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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 | Posted by Catherine | Comments (2)

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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 | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)

The North Face Base Camp Duffel vs Patagonia Black Hole Duffel

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 | Posted by ando | Comments (15)

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 | Posted by ando | Comments (7)

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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 | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)

o-range TU04 messenger, TS09 modular expedition backpack and TM18 iPad case

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 | Posted by Catherine | Comments (1)

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 | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (4)

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 →

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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 | Posted by Catherine | Comments (5)

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 | Posted by Brian Park | Comments (3)

Mission Workshop VX/R8 Arkiv Field Backpack

Road Test :: Mission Workshop VX / R8 Arkiv Field Pack

Three testers, multiple configurations, and lots of travel. We finally report on how Mission Workshop’s top-of-the-line backpack performed… Continue reading →

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Road Tests | Posted by ando | Comments (17)

Week In Review ~ 13 April

Are you a tech lover wanting carry for your gadgets? Perhaps looking for some gentlemen’s carry or a stylish cycling/EDC pack? Maybe you have a favorite bag but would love it to have more organization options. This Week In Review … Continue reading →

Category: Bags, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (0)

Boreas hit Kickstarter

One of our favorite carry brands has launched a project on one of our favorite innovation platforms. We ask about it… Continue reading →

Category: Backpacks, Brands | Posted by ando | Comments (11)

Road Test :: CamelBak Tri-Zip

Finally, Ando gets around to sharing the dirt on his favorite active travel pack – the Camelbak Tri-Zip. Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 6 April

There’s a definite vibe of versatile functionality in this Week In Review. We’re checking out a hybrid backpack, an everyday-use holdall, minimalist carry in its purest form and a roll-top pack with multiple access and exterior carry options. So without … Continue reading →

Category: Bags, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (4)

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 →

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Checking Out, General, Messengers, Totes | Posted by David | Comments (2)

Carryology Jansport Eastpak Classic Backpacks

Classic Backpacks under $50

We’re here asking you this time… What are some other super classic backpacks that you love? Continue reading →

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Brands, Question Time | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (9)

Week In Review ~ 30 March

EDC to antiques, chic style to colorful creativity, with a little bit of minimalism thrown in for good measure. Diversity is the name of the game for this Week In Review so enjoy the read, hopefully there’s something for everyone… … Continue reading →

Category: Backpacks, Bags, EDC, Gear Bags, General, Luggage, Wallets, Week in Review | Posted by Catherine | Comments (8)

Antique Swiss WWII Pony Fur Rucksack

Our buddy Chris Bray (co-owner over at Billykirk) sent us an email of a unique antique pack he picked up recently. Continue reading →

Category: Backpacks, Bags, Liking | Posted by Taylor Welden | Comments (10)

Week In Review ~ 23 March

Welcome to the weekend and the Week In Review, the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and scope out an upcoming carry collection, some sweet carry candy, a sleek daypack and a minimalist wallet… – Shining the light on upcoming … Continue reading →