Since 1950, Pearl Izumi has been in the business of crafting innovative cycling clothing, essentials and footwear for cyclists. The company launched with one man, Kinji Shimizu, a businessman who » Read More
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September 21, 2017
Small, compact, safe, easy to spot: that’s the trend we’re looking at for porting our cool gadgets around the world. Eagle Creek, a company known for its smartly designed travel » Read More
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August 18, 2017
So you’re getting ready to head out on the water and begin packing a few essentials to bring along. Sunscreen, check. Water bottle, check. Snacks, check. We were recently sent » Read More
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August 14, 2017
Been out on your bike all summer? Thinking of getting it ready for the autumn and winter commute seasons? Axiom’s got a great collection of pannier sets in a variety » Read More
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July 28, 2017
As a photography hobbyist, I discovered Peak Design during their inaugural Kickstarter project, the Capture Clip. My first experience with their products was yet another Kickstarter project, the Slide. Every » Read More
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June 29, 2017
Patagonia has recently launched a new series of daypacks to include more recycled materials, fit and comfort improvements, three of which have been designed for women’s bodies: Refugio, Chacabuco and » Read More
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June 23, 2017
Summer’s just arrived and with that, thoughts turn to travelling abroad or exploring our province’s own scenic backyard. We found a couple of great products to check out from our » Read More
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December 29, 2016
There’s two schools of thought when it comes to packing: rolling and flat. A third option – packing cubes – adds a whole new level of organization. We recently took » Read More
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May 16, 2016
Last week we took the Lowepro SH 180 shoulder bag through its paces. This time, it’s the BP 250 Backpack. Both are part of Lowepro’s recently-launched StreetLine series, perfect for » Read More
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May 9, 2016
A lifetime search for the perfect camera bag. Something that many photographers already know: the perfect camera bag – one that does it all for you – doesn’t exist. I’d » Read More
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April 28, 2016
Think Fjällräven in Vancouver (and likely in many other North American cities) and the ubiquitous Kånken comes to mind, yet there’s so much more to the well-loved Swedish brand than » Read More
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February 19, 2016
The challenge: Could I take my well-loved Lowepro Passport Sling and fit my compact camera and essential day gear in this new little StreetLine SH 120? That was my main » Read More
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February 17, 2016
Charles Spencer Anderson Design (often referred to as CSA) began in 1989 with a single client: the French Paper Company. This relationship has endured over a quarter of a century; » Read More
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January 5, 2016
If you were lucky enough to unwrap a new iPhone 6s during the holidays, Speck’s got a few jazzy new designs to keep it protected. I selected a few from » Read More