Remote Equipment

It was late in 2023 when the new-and-improved version of Remote Equipment launched. We’ve rolled out new takes on the ALPHA 31 (the bag that launched the brand), the CHARLIE 25 and updated ORG Kits. In autumn of 2024, we trotted out a refreshed BRAVO 18.

Immediately, we were stoked by the overwhelming positive reactions customers had to the bags. The Remote Equipment brand began with a cadre of hardcore fans, and their acceptance of the revised bags let us know we were moving in the right direction.

The latest version of Remote Equipment managed to snag a few headlines, too, and as we work on a fresh batch of all-new products (watch this space for details), we wanted to share some of what's been written about us.

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we look deeper at those creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

One of the perks that Sam M. and Aaron D. enjoy with their jobs is travel. Sort of.

Sam and Aaron are members of an Army National Guard unit; the unit is responsible for opening the lines of communication with other countries and helping foreign militaries with processes and logistics planning.

As part of that unit, Sam and Aaron have been employed to Central and South America locations, working alongside military units in countries like the Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Guyana.

"We don't do desk stuff," said Sam. "Our remote office is the most remote you can be. We constantly bounce around to different locations. We will move into a partner force's living quarters for weeks or months and then go on to another place where we're needed. It's a lot of moving around."

As you might expect

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we look deeper at those creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

If you've had to hire somebody for a construction project recently, you know how difficult it can be to find good help. The reason is straight from an ECON 101 lecture: Demand for contractors and their services far outpaces supply.

In central Michigan, Chris Eddy knows exactly what it's like to be in high demand. The 33-year-old is the project manager for a growing company specializing in roofing, siding, gutters, and deck building. He oversees a crew that swells to about 16 people during peak building months ­– days filled with problem-solving, measuring, cutting, estimating, scheduling, and getting back to people who need to hire a contractor.

Eddy doesn't have an office in the traditional sense of the word, and for that he's thankful.

"I start the day by loading up my truck with whatever

It was a fun few days at the end of October for some members of the Remote Equipment team as we took our bags to a location where our bags seemed designed to thrive: New York City.

            We were among about 20 other brands at Gotham Gets in Gear, a one-day event in midtown Manhattan. Designed for some of the most significant and relevant media outlets to speed-date outdoor companies and see the latest and greatest in gear, the event allowed us to show our bags alongside offerings from other companies. Our display table was nestled near hiking boots, electric bikes, sportswear, ski gloves, and pocket knives.

            This was the second consecutive year we've participated in the Gotham Gets in Gear event, but it was the first time we've had entirely new product to showcase to the media; it was our first chance to talk to new folks about the BRAVO 18, the latest bag to the Remote Equipment product line.

The event aims to provide NYC-based media with one-stop shopping for gear-based

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we take a deeper look at those who are creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

It's almost a 10-hour drive from Denver to Oklahoma City, and if he's lucky, Kyle Parker will use part of that time to get some shuteye. Most of those miles will be ticked off in the dark and lonely hours of the early morning after Parker's band – Fighting the Phoenix – has packed up their van and left a club in the Mile High City where they performed on a Sunday night. They'll be on stage Monday in OKC, perhaps a tad road-weary, but then on to Dallas for a Wednesday show.

Parker, 32, plays bass for the Colorado-based metalcore band that spent 30 days performing 27 shows throughout the western U.S. in the fall of 2023. While he lives in Colorado Springs, he spends much of his time on the road, watching the miles click past from his seat in a van.

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we take a deeper look at those who are creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

Regan Danner moved into a new office recently. A 2022 Ford F150.

And you'll have to excuse the fact that Danner's new office is often pretty cluttered. As a land surveyor for one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, he needs to bring everything with him, wherever he goes.

That means all the surveying tools required for him to do his job, things like electronic distance measurement instruments, a GPS, and an automatic level. It also means there's an ATV in the bed. In the cab, he'll have a phone charger, a change of clothes, plenty of insect repellent, a cooler, and even a portable microwave.

"I guess I'm a remote worker by default," said the 23-year-old with a laugh. "I like to think of remote as being away from the truck, away from any amenities,

If you've been a fan of Remote Equipment since the early days, you're likely aware of a bag called BRAVO 18. There were several iterations of the BRAVO – an 18-liter tote bag that received rave reviews from Carryology and other bag-reviewing websites when it was initially released five years ago.

If you're just becoming familiar with the brand, we're taking this opportunity to introduce you to a bag called BRAVO. Because, well, the BRAVO is back in a big way.

We're taking a detailed look at the 2024 version of the BRAVO, now available on our website. We’ll explain some of its features, the materials we use, and provide background on why we're making the bag a cornerstone of our emerging brand.

But before that, let's take a quick look at the BRAVO bags that came previously. 

The Remote Equipment brand started in 2018 with the introduction of the ALPHA 31. It was launched after a small, but successful, Kickstarter campaign. Even with its small production run, the ALPHA

It's not like you'll find it in a museum anytime soon, but Adam Nevins' carefully curated collection of Remote Equipment packs is certainly something to behold. A fan of Remote Equipment for about four years now, Nevins has at least one version of every Remote Equipment bag ever made. That includes some prototypes and one-offs, some of them constructed with fabrics we no longer use. He's used these bags around the globe, from mundane everyday activities in typical American cities to sketchy motorcycle rides in the Himalayas. And he likes them. A lot. You need only look at his YouTube Channel, City Trekker, where he reviews bags, clothing, and other travel essentials to see his appreciation for our bags.  

We caught up with Adam, 47, to talk about his affinity for Remote Equipment. He was between one of his frequent work trips to Nepal and India for his work with ServLife, the non-profit where he serves as its Executive Director.

Adam's answers have been edited for clarity and brevity.

Enter the time machine and go back to 2019. Sometime before the COVID pandemic radically altered about every facet of modern life. In those Before Times, it's estimated that less than 10 percent of the U.S. workforce worked full-time from home. The office was where it was at – with breakrooms, all-hands-on-deck meetings, and shared birthday cakes in the conference room for beloved (or at least tolerated) co-workers.