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EDC Series Pt. 1
EDC Champions! When it comes to everyday carry gear, we are a bit nerdy and enjoy seeing what gear people keep and carry with them. This gear can be the normal pocket knife, flashlight, pens etc. others are much more specialized and from a niche industry that is rarely seen outside its intended use. Regardless ...
Gear Customization!
Gear Customization! When it comes to creating packs that are well constructed and offer highly effective organization we strive to offer the absolute best quality possible. Something that we take into consideration is how our customers will actually use the gear and what applications we can reasonably expect them to be used for. But, not ...
The Dad Bag!
Dad Bags! As avid bag nerds, we focus on bringing the highest quality products to the market and help our customers stay organized and prepared for the day ahead. One of the most satisfying things we see from our customers (and employees) is the different uses for our gear. While we expect someone to use ...
IBEX-35 Overnight System
Our Favorite Overnight Kit! With summer cooling down, and many areas opening up from closures it’s about time we talk about one of our favorite set ups for hiking and camping, the Ibex-35! There are a handful of items we add onto an Ibex-35 to create an effective system for an overnight hiking trip. We ...
Hook & Loop 101
“Sticky” Panels Something we include in almost all of our products, but don’t really talk much about is hook and loop compatibility. Almost every large bag that we make has a loop panel on the outside and more loop lining internally, but why? Let’s see what this simple yet very dynamic fabric allows for! Externally, ...
Minimalist Everyday Carry
Compact EDC Set-up When it comes to EDC, we all have very unique preferences and needs. As a photographer, I prioritize having a padded pack with adjustable dividers and ideally a pocket I can quickly access for memory cards and batteries. Some just want a small pack that can fit a tool kit and a ...
Revisiting the BOB
Alright, we know everyone is tired of hearing about the CoronaVirus. At this point we all should be somewhat aware that this virus has sparked a lot of turmoil in society, and it has us thinking it’s a good idea to revisit the concept of keeping a good Bug-Out Bag handy. In a previous series ...
Have you seen our friend Molle?
What’s with the webbing PAL? What’s with all that webbing on the side of many of our packs and organizers? Well, it’s probably one of the most important pieces of backpack technology since the zipper! It’s called Molle webbing (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment – Pronounced like Molly) as a means to attach accessories or additional ...
Photography Bags
Photography: Our Favorite Hobby We’ve mentioned this before, but both co-founders of Vanquest are avid photographers. It’s a past time that many working here enjoy and have a passion for. We’re lucky to have the ability to incorporate photography into our work. Naturally, we have taken this into account when designing products. While our ...
Don’t Shoot the Messenger
It’s easy to get caught up in features and designs of different packs. Some have removable straps, others use molle systems for organization, and a few even have solar powered USB chargers built in. Backpacks have a way of evolving to create trends for ever changing demographics. But, today we want to showcase a great ...