Published inLeader of the Pack·Jan 28, 20192018 Review and Goals for 2019Is it too late to wish you a Happy 2019? I hope not, so Happy New Year. It’s been way too quiet on the blog for the last few weeks but with good reason. …Blogging2 min readBlogging2 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Nov 26, 2018The Leader of the Pack 2018 Holiday Gift GuideIt’s that time of the year when we look for inspiration for the ultimate thoughtful gift. Below are 20 carefully curated gift recommendations for that significant road warrior/traveller in your life. I hope you enjoy the Leader of the Pack 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. As always please feel free to…Travel9 min readTravel9 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Nov 13, 2018The WiWu Switch 4 in 1 BackpackDuring one of my regular scans of Kickstarter for new backpack campaigns, I noticed the Switch by WiWu. It recently funded with 99 backers pledging $11,740 USD to help bring it to life. …Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Nov 8, 2018The Peak Design Everyday BackpackPeak Design may be familiar to many of you already. Perhaps you know them from Kickstarter where they have run many successful campaigns. …Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Oct 19, 2018The Bellroy Campus BackpackBellroy products have featured a number of times on Leader of the Pack. I’ve been a long time admirer of their range and it’s been really interesting to chart their move from the items we put in bags to the bags themselves. To date, Bellroy products have tended to be…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Oct 4, 2018Travel Wallets, Airline Adidas, EDC Mugs and moreThe Pack List Issue: 006 Welcome to the sixth edition of The Pack List featuring five things that have caught my eye in the world of bags, travel, and transport. This edition was compiled somewhere between Bath, UK and London on a delayed GWR train! Aer Travel Wallets I’m a big fan of…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Sep 17, 2018The BOAC Speedbird SaucerI’ve written previously about my passion for transport related branding, particularly that of the Jet Age. The liveries, uniforms, baggage tags, and terminal buildings take you back to an era long since forgotten since the dawn of “budget” air travel. One day last year, after dropping my son off at…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Sep 15, 2018The Everyman Hideout 5 Way Commuter PackIf you are in the market for a flexible EDC that can be carried in a number of ways, has room for a couple of nights clothing or gym kit, and a smart interior full of pockets for laptop and notebooks then the new Hideout 5 Way by Everyman could…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Sep 7, 2018Douchebags, Herschel Accessories, Colourful Berlin and moreWelcome to the fifth edition of The Pack List — this week completed in Berlin, Germany. Here are five things that caught my eye over the last few days including backpacks, a new travel accessories line, and a great photo collection. Douchebags The folks at Douchebags deserve your business purely based…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
Published inLeader of the Pack·Sep 4, 2018The Mahabis Classic BackpackBoth of my children have recently required new backpacks for school. Of course, being their Dad, I am of no use and my recommendations for black unbranded daily carries fell on very deaf ears. If only I’d seen this offering from Mahabis sooner they might have listened! If you are…Travel3 min readTravel3 min read
