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Road Tests :: Côte et Ciel Rucksack | Part 2
I just got back from a whirlwind trip in New York City where I traversed the... Read more
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Road Tests :: SLICKS Travel System
A little bit of versatility in a bag goes a long way. The SLICKS Travel System... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Champion 2020
The Best Active Backpack excels in securely and comfortably carrying the load during active pursuits, with... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Best Everyday Bag Champion 2020
The Best Everyday Bag is a versatile piece that needs to adapt to multiple loads and... Read more
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Carry Geeking :: Tri-Zips
Tri-zip formats give you top access, which can then be opened further. Kinda neat…... Read more
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Road Tests :: Poler Excursion Pack
We figured if you’re going to test a photography backpack properly you need a photographer to... Read more
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Road Tests :: Haglöfs RYGGSÄCK N:o 1
Backpacks were the foundation of Wiktor Haglöf’s business. One of the first packs he created was... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Backpack: Road Test
I love the thrill of reviewing new Arc’teryx stuff. Not just because it’s so well made,... Read more
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Osprey 24/7 Pack Series
Osprey 24/7 Pack Series Undoubtedly riding off the success of their Flap series of casual daypacks... Read more
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Drive By :: Timbuk2 Especial Tres Backpack
We love you guys; such an inspiring community. Why? Because you love carrying and carry products... Read more
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EVERY DAY / TRAVEL
My Favorite Bags of 2020: Top 5 Backpacks
Over the past two years I’ve reviewed a bunch of bags. Though not so many in... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The Evolution of the GWA Citadel
GWA (Gear Whores Anonymous) is a small Southern California-based operation whose flagship product is the Citadel... Read more
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4 Awesome Sneaker Backpacks for Travel
If you’re a sneakerhead like me, at some point in your life, you went to that... Read more
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The Problem—and Solution—to Biomechanics and Backpacks
This is the first of two posts where Bergans of Norway takes us through a recent... Read more
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Drive By :: Lexdray Boulder Pack
Lexdray has found fast favour amongst the online blog community. Lots of tech and details, some... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Atlas Packs Adventure and Athlete Packs Review: Road Test
Living and working in Hokkaido means gear gets thrashed and usually comes out of a season... 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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8 Best Everyday Carry Backpacks
The everyday carry backpack. My definition of “freedom”. These backpacks can be used for work, for... Read more
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Road Tests :: Ethnotek Backpack
A neat backpack with chameleon abilities For most of us, we’d get a little bored wearing... Read more
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TRAVEL
Wotancraft Pilot Travel Camera Backpack Review
Wotancraft is not new to me, I’ve had their bags and legendary Panerai straps before. When... 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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Antique Swiss WWII Pony Fur Rucksack
Our buddy Chris Bray (co-owner over at Billykirk) sent us an email of a unique antique... Read more
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Life Behind Bars Peloton Asphalt Backpack :: Video Review
Jakarta-based Life Behind Bars have teamed up with Thrive Motorcycle to wheel out the Peloton Asphalt... Read more
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Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Twin Touch
Intro The Côte&Ciel Isar Twin Touch is a bag that gets us really excited for the... Read more
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Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear.... Read more
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The Mysterious and Elusive Mystery Ranch Scape Artist
Behold! One of the greatest illusionists to ever grace the universe. Hailing from a small town... Read more
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Eberlestock F7 Kite Review
I met Glen Eberle at the IWA 2019 show, where he showed me his newest alpine... Read more
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The 5 Best Hydration Running Packs 2018
Whether you’re participating in urban races, exploring outdoor trails or simply looking to keep fit during... Read more
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Lundhags Gneik 34 Backpack Review
The Lundhags Gneik 34 has been designed to tackle diverse outdoor adventures, from day hikes to... Read more
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Is This the Best ‘Bang for Your Buck’ EDC Pack?
From premium to budget-friendly, there are plenty of options when it comes to everyday backpacks. But... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV
Weight is almost never an advantage in an active backpack. But to get durability and features... Read more
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Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack :: Road Test
Granite Gear has updated their thru-hiker’s classic, the Crown, with their newest iteration of trail flow,... 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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ORBITGear R103 Review
It’s the middle of the night in “Port City” (Japan), the neon lights of the city... Read more
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