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Backpacks
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MAKER
Embracing Tradition with Loyal Stricklin
In our world dominated by high tech laminates, welded constructions, and various other modern design philosophies,... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
The Ultimate Dyneema Backpack | Rofmia Daypack V2 Review
Japanese brand, Rofmia are known for their ultra-clean designs, craftsmanship, and effortless function. Gear reporter, JT... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
The Best Backpacks For Back-to-School In 2023
When you’re hitting campus a great backpack is essential. So carry reporter, Richard Edens, has hand-selected... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack V2 Review
WOTANCRAFT are back again with another excellent redesign of an old favourite. Let’s dig into the... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
MEC SERRATUS Pace UL 40 Review
I’ve never been obsessed with truly ultralight gear, but I can see the benefits of keeping... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Exclusive First Look | Camelbak Adventure Travel Packs (A.T.P.™)
Earlier this year, our friends at Camelbak reached out and invited us to visit their home... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
ORBITGear is an Indonesian soft goods company making technical packs and apparel. What caught my eye... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
Highly considered and built to embrace wherever your next trip takes you, our Best Carry-On Bag... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
Best Everyday Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
With its sleek style, durable build, multifunctional versatility, and awesome value for money, our Best Everyday... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
Best Work Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
With its great organization, convenient access, durable build, and sleek looks, our Best Work Backpack champion... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
Best Packable Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
Want a packable bag that doesn’t skimp on features? With its sleek aesthetics, useful organization, and... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
Made for the mountains, our Best Active Backpack champion delivers a deft balance of light weight... Read more
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
12 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry (EDC)
What makes a great EDC backpack? Our Creative Director, Taylor Welden, dives into his 12 favorite... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Able Carry Daily Plus Review
The new Able Carry Daily Plus is an everyday backpack that provides a larger alternative to... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Greenroom136 Rainmaker Review
Discover the Greenroom136 Rainmaker… Greenroom136 made a name for themselves creating practical, utilitarian, urban bags. Based... Read more
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OUTDOORS
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
There’s only one bag that has come with me on absolutely every trip I’ve been on... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
SLNT Delivers Peace of Mind for the Modern World
The need for digital privacy is greater than ever. With highly connected devices being a critical... Read more
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EXCLUSIVE
Exclusive First Look | Able Carry Daily Plus
Let’s get right to the point; ever since the Able Carry Max smashed onto the scene,... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
côte&ciel Isar Backpack Review
Known for their innovative style and design, the French brand côte&ciel creates conceptual carry gear for... Read more
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OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
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Camera Carry
Wotancraft Commander Review
Sometimes, there are products that elude our grasp. Grails, unicorns, must-haves. Whatever they’re labeled, they hold... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
For me, there is nothing more exciting than testing new gear somewhere in the heart of... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
First Look: Osprey Arcane Rolltop Waterproof 25L Backpack
Osprey are one of the biggest names in the Carry game. Their packs are ubiquitous with... Read more
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BIKE
10 Best Bike Commuter Backpacks, Tested
What makes for the best bike commuter backpack? What makes it different than any regular pack?... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
Camera equipment can be some of the trickiest gear to carry. Fragile and often pricey, it... Read more
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WATERPROOF
Prometheus Design Werx | All Terrain Bags Review
When the Prometheus Design Werx founder asked me if I’d like to test drive the completely... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Junction Pack Review
It was a sunny summer day, the 5th of July. I filled my Source 2L hydration... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Peak Design Everyday Totepack Review
Peak Design was created by Peter Dering in 2010 as a solution to a problem and... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Gura Gear Launches Their First Roll-Top: The Kiboko City Commuter 18L+
As with most categories of consumer products these days, there is a plethora of camera bags.... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Alpha One Niner Whitley Review
Our carry reporter, JT, checks out the Alpha One Niner Whitley. A well-rounded daypack that ticks... Read more
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OUTDOORS
BIGxTOP Daysack Review
It was a blazing orange sun out of the box. Immediately energizing. Just as I had... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
The Ventir Modular Backpack System is designed in partnership with Whipsaw, a very seasoned and decorated... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
ARKTYPE Update Their Line With the 22L Jetpack
ARKTYPE hail from San Francisco and are purveyors of everyday goods that cater to the modern... Read more
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EVERYDAY
YETI Crossroads 27L Backpack Review
I have to start this off by saying I am a YETI fan. I’ve used their... Read more
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TRAVEL
Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 Review
Tom Bihn, a household name amongst savvy travelers, has long had a wide variety of bags... Read more
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STAFF PICKS
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
The carry world is full of expensive bags. But that doesn’t mean you need to splurge... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
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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EVERYDAY
A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
What makes a Tactical EDC Backpack…”Tactical”? You’ve heard the term before; tactical backpack. It’s hard to... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Kitanica VESPID 30L Backpack Review
Kitanica is a company known for hard use shop, motorcycle, and outdoor gear. Their designs are... Read more
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EVERYDAY / TRAVEL
Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack
Security, durability, and style take the forefront in this collaborative backpack. Pacsafe, a brand known for... Read more
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EVERYDAY
DSPTCH Daypack Review
Starting from humble beginnings, DSPTCH launched their first product, a camera strap, right from their apartment.... Read more
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BIKE
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2022
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... Read more
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