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CARRY 101
21 Brands That Are Quietly Revolutionizing Outdoor Gear and Fashion
Here’s the thing: our reporter, Richard Edens, has been quietly combing the globe for months now,... Read more
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CARRY 101
12 Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan has long been a source of inspiration for craftsmanship, discipline, and quiet innovation—and nowhere is... Read more
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GIVEAWAY
Brands You Should Know | Wingback
Born in a Bristol garage and now sketching its future in a carbon-neutral London studio, Wingback... Read more
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BRAND LOVE
Brands You Should Know | Ibex
Ibex is a brand that doesn’t just flirt with the wild—it charges into it. Like the... Read more
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BRANDS
Brands You Should Know: Faherty
Founded on the East Coast by the Faherty brothers, the brand was built with movement in... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Brands You Should Know | Hestra Gloves
In a world obsessed with fast fashion and disposable gear, Hestra stands as a beacon of... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Three South Korean Bags You Should Know
Gear Reporter and professional photographer, JT White, talks us through three South Korean bags that you... Read more
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BRANDS
Brands You Should Know | Amundsen
Ever seen those classic ski posters from the ’70s? The ones with a perfectly coiffed skier... Read more
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BRANDS
Brands You Should Know | Finisterre
Amid countless outdoor brands, Finisterre is unique—quiet, thoughtful, and dedicated to quality and sustainability. This isn’t... Read more
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Brand Radar | 10 Brands You Need to Know
We’re always combing the world for those stand-out brands, large and small, that bring something unique... Read more
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Meet the Maker | What Happened Interview
When Slovenia-based brand What Happened came onto our radar, we were immediately keen to learn more.... Read more
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Brands You Should Know | Loyal Stricklin
In our world dominated by high tech laminates, welded constructions, and various other modern design philosophies,... Read more
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Huckberry x 1733 | Exclusive Collaboration
Chicago-based 1733 are a prime example of small brands doing big things. They continually impress with... Read more
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Huckberry x Peak Design | X-Pac Collaboration (and Giveaway)
Huckberry are connoisseurs of well-crafted, top-notch gear. Peak Design makes some of the most thoughtfully designed... Read more
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ILE x Shogun Shido Release Artist Series
Collaborations are an opportunity to ramp up the X factor. A chance to fuse solid foundations... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Our Favorite Bags from Alpine Sea Co.
Just last month, we introduced Alpine Sea Co., a boutique carry maker from the Pacific Northwest.... Read more
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Get Outside | Best Men’s Brands for Summer
Summer is in full swing, and the warmer season is a great excuse to upgrade your... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
A Brand You Need to Know | Alpine Sea Co
Nestled away in the Columbia River Gorge between Washington and Oregon, there is a small town... Read more
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Best Brands for Travel Clothing | Buyers Guide
When on the road, whether for work or pleasure, efficiency is a key trait that allows... Read more
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9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
Discovering a new brand that you weren’t aware of is a gift that keeps on giving.... Read more
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The Most Popular Gear of 2022
From epic organizers to awesome collabs, 2022 was quite the year for gear. But what pieces... Read more
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REHOSE | Meticulously Crafted Softgoods from the Czech Republic
In the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, a former firefighter by the name of... Read more
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Western Rise Meta Shell | The Ultimate All-Rounder Jacket?
Over the past few years, Western Rise has garnered an impressive reputation in the men’s apparel... Read more
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Hendrik Vormann | One of the World’s Best Bespoke Backpacks
It’s rare to come across a brand such as Vormann. Very few brands can grab you... 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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Level up your Style with Western Rise’s Summer Sale!
We’re big fans of the team at Western Rise, they constantly produce excellent apparel products for... Read more
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Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the best bang-for-your-buck hauler the world has ever seen into... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS IX
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards IX
In previous Carry Awards, we’ve awarded Brand of the Year to bigger brands – brands with... Read more
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Maker Spotlight | An Interview With 1733
1733 is a creative, soft goods studio founded in 2014 based in Chicago, IL. The studio... Read more
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SHOP VISIT
Filson NYC Flagship Visit
Not all stores are created equal. In fact, many brands today use a blueprint that gets... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Collapsible Essentials to Trim your Daily Carry
If you’re into optimizing your carry (and the space in your bag), then collapsible essentials –... Read more
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8 Experimental Makers That Should Be on Your Radar
There’s a bunch of rad stuff happening in the hidden corners of carry. Individuals and compact... Read more
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First Look: Black Ember SHADOW Collection
Black Ember makes some of the most technically advanced everyday and travel bags on earth. I... Read more
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Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
Sustainability and upcycling are slowly becoming more popular in the carry world. But one brand’s version... Read more
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First Look: Snow Peak Portland HQ
“There is nothing grand about openings in 2020” – Matt Liddle, Snow Peak’s USA Chief Operating... Read more
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A Decade of Heimplanet: Interview
It all started with an idea, a tent of the future. The idea was born from... Read more
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Brand of the Year 2020
Our Brand of the Year does an industry-leading job of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand... Read more
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A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
My friend Alec Farmer (founder of Trakke) and I were chatting and catching up on a... Read more
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Extended Forms: Let’s Build a Brand, Together
Ever wanted to help build a brand? To have direct dialogue with the designer and your... Read more
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8 Black-Owned Brands That Should Be on Your Radar
In this month’s ‘Brands You Need to Know’ series, there was no question which community we... Read more
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An Interview With Attitude Supply
Attitude Supply is a brand born of perseverance and a willingness to learn and adapt. It... Read more
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The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
When the going gets tough, the carry community binds together. And that’s what we’ve seen in... 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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