【 HOUYHNHNM special order bag special project]
It seems simple, but it is difficult. Yuhi Ozaki pours his heart and soul into his custom-made items.

Ozaki:I came up with the idea while looking at catalogs. I thought that many readers of "Finamu" would respond to the keyword "90's," so I looked at catalogs from the 90's, including those from around that time.

Ozaki:This is it. It's a backpack with the slightly exaggerated name "RANGER" (laughs). (Laughs.) It is an item in the kids' category. When I saw this, I thought "bungee cords" would be a good idea.

Ozaki:This is for tucking your jacket in here when it gets hot outdoors. So I think this detail is useful in early spring or early fall.

Ozaki:Yes, it is. We combine the Ranger with basic models such as the 4066U and 4065U. It is an easy-to-use model. The zipper goes all the way down to the bottom, and the opening is wide enough for easy loading and unloading.

Ozaki:The size has been slightly enlarged. Inside, there are no particular device pockets, and we have kept it as simple as we dared. I don't think people would probably use a pen holder or something like that (laughs).

Ozaki:It's a basic item, so I went with black, which everyone likes (laughs). (Laughs) The fabric is Cordura nylon, just like the original Outdoor Products. The more you use it, the more it tastes good and the more supple it becomes, so I hope you enjoy that feeling. The function and appearance are very simple, and I like it myself. I think the bungee cords are a nice accent, and I hope people will use it everyday.

Ozaki:I would like to create a situation where ordinary products are always appreciated. There are many models out there, but the "452U" is always considered to be good.

Ozaki:I think it is also true that if you know the perfection of a simple item and then look at various items, you will see it in a different way, and it will be easier to understand the quality of the item itself.

Ozaki:Yes, it is. There is a reason why they are called masterpieces. It is important to know that first. For example, in the case of the "452U," the front part is made of one part. I think this is a design born from American rationalism, but it is also complete in appearance. That is why it has remained unchanged for a long time.

The reason why I never put inside pockets on the leather tote bags I make for Young & Olsen is because there is a good point in making them just bags. If you add a lot of things to it, it gets heavier and heavier, and it looks out of place. In the same way, "Outdoor Products" has the coolness of something ultimately simple, and I hope that will continue to be appreciated in the future.