Herschel Supply Co.
The Zippo backpack
Herschelsupply.com
The Zippo backpack by Herschel Supply Co. has a very simple retro style and takes it back to the basics. It has all the pockets you need: one for your laptop, your iPod, phone and one mega pouch for all the other things you need to slug around with you. I put it to the test when I ventured out west and was able to fit five shirts, two pairs of jeans, a few undies, socks, two pairs of shoes, a laptop, my iPad and all the cables that went along with them, and it fit perfectly under the airplane seat in front of me and was the only bag I had to bring. There is only one problem I have with this backpack: it lacks a chest strap. It does, however, come with a waist strap that zips off when you’re not hiking the wild woodlands, which is rather nice, but when you’re packing mass amounts of shit around with you, a chest strap would be nice to help reduce the strain on your back.  Still, I was very impressed with the backpack. Even though it’s a little pricey ($94.99), it seems built to last and still has a nice look to it—even if there is candy cane striped fabric on the inside lining. –Jeremy Riley

Nobis
Peyton Beanie
Nobis.ca
Although black beanies are a dime a dozen, it’s amazing how many companies seem to do them wrong. They’re too baggy, too scratchy, too tight, look like the reservoir tip of a condom or, even worse, like your 90-year-old blind Aunt Sally knitted it for you. All I can say is thank god for Nobis. This beanie suffers none of the pitfalls found in so many of the discarded beanies currently shoved in my closet. The Peyton has a simplistic and classic design and the merino wool is soft and cozy, but breathable enough that you can rock this hat in the spring or fall. This beanie has already made itself a staple of my fall wardrobe and I’m sure I’ll be trying to rock it until the early days of next summer. –Jeanette D. Moses

Volley
Volley OC
Volley.com.au
As a certified subscriber to Sneaker Freaker Magazine, I like to think I take my shoe game fairly seriously. Learning about Volley, Australia’s premier sneaker company first established in 1939 (!) provides just another notch in my sneaker belt and having a pair sent my way was an absolute treat. Shoes? For me? I get to write about ‘em? Get outta here! The OC model is a good solid beach/skate style shoe with lots of little flares that I dig. The crinkle cut tongue, the red rubber sole and the metallic lace tips bleed “steez” while comfort and a fly colorway render these things white-hot in a pair o’ khakis or some camo cut-offs and sockless or knee-high woolies (however you roll). I’m not crazy about the additional rubber toe-cap, but ultimately I can overlook it as it does lend a little extra oomph in the stability department. Casual, but fully capable of pulling an outfit together (slate grey will do that), it’s a solid sneak with little to complain about and reasonably priced. Finally making their U.S. debut, you can cop a pair at Urban Outfitters or from the site. Just make sure to peep an Aussie-U.S. size conversion chart before you do. –Dylan Chadwick