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Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…filtering. While the Carry Awards celebrate the year’s best new carry, the buyer’s guides represent the best of all time. Kicking things off are the Best Travel Backpacks, specifically those that are well suited for globetrotting via planes… GORUCK GR1 . Tough as nails. A dedicated section for up to 17-inch laptops or a hydration bladder. External and internal zipped pockets as well as exterior and interior webbing for organization. Enough space f…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 2)
…se applicants are all eager to take on the role – welcome to part 2 of our buyer’s guide to the best work messengers… – Mission Workshop Rummy Mission Workshop makes some of the best carry out there, particularly if you’re commuting to work by bike. The Rummy gives you rolltop and flap-down access for carry flexibility, a 27-liter volume, a mix of quick-access and interior pockets and solid weatherproof construction. If you’re on the go a lot and…
Buyer’s Guide for Teenagers :: School and Skate Park
So we thought, hey let’s do a buyer’s guide for teenagers related to school and skate packs! What does Carryology know about being a teenager? Our contributors all used to be teenagers but that’s not really relevant for today’s youth. How did we get around this problem? In the interests of bringing you a first-hand account, telling it like it is, we captured a teenager and got him to compile it for us. Okay, we didn’t capture one. Lewy Wright cam…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
…n? If it’s time to retire your current bag and bring in a new recruit, our Buyer’s Guide for the Best Work Messengers has an excellent selection of candidates who are up to the job… – KILLSPENCER Briefcase KILLSPENCER nails sleek city styling with a touch of tactical to the aesthetics that gives their carry a sophisticated edge over a lot of other offerings out there. A slim silhouette, tough hardware, reliable build quality and a variety of mater…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
…ardy build quality that will take every scrape and bump in its stride, our buyer’s guide to the best weekender duffels has something to suit all tastes and priorities… – Billykirk No. 166 Large Waxed Canvas Carryall Suave and sophisticated, this weekender brings a touch of class to your carry. In addition to its stylish looks and durable construction, the No. 166 Carryall includes functional features such as an adjustable shoulder strap, leather l…
A Buyer’s Guide to The Best Gear Bags
Need to haul gear? Look no further than our Buyer’s Guide to the Best Gear Bags. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or the gym, cruising through airports or the morning commute, these bags pack a range of features and aesthetics into forms that will get your gear where it needs to go… – Boreas Erawan Duffel The Erawan Duffel is one of those bags that is equally at home heading to the airport or slung in the back of your off-road 4×4. Stowable back…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
…ever, we do have something to soften the hard landing back in reality. Our buyer’s guide to the best all-rounder backpacks. They’re not perfect, but they can do a lot of things well without being completely rubbish at anything. So if you need a pack that can trot between work, leisure and travel environments, check these out… – Arc’teryx Blade 30 When you need to carry your tech and a change of clothes, Arc’teryx’s Blade 30 has you covered. The pa…
The Best Camera Backpacks Buyer’s Guide 2019
…ccess to your gear and suitable protection for a variety of equipment. Our Buyer’s Guide for the Best Camera Backpacks covers a range of situations, from urban to outdoor photography and different user needs, whether you just require the basics for a few hours of city snapping or have to haul a host of gear along with enough personal supplies to last several days in the wilderness. – [Last updated August 2019] Canon Deluxe Backpack 200 EG (US$ 39….
Buyer’s Guide :: Weekenders
OK, it’s time for some ‘Buyer’s Guides’. We often get asked for suggestions on which bags to buy in a particular category, so we figure this way we can widely share the carry gear that gets us looking twice. For lots of this stuff, we haven’t yet tried these bags. That’s an admission most blogs won’t make, but one we feel is important. Basically, this is the carry gear we’d be checking if we were going to buy. If you want the stuff we have Road T…
Buyer’s Guide – Casual Backpacks
Most of our Buyer’s Guides focus on finding the product sweet spot between rational and emotional appeal. For this Casual Backpacks guide, we get to break out and play mostly on the emotional side. After hauling all sorts of work and tech through the week, a casual backpack is something you can grab for a day off in the city. It might take a sweater, refreshments, a book and some headphones. This is simple carry that leaves lots of room to hit yo…
Buyer’s Guide :: Work Messengers
Continuing on with our Buyer’s Guide thing, we wanted to collect some of our favorite work messenger bags together. With so many posts about so many carry goods, it’s nice to step back and highlight some of the better ones. So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to haul random parcels in – that’s a different post. A work messenger needs to look good and work well at work, when you’re working (at wor…
Buyer’s Guide – Work Backpacks
Ahhh, Buyer’s Guides… These are posts when we get to step back and think about all the amazing bags we monitor and review, picking out some of our favorites. In a similar vein to our Work Messengers, a good Work Backpack should look appropriate in the work environment, carry your work tools, and perform well getting to and from work. More specifically, it should take a laptop (and/or tablet computer), some tech, a change of clothes, and be comfor…
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
For the carry enthusiast, a good bag is a thing of beauty. But whisper the word ‘bespoke’ or ‘custom’ and the game changes. There’s a whole new level of appreciation. And we’re not just speaking fabrics. We’re getting down to the details. Thread colors. Shoulder strap orientation. Tailored pocket setups. And all along the design spectrum from tweaks to existing models, to completely custom from scratch. So to celebrate this particular carry niche…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
Heritage is a trend that has been sweeping across the carry world in recent years. Everywhere you turn, you’re likely to spot a heritage pack. But done right, heritage packs are things of beauty – just like our roundup below of some of the best heritage backpacks out there. Some of these packs are truly heritage – dug up and revitalized – whilst others are inspired by days gone by. However, they all nail key elements to a great heritage pack: the…
