Shop Ride w/ AFAIC: April Recap April 18, 2023ILE STAFF Quick photo recap of our April 16 Shop Ride, hosted in partnership with AFAIC. Follow us on Instagram and Strava and stay tuned for next month's edition! Photography by AFAIC
Backpack Comparison Chart April 17, 2023ILE STAFF A handy comparison chart highlighting key features across our range of backpack styles. Depending on your use case you might find yourself looking for a roll-top, zipper, or panel-loading closure, varying degrees of...
Utility Tote + Padded Shoulder Strap April 14, 2023ILE STAFF The Utility Tote is a well versed and multi-functional bag designed to hold all the necessary gear for the day ahead of you. Features include a 32L main compartment, weather-resistant exterior pocket, interior...
Are Your Bags Waterproof? April 13, 2023ILE STAFF Are your bags waterproof? ––It’s a question we hear all the time, and we get it! Parsing through technical details, comparing roll-tops vs zip-closures, Cordura vs XPAC vs Waxed Canvas,...
Shop Ride w/ AFAIC: 4/16 April 11, 2023ILE STAFF Join us this Sunday 4/16 for our monthly Shop Ride with our friends from AFAIC. Casual pace, all are welcome. 9am: Meet for coffee @ ILE - 1717A Fourth St, Berkeley 9:30am:...
Blackout Patchwork: Series 2 April 06, 2023ILE STAFF Last summer we launched our initial Blackout Patchwork collection with three pieces: Default 25L, Radius 14L Mini, and Minimal Tote. What started as an experiment in working with tonal black fabrics...
Shop Friends: Joe Harper March 27, 2023ILE STAFF Joe Harper is a London-based photographer and director with an extensive portfolio of work for brands in the fashion and cycling worlds. He's also an avid cyclist and longtime ILE...
Mini Messenger Update March 16, 2023ILE STAFF Mini Messengers are back in stock in a wide range of Cordura and XPAC options (and now updated with our standard PVC logo patch). This is the perfect companion for...
Retailer Spotlight: BicycleBoys Clubhouse March 15, 2023ILE STAFF BicycleBoys Clubhouse is a multifaceted bike shop, cafe, and event space located on Bangkok's famed Charoenkrung road. Over the past couple years they've become a hub where cycling enthusiasts can find top quality products and build community over shared...
Shop Ride w/ AFAIC: 3/19 March 14, 2023ILE STAFF Our monthly Shop Ride with AFAIC is coming up this Sunday 3/19. Join us! 9am: Meet for coffee @ ILE - 1717A Fourth St, Berkeley 9:30am: Roll | 41 mi [road] | Casual pace...
XPAC Sailcloth Guide: VX07, VX21, VX25, UX10 + X50 March 09, 2023ILE STAFF XPAC is a lightweight, high-performance fabric inspired by technical racing sailcloth. This is a composite fabric made of multiple layers of material laminated together under high pressure. The subtle diamond...
Shop Friends: Hubert Gamit February 21, 2023ILE STAFF "I truly believe that if one invests time and love, happiness and peace within self will soon follow. I strive to ensure that the YOÜ by Hü Gallery remains a...