Tim Hetherington 'Diary' 2010.
Photographer of war and conflict, Tim Hetherington has compiled an expressive video representing his work over 10 years. "Diary" on Youtube or Vimeo.
Prototyping
Zoje the machine had been hard at work since she arrived. Here's photos of Leigh prototyping something out of red ventile and grey canvas.
Greenpeace highlight toxic chemicals used in waterproofing
It has always been odd to us, just how far the outdoor clothing and equipment designs and fashions have separated people from the natural environments they seek to enjoy. Mountaineering tents and gear, designed and used for activities that most of us don't even come close to trying. We're all left feeling like a Neil Armstrong stepping out onto the moon from some alien craft, when all we're doing is camping out by a river streaming off a nice mountain in spring!
Our New Sewing Machine - Beast Zoje
We can't even pronounce its name, that's how beastly this thing is. We're scared of it! Its foot stamps down, and it punches through layers of canvas like it were butter. When its on, the lights dim and flicker, and it growls. And that's just the girl in the picture! We don't even have words to describe how frightening the sewing machine is!
Tibet. I get the urge to ride
Road approaching Himalaya Range from Tibet - Image by CoolbeiRe
Testing Peak Oil Jacket Prototypes
At last, we had the opportunity to test the 2 prototype jackets in snow and blizzard conditions out back of Mount Hotham Victoria. Here's a video we made on phones, from the 2 days skiing testing:
Bags For Everyone
Very much with the philosophy we hope to develop, Tim Adams of Portland Oregon makes Bags for Everyone, keeping them ultra simple, easy to modify and repair, and nice looking. Thanks for the inspiration Tim. We'll be buying one from you real soon.
Ultra simple design
Our quest for ultra simple design continues. We're working on a jacket top made from a single square of cloth, two cuts and three lines of sewing. It'll go nicely with the pants that follow the remarkable design of the traditional Chinese pants.
Film: Searching for West
The hunt is a pursuit of balance, while searching for the unknown. The balance that death has struck with life, the one sustaining the other.
Music: On A Steady Diet of Hash, Bread, & Salt
On A Steady Diet of Hash, Bread, & Salt. From the Free Music Archive. We are loving this album, over and over again.
Ventile Shirt
The Ventile Shirt is a collared, pull over shirt made from fine cotton Ventile. It breaths as cotton, but repels water and wind like a rain coat.
Multitools - Zippo 4 in 1 Woodsman
Zippo say they're bringing out a 4 in 1 multi tool. An axe, saw, hammer and puller. A standard axe could probably be modified to take a saw though... a good idea.
New Concepts
We have developed a range of products that are almost final concepts, but still need a little tweaking. We've really shaved the weight off the jacket and it allows all range of movement now. The oilskin outer and Ventile lining makes this a really tough yet comfortable foul weather jacket.