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Defy
Defy
US manufacturing is not dead. This brand defies that. It’s mantra: “Defy or Die.” Out to make itself an American classic and icon, DEFY MFG. CO. has been handcrafting its own backpacks, messengers, work cases, and travel and sports bags in Chicago, Illinois since 2008.
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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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These are the Brands, Retailers and Publishers Standing Against Racism
Here at Carryology, we have many goals that we set for ourselves. And one of those... Read more
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11 Best Desk Trays for Your Home Office in 2020
An uncluttered workspace helps get you in the right frame of mind for a productive working... Read more
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5 Best Small Sling Bags for Men and Women
Roaming from A to B to nail essential tasks? Then leaving larger, heavier bags at home... Read more
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How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in severe shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) for the medical... Read more
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Best New Gear: August 2019
Burly recycled bags, compact EDC pens, and trek-friendly travel packs are just a few of the... Read more
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Staff Picks: The Bags On Our Wish Lists
We’re lucky enough to get our hands on a wide variety of great gear. But some... Read more
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Best New Gear: November 2018
A travel duffel that ups your organization game, a slick EDC pen, and snow packs for... Read more
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8 Rugged and Durable Travel Essentials
From cars to planes, and boats to trains. Urban excursions to outdoor expeditions. No matter where... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Easy accessibility, comfort on the go, a nod to style, and the flexibility to move beyond... Read more
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AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
It was a perfect idyllic day when I landed in Salzburg, Austria. Sunshine that felt like... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 29 May
Slimming down your work EDC, suave carry for kitchen tools, and putting an end to keyring... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
Whether you’re heading off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, seeking adventure round every bend with a... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 2)
So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
Today, we’re talking work messengers (and including totes in the fold this year). The best, in... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
You’ll see many a familiar face in this year’s Best Active Messenger category. Established brands, and... Read more
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Drive By :: Defy Defender Workcase
Flashing my delegate badge to a security officer I begin an awkwardly long walk down a... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 9 February
Tired of soggy bag contents during your travels or water-based adventures? Keen to discover Defy’s take... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 30 November
Welcome to the first Week In Review since launching our new site and what a... Read more
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Road Tests :: Defy Bags R&R Weekender
Recently Carryology had a chance to put the Defy R&R Weekender through its paces. We were... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Our second Carry Awards shortlist is for Work Messengers. These are the single shoulder solutions for... Read more
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Carryology x DEFY BAGS Halloween Giveaway
Carryology has teamed up with our friends over at Defy Bags to bring you a Halloween... Read more
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5 Minutes w/Defy Bags
A new post in our '5 Minutes With' series, we get the good stuff from Chris... Read more
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Carryology readers get 10% off Defy Bags + Announcing the Recon Small
You want 10% off a defy bag? Sweet, come on in and check this little deal... Read more
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Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
It’s here, the Road Test review of the DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger (“Recon Wide” on their... Read more
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