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Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ble companion you can trust day-to-day? Choose your top pick below. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack Triple Aught Design’s Axiom range is fast becoming an icon in the EDC world, taking the gold in Carry Awards 5, and notching a finals spot with each new iteration, as TAD pushes to take their range a notch higher with every new release. And the Axiom 24 Gen 2 does just that, welcoming 13 new updates, while retaining its clean silhouette. Updates f…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…time of my life. Adventure. By now we’re sure you’re familiar with Triple Aught Design. They’ve been Carryology favorites for years now, as they continually crank out some of the highest quality products in the gear/carry world. They have earned themselves a permanent place amongst the Carry Gods, with several nominations in four out of the five years we’ve been running The Carry Awards. Their attention to detail as a brand spans across all of th…
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 TAD) and I have stayed in touch. We write back and forth regularly. The banter ranges from thoughts on tactical gear, to our travels, to our respective better halves, and some jokes in between. I mentio…
Best Gym and Workout Clothes for Women
…L Hoody to your active wardrobe. Multifunctional Midweight Merino: Triple Aught Design Artemis Hoodie Fabric: 100% merino wool MSRP: $215 Can’t get enough of merino? Well, TAD’s Artemis Hoodie dishes up 100% merino in a sleek, versatile design offering all-in-one style, performance, and adaptability. The Artemis Hoodie utilizes merino’s excellent performance properties to resist odors, wick moisture, and regulate temperature while you’re getting…
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear. They’re a small American business making gear mostly in the United States with the purpose of inspiring people to live more adventurous lives. Their name, Triple Aught Design, is a reference to engineering jargon. It means 000, or a thousandth of an inch, which in their words: “has been the high standard of precision tolerance for over a century.” And th…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 2)
…ng about gear, of course. He’s expertly going through a PILE of new Triple Aught Design prototypes, with the rest of the crew circled around like wolves ready to pounce on their prey. Everyone is dead silent, in awe. Though it may sound a bit exaggerated, you’ve got to keep in mind everyone here is a massive gear nerd. And they’re drooling. Clever features are shown. New materials are highlighted. The [REDACTED] is one the [REDACTED] with [REDACTE…
Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
…of Prometheus Design Werx? Patrick: Previously with my first brand Triple Aught Design, which I founded in ’97, it was a shot in the dark. I had a vision, but no experience with the “how to’s”. I was like I’m just going to try to make some stuff and sell it. See how it goes. Before I knew it, I mean, it turned into a formal business. I was very lucky to have the right kind of consumers who picked up on the brand, and this was the very beginning o…
The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
…no shortage of pockets for organization. Dimensions: 22″ x 14″ x 9″ Triple Aught Design Meridian Transport Case 25L ($300) Tactical chic for urban missions With its discreet aesthetics, good organization, and multiple carry options the Meridian Transport Case can adapt to changing needs and environments with ease. The bag weighs 43.20 oz. (1.23 kg) and offers a functional design with a range of compartments and pockets to keep your gear tidy and q…
Dan Matsuda: a New World of EDC
…we asked him to share his insights… You were a product designer at Triple Aught Design and now a freelance softgoods designer. We’d love to know why you got into design and how you got started with TAD? I was a designer at TAD from 2006-2018, and have since moved on to pursue life as a freelance designer. 12 years is a long time to stay in a creative position like that, so despite the vast collection of design challenges it was time to move on. M…
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
…e ready to perform any operation or mission within their scope. And Triple Aught Design are offering the giveaway of a lifetime to get you mission capable for adventures near and far… The Grand Prize Hurtling into the unknown on two wheels. The freedom to embrace water-based fun wherever you find it. And the kind of gear that lets you thrive in the beautiful but demanding outdoors. The Mission Capable giveaway will equip you with elite gear and ap…
Packing List :: A Vagabonding Lifestyle, 1300 Days and Counting…
