They say variety is the spice of life. So, I guess that makes the Colorado-made Mountain Briefcase from Topo Designs the Habanero pepper of bags. A hybrid hauler designed for every day use, it can be carried in not one, not two, but three different ways (backpack style, messenger style and briefcase style). Read More »

That’s right, Volume 10. Ten months we’ve been doing these N’East Illustrated posts, and yet, the incessantly intoxicating Christine Mitchell of N’East Style still manages to top herself with each new one. I mean, that’s like a death and taxes level of consistency. Her latest batch of illustrated #menswear goodness is after the jump. And you can check out the previous nine here. Read More »

If you didn’t already know, Topo Designs’ bags are some of the best bangs for you buck out there. So finding them on sale, well, it’s almost like finding a free seventh beer in a six pack (ie, you’re getting more than you paid for). Terrible metaphors aside, Need Supply has three colorways of the co.’s super awesome Colorado-made Sling Bags, and they’re all 18% off. Drink up. Read More »

Just in time for the holidays, Colorado’s Topo Designs is back with yet another affordable, great looking and tough as nails carryall (they’re really good at those). Their new Duffel Bag is handcrafted in a LEED certified facility in the Rocky Mountain State from burly 1000d Cordura nylon. Details include natural leather lash tabs and handle, heavy duty seat belt straps, US-made YKK zippers, and a nylon pack cloth liner, to keep your things nice and dry, no matter what the weather. Read More »

Of all the new brands to pop-up in the last year, Colorado’s Topo Designs is definitely one of the most impressive. Mixing modern, durable materials with an appreciation for the outdoor gear of their youth, the co.’s founders have designed a range of bags that are as tough as they are classic. The Daypack is made in a LEED certified facility in CO from heavy-duty, 1000d Cordura nylon. Read More »