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INNOVATION
Could the Outdoor Industry Finally Have an Answer to Its Nylon Problem?
There is a question that the outdoor industry has been avoiding for a long time. If... Read more
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CARRY 101
Warp & Weft: A Primer on Weaves
You’ve probably never stood in a gear shop, run your thumb across a bag panel, and... Read more
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CARRY 101
The Fascinating History and Science Behind Backpack Textiles
From wartime flak jackets to America’s Cup sails to the surface of the moon — the... Read more
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ICONS
The Greatest Gear Designer You’ve Never Heard Of
The most influential outdoor gear designer you’ve never heard of is in your pocket right now.... Read more
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INDUSTRY
How One Swedish Brand Walked Away From the Seasonal Calendar
In the modern world of outdoor apparel sales, “new” is often the only currency that matters.... Read more
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ICONS
The Pack That Killed the Pack Mule
Dick Kelty was standing in his Glendale living room in 1952, hands wrapped around a length... Read more
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TRENDS
Why Ultralight Brands Are Crossing Over
The distance between hiking the Alps and riding the subway isn’t as far as you’d think.... Read more
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DESIGN
How to Design a Backpack, According to Designers (New Series)
Have you ever held a backpack and wondered, How did this come together? How does a... Read more
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NEW RELEASE
The North Face x Undercover SOUKUU Season 4 Collection
At the crossroads of street style and high-performance outdoors, The North Face x UNDERCOVER return with... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Where Camp Meets Coastline: Finisterre and Snow Peak Unite
What do Japanese brand Snow Peak and Cornwall-based Finisterre have in common? A deep love of... Read more
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OUTDOORS
RUX Packing System | Stay Organized on Any Adventure
It’s safe to say, RUX are serious about organization. Their RUX 70L collapsible storage box delivers... Read more
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NEW RELEASE
66°North x Chris Burkard Ljó́súfjöll Hiking Capsule Collection
Chris Burkard’s bond with Iceland runs deep. The photographer and adventurer has spent years exploring its... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Belts Made Better: Arcade Motion Belt
Arcade has one very simple goal–they want to make belts better. And they’re doing it, creating... Read more
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EDITORS' CHOICE
Editors’ Choice Products of 2024
At Carry HQ, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out the... Read more
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NEW RELEASE
Pursuing the Drive to Explore | Polestar x Db Collection
What do an electric car company and a carry brand have in common? For Polestar and... Read more
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TRENDING
Design Talk | 2025 Trend Forecast
It’s the time of year when many of us are starting to slow down, looking toward... Read more
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DEALS
The Best 2024 Black Friday Deals for Clothing, Outdoor Gear, and EDC
Had your eye on a special piece for a while now? Looking for holiday gifts for... Read more
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The Best Three Carry Projects on Kickstarter This Month
In the world of carry, Kickstarter remains a hotspot for innovation, showcasing the latest breakthroughs from... Read more
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SPACE
Mission to Mars | Designing Backpacks for NASA
Growing up in the green suburban streets of Reston, Virginia, Mark Falvai, co-founder of Mission Workshop,... Read more
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Huckberry x 1733 | Exclusive Collaboration
Chicago-based 1733 are a prime example of small brands doing big things. They continually impress with... Read more
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Huckberry x Peak Design | X-Pac Collaboration (and Giveaway)
Huckberry are connoisseurs of well-crafted, top-notch gear. Peak Design makes some of the most thoughtfully designed... Read more
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ILE x Shogun Shido Release Artist Series
Collaborations are an opportunity to ramp up the X factor. A chance to fuse solid foundations... Read more
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COMMUNITY
17 Amazing AI-Generated Dream Collabs
Ever imagined what would happen if two particular brands came together? What might their creations look... Read more
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Huckberry Welcomes Porter-Yoshida
If you’ve been reading Carryology for a while, you’ll know we’re big fans of both Porter-Yoshida... Read more
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Best New Gear | February 2023
From pocket knives and thru-hiking packs to recycled phone cases and stealthy totes, February has been... Read more
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9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
As gear enthusiasts, it’s natural to focus on the end products themselves. But have you ever... Read more
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9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
Discovering a new brand that you weren’t aware of is a gift that keeps on giving.... Read more
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The Most Popular Gear of 2022
From epic organizers to awesome collabs, 2022 was quite the year for gear. But what pieces... Read more
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STORE VISIT
Inside Snow Peak Brooklyn
A Japanese lifestyle and Outdoor Brand, Snow Peak are favourites of not only the staff at... Read more
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Best New Gear | September 2022
Cozy merino staples just in time for autumn, effortless keyring carry, and solid protection for your... Read more
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Best New Gear | July 2022
Understated travel luxury, adaptable apparel for everyday and travel wear, and waterproof storage for smaller essentials... Read more
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The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are... Read more
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Best New Gear | April 2022
Climate-conscious drinkware, an anti-theft urban sling, a luxurious work briefcase, and plastic-free outdoor carry are just... Read more
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Western Rise Upgrades Travel Line with Evolution 2.0
One of the most common questions in our community is something along the lines of, “What’s... Read more
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