…ackpack I’ve equipped 3 primary backpacks since I started, all from Triple Aught Design. For the first few years it was the FAST Pack Litespeed, then a year with the new version of that. Now it’s the FAST Pack EDC ($340). It’s perfectly sized for me with a stock capacity of just over 32 liters. Overfilled, I can pack every single item of my packing list in (and on) it, including the clothes and shoes I would otherwise wear. It’s tough, agile, vers…
Drive By :: Triple Aught Design Dispatch Bag
…rience putting bags through their paces, so when it came to testing Triple Aught Design’s Dispatch Bag, we knew he was the man for the job… – “13 Liters of American Badassness” MOLLE webbing, 1000D Cordura, padded laptop compartment, loads of pockets, and made in America, what more could one want in a messenger bag? All of these features come standard on the Dispatch Bag from Triple Aught Design. The search for the perfect EDC bag is a strenuous a…
Top 6: Best Everyday Bag 2020
…up to you to decide what is the very best everyday bag. Good luck! Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 I’ve been saying it for years now, since the launch of the original ‘version 1’ Axiom 24… this is one of my favorite everyday/travel backpacks ever made. The design team over at Triple Aught Design listened to customer feedback from their already successful v1 (Highly Commended in last year’s Carry Awards as well) and tweaked the design to be even more…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from June 2024
…ecycled, and PFAS-free materials and backed by a lifetime warranty. Triple Aught Design Covert XR Pant Tough enough for everyday wear and versatile enough for day-to-day, travel, and outdoor use, TAD’s Covert XR Pant is an adaptable all-rounder for a variety of environments and pursuits. The straight-leg pant offers burly reinforced construction with a touch of stretch for comfort, freedom of movement with a gusseted crotch, and a DWR finish. Dual…
Best New Gear | April 2021
…s multiple pieces including coolers, drinkware, and even dog bowls. Triple Aught Design Ghostwing TRS Mid-Top The lightweight performance of approach shoes, the comfort of court shoes, and the understated styling of everyday shoes in one? Triple Aught Design takes on the challenge with their Ghostwing TRS Mid-Top. A multifunctional shoe designed to adapt to numerous environments and conditions, keeping you prepared while helping you blend in too….
Triple Aught Design Competition Winners
Well, the Triple Aught Design competition for a FAST Pack EDC and OP1 Pouch is done and dusted. We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to enter, and believe me, there were great masses of you keen for some TAD goodness – I think our social feeds nearly melted under the brunt, but that’s a good thing 😉 So without further ado we’ll make two people super stoked… The Winners Big congrats to: Yancy – FAST Pack EDC & Stephanie Bosset – OP1 Pouch…
The Most Popular Gear of 2020
…loved the Mystery Ranch x Carryology Assault Pack as much as we do. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 One of our favorite packs received a host of updates, honing the organization for an even more user-friendly experience. All wrapped up in weatherproof, durable X-Pac and a sleek, understated design able to adapt to a range of needs and settings. EVERGOODS Signal Blue Collection EVERGOODS brought the color pop with their limited-edition Signal Blue col…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
…y aesthetics. Best backpacks by Triple Aught Design: Axiom 24, $425: tripleaughtdesign.com FAST Pack EDC, $395: tripleaughtdesign.com Azimuth Pack, $185: tripleaughtdesign.com Kifaru Kifaru is a brand that flies under the radar for most folks, with little spent on marketing and everything invested in crafting the best gear possible. And from that, they’ve built an incredible reputation in durable and reliable hunting and military backpacks. The br…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…sign that slips easily into an everyday commuter bag or travel bag. Triple Aught Design PIG FDT Delta+ Glove Your hands are arguably your most valuable tools on adventures and in the outdoors. And when the going gets tough, you want to know they’re well protected. Triple Aught Design teamed up with Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) to create a new standard of adventure gloves that also serve first responders and military personnel well. The PIG Full Dext…
Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)
…for two months. There’s no way this is a serious road test for the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC. But; instead of letting you guys wait for five years, let’s go! Luckily, we’re not the first guys to review the FAST Pack EDC. You can find others here, here, here, here and here, including a twenty minute long video on Youtube, which even compares different versions of the FAST Pack EDC (which has been running for its fifth season now). About TA…
