Tag Archives: Backpack

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 →

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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 →

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Week In Review ~ 2 March

We’re going hybrid, checking out a cool collaboration and getting some industry insight on what goes on behind the scenes with a major carry brand. Plus we put a messenger for bike commuters through its paces. Welcome to the Week … Continue reading →

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Road Test :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack

We’ve been drooling over KILLSPENCER for some time now and we now have a roadtest to share with you guys… Continue reading →

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Best Work Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards

So after a LOT of submissions, including from a selection of awesome industry vets, we have our first short list – Work Backpacks. Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 3 November

Travel on the cards? Jonesing for a stylish backpack or a pack that offers flexible customization? Perhaps you like your packs looking like space-invading armadillos. Maybe the fact that there’s a guilt-free reason to indulge in a new tote is … Continue reading →

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Road Test :: Kifaru X-Ray

Manufactured in Colorado using 100% American-made materials, Kifaru’s bags occupy hallowed ground in the the carry world. Between obsessive design work and relentless testing, they’ve built a passionate following among outdoors and military types. We put the X-Ray, their small-ish, … Continue reading →

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BEXAR Goods shop visit :: San Antonio, TX

BEXAR Goods Co. (pronounced “Bare”) is a carry and lifestyle accessory brand, who focuses on making high quality handmade products, located in San Antonio, which is within Bexar County. Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 13 October

Welcome to this Week In Review where we check out a new collaboration, some stylish backpacks, a wallet that’s taking a new approach to card and cash carry, as well as some awesome futuristic luggage design… – New collaboration stretches … Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 29 September

We have a definite backpack and messenger theme with this Week In Review where we highlight some awesome new creations. So without further ado, lets dive in and check out the wickedness… – A sweet pack with some serious bite … Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 25 August

Welcome to this Week In Review, where you can check out a great bag for carrying your Coke (not that kind of coke), a hardwearing messenger that’s leading the charge in recycled military-spec materials and a pack that’s doing its … Continue reading →

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VINTED

Last year, we were fortunate enough to spend some time at KILLSPENCER’s workshop in downtown LA. While hanging out there we met two young guys, Ben and Jason, who were in the middle of doing an internship of sorts with KILLSPENCER. Fast … Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 18 August

Welcome to this Week In Review, your chance to kick back and enjoy some insight into a new collaboration, a bit of season styling and some travel tips. Continue reading →

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Tailfeather: New product range and pop-up shop

To coincide with the launch of Tailfeather’s new product range and their first pop-up shop, we thought we’d provide you with a bit of background and a taste of what’s on offer. Continue reading →

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Eco-carry :: Fly Over

We’ve dug around in eco-carry items and brands to find out what’s happening at what level of quality out there! Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 11 August

We have a pretty sweet selection of bags lined up for you in this Week In Review. Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 4 August

This Week In Review features some crafty (not in the leprechaun sense) Irish design, a practical and eye-catching pack from T-Level and an alternative to balancing a tablet case, suit bag and gym bag on your back whilst weaving in … Continue reading →

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Biomechanics and Backpacks: The Solution

We go solution hunting in this follow up post… Our first post in this short Biomechanics and Backpacks series outlined the problem faced by numerous backpack users around the globe – that of restricted body movement while wearing a pack. … Continue reading →

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Biomechanics and Backpacks: The Problem

This is the first of two posts where Bergans of Norway takes us through a recent project they tackled, and hopefully learn a little about better backpack design in the process. Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 28 July

Welcome, folks, to the week in review. This week we’ve got a cool collaboration, a laptop bag that makes airport security checks a breeze, a weekender you can pack as flat as a tote, a wallet that oozes style, not … Continue reading →

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Liking :: The Flextrek Whipsnake

Thought this would be a bit of fun to start the weekend.

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Road Test :: Boreas Bolinas

We’re pretty darn excited about the stuff Boreas is doing… Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 21 July

This Week In Review encompasses a bag that’s great for people who view cliff faces as second homes, a bright and bold new backpack range, spreading the love with some brand spotlighting, as well as a new development in the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review ~ 14 July

From awesome carry hacks to hardwearing packs and what is quite possibly the greatest substance on the planet, this week in review is full of some pretty epic stuff. Let the good times roll… – On A Mission To Go … Continue reading →

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Triple Aught Design shop visit :: San Francisco, CA

As you know, we previously tested Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack, and gave it some seriously high marks (“…my favorite backpack in my vast personal collection…”). Well since then, Mike (who heads up the Marketing duties over at … Continue reading →

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VISVIM headquarters visit :: Tokyo, Japan

Carryology visits Visvim’s headquarters (Free International Laboratory or F.I.L.) in the Harajuku shopping district of Tokyo, Japan… …they didn’t allow us to take any photos of their carry products and did not want to speak about their backpacks with us … Continue reading →

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Liking :: Eastpak x Kenzo Minami Collaboration

Covering your carry needs with both a backpack and a travel roller, this collaboration from Eastpak is definitely for the carry fan who is looking for some good art on their packs. Continue reading →

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Reader Q&A ~ World Travel Bag

We do some Q&A on a world travel bag for a reader The fantastic sunsets…the breathtaking surroundings…the parties ’til dawn…new people…new experiences…all of these open themselves to you when you do any kind of extended travel across multiple countries. And … Continue reading →

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Bags For Dads

We do some Q&A on small rucksacks and dad bag ideas for a reader Being a dad gives your life a whole new perspective, but it’s not just joy that your child brings. It’s nappies and clothes and stuffed toys … Continue reading →