Though largely known for their heavy duty, guaranteed-for-life messenger bags, Chrome Industries has been gently dipping a toe into urbanwear for the past two years. Wanting to break out of the cycling mold the right way, the SF-based brand launches their first-ever denim apparel collection with considered thought. The three new offerings, which include 5-pocket jeans, a work shirt and a chore coat, utilize Dyneema—an …
For all that one throws into a backpack, the bag itself shouldn’t be adding additional weight to the load. Outlier’s Ultrahigh Backpack keeps things super-light—utilizing a very strong, cutting-edge non-woven Dyneema composite fabric (and a Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene sheeting) that holds its form and can take a beating, but roll up into a tiny bundle when empty. The bag’s dimensions allow for an even …
Bill Amos was working as a climbing instructor, substitute teacher and ski patroller when he became frustrated with the quality and utility of commercially available climbing apparel. As outdoor companies began catering to a more diverse audience, their clothing lines gradually became more fashion-oriented, rather than being suited to harsh alpine environments. Amos envisioned a simple and functional apparel line for people who were actually …
