Carry Awards
Insights
Liking
Projects
Interviews
Carry Candy
Community and Marketplace
Carryology delivered. Your inbox. every two weeks.
Only the best stuff (and giveaways!), we promise.
Liking
-
The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
-
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are... Read more
-
Our Favorite Japanese Carry Brands
We love Japanese carry. Why? For starters, the impeccable craftsmanship – some of the best in... Read more
-
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
Anyone who’s seen my articles about one-bag travel knows I love to travel light. Now with... Read more
-
PHOTOGRAPHY
Turn Your Backpack into a Camera Bag with These Inserts
Camera gear is often expensive, so adequate protection is key on the go. But unless you... Read more
-
The Best Camera Backpacks Buyer’s Guide 2019
Camera backpacks need to tick a lot of boxes: they have to provide comfortable carrying, along... Read more
-
The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
Cheaply made and designed for obsolescence. Unfortunately far too many products fall into these categories. Sure,... Read more
-
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
-
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
Historically, gym bags have been horrible, generic and saggy excuses for carry – but there’s been... Read more
-
Backpack or Messenger?
How do you choose between a backpack and a messenger? If you want a larger version... Read more
-
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
-
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
Updated on 15 July 2018 More and more, the backpack is being chosen as the office... Read more
-
Week In Review ~ 13 July
Love your organization? Tired of having to carry gadget charging accessories? Need to be super... Read more
-
The Best Modular Backpacks
If there’s been a trend in the past few years, it’s been modular design in carry. But... Read more
-
The 30 Best Men’s Minimalist Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Adding features and elements to carry design is often easier than taking them away. Strip back... Read more
-
The Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2024
If you’re looking to carry that classic vibe in a backpack, it’s hard to go past... Read more
-
14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
When you think of Scandinavia, commonly known brands tend to crop up. The likes of Fjällräven... Read more
-
The Best Work Backpacks for Professional Women
Updated August 2018 When it comes to work bags, backpacks are great options for maximum carry... Read more
-
The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks
The street fashion or ‘urban’ game can be hard to navigate. More often than not, there’s... Read more
-
The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
Backpacks may be king when it comes to carry comfort, but messengers (or shoulder bags) take... Read more
-
The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are commonly thought of as the workhorses of the carry world. Durable, versatile gear... Read more
-
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks Right Now
We’re a little obsessed with Japanese design, and especially their backpacks. But there’s a good reason.... Read more
-
The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
Updated on 15 July 2018 When you’re clocking serious hours in transit, locking down the best... Read more
-
The Best Snowboarding and Ski Backpacks of 2023
Updated on March 7th 2023 The snow’s fallen, the conditions are just right, and the slopes... Read more
-
10 Best Bike Commuter Backpacks, Tested
What makes for the best bike commuter backpack? What makes it different than any regular pack?... Read more
-
The 7 Best Camera Sling Bags to Buy
With the increase of smaller mirrorless cameras, more companies have chosen to add a camera sling... Read more
-
Alternatives: Packs like the GORUCK GR1?
The GORUCK GR1 is without doubt one of the most frequently talked about packs in the... Read more
-
From Work to Workout: the Best Gym Bags with Shoe Compartments
Busy lifestyles often necessitate fitting in workouts right before, during or after work. But carrying separate... Read more
-
The Best Briefcases for Dapper Professionals
Having the right briefcase is one of the best ways to say you mean business without... Read more
-
10 UK Brands You Should Know
Britain certainly has its share of illustrious brands in the luxury carry scene. Think the likes... Read more
-
Wilboro Leather Molding and the Victory Case
Following on from our ‘Insights :: Wilboro’ post which provided a taster of one of Will... Read more
-
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan is renowned for their carry. And many of their brands have achieved international acclaim, think... Read more
-
Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
The world of carry is built on the foundation of reality – fabrics, threads, buckles, straps,... Read more
-
Carry Geeking :: Fidlock Buckles
Bags can be made or messed up with their opening method. If it’s an awkward zip... Read more
-
HERZ shop visit | Japan
Herz is a small Japanese (Shibuya district of Tokyo) based leather craftsman workshop, which started in... Read more
-
The Best Packable Daypacks for Travel 2018
There are plenty of great luggage options to get your gear from plane, train or bus... Read more
-
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
For the carry enthusiast, a good bag is a thing of beauty. But whisper the word... Read more
-
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 2)
So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to... Read more
-
Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking Adventures
Heading on a hiking adventure with your camera gear? A camera backpack needs to find that... Read more
-
Our Favorite X-Pac Backpacks Right Now
Once you’ve carried a backpack made from X-Pac, it’s hard not to get addicted. From the... Read more
-
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part III
On the last and final day of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016, we spent the second half... Read more
-
Our Favorite Dyneema Bags Right Now
Dyneema (formerly known as Cuben Fiber) is lauded as the world’s strongest fiber. A material known... Read more
-
The Best Panniers for Bike Commuting
What’s the one downside of biking to work? The backpack-sized sweat stain on your shirt when... Read more
WAYS TO CARRY