backpacks
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ON TWO WHEELS
The 9 Best Motorcycle Backpacks for Commuting in 2024
You’re skipping four wheels for two. Public transport for the thrill of the throttle and that... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Kuiu Karluk 1850 Review
In a world where excellence often involves laser-focus, it’s common to see entire companies dedicated to... Read more
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BIKE
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack V2 Review
WOTANCRAFT are back again with another excellent redesign of an old favourite. Let’s dig into the... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
MEC SERRATUS Pace UL 40 Review
I’ve never been obsessed with truly ultralight gear, but I can see the benefits of keeping... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
ORBITGear is an Indonesian soft goods company making technical packs and apparel. What caught my eye... Read more
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
12 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry (EDC)
What makes a great EDC backpack? Our Creative Director, Taylor Welden, dives into his 12 favorite... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Able Carry Daily Plus Review
The new Able Carry Daily Plus is an everyday backpack that provides a larger alternative to... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Greenroom136 Rainmaker Review
Discover the Greenroom136 Rainmaker… Greenroom136 made a name for themselves creating practical, utilitarian, urban bags. Based... Read more
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OUTDOORS
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
There’s only one bag that has come with me on absolutely every trip I’ve been on... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
côte&ciel Isar Backpack Review
Known for their innovative style and design, the French brand côte&ciel creates conceptual carry gear for... Read more
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OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
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Camera Carry
Wotancraft Commander Review
Sometimes, there are products that elude our grasp. Grails, unicorns, must-haves. Whatever they’re labeled, they hold... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
For me, there is nothing more exciting than testing new gear somewhere in the heart of... Read more
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BIKE
10 Best Bike Commuter Backpacks, Tested
What makes for the best bike commuter backpack? What makes it different than any regular pack?... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Junction Pack Review
It was a sunny summer day, the 5th of July. I filled my Source 2L hydration... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Alpha One Niner Whitley Review
Our carry reporter, JT, checks out the Alpha One Niner Whitley. A well-rounded daypack that ticks... Read more
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OUTDOORS
BIGxTOP Daysack Review
It was a blazing orange sun out of the box. Immediately energizing. Just as I had... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
The Ventir Modular Backpack System is designed in partnership with Whipsaw, a very seasoned and decorated... Read more
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TRAVEL
Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 Review
Tom Bihn, a household name amongst savvy travelers, has long had a wide variety of bags... Read more
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STAFF PICKS
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
The carry world is full of expensive bags. But that doesn’t mean you need to splurge... Read more
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EVERYDAY
A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
What makes a Tactical EDC Backpack…”Tactical”? You’ve heard the term before; tactical backpack. It’s hard to... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Kitanica VESPID 30L Backpack Review
Kitanica is a company known for hard use shop, motorcycle, and outdoor gear. Their designs are... Read more
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EVERYDAY / TRAVEL
Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack
Security, durability, and style take the forefront in this collaborative backpack. Pacsafe, a brand known for... Read more
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EVERYDAY
DSPTCH Daypack Review
Starting from humble beginnings, DSPTCH launched their first product, a camera strap, right from their apartment.... Read more
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TRAVEL
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Review
Osprey has been around for a long time and is hugely respected by carry enthusiasts and... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Review
The Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 hits the trails with maximized comfort in mind… At this point,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear.... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS IX
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
Exceptionally tough and comfortable, our Best Active Backpack champion conquers demanding backcountry terrain and heavy loads... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Ally Capellino Fin Waxed Cotton Backpack Review
The fashion industry is infamous for its prioritization of style over substance, but bag brand Ally... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The Level Collective Logan Day Pack Review
Some bags are purely functional. Others are all about style. But when you explore bringing both... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Exo Mtn Gear K3 Review
An external framed backpack is one of the oldest carry inventions – three sticks tied together... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak is a crossover for outdoor and urban carry. See if it... Read more
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BIKE
Best Mountain Bike Backpacks of 2021
For many, mountain biking is the ultimate outdoor adventure. A way to explore nature, while embracing... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Aer City Pack Review
The Aer City Pack fits right in with their iconic look and styling, including their ballistic... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Is The Trakke Hoy Backpack the Perfect Heritage EDC?
It’s no secret that we are fond of our Glaswegian friends over at Trakke. They’ve consistently... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Into Carry Cafe Racer Review
For many of us, consumption is an unfortunate part of our carry hobby. Slowly, larger brands... Read more
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EVERYDAY
ORBITGear R101 ADV-VX Review
ORBITGear have proven to be one of the most reactive gear brands I’ve tested so far.... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The Evolution of the GWA Citadel
GWA (Gear Whores Anonymous) is a small Southern California-based operation whose flagship product is the Citadel... Read more