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Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…ld make Q Branch jealous, and much more. But it doesn’t stop there. Triple Aught Design’s CORE program is a way to interact with the brand on an intimate level. They offer training courses which are dedicated to making sure you are “mission capable” and “ready to perform any operation” within your scope. A few of their courses they’ve offered at their Dogpatch HQ in the past are Jiu Jitsu, Physical Defense, Practical Small Knife Skills, Covert Ent…
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…
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
…e you’re ready to answer when Mother Nature calls. For the giveaway Triple Aught Design have teamed up with a host of respected partners to offer a grand prize with a US$20,000 value. Yep, you read that right. $20,000 worth of glorious gear and adventure experiences you’ll never forget. One lucky winner will score of all this: Full Triple Aught Design Kit $3,000 Team Wendy Exfil SAR Tactical TAD Edition $350 SureFire Aviator Flashlight, Maximum He…
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
…ose 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 their Axiom series has been one great pack after another with their X25 taking home the win in Carry Awards V. The Axiom 18 winning a Highly Commended in VI and the Axiom 24 in Carry A…
Triple Aught Design shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
…ut closed to the public. One quick BART ride later, I end up at the Triple Aught Design shop in Hayes Valley. Peeking in the front shop window at 11 AM, I see zero movement within the store. I call Mike, and he tells me he’s on his way from his desk in the back to let me in the front door. Ten minutes go by. No lights, no visible movement. He calls me back. Ends up he can’t let me in. Because I’m at the wrong TAD location. The Hayes Valley TAD loc…
Packing List :: A Vagabonding Lifestyle, 1300 Days and Counting…
…gal carry. One of the few items that’s on my person at all times is Triple Aught Design’s Life Capsule Omega ($95), holstered to my ankle. An always-adapting modular bracelet made primarily from Maxpedition’s TacTie Straps ($9) and various other parts and tools for each situational purpose. Made entirely from titanium is my own Stealth Combat Necklace w/Cache ($N/A). Designed for everyday wear with defense and stash capabilities. Quite possibly th…
Drive By :: Triple Aught Design Dispatch Bag
…r 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 and daunting mission. Many get caught up in the cheap, flashy, feature-rich bags that drift away from everything a worthy EDC bag should be. Reliable, accessible, and built to last. A superior everyday bag is not just your normal chunk of nylon, it is an extension of yourself. Who It Suits The road warrior seek…
Triple Aught Design Competition Winners
…s to you. – For those that didn’t win, don’t worry, we’ve got you 😉 Triple Aught Design Readership Discount Starting from tomorrow the 23rd, all Carryology readers will get a 10% discount on all TAD apparel, apparel accessories, tools, and soft good items. (Note: custom hard goods are not available on the discount). Discount ends on 31st. Just visit Triple Aught Design and plug in the discount code: “CARRYOLOGY” to get the awesome little discount…
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…’s why we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on the unsung heroes of the design industry. These designers help bring amazing concepts to life across a diverse range of categories, from footwear to bags, outdoor gear, and sporting equipment. And since design is a visual medium, Instagram is the ideal place to follow them and keep up to date with their creative pursuits… Patrick Christian Patrick Christian is a freelance industrial designer based…
Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)
…has been running for its fifth season now). About TAD A word about Triple Aught Design. TAD is a boutique shop making tactical oriented clothing and equipment. Along with apparel and supercool knives and lights, they’ve designed two backpacks: the Fast Pack EDC and the Fast Pack Litespeed, the latter being a bit smaller (20 liters) and reviewed by none other than our own Taylor Welden! One thing TAD is (unfortunately) well known for, is that thei…
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…-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 focus on dialing in the organizatio…
The Carry Awards Roundup
…Carry Awards Active Backpack 1. Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault Pack 2. Triple Aught Design Fast Pack Litespeed 3. Arc’teryx Quintic 28 — Carry Awards Active Messenger 1. Mission Workshop Rummy 2. Trakke Mule 3. Acronym 3A-5TSR — Carry Awards Carry On 1. Goruck GR2 2. QWSTION Weekender 3. Lexdray London Garment — Carry Awards Check In 1. Rimowa Salsa Air 2. Tumi Tegralite Large Trip 3. Patagonia Black Hole Duffle — Carry Awards Specialist 1. ABS Vario…
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 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…
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’…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…aders and a helpful algorithm to keep things fair. But our Reader’s Choice Awards are different. Based entirely on readers’ votes, these awards celebrate the carry that drew major fan love… – Best Work Backpack: Mystery Ranch Urban Assault Pack The Urban Assault benefits from Mystery Ranch’s solid construction. But it also has a cleaner silhouette than most of their other offerings, making it a work-friendly pack with the versatility to go beyond…
Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 WX Pack
