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The Best Backpacks for a 1 to 3 Day Hike
Almost all hikers and backpackers would agree that the most important piece of gear for any... Read more
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9 Hiking Essentials to Never Hike Without
Hiking light isn’t an excuse to head out on the trail unprepared. Whether you’re going out... Read more
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Camelbak Hydration Reservoir Timeline :: A History of Innovation
Ever since a paramedic tossed an IV bag into a tube sock, CamelBak has defined and... Read more
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Packing 101: How to Pack for a Backpacking Trip
After all the times I’ve said “different strokes for different folks,” and “hike your own hike,”... Read more
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Ballistic Nylon vs CORDURA: Heavy-Duty Durable Fabrics
Ever wondered what the difference is between Ballistic Nylon and CORDURA®? Industrial designer Janis Lacey sheds... Read more
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5 Things I Never Expected Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Serial nomad Rozanne Pilbeam isn’t good at staying in one place for too long. But that... Read more
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OUTDOOR
What Makes a Great Outdoor Pack?
With all of the buying guides out there, you’d think there would be a straightforward answer... Read more
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Rigger to Red Oxx :: Jim Markel Interview
I imagine Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, was the kind of stubborn, unrelenting kid that... Read more
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Packing a Suit :: How to Travel Wrinkle-Free
When you’re flying into town to seal the big deal or for an important meeting, it’s... Read more
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Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Travel
Often traveling can be tiring and monotonous. And when crushing the long-haul, finding a quiet space... Read more
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The Best Bags for Business Travel
Business bags need to have a certain grace and formality to them. But if you plan... Read more
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How To Skivvy Roll & Why It’ll Revolutionize Your Packing
A host of access and organizational headaches can be avoided by packing your travel gear effectively.... Read more
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Our Favorite Anti-Theft Travel Accessories and Tips
Traveling is so much fun. But having your gear stolen will put a dampener on any trip.... Read more
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Everything You Need to Travel the World in One Backpack
Pack Hacker believes the best trips start with quality gear. That’s why they find and test products... Read more
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A Guide to Carrying on a Bike
Hi, I’m Mike! And I’m currently cycling around Thailand while running my bike blog – Pinch-Flat.... Read more
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5 Key Elements :: Designing EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment
A lot of bags claim to be versatile. But with EVERGOODS gear, they really mean it. Versatility is... Read more
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The James Brand :: Studio Visit
What do you get when you start a company with design built into the foundation, instead... Read more
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The CORDURA® + The Brown Buffalo Collab :: Interview with Douglas Davidson
With an illustrious career that has spanned close to two decades in bag design, there are... Read more
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Into The Details :: Bellroy Designers Edition Interview
The new Bellroy Designers Edition range is all about the details. From premium leathers to minimalist... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Choosing an EDC backpack deserves careful consideration. After all, it’s going to be your daily companion... Read more
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Linjer’s 5 Tips to a Successful Kickstarter
Linjer is a brand built on crowdfunding success. They’re pretty great at it. Each of their... Read more
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Guest #MyCarryID :: Trail Runner
As a website and identity designer and developer, Marcin Faber spends a lot of time behind a... Read more
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9 DIY Projects Fit for EDC
Putting time, effort and passion into creating something makes it that extra bit special. Something you... Read more
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Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
Bedouin Foundry have been bucking the trend of disposable fashion, bolstering the British craft industry, and... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... 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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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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