High Violet, the new full-length record by the National, is a nervy, melodic, explosive and beautiful set of songs that find the band at the height of their collaborative powers. The music is wide-ranging in its moods, by turns intimate and rough, expansive and spare, full of stark angles and atmosphere. Berninger's singing wild, half-broken, sly evokes a feeling of being haunted, by love, by paranoia, by something just out of reach. High Violet may be The National's most thematically twisted record to date but it somehow also manages to be their most infectious and immediate.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, the flagship magazine of the National Geographic Society, chronicles exploration and adventure, as well as changes that impact life on Earth. Editorial coverage encompasses people and places of the world, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Major topics include culture, nature, geography, ecology, science and technology.

Nothing speaks of an adventure more than slinging a rucksack over your shoulder and exploring a new city. The Walkabout Rucksacks include a lower padded photo compartment to hold a DSLR or HD Video camera. Modular dividers in this compartment allow for customization for carrying whatever accessories your urban adventure calls for. An upper compartment is perfect for personal items such as clothes or books and the division between compartments can be removed to create one larger storage space. This Satchel allows space for carrying a laptop 15.4” or smaller. The outer shell of all Walkabout carrying solutions is made from Cotton. No plastic buckles are used in Walkabout products; clasps, buckles and closures are made from brass and punched aluminum. Walkabout bags have a classic design that echoes your urban adventures while incorporating the latest technology to protect your gear. First among these is the latest in weatherproof treatments to ensure that water does not damage your camera or other electronic equipment. For further gear insurance, internal pockets are nylon lined with zippered and Velcro pockets to ensure a tight seal against the elements. Each Walkabout model also comes with an elements cover to protect your gear. The National Geographic Walkabout Collection is an ideal blend of today’s cutting-edge protective carrying technology and a stylish urban design. Fashionable with a combination of comfortable ergonomic features, the Walkabout lets photographers carry their gear in a bag that no one will suspect is a camera bag. External Dimensions Length 11.8” Width 7” Height 17.3” Weight 3.35 lb.