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Chrome Industries
Chrome Industries
One of the OG bike messenger brands, Chrome make masculine-looking messengers, backpacks, and an expanding line of apparel and accessories. The bags are reasonably burly, and signature details like their seat-belt buckle strap add personality.
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The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
The sling scene has been heating up over the past few years. But are sling bags... Read more
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The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are... Read more
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Chrome Industries Pike Backpack: Video Review
Smart and adaptable aesthetics, multiple access points and a quality build designed for everyday use? The... Read more
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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... Read more
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New Gear Discoveries: Ep 1
We’ve teamed up with one of our favorite humans, Bo Ismono, on this new series: New... Read more
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Chrome Industries Summoner Backpack: Video Review
The Chrome Industries Summoner Backpack is a stylish travel backpack designed with multiple access points for... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2018
December has delivered a bumper crop of covet-worthy carry to pore longingly over. So kick back,... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2018
From campus carry to carabiners, and Bananatex to boardroom suaveness, October has dished up some tasty... Read more
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The Best ‘Back to School’ Backpacks for Everyday Carry 2018
When it’s time to get back to school, a good backpack is an important addition to... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2018
Furoshiki-inspired carry, rugged dry duffels and adaptable travel backpacks step into the spotlight as we check... Read more
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Best Specialist Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Our Best Specialist Finalists feature honed designs that meet particular needs, from skate to ski packs.... Read more
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Best Carry-On Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
From last-minute getaways to epic multi-week adventures, and buzzing urban streets to the quiet of wilder... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
A great active messenger is readily accessible when you need it, low-key and securely out of... Read more
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Win Chrome Industries’ Niko Camera Bags!
Urban settings can be just as hard on your gear as the outdoors. Enduring a range... Read more
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Chrome Industries Macheto Travel Pack: Video Review
We’re always on the hunt for great one-bag travel options, and tagging along on the journey... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2017
From office tool organization to kitchen knife carry, December welcomed a host of intriguing and covet-worthy... Read more
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Chrome Industries Hightower Transit Backpack: Video Review
The Chrome Industries Hightower is a backpack designed to function well in urban settings, with low-key... Read more
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15 Essential Gifts for the Bike Commuter
Finding an awesome gift for a bike commuter can sometimes feel like an uphill slog. But... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2017
From tech protection to all-in-one EDC, October has welcomed a host of great new gear onto... Read more
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The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
Cheaply made and designed for obsolescence. Unfortunately far too many products fall into these categories. Sure,... Read more
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Our Favorite Labor Day Sales of 2017
When you find a carry piece you love, it’s an awesome feeling. Know what’s even better?... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Convenient access to gear, comfort on the go, useful organization, and reliable durability. Our Best Active... Read more
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The Basics :: What’s with the Weld?
Welded bags and hydration reservoirs work hard to keep water either out or in – but... Read more
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Chrome Industries :: HQ Visit
Out front of Chrome Industries’ global HQ, a road team busies between fluro-orange cones, laying fresh... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: JP Guilbert
Our Bag Collectors series celebrates those individuals who take their appreciation of bags to the next... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
You thought the Third Annual Carry Awards were over? Well we’ve got a surprise in store... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
1st Place Arc’teryx Lunara 17 The Active Messenger category has traditionally been dominated by bike messenger... Read more
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Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
Many bags come and go, easily forgotten in the barrage of newcomers. A select few are... Read more
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Drive By :: Chrome Saddle Bag Rolltop Pannier 20
Let’s be honest, Chrome Bags are synonymous with bike messengers, bombproof materials and all-weather protection. As... Read more
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Road Tests :: Chrome Welded Rucksack
A rucksack with welded seams that uses "the same technology as Coast Guard boats" ... Read more
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