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Carryology says hi to Bellroy

Bellroy is a new wallet and carry brand

The growth and support that has been happening around Carryology is amazing. We feel really fortunate to be a part of the carry community finding a voice.

The initial idea and seeding for the blog came from a few of our contributors, who have also been working on another project. That project is called Bellroy, which has just launched a series of really interesting wallets…

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The Department of Goods

Some really cheap (but really good) bags

Backcountry.com is a pretty neat online retailer for all sorts of outdoor gear. They’ve had an outlet concept for awhile, which has recently jumped back to our attention with a fancy rebranding to The Department Of Goods.

After spending an embarrassing amount of time drooling through it, we’ve picked out a few of the gems…

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Quinze & Milan x Eastpak | WEIRD

Ummm, can’t say I’m too sure about which category this fits into – Carry vs Weird. But hey, whatever tickles your fancy right?

Anyway, Eastpak, makers of bags and other assorted carry items have teamed up with Quinze and Milan, makers of fine furnitue, to produce the ‘Built To Resist’ Collection. Now if you’re like me you will need some to catch you breath from laughing before having a good look at the piece above…

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Furoshiki – The simple wrapping square

Simple is kinda nice…

For all our love of feature rich bags, there’s times when the Ikea bag or a simple wrap forms the perfect carry aid.

So here’s a little look in to the timeless art of Furoshiki – that beautiful Japanese way to carry things using a simple fabric square.

After the jump…

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Our favourite versatile backpacks

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There’s some great backpacks around, but there’s also a lot that suck really badly. We thought we’d pull together a spread of packs that we rate – they work well, they look appropriate for their intended use, and they should help you get out and enjoy new experiences.

We wanted to narrow this list down a little, so we’ve chosen our favourite versatile packs. A great all-rounder is not easy to do, so there will still be some compromises. We’ve arranged them from more of a work focus, to more of an activity focus. Just pick where you best fit.

Quality = Fitness for purpose

These backpacks should all:

  • Work well enough from the office to the outdoors: They’ll carry a mix of items, and look appropriate across a variety of environments (unless you are in full suit city).
  • Carry your tech: They have pockets for all those modern devices, generally including a laptop (we let you know if they need an additional sleeve).
  • Deal well with travel: Travel requires a pack that can expand for a jacket or contract for an overhead bin. You need to stash food without squashing it and digital toys without scratching them. The best travel packs can open wide on their backs for packing on a hotel bed.

More discussion on the backpacks after the jump…

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Incognito laptop cases

14" Power PizzaStealth Laptop Sleeve from http://www.firebox.com/

Ideas to keep your laptop hidden from dodgy scoundrels

Camera bags used to be very obviously camera bags. That was fine for shooting weddings, but it was a pretty loud request to be mugged anywhere else. The best selling bags now look like pretty normal bags. That’s a good thing.

The same philosophy of hiding your valuables has hit laptop cases and bags in a big way, with some pretty creative expressions. We thought we’d find a few of the more fun ways to keep your laptop your laptop, rather than funding for someone elses drug habit.

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Welcome to Carryology

Somewhere in portugal by @ando_f

Somewhere in Portugal by @ando_f

Hello. We’re Bellroy.

We’re a small group looking to improve the way we carry things.

We are starting the old fashioned way – with a community. We are hoping that this blog will bring together people that share an interest in carrying better, inspired by ideas that help us roam more freely, carrying and accessing our things from wherever we end up.

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