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Backpacks
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx Just Dropped the Alpha SL 30—Here’s What You Need to Know
I’ve been a big fan of Alpha FL series packs for years, so when Arc’teryx announced... Read more
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TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Best Camera Bags for Travel | Photography Bags & Backpacks
Welcome to our guide on finding the best camera bags for travel! Whether you’re jetting off... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Exo Mtn Gear K4 Review
It’s been three years since my Exo Mountain Gear K3 pack review was published at Carryology.... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L Review
Explore the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 25L in our latest review, where we put this versatile... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Wingback EVERYDAY PACK 21L | A Modern Minimalist’s Delight
When it comes to backpacks, the Wingback EVERYDAY PACK 21L is like the family member who... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Restrap Travel Range Review
Humble beginnings can lead to great things with sufficient dedication and commitment to quality gear. Such... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 WX Pack
Triple Aught Design are Carry Award winners and fan favourites in the backpack world, however, I... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Ute Light Review
Hill People Gear packs are famous for being very comfortable under heavy loads and super tough... Read more
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Osprey Aoede Briefpack and Aoede Crossbody Bag Review
Founded in 1974, Osprey has been on the carry scene for almost half a century –... Read more
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ON TWO WHEELS
The 9 Best Motorcycle Backpacks to Buy in 2024
You’re skipping four wheels for two. Public transport for the thrill of the throttle and that... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Kuiu Karluk 1850 Review
In a world where excellence often involves laser-focus, it’s common to see entire companies dedicated to... Read more
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5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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