acronym
Exclusive Rare
garde technical tote bag
The techwear grail. Asymmetric construction, magnetic closure, ultra-limited production — every drop sells out in minutes. A cult object by Errolson Hugh.
Product Guide
A rigorous selection of tested and approved products. Each recommendation is the result of meticulous analysis and real-world use.
24 products analyzed
20 brands tested
12 countries
aer
Great Value Mainstream
Technical urban pack in 1680D Cordura
From office to gym. Bombproof 1680D Cordura, suspended laptop compartment, separate gym pocket — the Aer City Pack Pro is the bag for people who do more than one thing a day.
aer
Great Value Mainstream
Ballistic Cordura sling with outsized organization for its size
The quintessential urban companion. Outsized organization for its size in ballistic Cordura — the Day Sling 3 Max is Aer's most popular product for good reason.
bellroy
Mainstream Sustainable
Compact work bag that opens flat like a suitcase
The ideal office companion. Clamshell opening like a suitcase, smart internal organization and discreet urban profile — the Transit Workpack is a concentrate of practicality.
bellroy
Great Value Mainstream
tanned leather wallet, 4-11 cards + bills + coins in an ultra-compact profile
The quintessential slim wallet. Vegetable-tanned leather, ingenious pull-tab for cards, ultra-compact profile — Bellroy reinvented the wallet for the modern era.
cote-ciel
Iconic Exclusive
Iconic asymmetric silhouette, now a contemporary urban bag classic
A design object as much as a bag. The Isar's asymmetric silhouette has become a contemporary urban bag classic — instantly recognizable, often copied never equaled.
filson
Heritage Handmade
Rugged Twill and bridle leather briefcase, made in Seattle
A bag you pass down. Rugged Twill and bridle leather made in Seattle since 1897 — the patina only improves with the years. Lifetime guarantee.
fjallraven
Heritage Sustainable
Modern version of the classic Swedish backpack in G-1000 Heavy Duty (waxable)
The Kånken grew up. Waxable G-1000 Heavy Duty, leather details, reinforced base — the Rucksack No.21 is the refined version of Fjällräven DNA for those who want more character.
fjallraven
Iconic Mainstream
Scandinavian design icon since 1978, originally created to relieve the backs of Swedish schoolchildren
The Scandinavian icon. Created in 1978 for Swedish schoolchildren's backs, the Kånken became a worldwide phenomenon — over 14 million units sold and a place in museums.
evergoods
Technical Rare
outdoor pack designed by Patagonia and GORUCK veterans
Patagonia + GORUCK DNA in a logo-free bag. The CPL 24 is the benchmark for hybrid office-outdoor bags — pure functional organization, tested on mountains and in open offices.
giantmouse
Exclusive Handmade
Gentleman EDC knife designed by Ansø and Voxnaes, made in Maniago
The gentleman's knife. Designed by two of Denmark's best designers and made in Maniago, the Bleecker combines Magnacut steel, titanium and a discreet elegance rare in the EDC world.
mujjo
Great Value Rare
Full grain leather iPhone case that develops a unique patina
The antithesis of the disposable case. Full grain leather that develops a unique patina, raised edges, metal buttons — Mujjo proves an iPhone case can be a beautiful object.
mystery-ranch
Heritage Technical
Urban version of the iconic military pack
Bozeman outdoor DNA in a city format. The patented 3-ZIP system for full access, a discreet profile and bombproof construction — Mystery Ranch makes military urban.
opinel
Iconic Heritage
Savoyard folding knife, virtually unchanged since 1890
The perfect object. Virtually unchanged since 1890, the Opinel N°8 is a masterpiece of simplicity — ranked among the 100 most beautiful objects in the world by the V&A Museum.
peak-design
Sustainable Mainstream
on dimensions
The rare bag that truly does both travel AND daily. Carry-on format, full suitcase opening, recycled materials — Peak Design proves you don't need two bags.
porter-yoshida
Iconic Heritage
Iconic collection inspired by MA-1 flight jackets
Living Japanese heritage. Each Tanker bag is sewn by a single artisan in Japan — a collection inspired by MA-1 flight jackets, timeless since 1983.
saddleback-leather
Heritage Handmade
Full grain leather briefcase stitched with waxed linen thread and copper rivets
Brutalist and indestructible. Full grain leather, copper rivets, waxed linen thread, 100-year warranty. No zippers — 'they'll fight over it when you're dead.'
tom-bihn
Handmade Made in USA
Backpack made in Seattle, full clamshell opening
Obsessive organization made in Seattle. Full clamshell opening, optional pouch system and cult community — the Synik is the bag for people who have a system for everything.
trakke
Handmade Rare
Scottish waxed cotton messenger, hand-sewn in Glasgow
Scottish craftsmanship at its peak. Hand-sewn in Glasgow from waxed cotton, the Bairn Pro is a messenger that improves with age — COBRA buckles, unique patina, inimitable character.
victorinox
Iconic Heritage
Swiss Army knife with Alox aluminum scales
The essentials, no compromise. The Pioneer X Alox is the ultimate Swiss Army knife for those who want quality without excess — 9 functions, aluminum scales, Swiss made since 1884.
veilance
Exclusive Technical
Minimalist Gore-Tex pack with seamless bonded construction
The ultimate bag for purists. Seamless bonded Gore-Tex construction, architectural silhouette and extreme lightness — the Nomin is a design object as much as a backpack.
Technical Mainstream
Wandrd's PRVKE 41 is the ideal companion for nomadic photographers
The modular adventurer. More spacious than its competitors, the PRVKE 41 excels on long trips thanks to its exceptional versatility and proven robustness.
Technical
The Shimoda Explore V2 30 is the secret weapon of professional outdoor photographers
The field technician. Designed for extreme conditions, the Explore V2 combines military-grade robustness with methodical organization for outdoor professionals.
Sustainable Mainstream
Peak Design's Everyday Backpack V3 redefines the urban camera bag
The perfect urban camera bag. Modular, elegant and ultra-functional, it transforms your approach to transporting photo equipment in the city.