The Military Duffel by Whipping Post

A simple, rugged leather bag with no zippers inspired by the standard GI issue

Building on the success of their previous vintage-inspired leather messenger bag, leather goods producer Whipping Post‘s latest offering is a rough-and-tumble duffel. Originally from Georgia and now NYC-based, founder Ryan Barr (who started making leather goods after he needed a new guitar strap) was inspired by his father’s bag from his service in the Vietnam War. The Military Duffel is handmade from vegetable-tanned full grain …

Winter Session

Canvas and leather goods from Denver's Five Points neighborhood, designed and produced by one team

Deep in the heart of Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood, a group of five artisans and designers are reviving the Western tradition of leather-crafted, rugged goods with Winter Session. Once dubbed the “Harlem of the west,” over the years the neighborhood has been home to a thriving jazz and beatnik scene—including stints from Jack Kerouac and Billie Holiday—before falling on rough times up until a …

CH Gift Guide: Schlep It Up a Notch

10 easy ways to transport heavy loads or personal goods

Whether it’s hauling home groceries in the trunk of a classic car, kids in the cargo carrier of a Christiana bike, or tackling laundry in an urban environment, schlepping is a natural part of a busy life. Make it easier on your favorite workhorse with one of the gifts from the Cool Hunting gift guide which makes hauling, carrying, transporting or packing things around a …