Chrome has upgraded their Yalta series with 4 new distinctive colors. Introducing the 3M (Reflective) Night, Jungle Camo, Snow Camo, and Asphalt (the original).

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Win one of 14 pre-production BLAQ x Kagero (Team) backpacks! Winner takes the backpack with a full-kit of matching BLAQ gear. Two runners-up win choice of foot straps and a hip pouch. Just join their mailing list or like them on Facebook to enter. Entering both is valid! Entries accepted through Sunday the 12th @ midnight PST.

See more photos of the Kagero x BLAQ backpack HERE!

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"The new pared-down model of The Ultimate Photographer’s Bag does more with less — just like your favorite prime lens.  It has the same clean design as the original bag, but it’s smaller and more maneuverable. It is ideal as a carry-on, great for taking your photo equipment on a hike, or great for taking your gear to a shoot.  The new smaller version boasts the same great protective camera compartment as the others in the line.  It will hold a large SLR body, 2 lenses, and a flash.  Laptop and other gear can be stored in the upper main compartment, while tripods and light stands are easily strapped on the sides."

• Waterproof roll top main compartment fits 15″ MacBook and other items
• Easy access front compartment fits iPad or 13″ MacBook and pens/smaller items
• Waterproof Camera compartment (12x6x8) padded, with 2 moveable velcro dividers
• Holds SLR body, 2 lenses, and flash
• Large side pockets with compression straps for tripods or light stands
• Durable 1000D Cordura body with Ballistic Nylon bottom for durability
• Padded back and shoulder straps
• Adjustable waist and sternum straps
• Dimensions 12″x19″x8″ (30 Liters)
• Handmade in California

Tags: Inside Line Equipment, Backpacks

For those who don’t know… BLAQ is a sponsor for Team Kagero. Rather than representing current stock items, Paul (BLAQ) and I thought it would be more fun to design a new backpack from ground up. Being the owner of innumerable backpacks, I had an idea of what direction I wanted to go with… simplistic and functional.

Using Illustrator, I laid out a design and sent it to Paul… along with a list of specs and features that would be incorporated into backpack. The main focus on this backpack was size… mainly the width. We kept the width right under 12-inches, but still tall enough to carry all of your essential items. Several weeks later, it was made to perfection.

The black outer shell is made of 1000D Cordura and extremely waterproof. The yellow interior liner is made of coated packcloth which is durable, flexible, and waterproof. The idea of using packcloth rather than vinyl was to save on weight! Vinyl is heavy and we wanted this backpack to be super light. Also, the bright yellow packcloth allows you to find your contents with ease… day or night.

Getting lost in an abundance of pockets is absolutely annoying to me. We designed this backpack to have the bare minimum… 2 tall side pockets, 1 large exterior YKK zipper pocket, and 1 large pocket in the interior compartment. The mouth of the gate features integrated strips of corrugated plastic which allows the mouth to keep its square shape, but at the same time allowing you to roll the gate in an even manner.

The exterior features a set of compression straps on each side and a set of compression straps at the base. The padded shoulder straps feature 1.5-inch webbing that is suitable for mounting mobile device holsters. A total of 5 D-rings have been strategically placed throughout the bag for a functional, yet clean look. Elastic bands have been placed on the main adjustment straps to absorb extra slack. A noticeable feature is the back-padding and its inverted pentagram design. Yes, we did this on purpose. The top of the backpack has a thick handle that is truly comfortable to the hands. For safety, we added a standard light loop to maximize visibility.

The final touch is a silk-screened Kagero ghost print the runs along the side of the exterior pocket.

Because of the overwhelming interest of the Team Kagero backpack, Paul and I have decided to make this backpack available to the public… and not just the team.

Stay tuned...

Photo credit: Jason Finn

Tags: Kagero, BLAQ, Backpacks

"Last month we debuted our 2012 ARTIST SERIES collection at our 4 Year Anniversary Party. Now you can see these amazing collaborations in our online store and own one for yourself!

This year we tried something a little different. In past years we treated our Artist Series as more of an art show, making as many as 25 unique bags using art from various contributors. This go round we figured the right thing to do was make a limited run of a few bags so that more of our online customers could have a chance to own one as well. We chose 6 designs and made 5 of each. We gave one to the designer, gave a couple away at the raffle and sold a few more. That means that there are only two or three of each bag remaining and we’re expecting them to move quick."

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Tags: Messenger Bags, Burro Bags, Belt Bags, Backpacks, Art