Madden Equipment

Classically styled packs from a recently revived Colorado heritage brand

Forty years ago in a small shop in Boulder, Colorado, Outward Bound instructor Dan Madden set out to make a better pack that would suit his and his students’ needs in the backcountry. After 10 years off, Madden Equipment is back, producing outdoor-focused packs with enough technical features for adventures and classic styling for the city. Most of the original machines, patterns and employees from …

Topo Designs Tote Bag

A simply designed unisex bag that's ideal for quick spring trips

From their ripstop cargos to sturdy sling bags and travel packs, Topo Designs has had our attention for some time now. Each product drop delivers a sensible design, done in the brand’s typical outdoorsy style—and that is reflected again in the new Tote Bag. With a design as basic as its name, the pared-down bag offers everything one needs for a quick trip—without any of …

Collected Works Co. Military Duffle Backpack

Built for the long-haul from sturdy US-sourced waxed canvas and leather worked by Tanner Goods

For those searching for a bag that is rugged, handsome, intelligently designed and will last a cross-country motorcycle journey (and further), the Military Duffle Backpack from Portland-based Collected Works Co. fits the bill. All of the products from the brand are born from of a genuine need from founders Jacob Hinmon and Patrick Vail—when they can’t find what they need, they make it. Inspired by …