…t side of the bag via the weatherproof zipper and features a floating wall design. This is a clever piece of design from TAD as it also allows you access to the main volume without having to open the full clamshell. So whether you’re carrying a laptop or not, you can still use that to snag something quickly without taking the bag off, setting it down, and opening it. It’s a clean implementation, and my laptop felt very secure in there as I bounced…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
…appreciation for durable and reliable equipment. (Patrick) founded Triple Aught Design with a signature focus on combining rigorous functionality with sophisticated design. At Triple Aught Design, we believe that human presence should not overtake the beauty of the natural world, evidenced by our choice in color palettes and the many environmental groups we support. Our apparel and equipment are meticulously designed to excel under the strenuous…
Best Work Backpack Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…to work. That’s a given. But it’s the ability to adapt is where the Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 excels. This is a bag built for before, during and after-work hours, with a design that expands from 25L to 40L to tackle a range of work loads, a grocery shop on the way home, or travel gear for a short work trip. The padded laptop compartment fits a 13″ laptop and there’s separate storage for keeping shoes, gym clothing or dirty laundry away from th…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…ds. Welcome to the Reader’s Choice Awards. So what’s different about these awards? Well our Carry Awards are decided through combining readers’ votes with votes from our specialist panel and cranking it all through an algorithm to find out who gets the gold. With the Reader’s Choice Awards however it’s all about people power, pure and simple votes from the fans only to decide who claims victory. Sometimes there are crossovers with Carry Award Winn…
Triple Aught Design Meridian Transport Case :: Video Review
…Bo Ismono unpacks the details of the Triple Aught Design Meridian Transport Case, a sleek carry-on bag with multiple compartments and modular organization capabilities……
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
…Aer’s Tech Sling keeps you agile on the go, combining a sleek and compact design with convenient organization for your work and EDC essentials. Like the pack above, the quality build and functional design comes in at a price point that’s great value for money. A dedicated compartment fits up to 13″ tech, while the sling strap and top handle allow for flexible portability during the commute and more professional environments. Another excellent off…
The Tenth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…nners are not eligible. If a piece has picked up one of our previous carry awards then it’s not eligible for this year’s awards. Why? It’s already received due recognition and we strive to encourage continual improvement across the carry industry. If a particular piece keeps winning awards, there’s a lack of incentive to build on what’s come before and make it even better. Newer pieces deserve to be recognized too and our awards can help them achi…
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…
Drive By :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed (Exclusive 1st Look) + Giveaway!
Drum roll, please. Here it is, folks. The brand new redesigned Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed backpack. It has a loyal cult following. And for good reason. You may recall me having said that the FPL was “my favorite backpack in my vast personal collection” back in 2011 when I had the chance to give its predecessor a Road Test review. Well, how does the new updated version of the Litespeed compare? Will the FAST Pack Litespeed take the pl…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
…y aesthetics. Best backpacks by Triple Aught Design: Axiom 24, $425: tripleaught*]}*design.com FAST Pack EDC, $395: tripleaught*]}*design.com Azimuth Pack, $185: tripleaught*]}*design.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…
Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch
…with exactly what one comes to expect after having been exposed to Triple Aught Design gear in the past… superior quality. Sized at a compact but capable 7.25” L x 1.0” W x 6.75” H, it seems just about right for all my stuff. Any bigger and it would add unnecessary bulk to your pack, any smaller and it wouldn’t be as useful. The fabric is a durable 500D mil-spec Codura nylon (available in Black, Coyote Khaki, and Foliage Green), the zippers are h…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…ten recognition. Plus we like to encourage finding ways to better existing designs, and if a piece keeps scoring awards, there’s no incentive to improve it. Newer pieces merit recognition too and we want to help them get it. That being said, if previous winners have been significantly updated, they’re eligible for a nomination again. We want to celebrate designers who strive to iterate and improve their designs. Note, the updates do need to be sig…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…eved by some fancy dark Aussie science magic. Strengths Handsome exterior design Hidden zippered bottle pockets 22 liter sweet spot for everyday and light travel Recycled materials from a certified B Corp brand Unique and functional top loader panel loader hybrid access GORUCK M22 Who It Suits For those who know and love their GORUCK packs, but who have been wanting a fresh update on aesthetics and features that the trusty GR1 just doesn’t offer……
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…