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My Favorite Gear for Aquatic Adventures
I’ve been sailing for 36 years now, both on lakes and open sea. So maybe it... Read more
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Best New Gear | August 2021
Ultralight packable outdoor bags. Suave urban pieces ready for the office. Compact carries for smaller loads.... Read more
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10 Awesome Merino Wool T-Shirts For Men
Material magic. A fair assessment of merino wool, which offers incredible technical properties in a natural... Read more
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Illumination Innovated | Tactica F.100 Everyday Flashlight
Illumination is a valuable addition to anyone’s EDC setup. But being able to do more with... Read more
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SPONSORED
Designing the CamelBak Cycling Commute Collection
CamelBak has come a long way since its 1989 inception. The prototype for the now ubiquitous... Read more
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Best Gym and Workout Clothes for Women
Working out means different things to different people. For some, it’s heading out on a run... Read more
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The Best Sunglasses For Men In 2021
Seeking sun protection with sharp style, sustainability, or adventure-ready ruggedness? Scope out the best sunglasses for... Read more
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Best Summer Shoes for Men In 2021
As the saying goes, “You’re either in your shoes or your bed – so it pays... Read more
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Incase Refresh Bionic Collection with New Hipsack and Colorway
The Incase Bionic collection has a clear focus: to create super-clean and minimal carry using plastic... Read more
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Best Jackets for Summer Outdoor Adventures
There’s no such thing as an ideal jacket – it all depends on what you’re looking... Read more
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Best New Gear | July 2021
Travel bags ready to adapt on the fly. A micro flashlight that delivers instant illumination on... Read more
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Sustainable Products Actually Worth the Price Tag
Sure, there are lots of products out there that toss around the words “green”, “sustainable”, “eco... Read more
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Exclusive First Look | Trakke Largo
We’re no strangers to Trakke here at Carryology. We’ve collaborated with them, we’ve interviewed founder Alec,... Read more
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The Best Bargains from Huckberry’s Summer Sale
Summer is well and truly here. And a little wardrobe upgrade is a fine way to... Read more
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SHOP VISIT
Filson NYC Flagship Visit
Not all stores are created equal. In fact, many brands today use a blueprint that gets... Read more
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Harvest Label FLYER’S 70XX Backpack | A ’90s Icon Reinvented
Harvest Label have been in the business of carry for a quarter of a century. And... Read more
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The Best Portable Soft-Sided Coolers for Summer 2021
Keen for cooler convenience without the weightlifting session? These functional and convenient soft-sided coolers are primed... Read more
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9 Awesome Damascus Steel EDC Knives and Essentials
Damascus steel is a legendary material. Both in terms of its history and the reverence with... Read more
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Best New Gear | June 2021
A fun take on tech. A tactical field office for camping. Awesome salutes to sustainability. A... Read more
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Mission Workshop x Afterschool Projects
The last time we spoke to the team at Afterschool Projects (ASP), the trio gave us... Read more
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Peak Design Field Pouch V2 | First Look and Giveaway
We’re big fans of the San Francisco-based Peak Design. They even won Brand of the Year... Read more
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Best Foldable, Packable and Portable Adventure Gear (+Accessories) for Summer
When we have adventures, the hardest part can be packing up and packing down, or stowing... Read more
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The Adventure-Ready Sandals You Didn’t Know You Needed for Summer
Huckberry and Chaco have teamed up to offer two sandal designs that will have you ready... Read more
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CAMPUS
A Compact Backpack for Campus Minimalists
Incase are known for great tech carry with clean silhouettes. But they also value the importance... Read more
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NOMATIC and Peter McKinnon Team Up for V2 of their Photography Collection
Our Carry Awards always search high and low for the best innovation, the best function, and... Read more
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Best New Gear | May 2021
Biodegradable bags ready for summer carry. Sleek and multifunctional cutting tools. Thoughtful camera carry, and so... Read more
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10 Awesome Bike Commuting Essentials
Bike commuting is both challenging and rewarding. And these essentials can help you conquer the daily... Read more
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Adventure at Home | Best Accessories for Socializing in the Pandemic Era
This pandemic has continued longer than any of us ever imagined and will have a lasting... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Apidura Release Lightweight Everyday Commuter Backpack
The Apidura City Backpack nods to adventure inspiration but is built to conquer urban environments… Bikepacking... Read more
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Best New Gear | April 2021
We’ve tested samples, combed our press releases and scoured the corners of the Interwebs for the... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Collapsible Essentials to Trim your Daily Carry
If you’re into optimizing your carry (and the space in your bag), then collapsible essentials –... Read more
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HOKA One One and Cotopaxi Team Up for Eco-conscious Collab
The outdoor industry continues to evolve and grow as we learn more about environmental impacts, better... 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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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: March 2021
Tough urban packs, sleek bolt-action EDC pens, stylish multifunctional apparel, and much more. March was a... Read more
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Are These the Most Versatile (And Packable) Sneakers Around?
Huckberry and Lems team up to revitalize the best day-to-day travel sneaker on the market. Meet... 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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24 Comfortable Men’s Travel Shoes (that Actually Look Good)
Travel by its nature often involves being on your feet a lot. Whether you’re racing through... 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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Stay Warm: The Best Winter Jackets for Men 2021
Winter jackets, in my opinion, are one of the single most important items of clothing you... Read more
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What to Pack for Winter in Tokyo
What to pack for winter in Tokyo? Well, if you ask for an opinion from ten... Read more
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Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
Masks have become a ubiquitous part of everyday life, and as such, they’ve started to pop... Read more
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Best New Gear: February 2021
It’s that time again, where we take stock of the month that’s been, and throw a... Read more
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GORUCK releases GR1 Heritage + GIVEAWAY!
Our friends down in sunny Florida have been working on these for some time now… the... Read more
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YETI Bring Their Legendary Toughness to a New Line of Travel Bags and Luggage
Austin natives YETI are known for their indestructible products and have become the leading name in... Read more
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COMMUNITY
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P01: Firefly Black
You have been asking us for these for over a decade. Until today, the only way... Read more
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Huckberry and Mission Workshop Team Up to Elevate the Drift Tote
Drift Tote, meet waxed cotton… We’re fans of Mission Workshop here at Carryology. Their innovative designs,... Read more
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