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Drive By :: DSPTCH Ruckpack

by , March 11, 2015

The DSPTCH Ruckpack is masculine, insanely functional and seemingly adapts to whatever comes your way. It’s... Read more

7.6

Drive By :: CamelBak KUDU 12

by , February 20, 2015

As an obsessive mountain biker I am consistently thinking about how to carry better while on... Read more

Drive By :: Boreas Bootlegger

by , January 30, 2015

When Boreas first introduced their Bootlegger series, it was hard to not take notice. Finally a... Read more

9.1

Drive By :: Tanner Goods Everyday Tote

by , January 22, 2015

Kate takes Tanner Goods’ stylish tote for a spin and manages to lose her umbrella...... Read more

Drive By :: ECBC Sparrow Wheeled Garment Bag

by , January 20, 2015

When it comes to luggage, a solid piece of carry-on is one of the most important... Read more

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Drive By :: Orbitkey

by , January 16, 2015

If there’s one category that Kickstarter has more of than wallets, it’s key holders. And yet,... Read more

The Hunt Continues :: Viska Fora Backpack

by , January 13, 2015

Ariel Wickham Earnhardt is on the hunt for the perfect bike bag. First pack off the... Read more

6.5

Drive By :: Allett Classic Leather Women’s Sport Wallet

by , January 5, 2015

One of the best things about going to the Outdoor Retailer show is finding brands you... Read more

Drive By :: Platypus Siouxon Hydration Pack

by , January 5, 2015

As we hurtle into the first action-packed, mud-splattered drive by of the New Year, we’re stoked... Read more

7.5

Drive By :: Defy Defender Workcase

by , December 29, 2014

Flashing my delegate badge to a security officer I begin an awkwardly long walk down a... Read more

7.6

Drive By :: Seventy Eight Percent Dimitri

by , December 19, 2014

We’re no stranger to Hong Kong-based Seventy Eight Percent. We interviewed its founder Shai Levi some... Read more

Drive By :: Aarn Guiding Light Backpack

by , December 12, 2014

Hopefully you’ve had a chance to check out our recent interview with Aarn Tate, the talented... Read more

8.2

Road Tests :: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag

Many stories begin with a main character and his or her trusty sidekick – in this... Read more

7.4
Samsonite Firelite

Road Tests :: Samsonite Firelite Spinner

We take the Samsonite Firelite for a spin to find out if this suitcase can make... Read more

Tucker Bloom North To South Messenger

Drive By :: Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger

by , November 25, 2014

If I asked you to name the bag company that is family owned, has been in... Read more

6.2
Booq Cobra Brief

Drive By :: Booq Cobra Brief

Meet our new contributor, Michael Webb:  self confessed IT geek, office professional, and all-round worldly dude... Read more

7.3
Linjer Soft Briefcase

Drive By :: Linjer Soft Briefcase

by , November 17, 2014

The first time I met Roman Khan, co-founder of Linjer, his energy and passion for leather... Read more

7.3

Drive By :: RAWROW R Bag 302

by , November 13, 2014

A month or so back, I had my first hands-on intro to the South Korean-based brand,... Read more

7.1

Drive By :: GORUCK Echo

by , November 5, 2014

EJ Teo gets behind the wheel for our latest drive by featuring the Goruck Echo. EJ... Read more

6.9

Drive By :: Tom Bihn Night Flight Travel Duffle

by , October 28, 2014

Fun fact: the Tom Bihn Brain Bag was the backpack that made me fall in love... Read more

Drive By :: Kelty PK 50 backpack

by , October 20, 2014

Kelty and I have had a long relationship. When I was 18 and heading off to... Read more

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Drive By :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed (Exclusive 1st Look) + Giveaway!

