## Catalog Browse & Search Experience

How should users find gear in the global catalog?

A

### Search-First

Global Catalog
Bikepacking Bags Waterproof Ultralight Sim Racing Wheels
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 can feel blank
- Browsing requires typing first

B

### Browse-First with Search

Global Catalog
Popular Categories
🎒
Bags
342 items
🏕️
Shelter
128 items
🎮
Sim Gear
89 items
Trending
Revelate Designs Pika
128g · $85 · ★ 4.6
24 owners
Fanatec DD Pro
2.4kg · $350 · ★ 4.8
31 owners

#### Pros

- Great for discovery — see what's popular
- Categories give structure without complexity
- Never an empty state

#### Cons

- More complex landing page
- Categories need curation