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Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
Camera equipment can be some of the trickiest gear to carry. Fragile and often pricey, it... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
8 Everyday Carry (EDC) Backpacks You Need to Know
One of the questions that we get asked most often at Carry HQ is, “What’s the... Read more
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TRAVEL
Top 15 Must-Have Digital Nomad Accessories for Remote Work in 2025
As the digital nomad lifestyle continues to grow, the need for high-performance, versatile accessories is more... Read more
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EDITORS' CHOICE
Editors’ Choice Products of 2024
At Carry HQ, authenticity is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out the... Read more
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The Best Mechanical Pencils to EDC in 2021
Shading gradients, very fine lines, consistent and reliable operation, and knowing a mistake is one eraser... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
In the market for a work messenger and looking for some inspiration? If it’s time to... Read more
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Our Favorite Japanese Bags Right Now
Jumping off yesterday’s article on Japanese backpacks, we thought we’d celebrate the other categories hailing from... Read more
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Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs... Read more
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Best Merino Wool T-Shirts for Men
If you’ve hung around here long enough, and spent any time with any of the Carryology... Read more
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The Genius of Arc’teryx | Inside ARC’One
Maybe I’m just lightheaded from already having snowshoed to the top of a frozen British Columbian... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2020
Despite 2020’s year of craziness, there is still some good news. Brands have been working tirelessly... Read more
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YOUTUBE
3 Backpack Brands from Asia That You Should Know!
Some of the world’s best carry hails from Asia, and so we asked JT White, our... Read more
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7 Minimal All-Black Backpacks for Urban Commuters
When it comes to the urban commute, minimal all-black backpacks are hard to beat. Black is... Read more
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The 11 Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry (EDC)
Whatever they’re called in your neck of the woods: fanny packs, waist bags, crossbody bags and,... 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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5 of The Most Versatile Messenger Bags
For a full size version of the poster click [HERE] A good messenger bag will let... Read more
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BEXAR Goods shop visit :: San Antonio, TX
BEXAR Goods Co. (pronounced "Bare") is a carry and lifestyle accessory brand, who focuses on making... Read more
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READERSHIP EXCLUSIVE
Exclusive Release: Topo Designs x Carryology Klettersack Backpack
This was so difficult to keep secret for several months. But now, ladies and gentlemen, we... Read more
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Eight Versatile Office Bags
For those of us running up the corporate ladder (or at least trying to keep our... Read more
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SPONSORED
Stuart and Lau’s Briefcases Just Got Better
Let’s be honest. A lot of briefcases can be a little, well, lacklustre. Sure, they’ll carry... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
WaterField Shinjuku Sling Review
WaterField Designs has built a reputation on thoughtful, classic designs and premium materials, and the Shinjuku... Read more
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Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 2
Welcome to the second and final part of our interview with Tae Kim, one of the... Read more
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Huckberry Presents :: Best US-Made Duffels
Huckberry know US-Made; it’s kinda their thing. And they get away on more weekends and haul... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
Whether you’re heading off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, seeking adventure round every bend with a... Read more
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4 Awesome Sneaker Backpacks for Travel
If you’re a sneakerhead like me, at some point in your life, you went to that... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
12 Best Boots for Men in 2025: Tough, Stylish, and Built to Last
The perfect pair of boots isn’t just a matter of style—it’s about durability, function, and a... Read more
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GORUCK and Huckberry Combine to Release the GR2 Slick
At Carry HQ – we are privy to a lot of fun information – sometimes it’s... Read more
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The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide
Part two of the 'water proof vs water resistant' write up. Enjoying it?... Read more
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The Problem—and Solution—to Biomechanics and Backpacks
This is the first of two posts where Bergans of Norway takes us through a recent... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Black Ember’s Forge 30 | A Hybrid Backpack for Modern Demands
The Black Ember FORGE 30 is a solid entry into the world of high-performance, tech-driven backpacks,... Read more
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Best Mountain Bike Accessories 2022, Tested
Spending a weekend mountain biking can become an odd mix of situations. Rain at camp. Mud... Read more
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13 Great Morale Patches for Everyday Carry (EDC)
It’s no secret that we dig morale patches. When done right they can tell a story... 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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WATCHES
Minus-8 Harnesses the Sun with the Diver 1T Solar
Minus-8 has become one of our favorite EDC watch brands as of late, delivering incredible, full... Read more
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Holiday Gift | EDC Specialist
EDC is the first piece of the puzzle when it comes to carrying well. There are... Read more
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The Mysterious and Elusive Mystery Ranch Scape Artist
Behold! One of the greatest illusionists to ever grace the universe. Hailing from a small town... Read more
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Best New Gear: January 2020
A new decade is upon us, and what a start with January’s new offerings. Convertible carry,... 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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Best New Gear: February 2018
Easily portable solar-powered lighting, sleek work bags, and ultralight carry for the outdoors and urban streets... Read more
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GIFT GUIDE
10 Gifts Under $100 for Bags, Clothing, Outdoor Gear, and EDC
Sometimes gifting for under $50 is just right, but other times you want to find something... Read more
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Best ‘Buy It For Life’ Brands | Arc’teryx Veilance
In this Buy It For Life series, we’ll be exploring some of the more investment-worthy corners... Read more
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Staff Picks: The Bags On Our Wish Lists
We’re lucky enough to get our hands on a wide variety of great gear. But some... Read more
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8 Best Everyday Carry Backpacks
The everyday carry backpack. My definition of “freedom”. These backpacks can be used for work, for... Read more
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Best Day Hiking Backpacks for Outside Adventures
The outdoors are calling and you’re ready for a day of adventure. But you need something... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2019
From technical apparel to sweetly styled travel bags to EDC collabs and Japanese streetwear. October had... Read more
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