Brands
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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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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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BUILT TO LAST
The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
Cheaply made and designed for obsolescence. Unfortunately far too many products fall into these categories. Sure,... Read more
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BRAND LOVE
14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
When you think of Scandinavia, commonly known brands tend to crop up. The likes of Fjällräven... Read more
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CARRY 101
10 UK Brands You Should Know
Britain certainly has its share of illustrious brands in the luxury carry scene. Think the likes... Read more
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CARRY 101
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan is renowned for their carry. And many of their brands have achieved international acclaim, think... 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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HERZ shop visit | Japan
Herz is a small Japanese (Shibuya district of Tokyo) based leather craftsman workshop, which started in... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks :: Part 1
When it comes to urban carry, Japan has it nailed. It’s been a beacon of inspiration... Read more
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Traveller Denim Co. shop visit :: Austin, TX
Jeans may just be the most commonly used and most under-recognized carry product of all time.... Read more
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HEALTH
The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
When the going gets tough, the carry community binds together. And that’s what we’ve seen in... Read more
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CARRY NEWS
What You Need to Know About GORUCK’s Move Offshore
It’s been a long, sometimes rocky road for GORUCK to get to where they are today.... Read more
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SUPPORTING BLM
8 Black-Owned Brands That Should Be on Your Radar
In this month’s ‘Brands You Need to Know’ series, there was no question which community we... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part II
In Part I of our Outdoor Retailer recap, you heard from some great brands including Boreas,... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
If you’re an outdoor brand, Outdoor Retailer is the one trade show you don’t want to... Read more
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SPONSORED
BOND Travel Gear Travel Wallet
Navigating the hustle and bustle of airports makes it easy to misplace the small things. But... Read more
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CARRY 101
5 Asian Brands You Should Know
From cutting-edge street style to exceptional craftsmanship, Asia is home to a number of excellent brands... Read more
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Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
Fusing a love of the outdoors and a fascination with objects, Patrick Ma has embraced a life... Read more
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DESIGN GEEKING
Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs... Read more
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SPONSORED
Stuart and Lau’s Briefcases Just Got Better
Let’s be honest. A lot of briefcases can be a little, well, lacklustre. Sure, they’ll carry... Read more
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5 Minutes with Helinox TERG
South Korean outdoor adventure equipment brand Helinox create some of the strongest and ultralight gear on... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Brand of the Year 2020
Our Brand of the Year does an industry-leading job of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 1)
In the coming weeks, we’re celebrating the makers of our community. The artisans, craftspeople and DIYers... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
Following up on part 1 of our favorite US makers, we salute the sewers, cutters, designers,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
First Look: Black Ember SHADOW Collection
Black Ember makes some of the most technically advanced everyday and travel bags on earth. I... Read more
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Boreas hit Kickstarter
One of our favorite carry brands has launched a project on one of our favorite innovation... Read more
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Ember Equipment :: A Brand to Watch
Crowdfunding has undeniably changed the way the game’s played, serving up a platform that’s perfect for... Read more
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Carryology readers get 10% off Defy Bags + Announcing the Recon Small
You want 10% off a defy bag? Sweet, come on in and check this little deal... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
Bursting from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah another rendition of Outdoor Retailer has hit. As usual,... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS IX
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the best bang-for-your-buck hauler the world has ever seen into... Read more
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Interview with Atelier de l’Armée
We had a quick chat with Joost and Elza from Atelier de l'Armée....... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Hendrik Vormann | One of the World’s Best Bespoke Backpacks
It’s rare to come across a brand such as Vormann. Very few brands can grab you... Read more
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COMMUNITY
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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SPONSORED
LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
Over the few shorts years BOND Travel Gear has been on the carry scene, they’ve captured... Read more
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Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
Bedouin Foundry have been bucking the trend of disposable fashion, bolstering the British craft industry, and... 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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Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
We got to have a chat w/Dan Green - the design manager at Arc'teryx. Come enjoy... Read more
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AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
It was a perfect idyllic day when I landed in Salzburg, Austria. Sunshine that felt like... Read more
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NEW FINDS
These 3 Small Brands Should Be On Your Radar
There’s nothing like discovering a small brand doing it well. Case in point, these three small... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
The less you have to carry, the easier your journey will be, whether it’s zipping around... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
One of World’s Best Everyday Collections Just Got Better
Few brands have lit up the carry scene the way Peak Design has in recent years.... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... Read more
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BRAND HIGHLIGHT
One Under-the-Radar Japanese Brand You Need to Know
Vintage, urban, military-inspired, hand-crafted, inherently Japanese: Harvest Label just might be one of the most iconic... Read more