Watches, Stories, & Gear: A New Lord of the Rings Adaptation Hits the BBC, Phone Straps from Peak Design, and More EDC News

“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear.

Big I Design Unveils the Ti Manu

Big I Design, the Tennessee-based “one-stop shop for titanium EDC accessories”, unveiled their newest knife design, the Ti Manu. Designed in collaboration with Ken Onion Jr, son of the Legendary Ken Onion, the Manu retains Big I’s “two screw” design, and is the first time that Big I has worked with an outside designer on one of their knives. Currently available to order through Kickstarter, the Manu features a 3.25” S90v blade with a flat grind modified drop point, Grade 5 Ti scales, and can be configured to use either washers or bearings, a feature not many knives offer. With dual thumbstuds and a reversible pocket clip, the Manu can feel right at home in the pocket of left and right-handed EDC enthusiasts. For more information on the all-new Manu, visit the Kickstarter page.

Leucadia Blade Co’s LandShark

Two California-based knife brands, Pro-tech Knives and Leucadia Blade Co, have teamed up to release an all-new fixed blade design dubbed the LandShark. Crafted from legendary MagnaCut steel, the LandShark features a 3.5” drop point blade, 8” overall length, and weighs in at 4 ounces while offering a unique combination of edge retention, hardness, and corrosion resistance. A deep cut finger choil behind the blade and contoured G10 scales ensure a secure grip, whether you’re in the backcountry or out to sea, both places where a gear failure can have serious consequences. While the initial release of the Founder’s Limited Edition has already sold out, the Landshark will return in force in early March, retailing for $299. Head over to Leucadia Blade Co for more information.

Lord of the Flies as Nature Doc

Jack Thorne, the creator of Adolescence, which became a surprise hit on Netflix last year, has followed up that successful show with a new adaptation of Lord of the Flies for the BBC. William Golding’s novel is frequently taught in American schools, so many reading this will be familiar with the conceit of the story: a group of boys are stranded on a deserted island, they attempt to form order out of chaos, and things go predictably sideways from there. It’s been adapted for film and TV several times over the years, but this new series, which consists of four hour long episodes, is getting noticed for its unique visual style, which borrows heavily from nature documentaries like Planet Earth and others. Viewers are asked to observe the characters from a distance, and the pacing is slow and methodical. It seems like a particularly interesting way to adapt this specific story, and fans of Adolescence already know all about Thorne’s ability to craft a narrative around the story dealing with children.

Yeti’s Skala Hiking Pack

Yeti appears to have phased out the Mystery Ranch line that they absorbed a few years ago when they purchased the much loved maker of backpacks and other carry equipment. The new Skala Hiking Pack keeps at least some of that Mystery Ranch DNA, but is also very much a Yeti product. It’s designed around a lightweight AlumaLight frame designed for both comfort and structural integrity, and features a familiar looking RipZip opening that allows for easy access to a large main compartment. It’s also loaded with many other features that you’d expect on a higher end, hiking oriented backpack, like a vented mesh back panel, a variety of exterior pockets, and load lifters. The Skala can be had in capacities ranging from 32L to 60L, and starts at $300. More info here.

Peak Design’s New Phone Straps 

Phone straps are having a bit of a moment. We’re seeing more and more people carrying their phones on their body (like they would a bag) via a strap of some kind, and Apple has gotten itself into the game with the release of its own strap system last year. Now, Peak Design has made a big move into the space with a trio of strap options built around their innovative Micro Anchor system. The straps include a simple one worn around the wrist, a cross-body strap, and a very interesting option that is worn cross-body and also includes additional attachment points for more items. Anyone who has used Peak Design camera straps (or really, any other Peak Design product) knows that they go above and beyond on the little details and produce incredibly high quality stuff, we’re excited to check out their phone strap options soon. Our friends over at Gear Patrol have a nice summary of the new straps right here.

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