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Close-up of the sashi-ori weave on the SAMPLE Omusubi pouch

Sashiko, Indigo and a Few Demons: SAMPLE by Dan Matsuda


Dan Matsuda's new SAMPLE drop just landed at the shop: sashi-ori omusubi pouches, indigo micro zips, laser-cut demon patches and the last Friday the 13th patch he'll ever make.

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Carry Index results for a 5-day Tokyo trip

Meet the Carry Index: A Packing Planner That Checks the...


Tell it where you're going and for how long. It checks the forecast, the plug type and your bag size, then builds a packing list, including the stuff we don't sell.

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NYC subway station at night

The NYC Commute Kit: What to Carry on the Train,...


A commute bag has different rules from a travel bag. Three setups we see every day in the shop: subway, bike, and office-plus-gym.

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Passport, currency and cards laid out for a trip

Before You Fly Abroad: The Checklist


Entry requirements, passport validity, money, power and what goes in your carry-on. The things worth checking a week before an international trip.

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How to Pack With Packing Cubes (And Which Ones You Need)

How to Pack With Packing Cubes (And Which Ones You...


Pack by category, not by outfit. Cube setups for 3, 7 and 14+ day trips, and where everything goes in the bag.

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Inside a laundromat

How to Do Laundry on the Road


A laundry plan is what lets one bag cover a long trip. Machine, sink wash or none: how each works and what to bring.

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