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SPACE
Mission to Mars | Designing Backpacks for NASA
Growing up in the green suburban streets of Reston, Virginia, Mark Falvai, co-founder of Mission Workshop,... Read more
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The Best 2023 Black Friday Deals for Clothing, Outdoor Gear, and EDC
Had your eye on a special piece for a while now? Looking for holiday gifts for... Read more
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Huckberry x 1733 | Exclusive Collaboration
Chicago-based 1733 are a prime example of small brands doing big things. They continually impress with... Read more
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Huckberry x Peak Design | X-Pac Collaboration (and Giveaway)
Huckberry are connoisseurs of well-crafted, top-notch gear. Peak Design makes some of the most thoughtfully designed... Read more
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ILE x Shogun Shido Release Artist Series
Collaborations are an opportunity to ramp up the X factor. A chance to fuse solid foundations... Read more
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COMMUNITY
17 Amazing AI-Generated Dream Collabs
Ever imagined what would happen if two particular brands came together? What might their creations look... Read more
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Huckberry Welcomes Porter-Yoshida
If you’ve been reading Carryology for a while, you’ll know we’re big fans of both Porter-Yoshida... Read more
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Best New Gear | February 2023
From pocket knives and thru-hiking packs to recycled phone cases and stealthy totes, February has been... Read more
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9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
As gear enthusiasts, it’s natural to focus on the end products themselves. But have you ever... Read more
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9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
Discovering a new brand that you weren’t aware of is a gift that keeps on giving.... Read more
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The Most Popular Gear of 2022
From epic organizers to awesome collabs, 2022 was quite the year for gear. But what pieces... Read more
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STORE VISIT
Inside Snow Peak Brooklyn
A Japanese lifestyle and Outdoor Brand, Snow Peak are favourites of not only the staff at... Read more
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Best New Gear | September 2022
Cozy merino staples just in time for autumn, effortless keyring carry, and solid protection for your... Read more
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Best New Gear | July 2022
Understated travel luxury, adaptable apparel for everyday and travel wear, and waterproof storage for smaller essentials... Read more
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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
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Best New Gear | April 2022
Climate-conscious drinkware, an anti-theft urban sling, a luxurious work briefcase, and plastic-free outdoor carry are just... Read more
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Western Rise Upgrades Travel Line with Evolution 2.0
One of the most common questions in our community is something along the lines of, “What’s... Read more
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Best New Gear | March 2022
From safe hydration wherever you are, to highly versatile travel clothing and fresh spring style, March... Read more
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Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the best bang-for-your-buck hauler the world has ever seen into... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS IX
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards IX
In previous Carry Awards, we’ve awarded Brand of the Year to bigger brands – brands with... Read more
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Best New Gear | February 2022
Ultralight Dyneema for the trails and beyond, limited-edition experiments from a multitool icon, and a touch... Read more
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LifeLabs Innovate with their WarmLife and CoolLife Clothing Collections
We love gear. That’s why we’re here, and probably why you’re here too! We love looking... Read more
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Best New Gear | January 2022
Stay warm and stylish while on the move with a lightweight but warm shirt jacket, pair... Read more
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Most Popular Gear of 2021
As we launch into 2022 with new carry on the horizon, it’s important to salute the... Read more
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Best New Gear | December 2021
Cozy winter wardrobe staples, modular EDC essentials, and eye-catching slings stepped up to shine in December.... Read more
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Best New Gear | September 2021
Looking for stylish and functional protection for your phone? A completely waterproof sling for aquatic adventures?... Read more
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The Pro Guide to Dyneema® | the Modern-Day Miracle Material
Thank heavens for chemists! Let’s be honest, for most of us, the topic of synthetic fiber... Read more
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Best New Gear: January 2021
2021 has come out the starting gates strong with a solid offering of gear for urban,... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2020
The carry world waved goodbye to 2020 with a fitting tribute, dishing up an impressive collection... Read more
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Looking for the Best Backpacks in Paris?
From a digital dream come true, to a Paris pop-up, Keus is the answer many EU-based... Read more
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LOCTOTE Mobility Collection
The LOCTOTE Mobility Collection merges stylish aesthetics with practical anti-theft features… In the last eleven years,... Read more
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Best New Gear: November 2020
From sustainably made urban carry, to snow-ready ski packs, we’ve got November’s best new gear releases,... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2020
October brings change. For everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures drop, there is a crispness in... Read more
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First Look: Black Ember SHADOW Collection
Black Ember makes some of the most technically advanced everyday and travel bags on earth. I... Read more
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Filson x Ducks Unlimited Capsule Review
Filson are synonymous with most types of outdoor adventure. Famed for creating the hardy, functional, and... Read more
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First Look: Snow Peak Portland HQ
“There is nothing grand about openings in 2020” – Matt Liddle, Snow Peak’s USA Chief Operating... Read more
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Best New Gear: September 2020
September was a BIG month. We saw killer collabs from the likes of Topo Designs joining... Read more
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Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VIII
Our Eighth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the world’s most iconic school bag into the Hall of Fame…... Read more
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Best New Gear: August 2020
The month of August had everything we jones over: killer collabs, finely-tuned upgrades, limited editions, and... Read more
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A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
My friend Alec Farmer (founder of Trakke) and I were chatting and catching up on a... Read more
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