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A Dopp kit may seem like a strange item for a daily carry lineup but it is well suited as a makeshift camera bag with plenty of space for notebooks, pens, and whatever else you need to be able to grab quickly on the go.

The ZX/2 Classic Women's Sandal has a limited edition polyester jacquard webbing that wraps across the foot and through the midsole for a true custom fit, while a durable Vibram outsole offers traction for river beds and concrete.

Big-Game designed these plastic mesh laundry baskets for the company.

Scribble Notebook by HAY, $7.00 each. Available in-store only at MoMA Design Store at 81 Spring Street, New York.

This nifty notebook sports subtle patterns on its page celebrating all things brick. Perfect for the architect in your life and sized at a generous 8"x5", these pads are £9.50 each from Present & Correct.

Oregon. Based in Portland, Pigeon Toe Ceramics founder Lisa Jones creates sleek porcelain tabletop items, kitchen accessories, lights, and more. While the majority of the pieces are white, pops of color are scattered throughout.

As Topo’s founders are from Wyoming and Colorado, the brand keeps the Mountain West as a touchstone, and strives to present the West to the rest of the world. The founders grew up using classic mountain gear with their families, and many of the brand’s designs hark back to timeless styles from the 1970s. The brand also cites Japanese design as an influence, which is evident in the use of color and minimalist details. Although the company has throwback inspiration, Topo Designs prides itself on being a twenty-first century enterprise. The company’s Instagram account is a huge part of its branding, acknowledging the impact of the medium on site traffic. For Topo, imagery is a great way to present a lifestyle, and social media platforms help with outreach. The company also has a Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flickr presence.

Topo Designs Klettersack 22L Backpack, $169 at store.dwell.com Handmade in Colorado with 1000d Cordura fabric, this steamlined backpack's cloth-lined inteiror holds 22 liters of volume. Leather lash tabs can hold extra gear or serve as simple decorative features, making this item perfect for daily commutes or longer-distance journeys.

Our tranquil excursion would require this bundle of camping-themed notebooks by Subtle Acts for jotting down nature-induced inspirations. $28. Photo by James Ransom.

The unfinished sketches that populate the pages of Geary's Elevated Journal leave space for your own artistic expressions.

For the desktop itself, there's the Merge Concrete Desk Set (from $48 to $178 for the entire set). Made from stainless steel and concrete, these coloful designs unite function with a fun take on form.

Tina Frey Striped Square Vessel, $36.99–$59.99 at the Dwell Store This Striped Square Vessel is a versatile piece that can be used as a bowl, planter, or as storage for small items. The vessel is cast in a two-tone—providing a bright pop of color in its yolk-yellow top half, and a stark white base that is a nice counter to the saturated upper half. Regular price: $50–$80

The complete line of WorkShop products, including limited edition items, is available now. New tools for work and brainstorming will periodically refresh the collection.

This set of three pens from Korean design brand CLIP PEN has an innovative detail—the pens can be clipped onto a section of papers or a folder, or even used as a bookmark. The pen made its design debut at London Design Week 2014.

“The Lukas Peet hanging lights have been a favorite of mine for years. When I got this space with the high ceiling I ordered them immediately.”