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Porter
Porter
Porter is a cult brand highly respected within and without Japan for its understated, functional designs and commitment to excellence in every stage of the bag-making process. Offerings span various categories including travel, business carry and lifestyle EDC.
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: March 2019
Waterproof bags for outdoor adventures, luxurious leather that will turn heads in the boardroom and about... Read more
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EVERYDAY
7 Expensive Backpacks Actually Worth Their Price Tag
The more expensive something is, the better quality it is, right? Well, not always. There are... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: February 2019
Waterproof innovation to take your pouch game to the next level? Head-turning luxurious travel carry? Decluttered... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: September 2018
Luxurious leather luggage. Travel-ready apparel to keep packing in check. Slick compact slings for urban roaming.... Read more
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EVERYDAY
12 Camo Backpacks and Bags with Serious Street Style
Creating great camo carry can be a hard thing to pull off. It draws the eye... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Bagging the top spot in our Best Everyday Bag category is not easy. These are our... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
A great active messenger is readily accessible when you need it, low-key and securely out of... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
A good work shoulder bag or briefcase doesn’t make you choose between form and function. And... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
It begins, our Sixth Annual Carry Awards enters the final stages. To kick things off, we’re... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: April 2018
From camera bags to collaborations, and carrying urban essentials to outdoor adventure supplies, April has welcomed... Read more
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EVERYDAY / LUXE
Executive style: the Best Luxury Bags for the Office
If you’re looking to step up your executive game and bring a little something extra to... Read more
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CARRY 101
Blend In: Our Favorite Backpack Camo Patterns
The use of camo patterns began in France during World War One, when the French army began... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks
The street fashion or ‘urban’ game can be hard to navigate. More often than not, there’s... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The 5 Best Briefcases for the Modern Professional
No bag exudes an air of professionalism quite like a briefcase. And like any carry niche,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks Part II
With its flair for fashion deftly merged with practicality, not to mention commitment to quality manufacturing,... Read more
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Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Whether you want the freedom to roam with just one bag or a companion to complement... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Easy accessibility, comfort on the go, a nod to style, and the flexibility to move beyond... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
A balance of practicality and style. Suitable organization for your needs. Durable construction that can handle... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Choosing an EDC backpack deserves careful consideration. After all, it’s going to be your daily companion... Read more
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Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
Making something can be easy. But making it well is where the challenge comes in. Honing... Read more
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Top 10 Back to Work Bags
Whether you work in a casual or formal environment, what you carry says something about you... Read more
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Ladies’ Carry Gift Guide
Looking for a gift for that special lady in your life? A great bag is sure... Read more
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The ‘Packs On Our Wishlist?’ Gift Guide
We live and breathe carry. It’s kinda our thing. And when something stands out, we get... Read more
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Our Favorite Japanese Carry Brands
We love Japanese carry. Why? For starters, the impeccable craftsmanship – some of the best in... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV
The votes have been counted, samples played with, and our team of specialists locked in and... Read more
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The Fabled Craftsmen of Yoshida & Co.
It is a warm morning in Omotesando, one of the most exclusive shopping areas of Tokyo.... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Built tough to go the distance – be it on foot or by bike – these... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best Work Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Practical with pleasing aesthetics. Ease of access and... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
The time has come. Our minions are finished tallying the masses of first round votes. Our... Read more
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Porter Protect Shoulder Bag
Cult Japanese brand Porter take the business of making bags seriously – which is why they... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
In the market for a work messenger and looking for some inspiration? If it’s time to... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
We thought we’d kick off the Third Annual Carry Awards with a bang! Best Active Backpack,... Read more
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Best Work Messenger – Second Annual Carry Awards
For us, a work messenger should look great in an office environment, help you organise some... Read more
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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... Read more
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