Insights
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Our Favorite Canvas Backpacks
Practicality. Versatility. Durability. All goods things to look for in a backpack. But a sensory experience... Read more
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Maker Series :: Rivendell Mountain Works
One of the original heritage brands in carry, and creators of a backpack icon, Rivendell Mountain... Read more
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Maker Series :: Yonezawa Leather
Takeshi ‘Yone’ Yonezawa has spent over a decade perfecting his design and leatherworking skills. His journey... Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Backpack Repair
James Kamo digs backpacks, crafting and design. So much so that he founded Rucksack Village in order... Read more
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Maker Series :: KILLSPENCER
In our new ‘Maker’ interview series we speak to exceptional artisans and craftspeople who create carry in-house and... Read more
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Design Insights :: Fitting More In
At Carry HQ, we get to experience hundreds of carry products every year. One of the... 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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Guest #MyCarryID :: Podcaster
Humorous. Thought-provoking. Sad. Raw. Erica Heilman shares real stories from everyday people in her podcast Rumble... Read more
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New Feature :: Submit Your Own Reader Review!
When it comes to carry knowledge, our informed readers know their stuff. You provide great insights, helpful... Read more
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Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
Fusing a love of the outdoors and a fascination with objects, Patrick Ma has embraced a life... Read more
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Packing List :: Bike Touring
For Tim Wiggins, cycling is a way of life. From mountain biking to road cycling and... Read more
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Top 10 Back to Work Bags
Whether you work in a casual or formal environment, what you carry says something about you... Read more
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Top 10 Back To Study Bags
Having a study bag fail you is a hard lesson to learn. If you want to... Read more
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Tools for Working from Anywhere with Tim Ferriss
At Carry HQ, Tim Ferriss is, without a doubt, a beacon. Be it in written word... 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 Evolution of the QWSTION Tote
Some carry brands only focus on improving design and production processes for new pieces. But Swiss... Read more
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Waterproof vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need?
There are few things more frustrating than arriving somewhere and realizing your gear is soaked through.... Read more
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Carry 101 :: Building a Carry Quiver
When you have the right things on hand, you’re more willing to explore the world and... Read more
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The Calamity of the Single-use Plastic Bag
Single-use plastic bags are convenient but aren’t good for the planet. Sure, you’ve heard or read... Read more
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How to Choose the Right Briefcase :: Buying Tips
A great briefcase can launch you into the corporate hemisphere faster than you can say, “Good... Read more
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Packing List :: Surf Photographer
Wherever Todd Glaser roams, you can be sure a camera is always within easy reach. Based... Read more
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How to Make a Buying Decision
Finding great carry is relatively easy. There are lots of excellent brands producing top-notch gear –... Read more
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Packing List :: 7-Day Thru-Hike of the John Muir Trail
A few weeks ago I started off from Whitney portal trailhead, just outside of Lone Pine... Read more
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Packing List :: Outdoor Photojournalist
I’m happiest on the road in the gritty, far-off corners of the world. I see my... Read more
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A Quick Guide to RFID Security
Keeping an eye on items like bank cards and passports can thwart sticky-fingered pickpockets. But what... Read more
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Bergans Expedition 2020 :: The Road to Sustainability
Bergans of Norway are packing their bags and heading on a four-year-long expedition. It’s not a... Read more
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The Noble Legacy of Böle Tannery
Dusk is setting over Bōle, a serene village in the Swedish Arctic. Smoke billows from an... Read more
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Journey Along for the JanSport Mount Rainier Climb
There is a magical moment when you say “yes” to an assignment that takes you somewhere... Read more
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The Life and Times of the Modern Tactical Backpack
Humans love to lug. We’ve been doing it for millennia. The backpack is, in many ways,... Read more
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The Fabled Craftsmen of Yoshida & Co.
It is a warm morning in Omotesando, one of the most exclusive shopping areas of Tokyo.... Read more
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Packing List :: A Vagabonding Lifestyle, 1300 Days and Counting…
Whilst making a phone call before my departure from Bangkok on a bench at Suvarnabhumi Airport,... Read more
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Packing List :: Mobile Editing Setup
Our ace video reviewer and professional film editor Bo Ismono gives us the low-down on his... Read more
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Packing List :: One-Day Ski Photoshoot in Japan
I have been heading to the same part of Japan for ski photoshoots for six years... Read more
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Packing List of a Digital Nomad
There’s something undeniably alluring about a road trip – the freedom of the open road, embracing... Read more
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Packing Tips :: How to Ranger Roll
Traveling with only a carry-on bag is liberating – but it also requires careful packing. The... Read more
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IV Nutrition Backpack Project :: We Need Your Help
We’re all about finding better ways to carry, but with carry requirements such as Steve’s, it’s... 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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Packing List: 5-Day Documentary Trip in Nepal
Whether he’s climbing in the Himalayas or blogging in LA, Chris Brinlee Jr. is an adventurer... Read more
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Packing List :: Adventure Film Crew
Traveling to some of the remotest places on earth is exhilarating, grueling and ultimately unforgettable. Rolling... 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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Best One Bag Travel Ultralight Gear & Packing List
A quick airport exit as you breeze past fellow passengers staking out positions around the baggage... Read more