Tae Kim is the spark behind Boreas, Alite, and a resurgence in the outdoor industry. Rather than giving you a highly edited version of our conversation, we’re sharing the whole glorious thing. Here’s part 1… Continue reading
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Carryology Survey
We’re looking at you guys to help us to create the next version of Carryology. Are you up for a quick survey? Continue reading
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Week In Review ~ 15 June
Welcome to the Week In Review where we’re scoping out a brand that’s all about simplicity and looking at carry for getting active in nature. There’s also a pack for kids without ears or a happy animal face in sight, … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Brands, Travel, Wallets
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Details x CFDA eBay Auction
You’re walking down the street and somebody stops you, declares you have an awesome bag and wants to know where they can get one too. You have to smile apologetically (or try very hard to hide your smug grin) and … Continue reading
Road Test :: Billykirk No. 166 Large Carryall
This particular Road Test has been a long one, covering some serious miles. Nearly six months in the making. The Billykirk No. 166 Carryall (“weekender” if you want to be fancy) has been my travel companion with me along several journeys… Continue reading
Category: Bags, Carry On, General, Luggage, Road Tests, Weekender
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Week In Review ~ 9 June
Welcome to the Week In Review, where we’re checking out a streamlined adventure pack, some bag organization for your travels and shining the spotlight on an Australian brand making some solid carry. There’s also an ergonomic backpack for those with … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Luggage, Messengers, Travel, Wallets
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Five Minutes with Matt Paduano
This is the first part of a two-part ‘Five Minutes With’ series focusing on The North Face, Matt Paduano who is the Design Director for Equipment shares his thoughts… 1 – What key insights drive your stuff (what have you … Continue reading
Category: Brands, Insights, Question Time
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A quick chat w/RichWorks
RichWorks is a new carry brand on the blocks and we thought it’d be neat to have a quick chat… Continue reading
Category: Interviews, Sleeves, Utility
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Rushfaster | Carry Retailers
Living mostly in Australia, we usually look with envy at all the great businesses IN OTHER COUNTRIES – which is one reason why we love Rushfaster so much (and leads us to another important question) Continue reading
Category: Retailers
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Week In Review ~ 1 June
We’re halfway through the year and there’s a bit of a travel theme to this Week In Review, so if anyone’s in need of a mid-year break then read on for some handy travel tips and a versatile backpack for … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Luggage, Travel, Week in Review
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Eco-carry…
We’ve pulled this post together to help us all get a better understanding of the factors brands face when developing carry with eco in mind. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Insights
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Carry Geeking: Techlite backpack straps
An interesting read on the Techlite straps from Columbia. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Insights
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Week In Review ~ 26 May
Welcome to the Week In Review, where you can wind down the weekend by kicking back and checking out what’s been cropping up on our radar this past week in the world of carry. We’re checking out a cool and … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Misc, Sleeves, Week in Review
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5 Minutes with John Duran (CamelBak)
I realise we only just posted ’5 Minutes with Roztayger’, but when this came in from John Duran at Camelbak we had to post it up straight away… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Interviews
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Road Test :: QWSTION Media Pack
QWSTION have a Media Pack for ‘geeks & DJ’s.’ We figured we’d pass this one over to a DJ to test… Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Road Tests, Specialist Carry
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Furoshiki: hands-on with Made on the Moon
Furoshiki, the extremely minimal method of carry, using a single piece of fabric. Continue reading
Category: Culture, Reflections
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Week In Review ~ 18 May
Welcome to the Week In Review, where travel luggage for the distinguished gentleman or lady bumps up alongside flexible suitcase/backpack hybrids, Brooklyn vintage style tangoes with Latin American/Parisian chic and we show you how to keep your kids’ fingers out … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Carry On, Check In, Luggage, Messengers, Totes, Travel, Week in Review
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5 Minutes With roztayger
For the latest addition to our Five Minutes With series we caught up with Elizabeth Jeffer, founder of the carry retailer roztayger. Continue reading
Category: Interviews, Retailers
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Hacks :: Kid-Proof Drug Bags
Accidental poisoning from pharmaceuticals take out more kids than you realise. Here’s a quick hack for parents… Continue reading
Category: Hacks, Utility
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Week In Review ~ 11 May
This week we’ve got a mix of style, durability and functionality as we check out a hardwearing tote, an eye-catching backpack suitable for work or play, cyclist carry focusing on easy access and some sleek mountain packs. Welcome to the … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Totes, Week in Review
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The Arc’teryx Brand
We got to have a chat w/Dan Green – the design manager at Arc’teryx. Come enjoy the conversation, it’s a good read Continue reading
Category: Interviews
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Head to Head :: Adventure Duffels
We compare two classic adventure duffels to see which one works better as a gear mule… Continue reading
Category: Bags, Gear Bags, Head to head, Luggage
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A Love Affair | My Gregory Kletter Day
For someone that spends my life thinking about better carry, it’s funny that one of my favorite packs is a Kletter Day. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Reflections
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Week In Review ~ 4 May
Though there’s more than a few cycle brands in this Week In Review, the bags work just as well if you’re traveling via two feet rather than two wheels. We’re checking out a smart safety addition to cycling messengers, a … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Messengers, Week in Review
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Bags. Locations. Looks.
Hmmm, this is a little out of our general scope of what we’d post about it, but it’s pretty interesting… Continue reading
Category: Retailers
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Week In Review ~ 27 April
Welcome to the weekend and the Week In Review. We’re checking out some chic carry for the office, a solution to avoiding flat batteries in your tech gadgets while on the go and some waterproof cyclist carry in the form … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Gear Bags, Luggage, Messengers, Week in Review
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HERZ shop visit :: Japan
Herz is a small Japanese (Shibuya district of Tokyo) based leather craftsman workshop, which started in 1973. Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, General, Messengers
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Road Test :: Poler Excursion Pack
We figured if you’re going to test a photography backpack properly you need a photographer to do it and this is where David Green comes in. A photographer by trade, David is also handy at filming and animating, having put … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Road Tests
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Week In Review ~ 20 April
We’re spanning the carry categories with this Week In Review. Keeping things varied, we’re checking out a stylish wallet for the office or leisure use, two very different duffels, a versatile daypack, and a tactical twist on a matching tote … Continue reading
Category: Backpacks, Bags, Totes, Wallets, Week in Review
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Road Test :: Red Oxx Safari-Beano’s PR4
An adventure and travel-inspired duffle for the doomsday prepper in all of us. The PR4 gets a road test that ends with it being stolen. Read on to see why thieves smashed and grabbed. – I’ve been using Red Oxx’s … Continue reading
Category: Bags, Road Tests
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