If you’re into bags, gear, or anything that makes everyday carry just a little smarter, Urban Traveller & Co. (UTC) is giving you a reason to drop by Shangri-La Plaza this weekend.
The brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary with UTX: A Decade of Carrying Every Moment, a three-day event happening from November 21 to 23, 2025, at the East Wing Atrium.
Photo: Urban Traveller & Co.
This event brings together UTC’s global brand partners, long-time customers, the growing local carry community, and anyone who appreciates thoughtful design and gear that’s built with intention. Throughout the event, you can check out the full lineup of UTCx collaboration capsules, explore hands-on activation booths, and even customize select items.
There’s also a curated art-meets-design installation, made in collaboration with Fundación Sansó, dedicated to the artist Juvenal Sansó, adding an unexpected creative layer to the celebration.
Hans Kenner Fernandez, UTC’s chief curator, shares, “For 10 years, we’ve curated tools that help people move through life with intention. This event is a celebration of that journey—and a preview of the next chapter in Philippine carry culture.”
Photo: Urban Traveller & Co.
If you’re planning to visit, November 22, 2025, is a good day to drop by. At 4 PM, UTC is hosting a Carry Community Gathering that includes games, raffles, limited-edition collectibles, and the Ultimate Packing Challenge—a friendly competition sponsored by Crash Baggage and Black Ember. The gathering is open to everyone, so you don’t need to be a collector or gear enthusiast to join in.
UTC has grown into a go-to spot for everyday carry essentials since its 2015 launch, focusing on design, functionality, and sustainability. The event offers a look back at the brand’s evolution and a peek at what’s next.
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