The Stray Compass started when Levon Ourishian, a geologist by training, could not find a field bag sturdy enough for his own trips and decided to make one. That first bag turned into a small workshop in Lebanon where a team of artisans now designs, cuts and sews gear for hiking, camping and travel. The catalogue goes well beyond bags: there are daypacks, duffels, technical and camera bags, but also jackets, headwear, slides, tents, sleeping bags and floor mats, plus a line of leather wallets and notebooks. The pitch is gear built to last rather than to be replaced, with an emphasis on durability and lower environmental impact. Production stays small, with design, manufacturing and sales handled in house. Pieces are sold through the brand's online store and Instagram, and in Lebanon at Boutique du Musee and ABC Dbayeh, with orders also shipped abroad.
The Stray Compass at a glance
- Founded by geologist Levon Ourishian
- Gear made by hand in the founder's workshop in Lebanon
- Range includes tents and sleeping bags as well as bags
- Stocked at Boutique du Musee and ABC Dbayeh
Who is behind The Stray Compass
- Levon Ourishian (Founder). Source: bam.agendaculturel.com