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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
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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
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CARRY 101
12 Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan has long been a source of inspiration for craftsmanship, discipline, and quiet innovation—and nowhere is... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Backpack or Messenger?
How do you choose between a backpack and a messenger? If you want a larger version... Read more
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
Updated on 15 July 2018 More and more, the backpack is being chosen as the office... 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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TRAVEL
15 Awesome Long Haul Travel Essentials
Long haul travel can be both exciting and challenging, and so the travel essentials you pack... Read more
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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Alternatives: Packs like the GORUCK GR1?
The GORUCK GR1 is without doubt one of the most frequently talked about packs in the... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
Stay Warm in Style: The Best Winter Jackets You Can Buy in 2025
At Carryology, we live and breathe gear—and when it comes to my kit, jackets are non-negotiable.... Read more
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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
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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
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Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
The carry world is full of expensive bags. But that doesn’t mean you need to splurge... Read more
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The Best Briefcases for Dapper Professionals
Having the right briefcase is one of the best ways to say you mean business without... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Top 5 Camp Knives for Five Outdoor Scenarios This Autumn
A camp knife, when in the wild, is an adventurer’s best friend. And by a camp... Read more
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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
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
The world of carry is built on the foundation of reality – fabrics, threads, buckles, straps,... Read more
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New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
Being a first-time dad, I needed to score myself a great dad bag (AKA baby bag... Read more
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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
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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
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Best Everyday Carry Backpack 2024 | Small and Compact Edition
Are you on the quest for the best everyday carry backpack? Look no further than these... Read more
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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
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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
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Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking Adventures
Heading on a hiking adventure with your camera gear? A camera backpack needs to find that... Read more
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The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
Duffel bags and weekenders were often the starting point for many of us in our quest... Read more
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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
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The Best Men’s Travel Pants for One-Bag Travelers in 2022
Men’s clothing has moved far beyond slacks, chinos, and jeans. There are now pants for every... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
Best Work Backpacks on a Budget
When you’re on the hunt for the best work backpacks on a budget, striking the right... Read more
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A Buyer’s Guide to The Best Gear Bags
Need to haul gear? Look no further than our Buyer’s Guide to the Best Gear Bags.... Read more
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LIKING
Our Favorite Japanese Bags in 2024
The Japanese carry scene boasts some of the world’s top carry brands, offering thoughtful blends of... Read more
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YOUTUBE
Top 10 Work Backpacks 2024
Gear Reporter DaveSam walks through the Top 10 Work Backpacks of 2024! From city sleek to... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
The Best Urban EDC Bags for Work, Travel, and Play
Urban backpacks are more than just a means of carrying your stuff — they’re an extension... Read more
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Best Travel Backpack For One Bag Travel In 2024, Tested
We’re here to help you find the best carry-on travel backpack for you! A great travel... Read more
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GIFT GUIDE
13 Great Gift Ideas for the Minimalist in Your Life
While there are countless options in the carry world (for each and every product), sometimes less... 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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The Ultimate Hard Cooler vs Soft Cooler Roundup
Gone are the days when a styrofoam cooler bought from the gas station on your way... Read more
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GIFT GUIDE
Top 14 EDC Essentials: Gifts They’ll Be Excited to Carry Every Day!
EDC is the first piece of the puzzle when it comes to carrying well. There are... Read more
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