How To Re-Wax Your Waxed Canvas Bag October 17, 2022Vicken Donikian Waxed canvas is a traditional army pack material, but its origins date back to the 15th century sailing industry. We use a rugged, densely woven cotton duck canvas that is...
New: Hydration & Tripod Holsters October 14, 2022Vicken Donikian Alongside our recently released Photo Bag Prime we launched two new MOLLE-compatible accessories––Hydration Holster and Tripod Holster. These are designed to work seamlessly with the Photo Bag Prime and other...
AFAIC for ILE October 05, 2022Vicken Donikian As Far As I'm Concerned (AFAIC) is an experimental cycling team from the East Bay that is bridging the gap between creativity, teamwork, and community. They are testing the limits...
Photo Bag Prime - Now Available September 29, 2022Vicken Donikian Our new Photo Bag Prime is a combination camera bag and daily carry backpack designed for maximum utility. A split, dual-access main compartment features a weatherproof, padded camera compartment with modular velcro dividers,...
Retailer Spotlight: Blue Lug September 26, 2022Vicken Donikian Tokyo’s famed Blue Lug bike shop was our first retailer back in 2012. Blue Lug is known for their world class assortment of bikes, accessories, and custom builds, and it’s...
An ILE Staple: Race Day Bag September 07, 2022Vicken Donikian The Race Day Bag dates back to the early days of ILE and has become one of our staple backpacks over the years. It has a unique front loading zipper closure...
A Story Told Through Texture August 29, 2022Vicken Donikian Materials. Textures. Composition. Introducing a new campaign for our Blackout Patchwork collection, shot on black and white film; a story told through texture. The Blackout Patchwork collection includes the Default 25L, Radius Mini, and Minimal Tote––made using...
Forest XPAC August 24, 2022Vicken Donikian Forest XPAC––a core color in one of our signature fabrics. Available throughout our collection on backpacks, travel bags, bike bags, and accessories. XPAC is a lightweight, high-performance fabric inspired by...
Fabric Study: UVX40 XPAC August 18, 2022Vicken Donikian We love experimenting with new fabrics and applications––check out these recent versions of our Seat Bag ALL MOUNTAIN and Pilot Bar Bag in Dimension-Polyant UVX40 XPAC. UVX40 is an incredibly tough,...
New: Mesh Tote August 11, 2022Vicken Donikian Airy and lightweight, the Mesh Tote is a simple carry solution that allows your gear to breathe in transit. Suitable as a grocery getter, beach tote, or workout bag––just fill...
Blackout Patchwork Collection July 18, 2022Vicken Donikian A study in materials, textures, and composition, our Blackout Patchwork collection features tonal renditions of three ILE shop favorites - Default 25L, Radius Mini, and Minimal Tote. We’ve laid out...
Mesh Tote Experiment July 11, 2022Vicken Donikian Alongside our standard production schedule, we’re constantly tinkering with new bag designs, fabric/trim combinations, and special makeups of existing styles. These experiments are a lot of fun to work on––some eventually...