Hoggan’s is a little company based out of Rupert, Idaho that has been making bags, packs, pouches, tents, and pretty much everything else under the sun for over 100 years. I was mostly drawn to these little illustratons of their packs on their web catalog; since almost everything they make is custom not every product has an example in photographic form. Perhaps this is what the Campmor catalog would look like if they hired David Shrigley? (found via CarryWare)
While digging around for some specific military items I stumbled onto the flickr page of a collector who’s put together these role-specific kits made out of his collection. Check out the rest here in addition to other well presented pieces from his collection, such as these bomber jackets.
Suggested reading: Military Show:PA at The William Brown Project
“How is the new Army fatigue hat supposed to be worn? The men of the 45th Division, Camp Barkeley, Texas, would like to know. In lieu of an official edict, here are four suggested solutions, all doubtless incorrect. Pvt. Bert Stephenson (top left) wears his sailor style; Pvt. Juan Varels (top right) prefers a snap-brim effect; Pvt. Jaramillo Regimio (lower left) imitates firemen and fishermen while Pvt. Hack Lawrence (lower right) simply does a Lily Daché and lets it go at that.”
Pvt. A. Y. Owen
Camp Barkeley Texas
from LIFE July 7th, 1941
Emeco (Electric Machine and Equipment Co.) was founded in 1944 where it began manufacturing it’s iconic 1006 model chair on contract for the US Navy. Still made by hand in their Hanover, PA factory today as it was then of 80% recycled aluminum through a 77 step process. Light, strong, classic. Not just for boats and submarines anymore, they’re all over the world in cafes, homes, offices, you name it.
In honor of Flag Day I thought I’d share some photos I’ve taken of old glory over the past few years.
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Tommy Rebel aka REBEL SC is something of a legend in New York City and the somewhat underground subcultures of graffiti and vintage gear collecting. I was first drawn to Rebel after seeing pictures of box trucks he had painted in New York in the 80’s and mid 90’s. To me, these trucks epitomized that era of graffiti and sadly I have not been able to find some of the best throws and pieces that are stuck in my mind still. Though his Brooklyn basement collection of vintage Nikes, Polo gear, and North Face’s (and so much more) is well known these pictures weren’t as easy to track down as I had initially hoped. Many years ago I recall coming across flash pictures of his basement that were similar to the few above but less posed- shoe boxes reaching ceilings and lining the walls. I’m sure there’s a lot to be said about having such a compulsive desire to collect and write your name everywhere but for now just enjoy the pictures.
A good camera bag is hard to come by and personally I’ve never really found or owned one I particularly liked very much. Why not just turn a good bag into a good camera bag with a help of a padded insert or do it yourself?
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130 years and counting, photos from a Japanese based repairman/collector/general enthusiast blog here.
cork grips 
