Field Trips - How and Why It's Made (a Factory Trip)

[@ShimodaDesigns]

In the latest episode of Field Trips, I visited our factory, while I was there I thought it would be nice share some insights on Shimoda production. The highlights in this video are what was on the line this day. In the future I hope to share more details that you might find interesting.

[@Levi_Allen]

So this is why the quality is so good 🙌

[@merczedes]

Exactly, I love my urban explorer. Thank you to everyone who worked on the act of creation of my backpack 😊

[@ryant1090]

I have a new appreciation for my bags, as well as the men and woman who tirelessly put it all together. Thank you, Ian.

[@cinestoreau]

As a reseller of Shimoda this is great to see what makes these bags so great. Thanks Ian for the tour and thank you to the men and women who assemble and manufacturer these products. Great workmanship. They might be expensive compared to other brands but you get what you pay for.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thank you. Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@ianmapa]

I appreciate this behind the scenes look into the manufacturing of products.

[@peterrussell663]

I’ve recently bought the Action X40 and I’ve found it to be the best rucksack type camera bag that I’ve ever owned. I’ve got Think Tank and LowePro ones, but they don’t even come close in the comfort stakes. I’ve found that I can carry my Action X40 all day with more kit than either of the other two without any of the fatigue that the others inflict on me - it’s just brilliant 👍🏼🇬🇧

[@MORENOMESSORIFOTO]

ottimo video mi piace vedere la realta' costruttiva dei proddotti!!

[@coridor45]

There's a lot of human involvement to produce this bag. Appreciate all the hardwork behind a single bag produce. High quality stuff.

[@bseng]

Thanks for taking us on a tour of how your bags get made! Really cool to see the manufacturing process.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thank you, I also find it interesting. Hopefully I can share more in the future, just a matter of luck with the timing of my factory visits.

[@jwkm6918]

Nice to see the talented workers in action producing the most amazing camera bags money can buy!

[@rlfisher]

That was really fun to see. Still loving my Action X30.

[@bayricker]

Thanks Ian for the inside look. Amazing how many parts go into a single bag, all stitched with precision.

[@FranklinLiranzo]

I truly appreciate the transparency and taking us on the process… im going to buy two of bags in the coming months! Im really liking what you guys are doing! Much success to you.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thank you Franklin 🙏

[@charlenenagel7962]

This was so interesting! And it answered a question I had about whether the 'elastic' that retracts the handle on Urban Explore would wear out after a year or two. I never imagined that it was actually a piece of spring steel! Very clever!

[@bittiapina]

Kinda fun to see how my Urban Expore 25 (which I'm absolutely LOVING) was made. Never had a more well made and comfortable backpack in my life, especially when fully loaded. No wonder it feels so well made. Cause it is!

[@louisburley1597]

These bags are simply the best camera bags out there. This shows why!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thank you 🙏

[@reishimo6390]

Please feed these magnificent workers well and I will support your production!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

They eat well :) I am not sure about breakfast but meals are are made daily for lunch and dinner. I personally love eating at the factory, one of the cooks knows my taste well.

[@reishimo6390]

@@ShimodaDesigns that’s cool to know! Love a fair-trading and workers-welfare-caring company:) keep it up!

[@vandalpaulius]

Thank you for the video! Been using my Action2 x40 for a few months now as my daily bag while traveling Japan and it's literally my favourite bag that I've ever tried. This video definitely gives an insight WHY it's so good. Thanks!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Thanks! Great timing to be in Japan... pretty days.

[@LMNDZ513]

Loving my Urban Explore!..thank you Shimoda and everyone that put all their hard work and effort behind it..and the brand..appreciate everyone!..thank you!..

[@rsankuratri]

After seeing the amount of effort that goes into making a single X40 or the Explorer 35, both of which I have, I have a new appreciation for the products. Thank you for the tour!

[@JeffreyTadlockPhotography]

Super interesting! Thanks for the behind-the-scenes video!

[@steveglennan]

Thanks for the factory tour, it reminds of a trip we took to China when my wife's had her company products manufactured at one of their large facilities.

[@ianslingsby3415]

I now have a full appreciation of the complexity of the manufacture of the best backpack products available.

[@pierluigicroce6040]

Super interesting

[@WayneLian]

interesting and thanks for sharing this insightful info on how the bag is made!

[@majamidzor3801]

Definitely my favourite Field Trips episode, thank you for sharing the behind-the-scene.. 🙋‍♀️

[@a97b18b]

Yes! Another video!

[@rubykusano8934]

Impressive…great video!

[@adventureStaley]

That was rad

[@malcolmmacgregor6222]

Fascinating and informative. Thank you

[@jamesfratanduono9033]

Trying to get the title of the book you were reading on the train in the last field trips video (Tokyo) Liked the factory tour as well!!

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Hi, it was Magic Words by Jonah Berger. I don't recall it being so magical though :).

[@jamesfratanduono9033]

@@ShimodaDesigns So disapointing....lol

[@Vibhor_Yadav]

So good!

[@drubber007]

Great bags. My only gripe is the plastic buckles. I think given the price the front waist buckle (at least) should be metal. Mine has broken but is just about still useable but does come open if I tighten the straps too much. Once it finally breaks the bag will be unusable as the front strap is a must given the weight I carry.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Hi, the belt buckle is easily replaced if it broken. IMO one of the worst places to use a metal buckle is the waist unless required for safety. The belt swings too freely with the extra weight and can scratch/gauge easily, as its stepped on often when your packs on the ground. I'd rather break a buckle than nick my camera gear with a free swinging alu buckle. Here is how to change your buckle out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SbqYiLnLRnj8k

[@drubber007]

@@ShimodaDesigns Ok great that's good to know thank you.

[@heythere1968]

quality is pretty darn solid for chinese made. but would love for it to be made in united states or canada. especially for the price tag.

[@ShimodaDesigns]

Chinese are experts in bag manufacturing. The price tag would be greatly increased if made in NA or elsewhere. Shimoda and it's parent company Mac Group is made up of an international cast , we are scattered around the EU, UK, Asia and NA. We would all love to support our local economies and have them made locally :), but not an option at this point. Ian

[@heythere1968]

@@ShimodaDesigns definately understood. the quality is there so its hard to complain if it looks and works right.