly reflective accessories for the design-conscious cyclist. Entering the portage industry a few years ago, the small studio is now part of the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation in the Brooklyn Navy Yards, which serves as a …

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 …