For our second Carry Conversation we asked Mel Terkla, one of the designers behind Kifaru’s Tactical line, a few questions about Kifaru’s place in the world of carry. Continue reading
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RELoad Bags shop visit :: Philadelphia, PA
3 trips around the US this month – Northeast, Southeast, South/Central/Northern California, and then back to Texas each time in between. As always, us Carryology folk do the research and find the best brands in the industry, then set up … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Carry Culture, Industry, Messengers, Travel
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Week In Review ~ 12 May
Want to know what tote Chuck Norris would use? Searching for a backpack that will serve your needs without giving you strain? Desperate to avoid the gawking expressions of fellow travelers in airports because you can’t shut your case? Continue reading
Category: A Week of Carry
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Checking Out :: Mixed Works
A quick look at Mixed Works. New guys on the block to the carry world. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Checking Out, Messengers
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Road Test :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
It’s here, the Road Test review of the DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger (“Recon Wide” on their site), priced at $322. Before we dive in, lets talk about Chris Tag and Defy Bags. “My name is Chris Tag. I’m a Chicago … Continue reading
Category: Bags, Carry On, Luggage, Messengers, Regular Sections, Road Tests, Travel
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Bad backs and backpacks :: Initial thoughts
Bad backs and backpacks. What’s a good pack that works well for your back but also looks good too? Some quick thoughts follow… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags
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Week In Carry ~ 5 May
A round up of some top things floating around the ‘net earlier this week Continue reading
Category: A Week of Carry
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Dopp Kits w/Baxter of California
Following on with the Dopp Kit topic, we asked some questions to both sides of the fence – a brand who creates them and a brand who creates products for them. Continue reading
Category: Insights, Luggage
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Road Test :: Ethnotek Messenger
Road Test :: Ethnotek Messenger We have already had a peek at some of the gear that Ethnotek produces. Previously we checked out their launch backpack. Glad to say, they are back, and this time it’s with a tidy messenger … Continue reading
Category: Bags, Messengers
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When Backpacks Attack
Backpacks, as awesome as they can be, can also cause a lot of back pain if used in weird or crazy ways Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags
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Week In Carry ~ 28 April
Have you had places to go and people to see? You probably had some sort of carry with you. Want to see how others have been getting things done? Well now’s your chance to find out what’s been happening in … Continue reading
Category: A Week of Carry
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Dopp Kit 101
Dopp Kits, the name derives from early 20th century leather craftsman Charles Doppelt, a German immigrant to the United States, who invented his toiletry case in 1919. Continue reading
Category: Cases, Insights, Utility
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Road Test | Mission Workshop VX Rucksack
We love Mission Workshop. From innovative formats to trick new hardware details, they’re one of the best carry brands out there. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Road Tests
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Week In Carry ~ 21 April
A summary of what we’ve been sharing on our Twitter and FB over the last week or so… Continue reading
Category: A Week of Carry
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Question time w/Chris Graham
We continue our series on carry designers living overseas. This time, it’s the talented Chris Graham working with Osprey… Continue reading
Category: Bags, Carry Culture, Industry, Retailers
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Head to Head :: Laptop Messengers
We play 2 different laptop messengers off against each other to find the sweet bits of both, and maybe even pick a winner… Continue reading
Category: Bags, Head to head, Messengers
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Women’s Handbag Shapes
So this post is probably a little overdue & by no means is it the absolute definitive guide to women’s handbags. It should help explain the basics in terms of shape and function. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Handbags, Messengers, Totes, weekender
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Interviews :: Spencer Nikosey
Spencer Nikosey is the creative source behind KILLSPENCER, military inspired carry brand, making original bags for mostly urban pursuits. Spencer is a rad guy, come and meet him. Continue reading
Category: Carry Conversations
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Luggage & Wallet Infographics
We’re sharing two info-graphics that we’ve found to be kinda interesting over the past week. Continue reading
Category: Luggage, Wallets
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Road Test | Timbuk2 Especial Tres
We get a look at the Tres from Timbuk2 Especial’s line… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Road Tests
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Philosophy Bags
Philosophy Bag Co. is all about designing and building classically styled, contemporary functioning bags with a modern architectural spin. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Carry Conversations, Carry Culture, Messengers, Travel
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Road Test | Rip Curl Global F-Light Wheeled Bag
Action sport brands offer some great value wheeled bags. The F-Light series from Rip Curl is one of the better value big wheelies we’ve found. Continue reading
Category: Check In, Luggage, Road Tests
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Eight Versatile Office Bags
For those of us running up the corporate ladder (or at least trying to keep our paperwork tidy), a casual messenger or backpack just doesn’t cut it… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Messengers
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Douchebags :: The Interview
There’s so many jokes here that we could use… Probably best if we leave them and just say, we have a good Q&A with them. Come read it. Continue reading
Category: Bags, Insights, Luggage
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A week (or three) in carry :: 26th March
It’s nice to share a little from our other channels every week or three. Here’s some interesting carry links… Continue reading
Category: A Week of Carry, Carry Culture
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Carry Trainspotting at SXSW ’12
It’s always fun to jump into a crowd and check what everyone is carrying. SXSW seemed like as good a place as any… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Carry Culture, Handbags, Messengers, Totes
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Carryology Giveaway
Instead of getting gifts for their birthday, UNDSCVRD are more keen to give something away… Hurrah! A Carryology Giveaway! Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Carry Giveaway, Retailers
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Checking Out :: Esther Porter
Esther Porter make bags in a British workshop, using craft based fabrics and lots of attention to details. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Handbags, Messengers, Totes, weekender
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Road Test :: Clothing Arts P^cubed Adventure Pants (?!)
Pants?!? Carryology, now you’re Road Testing pants? Continue reading
Category: Road Tests, Uncategorizable
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Checking Out :: Mc5
Mc5 is bag brand from the wonderful carry city of Hong Kong. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Handbags, Messengers, weekender
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