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The Elements Collection :: For Living Life Outside
It’s always cool to write about something you’ve been eagerly anticipating – it has that sweet... Read more
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GEAR HAULER
RUX: This is Not Your Average Gear Box
It isn’t often that we come across a product that is almost entirely proprietary, but when... 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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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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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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The Best Sustainable Backpacks for EDC
The items you carry daily are important. Not just in the functionality they provide, but in... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
The Best Travel Organizers for Every Type of Traveler
When you’re on the move, staying organized can be the difference between a smooth trip and... Read more
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The Best Snowboarding Gear, Tested 2021
As the winter season finally hits in full force, and with much of the world still... Read more
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Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
It’s no secret that I, and all at Carry HQ, are big fans of almost everything... Read more
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Is The Trakke Hoy Backpack the Perfect Heritage EDC?
It’s no secret that we are fond of our Glaswegian friends over at Trakke. They’ve consistently... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Black Ember Grip Sling | Minimalist Tech Carry
Black Ember are long time favourites of ours and also of our readers. Their urban style,... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
12 Travel Accessories for Stress-Free Adventures
Travel should feel like freedom—like that first deep breath after stepping off the plane into somewhere... Read more
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Stocking Stuffers: Best Stylish Gifts under $50
With the holidays almost upon us, it’s likely your gift list has started to creep into... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... 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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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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BUYING GUIDE
10 Amazing Minimal Travel Essentials, Tested
Whenever I travel, I keep my bag to one. Minimal packing keeps me light and agile... Read more
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Able Carry Launch A-Grade All-Rounder
I’ve been hearing great things about Able Carry and their products for quite some time now.... 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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Filson Flagship Store Shop Visit – Seattle, WA
Filson is amazing, so it's only fair that their flagship stores are also amazing, right? ... Read more
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Best New Gear | October 2021
An adaptable extension of your pocket carry, lightweight bags for a multitude of daily carry needs,... 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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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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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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12 Stylish EDC Gifts for the Holidays
From super minimalist setups to ready-for-anything collections, everyday carry is a vast and sprawling niche that... Read more
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Best New Gear | January 2023
From bomber protective cases to a capable carry-on companion and tough workout gear, 2023 is off... Read more
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The CORDURA® + The Brown Buffalo Collab :: Interview with Douglas Davidson
With an illustrious career that has spanned close to two decades in bag design, there are... 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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8 February Week in Review: Versatile Camera Bags, Luxe Luggage, and 3rd Carry Awards
A bag that carries your camera as easily as your lunch, a duffle-meets-backpack that can kick... Read more
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Showstoppers: The Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019
Outdoor Retailer is North America’s biggest outdoor industry tradeshow. A place where big names and up-and-comers... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Work Messengers
Continuing on with our Buyer’s Guide thing, we wanted to collect some of our favorite work... Read more
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CARRY 101
21 Brands That Are Quietly Revolutionizing Outdoor Gear and Fashion
Here’s the thing: our reporter, Richard Edens, has been quietly combing the globe for months now,... Read more
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5 Minutes with Linjer
It’s easy to assume Linjer have been in the carry game for a long time. Just... Read more
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12 May Week in Review: Manly Totes, Travel Packing, and Intelligent Design
Want to know what tote Chuck Norris would use? Searching for a backpack that will serve... 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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Best New Gear: December 2017
From office tool organization to kitchen knife carry, December welcomed a host of intriguing and covet-worthy... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 Report (1 of 2)
Gear overload. That's what Outdoor Retailer trade show Summer market is. Full on, gear... Read more
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TRAVEL
What Dopp Kit Should You Choose? | Buyers Guide
Whether you’re camping off the beaten path, putting your feet up in a plush hotel, kicking... 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 | September 2023
With cooler temperatures on the way, September welcomed warmer pieces for your wardrobe, handy travel accessories... 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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TRAVEL
Travel Better with Peak Design’s New and Improved Collection
Peak Design, where do we begin? We’ve admired Peak Design since their Kickstarter inception, and we’ve... Read more
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9 Amazing Bags Available Now
We worked with High Snobiety to help create a buyers guide for them based around bags... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
April 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Packable Alpine Apparel to Sophisticated Travel Companions
April dished up a wide offering of great new releases including a packable layering system for... Read more
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Black Ember Launches Their Dex Duffle Range on Kickstarter
Black Ember are a name synonymous with quality and innovation within the Carry community. Hailing from... Read more
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GIFT GUIDE
Snap the Perfect Gift: 10 Must-Have Items for Every Photographer
Your Journey into Film Photography with Willem Verbeeck... Read more
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Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
The lowest elevation in the continental US. The highest elevation in the continental US. A violent... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Upgrade Your Setup: September’s Top New Gear Picks
A compact pack perfect for small essentials, a suave leather crossbody for EDC and travels, and... Read more
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