## Catalog Browse & Search Experience

How should users find gear in the global catalog?

A

### Search-First

Big search bar dominates. Tags below as quick filters. Type naturally: "waterproof handlebar bag under 200g". Results appear as you type.

Global Catalog — Search-First
Bikepacking Bags Waterproof Ultralight Shelter Cooking
Type to search or click tags to filter
Revelate Designs Pika
Handlebar Bag
★ 4.6
128g $85 24 owners
bikepacking handlebar waterproof
Apidura Racing HB Pack
Handlebar Bag
★ 4.4
105g $72 18 owners
bikepacking handlebar ultralight

#### Pros

- Natural language friendly
- Fast for users who know what they want
- Tags as quick filters below search

#### Cons

- Empty state before typing
- Browsing requires typing first

B

### Browse-First with Search

Category tiles for discovery with trending items. Search bar prominent but browsing is the default. Great for "I don't know exactly what I need yet."

Global Catalog — Browse-First
Popular Categories
🎒
Bags
342 items
🏕️
Shelter
128 items
🍳
Cooking
94 items
🚲
Bike Parts
215 items
💡
Lights
67 items
🧭
Navigation
43 items
Trending
Revelate Designs Pika
128g · $85 · ★ 4.6
24 owners
Ortlieb Fork-Pack
310g · $55 · ★ 4.3
19 owners

#### Pros

- Great for discovery and browsing
- Never an empty state
- Shows what's popular in the community

#### Cons

- Categories need curation
- Slower for targeted searches