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Reviews
EVERYDAY CARRY
Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 WX Pack
Triple Aught Design are Carry Award winners and fan favourites in the backpack world, however, I... Read more
OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Ute Light Review
Hill People Gear packs are famous for being very comfortable under heavy loads and super tough... Read more
KITCHEN & CAMPING
The James Brand x SITKA Anzick Review
Having worked in kitchens for several years, you become one with your chef’s knife. It’s your... Read more
OUTDOORS
Osprey Aoede Briefpack and Aoede Crossbody Bag Review
Founded in 1974, Osprey has been on the carry scene for almost half a century –... Read more
OUTDOORS
Kuiu Karluk 1850 Review
In a world where excellence often involves laser-focus, it’s common to see entire companies dedicated to... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Trakke Bairn Pro Review
Trakke have made a name for themselves over the past decade for their small batch Scottish-made... Read more
BIKE
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... Read more
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
EVERYDAY CARRY
ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag Review
I prefer a backpack in everyday life, but sometimes a good messenger bag is handy –... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
The Ultimate Dyneema Backpack | Rofmia Daypack V2 Review
Japanese brand, Rofmia are known for their ultra-clean designs, craftsmanship, and effortless function. Gear reporter, JT... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Filson Small Rugged Twill Duffle Bag Review
It’s the winter of 1897 in the remote Yukon wilderness. Droves of prospectors brave treacherous mountain... Read more
TRAVEL
Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L Review
The Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L is designed for understated carry with larger loads. See... Read more
OUTDOORS
Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast Pack Review
Dive into the details as we put the Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast... Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY
WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack V2 Review
WOTANCRAFT are back again with another excellent redesign of an old favourite. Let’s dig into the... Read more
CURATED SPONSOR
MEC SERRATUS Pace UL 40 Review
I’ve never been obsessed with truly ultralight gear, but I can see the benefits of keeping... Read more
Crumpler Bike Bags Review
If you’ve spent any time on college campuses, public transit, or heck, the continent of Australia... Read more
CURATED SPONSOR
Exclusive First Look | Camelbak Adventure Travel Packs (A.T.P.™)
Earlier this year, our friends at Camelbak reached out and invited us to visit their home... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
ORBITGear is an Indonesian soft goods company making technical packs and apparel. What caught my eye... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
WaterField Mason EDC Pouch Review
If you’re looking for carry that has a heritage shell but modern guts, look no further... Read more
OUTDOORS
Orucase Janus Duffel 50 Review
Oru: おる to fold; to bend; to make. Orucase is owned and operated by passionate athletes... Read more
NEW RELEASE
EVERGOODS Transit Duffel 35 Review
If you’ve been around Carryology, then you’re familiar with Jack and Kevin and their brand EVERGOODS... Read more
BRAND LOVE
Bleu De Chauffe | A French Brand You Need to Know
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, dives into one of our favorite French brands – Bleu De Chauffe... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Aer Day Sling 3 Review
There’s been a trend swinging up for a while now. Slings are becoming a staple for... Read more
TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Aer Pro Collection | Quick Look Review
JT White dives into a quick look review of the new Aer Pro Collection – a... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Bellroy Market Tote | The Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’re a Carryologist, then there’s a good chance that you own some pretty unique bags.... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Able Carry Daily Plus Review
The new Able Carry Daily Plus is an everyday backpack that provides a larger alternative to... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Greenroom136 Rainmaker Review
Discover the Greenroom136 Rainmaker… Greenroom136 made a name for themselves creating practical, utilitarian, urban bags. Based... Read more
OUTDOORS
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
There’s only one bag that has come with me on absolutely every trip I’ve been on... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
It’s no secret that I, and all at Carry HQ, are big fans of almost everything... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
côte&ciel Isar Backpack Review
Known for their innovative style and design, the French brand côte&ciel creates conceptual carry gear for... Read more
CAMERA CARRY
WaterField Cargo Camera Bag Review
Waterfield is a company that I’ve admired from afar and I know that they are favourites... Read more
OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
Camera Carry
Wotancraft Commander Review
Sometimes, there are products that elude our grasp. Grails, unicorns, must-haves. Whatever they’re labeled, they hold... Read more
OUTDOORS
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
For me, there is nothing more exciting than testing new gear somewhere in the heart of... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
1733 Side Pack Review
I am not, and probably never will be, the greatest fan of sling bags as they... Read more
FIELD TESTING
Field Testing the Western Rise Meta Shell
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, field tests Western Rise’s latest Kickstarter jacket, the Meta Shell, on his... Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wotancraft Releases 2L and 3.5L Pilot Camera Bags
Taiwan’s boutique camera brand, Wotancraft is back at it again with a new variations on their... Read more
HIKING
Best Boots for Rucking? GORUCK Jedburgh Boots Review
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, legs it with GORUCK’s Jedburgh Boots. Adaptive, lightweight and designed for hard-use... Read more
WATERPROOF
Prometheus Design Werx | All Terrain Bags Review
When the Prometheus Design Werx founder asked me if I’d like to test drive the completely... Read more
TRAVEL
Carl Friedrik Carry-on X Review
Even if we’re not traveling first class, we all deserve to feel like we’re traveling in... Read more
OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Junction Pack Review
It was a sunny summer day, the 5th of July. I filled my Source 2L hydration... Read more
Camera Carry
Atlas Packs Athlete Camera Pack Road Test Review
I have a love hate relationship with camera bags, and I always have. As a photographer,... Read more
Featured review
BIKE
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... Read more
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