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Upcycling Bags From KEEN & Using Bags to Promote Sports For Girls

Believe it or not there is a lot of carry news that comes across our desks (Twitter clients) each day and it is quite the challenge to review or even cover them all. Two pieces of news caught my eye … Continue reading

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Carryology 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

With the holiday season right around the corner, we thought our readers could use some help with last minute shopping ideas for that special Carry fan in your lives. Though we have a handful of Buyer’s Guides, this is a … Continue reading

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Road Test :: Mission Workshop VX Small Rucksack

We take a look at the small wonder of a backpack that has come out of Mission Workshop’s AP labs. Continue reading

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Everlane Weekender

Love it or hate it, you have to give credit to the team at Everlane for starting things off with a bang. Their famous info-graphic “Why your t-shirt costs $50” posted on their Tumbler late last year definitely piqued consumer … Continue reading

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Drive By :: Looptworks Hoptu Sleeve

Upcycle. Have you heard of that term? I know about recycling but the word upcycle only came into my vocabulary a few years ago when I was introduced to the brand Looptworks. To illustrate what upcycling is, let’s start with … Continue reading

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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

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Road Test | Timbuk2 Especial Tres

We get a look at the Tres from Timbuk2 Especial’s line… Continue reading

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Road Test :: Topo Designs Daypack

This is post about a daypack that touches on most of what I am looking for in a bag, while getting very little wrong. Continue reading

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Interbike 2011 Carrology Report

Interbike 2011 Carrology Report For those not aware of Interbike, it’s North America’s largest bicycle trade event and show. Offering 1000 suppliers, representatives from 4000 bicycle retail stores, and draws over 20000 annual attendees – pretty nuts huh. So we … Continue reading

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Road Test | Lexdray Tokyo Pack

When the Lexdray Classified collection premiered on the major sites, it got our attention. With over 150 subscriptions in my Google Reader and a handful of them featuring at least a few bags per day, I come across bazillions of … Continue reading

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Road Test | Boreas Gear Repack 15

Road Test | Boreas Gear Repack 15 The carry world had a more than just their morning espresso to wake up to when word of San Francisco start-up Boreas hit the blogosphere.  Comprised of industry veterans from brands such as … Continue reading

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The Hopper | WILL Leather Goods

The Hopper | WILL Leather Goods Here at Carryology, we appreciate all kinds of bags. Lately we have been covering more tactical or military type bags. Lots of straps, compartments and ballistic nylon. But what do you do when you … Continue reading

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Road Test | Osprey Momentum 26

Road Test | Osprey Momentum 26 In the past few years, my city has really stepped up the support and promotion they give to alternative forms of commuting. This all cumulates in May with the Commute to Work Challenge and … Continue reading

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Road Test | Domke F-5XB Camera Bag

Road Test | Domke F-5XB Camera Bag A simple camera bag that has some secrets… Needless to say, as a Carryologist, I have plenty of bags. In fact, I often seek out excuses (“opportunities”) to purchase new bags. Last fall, … Continue reading

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Drive By | Caseable

Drive By | Caseable Second installment in the new category – Drive By – this time we got to have a quick little play with some laptop sleeves from Caseable. An idea brought to life by German entrepreneurs Marvin Amberg … Continue reading

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Quick Review | Nau Fluent Stash

Quick Review | Nau Fluent Stash Why it caught my eye There’s no way around it, I am a big Nau fan. The Portland, Oregon company just gets it. They are a responsible corporate entity, they try to source sustainably when … Continue reading

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Road Test | Cote et Ciel Rucksack | Part 2

I just got back from a whirlwind trip in New York City where I traversed the city by foot, taxi, and subway, ate in some of the best restaurants, and cheered some 40,000 participants in the New York City marathon … Continue reading

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Road Test | Côte et Ciel Rucksack | Part 1

Road Test | Côte et Ciel Rucksack | Part 1 Heading to the Big Apple next week for a United Nations event and being the consummate planner, my mind was filled with worry. How should I pack? What should I bring? And, of course, … Continue reading

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Incase x Ari Marcopoulos

Hailing from Amsterdam and receiving tutelage under the great Andy Warhol, Ari Marcopoulos has been honing his craft, positioning himself in the midst of his subjects, for a quarter century. His work, no doubt the skateboarding aspect, has attracted the … Continue reading

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Market Totes

With the burgeoning electric car market, large investments in wind power, sustainable farming and the like, there is no shortage of opportunities to be better global citizens.  What surprises me, however, is that only until recently did we really start to take … Continue reading

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Nau Fluent Traveler

Nau, one of my favorite companies to keep an eye on. They have a wonderful modern aesthetic while maintaining an “organic” vibe that keeps the brand approachable and not cold like some technical brands tend to get. Starting out with … Continue reading

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Carry-On Bags

To view the full sized version of the poster, click [HERE] OK, it’s time to scope a few carry-on bags. These are the workhorses of the frequent traveler, and can make or break a trip through the smallest detail. But … Continue reading

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Incase x Chinatown Soccer Club

Soccer and the USA have a funny relationship. It has been the most popular recreational sport for boys and girls for 30 years, yet you rarely hear peep above the roar of baseball, basketball, and the other football. You might … Continue reading

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My Case For Thin Wallets

My Case For Thin Wallets I am torn. I like things to be streamlined, efficient, and simple. But as a holdover from my youth, I also like to be over-prepared. Let me give you an example. When I was younger, … Continue reading

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