Best Travel Luggage – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…k straps. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Axis Expedition Duffel TAD’s Axis Expedition Duffel is built to embrace any adventure. The updated design swaps out LS42 material for tough yet lightweight and weatherproof VX21 material. Additionally, the dark interior gets a bright update to white for enhanced visibility of the contents. And a wide opening gives you easy access to your gear and lets you pick…
Best Carry-On Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ry loads. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Azimuth Sleek and multifunctional, the Azimuth lends itself to carry-on use as well as day bag duty at your destination. With its lightweight and packable design, the bag is easy to store inside larger luggage until needed. Top and side access helps keep the contents within easy reach, and hydration bladder compatibility makes it a useful companion for outdoor…
Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L Review
…nto the granite right next to Gleason. The founder of TAD Gear (now Triple Aught Design) has brought us so many winners: the FAST Pack Lightspeed, Ranger Hoodie and Praetorian to name a few. And when Ma and co-founder Chris Whitney launched Prometheus Design Werx (PDW), they did so with a fairly lofty goal; staying true to a singular design vision that is impervious to rigid corporate principles. In January 2017, Carryology conducted an interview…
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Ultimate Carry Giveaway!
…n one, our Best EDC winner is a solid addition to your daily setup. Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System TAD’s Spectre Carry System takes outdoor-focused adaptability to new heights with its lightweight yet durable modular platform. From one-off activities to multi-day treks, the system can shrink or expand to cater to diverse load requirements and settings. Winner of our Best Active Backpack award, this impressive system helps you explore mor…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…the fly. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger 15L Some tactical bags are too overt to fit into a wide range of environments. But TAD’S updated Parallax Messenger delivers tactically-inspired functionality with clean, stealthy aesthetics that suit lots of environments. The updated bag welcomes a smaller size and new pocket layout, with a host of useful features to increase its versatility…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…d folk! _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design You’ll find it difficult to come across a community stronger and more devoted than the one Triple Aught Design has built. The small San Francisco team has laser-focused their energies on their community, and are, without a doubt, ‘plugged-in’ to the hearts and minds of their loyal followers. Win an invitation to the fan-built TADjunkies Facebook group, and you’…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…e and suave enough to step out in style every time you venture out. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Discreetly understated aesthetics, multiple pockets for organization, a clamshell main compartment, and quick-access tech storage make this pack equally well suited to daily and travel use. And with its tough, weatherproof build it’ll handle whatever the day has in store and keep going strong. Code of Bell X-Pod You might not carry large loads every da…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
Triple Aught Design’s (TAD) FAST Pack Litespeed (FPL) is my favorite backpack in my vast personal collection. There, I said it. There are still many other packs I long to own (KILLSPENCER’s Special Ops backpack, Visvim’s 20L and 22L backpack, Lexdray’s Boulder backpack, GORUCK’s GR1, etc)… but let’s focus on the FAST Pack Litespeed… my current, yet to be defeated, favorite backpack that I own. That being said, the FPL isn’t my go-to everyday carr…
Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 WX Pack
Triple Aught Design are Carry Award winners and fan favourites in the backpack world, however, I personally have never had the chance to test one for an extended period of time. Now, TAD are back with their new and improved version of their flagship pack, the Axiom. After 10 weeks of testing, let’s dive into the TAD Axiom S2 WX Pack. Tough as Nails TAD has a well earned reputation for creating robust and reliable packs, inspired by a love for the…
Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
…ded’ recognition in our 2017 Carry Awards, I was excited to put the Triple Aught Design (TAD) Parallax Messenger through its paces. It’s a solid marriage between TAD’s tactically inspired style and some classic bike messenger undertones. Over the past few months I’ve had the Parallax Messenger on my back/at my side/over my shoulder (it’s versatile) throughout the city. This is how it carries. Who It Suits The Parallax Messenger is for someone need…
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