News — Arc

We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs the carry world has ever seen

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Namely, the unmistakable Arro. And not just tweaking the backpack, but also building out an entire family around it. Ryan breaks down the process into four key design considerations… Form The original Arro was a great form study in the backpack space and we wanted to build on that in our expansion of the range. A balanced and well composed aesthetic would be key to having any additions look like they related to the original, which, as we all know, is so iconic. It’s a pack that’s been a staple for us for over 20 years. So it was a...

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As you might have noticed, we’ve got ourselves a new retailer crush: Canada’s Altitude Sports

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A strictly e-comm operation hailing from above the border, with impressive taste in technical gear. And so when they gave us the challenge to ‘curate’ their already finely tuned curation and zero in our favorites, we jumped at the chance, and began combing through the oceans of goodness. We’ll be honest, it took longer than we thought – like, a lot longer. But we’ve managed to whittle our favorites down to 13 stellar picks. From hiking packs to travel pants to shoes that can fit any foot, these are our Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports, selected by us. Goal...

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