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Liking :: Brian’s Backpacking Blog
…left wanting. To help, we’ve picked out a few of our favourite posts from Brian’s Backpacking Blog. 1/ Making an Improvised Backpack Brian takes you through what’s needed to create a makeshift backpack from a few sturdy branches, string/rope and tarps. 2/ How to Dye a Ripstop Nylon Backpack Did you know it’s definitely possible to change the color of a ripstop nylon backpack using Rit dye? It is. 3/ The Micro Tick Key – Hacking Gear Down to S…
10 EDC Knife Makers You Need to Know
…lorado, and offers custom pieces as well as handcrafted production knives. Brian handcrafts each knife to ensure premium, long-lasting quality. Currently, Brian is not taking orders for fixed blades. However, his fixed blades are available through a variety of dealers. Sacha Thiel Sacha Thiel has been in the business of making knives for almost two decades. The highly experienced custom knife maker is based in Alsace, France, and has been crafting…
Berlin Muse :: Riding around Berlin with the MONO M80
…to smuggle 180 grams of cocaine back to Berlin inside segments of the Spreepark’s ‘flying carpet’ ride. Spreepark declined into insolvency and for years it has sat there on the banks of the Spree growing mould and rust and eeriness and occasional thrill-seekers who brave the heebies and burly security guards to break in and walk around in it. We ride past Spreepark’s hodgepodge perimeter fence, peering through barbed wire and sagging mesh. I see r…
Barrett Alley shop visit :: Dallas, TX
…er. Upon its completion, Barrett generously offers this Disciple wallet to Brian, an amazing gesture. Brian continues to snap photos over Barrett’s shoulder as he makes the final saddle stitches, carefully gluing the lining/leather seam, and precisely shaving down the edges with a sharp razor blade. Barrett expertly looks over the the first ever Devilish wallet in Deer Split, giving it a nod of approval once its ready for product photography. This…
Classic & Vintage Automobile Luggage
…of much of the carrying. Just as classic cars have value far beyond their driveability and lack of temperature controls, I think there is something intangibly amazing about this crafted luggage. Brian Park and Robert Dening curate a collection of vintage and classic cars and run a blog about it called Spirited Automobiles. We highly recommend checking it out….
Drive By | Blk Pine Workshop Daypack
…Daypack, which was given a quick once over by Carryology contributor Brian Park. Come take a Drive By… Brian bought the pack for his Mrs from the stellar guys at Four Horsemen, a great online store (more on them in a later post tho). The daypack is American made with American made materials and the construction. While effective, it’s not highly sophisticated in construction. The sloping bottom gives the bag a difference from an aesthetic standpoin…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger
…ho demand a lot from their gear. Enter our picky photog carryologist Brian Park… Brian: I’ve been carrying the Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger around for a few months now. It’s a medium sized messenger with a padded camera compartment and a laptop stash pocket, so I’ve been bringing it on smaller scale shoots, or just when I’m out and about and want a camera with me. It’s the bag that comes with me when I’m taking a computer to a café. Normally I c…
New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
…a pleasure. The pack in Grass green definitely feels more at home out at a park, on a trail, or really anywhere outside. Materials Outside Material: 500D Cordura – Not as rugged as the Rucker, but at 500D, you can still abuse the Urban Assault quite a bit, and it’s lighter. The material is malleable while remaining strong; it’s a good balance whether hitting a trail, spending the day at a water park, or just out on the town – providing the gear…
Road Tests :: Kifaru X-Ray
…nd it’ll be my benchmark for backpack suspension going forward. The Kifaru X-Ray is the best backpack I’ve ever used. Review by Brian Park. Photos by Brian Park & Kate Masri. Read more about the X-Ray on the Kifaru website….
Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade
…lly met our team across the Pacific: Catherine, John Canfield, Mike Weiss, Brian Park, David Vo, Mr Zing and a character called Taylor (who at the time had a finger-twisted moustache and was yet to grow his infamous red beard). The months and years that followed were a ride. I’d scored the gig just as Carryology was blowing up and things moved quickly. Our Carry Awards grew and grew, with brands reaching out months in advance for selection, and w…
Buyer’s Guide for Teenagers :: School and Skate Park
…appy to take to a job interview but which they’d also rock up at the skate park wearing. DC Knackpack Backpack The DC Knackpack Backpack is a great bag for school and/or a casual bag. Personally I use it for skating and surf; it can fit all your skate accessories but I can also fit my wetsuit and a small towel inside. I like it for skating because when skating between spots you want something comfortable, compact and light. This backpack exceeds i…
Make Your Own Bicycle Pannier
…easy to turn any bag you like into a pannier. Keen to make your own? Brian Park from the Greatest Conversation showed us a tutorial on how to make one yourself, it was so good we had to share it with you guys. First Principles Panniers need to be secured in three places: two points on the rails at the top of the rack, and one somewhere near the bottom of the rack and spaced between the top two. The bottom point preloads the top two points, keeping…
Packing List: The GORUCK Tough Event
…ill be doing push-ups on concrete, bear crawls down steps, crab walks in a park, your hands will see countless horrors and you will want to protect them. You also use your hands to put food in your mouth so keeping them as protected as possible to prevent yourself from accidentally eating whatever you crawled through during that last park. I have used Mechanix Gloves for all but one of my events and they’ve been great. Bladder Hose Retention Syste…
Specialist Carry: Firefighter
…in their environment. And a man who knows about this better than most, is Brian Tai, ex-firefighter and current Fire Line Manager/Designer with Mystery Ranch. We dropped him a line, sat back, and took it all in… You were a fire fighter for some years, what’s your fondest memory of it? This question is nearly impossible to answer. There are so many. In memory, often the gnarliest become the fondest. Lots of snapshots and slides stuck in my head. A…
Best New Gear: February 2021
…natural linen micarta version is only available through Urban EDC Supply. Brian Efros x Alliance Designs Ice Lite Born from a collaboration between Brian Efros and Alliance Designs, the Ice Lite is a sleek, hard-working EDC knife. It features a RWL-34 stainless steel blade that offers precise cuts and slices, along with ambidextrous deployment and solid titanium handles. Tough, lightweight, and practical, it’s a handy addition to an EDC setup. Hi…
The Gear We Use Every Day
…r laundry, wet boardshorts, leaking sunscreen, or random protection. Brian Park Archival Work Bag — I’m not sure they even make this anymore. Heritage carry isn’t my vibe at all, but for some reason this bag gets pulled out all the time. Kifaru X-Ray — I have lighter bags and more purpose-built bags for most things I do, but I grab this thing more often than not if I’m heading out for whatever. . Bellroy Travel Wallet — I will never travel without…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from July 2024
…ight of 2.9 oz. CAMP National Parks Eyewear Collection CAMP’s new National Park Collection is a capsule consisting of new colorways that celebrate nine of America’s most iconic National Parks. They include Crater Lake, Glacier, Arches, Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Great Smokey Mountains, Grand Canyon and Yosemite. CAMP teamed up with designer Emma Boys to create a unique bundle for each park that comes with custom packaging, a sleeping b…
Best New Gear | April 2023
…tional Park Service hosts a nine-day celebration of the great outdoors and park system, honoring more than 400 national parks. CAMP by Shwood Eyewear is releasing a series of limited-edition frames inspired by four iconic parks – Arches, Joshua Tree, Glacier, and Crater Lake, with a portion of sales going to local park non-profits. The 1% for the Planet member decided to make each frame in the collection from plant-based bio-plastic, with a unique…
Road Tests :: f-stop Kenti
…F Stop Kenti is an agile camera daypack with a host of slick features. Brian Park ran it for many months. See how it fared……
Drive By :: Tanner Goods Everyday Tote
…nd because it was lost in the bottomless pit that is my Everyday Tote. True story. Words by Kate Masri, photography by Brian Park….