New Carry Buyer’s Guide :: Beta Version
Today, we’re stoked to launch our new Carry Buyer’s Guide – well, soft launch it anyway, this is our beta version. We’ve been toiling away behind the scenes for months now: building this bad boy to make finding the right carry for you easier and more awesome – and here it is! You can find it snuggled next to ‘community’ in our header menu. In a nutshell, it’s a product finder pimped to the nines with features and the best carry in the world. “In…
Best Reader’s Review :: Win a Bellroy Elements Phone Pocket
…ce to win this sleek pocket companion. Remember we announced that our beta Buyer’s Guide was live? Well we need your awesome input by providing reader reviews of the gear you’ve personally played with. Currently just the Backpacks section of the Buyer’s Guide is live, so dive in and if you see a pack you’ve used, share your thoughts on it. We’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to do this, using the CamelBak Tri-Zip as an example. However, you…
Tom Bihn Paragon Design Lab and Guide’s Edition Review
…ylight backpack. Yet more compact (and noticeably cheaper) than the Shadow Guide V2 23L. Anyone in search of a straightforward adventure bag would quickly grow to love the heritage look of the Guide’s Edition that’s also optimized for external attachments. If you need to carry a bigger laptop (16″ MacBook Pro and Dell XPS 17) yet don’t want to haul a large backpack. The Paragon would surprise you with its laptop capacity in the compact overall siz…
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23 June Week in Review: Packing Tips, Stylish Backpacks, and History of Messenger Bags
…even applies to duffels – adventure can wait fifteen minutes) and heading for the hills or highway. If it’s time to seek some thrills, our buyer’s guide for duffels is a great place to start. …
Tom Bihn Shadow Guide 33 Review
…-to-moderate loadouts. They updated the brain pocket from the style on the Guide’s Pack and the previous version of the Shadow Guide. It now opens from the top, rather than the bottom. This makes it easier to access without having to get inside the main compartment of the bag. Functionally speaking, that is a big usability improvement. Additionally, the pocket can hold a considerable amount of stuff inside. It’s entirely possible it may be the equ…
Backpack Resales: the Art of Catch and Release
…uded in the price. It makes the transaction smoother and effortless on the buyer, which is what the buyer wants. Don’t you want that as a seller, too? Do 1 and 2 and you should see a quick(ish) sale. The last piece of advice would be to take good photos and call out any issues from minor blemishes to major ones. No one wants to be surprised when they get the GR1 in the mail and find something wrong with it that could or would have swayed their dec…
Week In Review ~ 9 June
…packs, if the pull of the outdoors has you firmly in its grasp, this handy buyer’s guide to backpacks may be just the sort of advice you’re searching for. Whether you’re planning a day hike, a hell-for-leather charge down the side of a rather steep incline with nothing but two wheels beneath you, or an overnight stay, you might just find your ideal backpack in this guide. Spreading the love… We’d like to send a big shout-out to the Design Files wh…
Workout Essentials: What to Pack for the Gym
…between work and workout environments. And for more options check out this buyer’s guide to the best gym bags around. Apparel Having functional exercise apparel can make a big difference to your workout. Look for sweat wicking properties, good ventilation, and suitable stretch to keep you comfortable and flexible during your session. Additionally, try to opt for pieces that work outside of the gym too. That way, you get more out of your gear and u…
21 September Week in Review: Duffel Guides, Wallet Trends, and Crumpler Luggage
…it’s a good list to check out for ideas. You can also compare it with our Buyer’s Guide for duffels (you’ll note some of the brands feature on both lists) for some additional inspiration. Everlane enters new territory We’ve touched on Everlane before but they have just stepped into the world of wallets with a new collection. The leather Card Case and Fold-Over wallet are unisex while the Slim Zip wallet is aimed at women. While each option carrie…
Week In Review ~ 16 June
…f adventure? Where fun and freedom are involved, there’s often a weekender somewhere nearby making a short trip that much more convenient. We’ve compiled a buyer’s guide of weekenders that will see you right whatever your carry style may be….
Week In Review ~ 25 August
…essenger with looks that are suitable for the office? Simple – you get a work messenger. So which one do you go for? Well it just so happens we have a handy buyer’s guide for work messengers which will hopefully aid the decision-making process….
The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide
…and/or carry product. The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide. Before we dive in, a quick word. We’re not scientists. We’re Carryologists. This is by no means a scientific guide. Some scientific waterproof tests are; IP Code (Ingress Protection Rating), GORE-TEX’s in-house quality management process, Water Resistant mark testing (for wristwatches),and Rain Room tests, among several others. The issue with these tests are, like an…
Carry 101 | Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Products
…doing more good… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0sfhqnK76A Keen to learn more about sustainable products? Check out these posts: Green Guide | Sustainable Fashion Glossary Green Guide | Life Cycle of a Backpack Green Guide | How Brands Are Working Towards Sustainability Green Guide | How to Make Better Choices…
The Ultimate Pro Guide to Traveling with Ski Gear
…ces are basically mission critical deal breakers. I used to be a hardgoods buyer for MEC for 11 years so I have had my share of otherwise great days ruined by ill-fitting ski boots. I think I would lose my mind if I mislaid any of these bits and pieces before or on a trip! Great ski socks are also really critical for skiing and touring and I currently use the really thin Smartwool PhD Ski Ultra Lights so I will put a set of these into my carry-on…
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Ultimate Carry Giveaway!
…t deals and content. And hey, if you’re keen to score extra points (and increase your chance of winning) you can refer friends, retweet, visit of world class backpack buyer’s guide, or answer a carry-centric question. Good luck, Carryologists! Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway…
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