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A blog by a carry–on obsessed frequent flyer with a focus on backpacks, EDC (everyday carry), on-the-go tech, travel hacks, tips, tricks, guides, and more by Keir Whitaker
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2018 Review and Goals for 2019
2018 Review and Goals for 2019
Is 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…
Keir Whitaker
Jan 27, 2019
The Leader of the Pack 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
The Leader of the Pack 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year when we look for inspiration for the ultimate thoughtful gift. Below are 20 carefully curated gift…
Keir Whitaker
Nov 25, 2018
The WiWu Switch 4 in 1 Backpack
The WiWu Switch 4 in 1 Backpack
During one of my regular scans of Kickstarter for new backpack campaigns, I noticed the Switch by WiWu. It recently funded with 99 backers…
Keir Whitaker
Nov 12, 2018
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack
Peak Design may be familiar to many of you already. Perhaps you know them from Kickstarter where they have run many successful campaigns…
Keir Whitaker
Nov 7, 2018
The Bellroy Campus Backpack
The Bellroy Campus Backpack
Bellroy 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…
Keir Whitaker
Oct 18, 2018
Travel Wallets, Airline Adidas, EDC Mugs and more
Travel Wallets, Airline Adidas, EDC Mugs and more
The Pack List Issue: 006
Keir Whitaker
Oct 3, 2018
The BOAC Speedbird Saucer
The BOAC Speedbird Saucer
I’ve written previously about my passion for transport related branding, particularly that of the Jet Age. The liveries, uniforms, baggage…
Keir Whitaker
Sep 16, 2018
The Everyman Hideout 5 Way Commuter Pack
The Everyman Hideout 5 Way Commuter Pack
If 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…
Keir Whitaker
Sep 14, 2018
Douchebags, Herschel Accessories, Colourful Berlin and more
Douchebags, Herschel Accessories, Colourful Berlin and more
Welcome to the fifth edition of The Pack List — this week completed in Berlin, Germany. Here are five things that caught my eye over the…
Keir Whitaker
Sep 6, 2018
The Mahabis Classic Backpack
The Mahabis Classic Backpack
Both of my children have recently required new backpacks for school. Of course, being their Dad, I am of no use and my recommendations for…
Keir Whitaker
Sep 3, 2018
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