The North Face
The North Face
The North Face sell LOTS of bags. They have very consistent quality, a recognisable outdoor aesthetic, and plenty of well priced options for study or day use. Recent times have seen a renaissance in their mountain packs, and their classic travel bags continue to perform. Part of the VF Corp stable.
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The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
Historically, gym bags have been horrible, generic and saggy excuses for carry – but there’s been... Read more
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The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
Duffel bags and weekenders were often the starting point for many of us in our quest... 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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The North Face Banchee Review
On any backpacking trip I’ve been on there’s always at least one North Face bag in... Read more
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What’s In My Bag Collection: Sylvain Paley
Sylvain Paley has always been passionate about bags. However, even more than bags, he’s obsessed with... Read more
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Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports
As you might have noticed, we’ve got ourselves a new retailer crush: Canada’s Altitude Sports. A... Read more
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Press Kit: What to Pack When You’re Covering the Hong Kong Protests
Documentary photographer Matthew Aslett’s experience working with humanitarian missions around the globe has led to a... Read more
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Carry 101: My Essential Car Camping Gear
Winter has been rough here in the northern hemisphere and I for one am itching for... Read more
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Carry Guide: Find the Best Travel Backpack for You
So here’s the thing. There’s no ultimate best travel backpack to suit everyone at any time,... Read more
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The 20 Best Laptop Backpacks Under $125
Laptops are a pretty common addition to carry setups these days. Whether you’re commuting with one... 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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12 Camo Backpacks and Bags with Serious Street Style
Creating great camo carry can be a hard thing to pull off. It draws the eye... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Carry Awards
The illustrious Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards. Three awards we hand out each year to recognize the... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part II
As Outdoor Retailer 2018 rolled on, we pushed ever deeper into the Colorado Convention Center to... Read more
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AND THE WINNER IS…
Hall of Fame – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
The North Face Base Camp Duffel There’s no easy road to becoming a carry icon. But... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Hall of Fame – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Our Hall of Fame finalists are the North Stars of the carry world. Pieces that remain... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
It begins, our Sixth Annual Carry Awards enters the final stages. To kick things off, we’re... Read more
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The Best Work Backpacks for Professional Women
Updated August 2018 When it comes to work bags, backpacks are great options for maximum carry... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
Updated on 15 July 2018 When you’re clocking serious hours in transit, locking down the best... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for a 1 to 3 Day Hike
Almost all hikers and backpackers would agree that the most important piece of gear for any... Read more
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The North Face Kabyte Backpack
The North Face Kabyte Backpack finds a good balance between urban work and play. A dedicated... Read more
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Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
CORDURA® fabrics are synonymous with durability and reliability – ideal traits when you want to build bags... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part II
As OR 2017 rolled on, the Carryology crew pressed ever deeper into the depths of the... Read more
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The Best Backpack Deals from REI
REI are one of the world’s best carry retailers. And when they clear out stock and start... Read more
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
Updated on 15 July 2018 More and more, the backpack is being chosen as the office... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Hitting the slopes, hauling gear on the daily commute, navigating winding outdoor trails…when it’s time to... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Choosing an EDC backpack deserves careful consideration. After all, it’s going to be your daily companion... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
Updated on September 2018 Travel varies for all of us. Some of us dart back and... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
If you’re an outdoor brand, Outdoor Retailer is the one trade show you don’t want to... Read more
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Bo’s Favorite Bags
For a bag to make it onto your favorites list, it needs to be pretty special.... Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing a Bug Out Bag
Whether you worry about an earthquake, tsunami, extended power outage, or civil unrest, there are plenty... Read more
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The Ultimate Camping Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for a special someone who loves camping and the outdoors? Get inspired and... Read more
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Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
For a Carryologistst, watching outdoor films is as much about the adventure on the screen as... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part III
On the last and final day of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016, we spent the second half... Read more
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The North Face Access Pack :: Video Review
The North Face Access Pack is one of the most anticipated carry releases in 2016. Does... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
When the going gets tough, these packs don’t quit. Built for demanding use, our Best Active... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
The time has come. Our minions are finished tallying the masses of first round votes. Our... Read more
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Packing list :: Winter Camping
Camping can be tough. There’s the physical strain of hiking, sleeping on the ground, dealing with... Read more
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The North Face Base Camp
One of the icons of the duffel world, and for good reason. The Base Camp Duffel... Read more
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Interview with Wookey Design Studio
Creating a backpack company is usually an intentional and carefully considered process. For Sky Sterry and... Read more
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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.... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Alan Wenker
There are numerous bags in the world, but sometimes one comes along that makes an impression,... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Regan Chernish
There are people who love bags…and then there are people who REALLY love bags. Exceptional enthusiasm,... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
The world of carry is built on the foundation of reality – fabrics, threads, buckles, straps,... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
Celebrating the release of our beta Buyer’s Guide we’re dishing up the categories in sweet, easily... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
Once again, and this time five members strong, Carryology converged upon Outdoor Retailer to unearth the... Read more
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The North Face Hot Shot
For those that don’t know, the parent company of The North Face makes more backpacks than... Read more