I'm starting to think my fondness for gooseneck kettles is turning into full-blown addiction—and I'm okay with it. The Canadian-made Monarch Methods pour over kettle is among the more unique ones I've seen, with its copper construction and handle-less design. You grip it by the tanned harness leather insulator rather than an external handle, giving you better control over the pour. The…
Hong Kong-based company Barton 1972 makes a lot of cool camera straps. The braided leather models are particularly stylish, and they have a sort of soft stretchiness with lots of surface area, so they're also quite comfortable to wear. Perfect for micro 4/3 cameras. There are several braided straps to choose from: Braided Style ($79) — Depending on how tall you are,…
This leather ruck sack from Alabama company Loyal Stricklin is as beautiful as it is functional. Made from 4oz rich tan Horween Leather Chromexcel, it sports a large primary opening with two smaller pockets on the front. When the enclosure flap is rolled up, the bag measures 12"x19"x5"—plenty large enough to carry one's daily essentials—and extends to 25" tall when unrolled. Each…
If you're like us and enjoy quality leather bags and such, you know how important it is to properly care for and maintain the leather's finish over time. Chamberlain's Leather Milk is the right tool for the job, and is even what Saddleback Leather recommends for their products. There are actually five versions of the stuff, each with a different purpose: No.…
Hard Graft's new Notebook keeps things simple and beautiful: Cover made from Austrian wool Endleaves made from structured grey paper with logo print 160 plain off-white pages, edged in grey. Grey fabric bookmark Black elastic fabric rubber band Inner pocket in back Dimensions: 5.5” x 8.27” x 0.6" $65 at Hard Graft. Pairs nicely with their leather trip case, which holds necessary…
Need: Volume 9 is out, courtesy of our friend Matt Alexander and his team. Plenty of great items and photography to gawk at, but the things that really grabbed my attention were these Texas Tan Leather Coasters. They're handmade in Texas from English bridle leather and measure 4" in diameter. But mainly, they're gorgeous. These are the kind of coasters that will…
The folks at Everlane have just updated their Reverse Denim bags, which now sport black leather detailing rather than brown. There are three types of bags in the collection: Snap Backpack (pictured above, left) — Has a padded laptop sleeve that can fit a 15” MacBook Pro. $65 Weekender (pictured above, right) — Great for travel. 12" shoulder drop, fits into any…
This distressed leather case from Etsy shop JooJoobs gives your iPhone 5/5s a handsome, rustic look while providing some protection from damage. The stitching is all done by hand, and there's a convenient credit card slot on the back. The JooJoobs shop is based out of Chiang Mai, Thailand, so this case goes for about $24 + $6 shipping to the U.S.
The TROVE wallet, very near to reaching its Kickstarter funding goal, can best be described as a Supr Slim wallet on steroids. It combines strong, woven elastic with vegetable-tanned full-grain Italian leather accents. The whole thing is reversible too, so you can organize your cards and cash the way you like. Holds up to 10 cards (far more than I need on…
The Refresh Dopp Kit is a vertical bag for your home or travel toiletries. The vegetable-tanned leather exterior can stand up on its own, while the water-resistant wool felt lining (with zipper enclosure) keeps everything nice and dry. Get it for $269 at Hard Graft.
The Brooks Challenge is a beautiful leather bag that attaches to your bike saddle, keeping your cyclists' tools handy at all times. The buckles of the attachment straps are located inside the bag, as well as the enclosure strap, which wraps around your tools and keeps them from rattling about during your ride. The Challenge is available on Amazon in a variety…
Hard Graft has just released two premium leather bike bags: the Frame Folio (pictured above) and the smaller Frame Pack. The Frame Folio ($409) is large enough to hold an iPad Air along with other daily essentials, while the Frame Pack ($392) is perfectly sized for your notebook(s), iPhone, and other small items. Both bags affix to the frame of your bike,…
The Journeyman Art Kit by Red Clouds Collective is sort of like Nock Co.'s Hightower bifold, but made from leather rather than nylon. Holds three pens on one side, and a notebook on the other. The Journeyman comes with a notebook and three micron pens (01, 03, and 05). Available in walnut (pictured above) or black for $135.
Photo credit: Robert Occhialini The DDC Stuff Sheath—designed by the fine folks at Draplin Design Co.—is a simple leather sheath that protects your Field Notes notebook and other bits of paper bouncing around in your pocket. As the embossing on the front cover says, the Stuff Sheath is very durable and very, very orange. Sports a single line of stitching along the…
Hard Graft has just added two more straps to its camera accessory collection, something I wrote about a while back. The Instant Camera Strap ($127) is for the photographer who needs no bells or whistles. It's a simple, non-adjustable leather strap lined with a strip of non-slip wool where it rests around your neck or shoulder. The Re-Process Camera Strap ($166), on…
Ugmonk recently added some new items to their Lifestyle collection, my favorite being the Cross Pocket Wallet. Available in brown English bridle leather and natural vegetable-tanned leather, this slim, full-leather wallet is sure to develop an awesome patina over time. And like any good piece of leather, each piece has its own distinct markings and thus, every wallet is sure to be…
The Mod Folio is a leather case for securely carrying an iPad mini and other small items such as cards, pens, earbuds, and more. What makes it really interesting is that they have all these various inserts—each designed with a different purpose in mind—that magnetically attach to the inner spine of the folio. Say you buy the Traveler Mod to start with,…
After a successful Kickstarter campaign that far exceeded their funding expectations, Kendall & Hyde are just about ready to start selling their leather goods to the world. Everything they sell is crafted from vegetable-tanned, full-grain leather, some of which sport top-notch hardware—such as snaps made from real 1930s buffalo nickels. As of this writing (May 28th, 2014) they are still allowing pre-orders…
Remember the BookBook Journal for iPad, the leather case that looks like a beautiful vintage book and not an iPad case? Well now Twelve South makes them for MacBooks too. Just like the iPad model, the Rutledge BookBook is crafted from genuine leather, sporting two hardback covers on the outside but a soft padded interior (with elastic bands to hold your device…
A simple leather cover for Field Notes notebooks. As my friend Patrick Rhone puts it: “Not only a nice place to keep a Field Notes brand notebook but also a handy place to keep some index cards, business cards, and book of stamps.” Not much more to say than that. $45 at Hellbrand Leatherworks.