Iceland R&D Expedition | Our Creative Director’s Favorite Gear
…Big Agnes Shield 2 Footprint Big Agnes Gear Loft (Wall) Big Agnes Diamond Park 0-Degree Sleeping Bag Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe Pad (25”x78”) Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Deluxe Pillow Big Agnes Mica Basin Camp Chair APPAREL: Arc’teryx Beta SV Jacket (XL) Arc’teryx Gamma LT Hoody (XL) Arc’teryx Agrium Hoody (XL) Arc’teryx Proton LT Hoody (XL) Arc’teryx Rho LT Zip Neck (XL) Arc’teryx A2B T-Shirt (XL) (2 units) Arc’teryx Beta AR Pant (XL) Arc’…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag
…the head. UPDATE : IF YOU’VE PURCHASED THE VOLTAIR PLEASE READ THIS ADVISORY NOTICE (DEC 6TH, 2017) * Photography by Brian Park…
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…the co-founder and Design Director of Boundary Supply. Currently based in Park City, Utah, his design experience spans well over a decade, having worked with a wide range of brands across both hard goods and soft goods design. Keep up with his adventures and creative pursuits via Instagram. How did you get into design? I’ve always been a creative. I studied graphic design for a stint because that’s basically all there was beside fine art that I w…
Cult Bags :: The Revival of the Jensen
…e than before. Yeah, right! You mentioned that you worked for the National Park Service. Tell us more about that. Well, I had the honor of working for about 15 or so seasons as a backcountry and climbing ranger, working for about four different National Parks and it was just an awesome experience. Really, I feel very lucky to have been a part of that. I really believe that it’s much more difficult to get into these days. And when I’m looking back,…
Carry Hacks | Juice Wallet
…We love a good hack at Carryology, so this juice wallet gets us feeling all warm and fuzzy. One of our contributors Brian moonlights in Oak Bay Bicycles, and frothed when Victoria reached for this number to pay for her purchase… Utilising a concertina construction with the cap as a closure, we figure that waxed cardboard would also be pretty water resistant. Great stuff Victoria, and if anyone else has a clever carry hack to share, please do!…
Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
…Adventure Equipment (ULA) was founded in 2001 by Pacific Crest Trail hiker Brian Frankle. Built with thru-hikers in mind, ULA gear finds a careful balance of comfort, durability, functionality and light weight. Crafted in Utah, the brand’s carry gear includes a range of backpacks, pockets and stuff sacks, with most of the packs made using ULA 210 Robic fabric. ZimmerBuilt Founded in 2010 by Christopher Zimmer, ZimmerBuilt offers ultralight packs a…
The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
…t extra item received was the leather Scars patch… this thing is sweet.” – Brian Lohr GORUCK is extremely passionate about their commitment to ruggedly built bags made in the USA. And so are their legions of loyal fans who put that gear through the wringer, from everyday use to travel and grueling GORUCK Challenges. And the brand backs that passion up with their GORUCK SCARS lifetime warranty. Repairs covered by the warranty are performed at GORUC…
4 Common Opening Methods for EDC Pocket Knives
…loves given the closeness of the stud to the frame Some good examples are: Brian Efros / Alliance Designs Ice Lite – Titanium (Exclusive). Chaves Knives Ultramar Redencion Drop Point – Titanium w/ Patina’d & Lasered Brass Inlay (Exclusive). Chaves Knives Ultramar Redencion Drop Point – Titanium w/ Patina’d Brass Inlay (Exclusive). The Flipper Tab The flipper tab is probably (I know I am making someone angry) the easiest quick-open technique to mas…
Apple iPad Pro | Is This the Perfect Mobile Studio for Travel and Adventure?
…oth my students and private clients on my computer. In April 2021, Taylor, Brian and I began to plan our Iceland adventure in earnest. Over the next few months, we went back and forth in great detail about what gear to use, what to bring and most importantly, what to leave behind. Very quickly, it became clear that a laptop wouldn’t be the best idea. Laptops are cumbersome, easy to damage, and extra weight we didn’t want on the road – particularl…
Carry Hack Photo Contest: Results & Winner!
…and trying to hold on no matter what. Haha, it got pretty fricken ugly!” — Brian P: “Bike box + airport + need free hands for other bag? A tube & some foam makes a nice shoulder strap. I assume he got cavity searched for this.” — Joshua B from Oakland, CA: “I dissected an old Iron Man wall calendar and constructed my own Rip Curl-inspired travel wallet. There’s no zipper pocket, but otherwise its a close approximation.” — Hoang from CA: “Hi, my na…