Drum roll, please. Here it is, folks. The brand new redesigned Triple Aught Design FAST Pack... Read more

8.8

Road Tests :: Crafted Goods Carrera

by , October 16, 2014

Cyclus Manufacturing, the parent company of Crafted Goods, has a fascinating origins story; one that I... Read more

7.8

Drive By :: MindShift Gear rotation180° Panorama

by , October 14, 2014

I was heading off overseas and I was looking for a pack that combined both space... Read more

8.2

Drive By :: Twelve Degree Angle Compact Wallet

by , October 7, 2014

For the last few years as the slim wallet has become the new black in carry,... Read more

Drive By :: WaterField Staad Stout laptop backpack

by , October 2, 2014

“A nice beer that’s half foam” You’d expect a month using something would result in a... Read more

6

Drive By :: Côte&Ciel Bowler Bag (Giveaway)

by , September 29, 2014

The Côte&Ciel Bowler Bag is a daily-use bag for women and can be considered a cross... Read more

Drive By :: T-Level Dos backpack

by , September 25, 2014

When T-Level dropped their Dos backpack we were keen to take it on a drive by... Read more

6.3

Drive By :: Timbuk2 Especial Raider Backpack

by , September 22, 2014

The Timbuk2 Especial Raider Backpack was made in conjunction with Mission Cycling to create a bag... Read more

7

Drive By :: Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack

by , September 17, 2014

Alright, I’m gonna just come right out and say it: I’m not much of a sports... Read more

Drive By :: CONTANGO Axton

by , September 9, 2014

It’s that time of the week again; Monday morning and I’m off to work. I quickly... Read more

Drive By :: Chrome Saddle Bag Rolltop Pannier 20

by , September 4, 2014

Let’s be honest, Chrome Bags are synonymous with bike messengers, bombproof materials and all-weather protection. As... Read more

Road Tests :: Tom Bihn Synapse 25

by , August 29, 2014

We put the Tom Bihn Synapse 25 to the test to find out if it can... Read more

8.5

Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Granville

by , August 26, 2014

We hit the road with the Arc’teryx Granville backpack to find out how this outdoor-meets-urban pack... Read more

Drive By :: ULTRAOLIVE Pebble Duffel Bag

by , August 21, 2014

  I would not blame you if ULTRAOLIVE is still a new brand on your radar.... Read more

Fly By :: Eagle Creek Morphus 22

Pilots are the ultimate frequent flyers…and who better to test luggage than people who make their... Read more

Drive By :: Aecraft Peak (Giveaway)

by , August 13, 2014

Aecraft, the kinda-new kids on the block, produce quality laptop and iPad sleeves. They’ve been around... Read more

Drive By :: Joshu+Vela Medium Boat Tote

by , August 8, 2014

“So wacha think about your new bag?” I ask. She glances at me as she’s putting... Read more

Drive By :: Tom Bihn Founder’s Briefcase (Giveaway)

A whole bunch of crew are avid supporters of Seattle-based Tom Bihn; their zealous flag bearers... Read more

Drive By :: Bellroy Elements Travel Wallet

by , July 31, 2014

“The spirit of Merapi never sleep,” goes Javanese legend, “ he only rests.” Now I’m not... Read more

Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack

Drive By of the Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack. The winner of this year's Highly Commended... Read more

7.6

Drive By :: Dakine Sherpa Duffel

by , July 22, 2014

I bought my first Dakine backpack when I was in high school more than 12 years... Read more

Geek Vs GORUCK SD25

by , July 18, 2014

“It looks tough,” one of my coworkers said after I dropped my bag – a GORUCK... Read more

Drive By :: Hanchor Chalk Bags

by , July 4, 2014

It’s great to see a company spending so much time improving one of the most fundamental... Read more

Drive By :: DODOcase Wallet

by , July 2, 2014

There is no shortage of minimalist wallets on the market today, which is why when you... Read more

Drive By :: Kriega R20

Motorbikes aren’t really my thing; don’t get me wrong, I dig the eardrum-thumping roar of their engines,... Read more

7.5

Drive By :: Crumpler Vis-à-Vis Attaché Briefcase

There’s no denying the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis Attaché Briefcase looks badass. Its shell is black and sleek and might... Read more

Road Tests :: YETI Tundra 50 Cooler

Over the past few years I've had dozens of people tell me that "YETIs are the... Read more

Drive By :: Minaal Carry-on

by , May 30, 2014

The Minaal Carry-on is a $299 travel bag for the one-bagger crew. It can work as... Read more

Drive By :: Arc’teryx Cordova

by , May 28, 2014

When FedEx knocked on my door to deliver the Arc’teryx Cordova I was a bit reluctant... Read more

7.2

Want to win your own?

Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch

Triple Aught Design makes some of the toughest no-compromise military-spec gear out on the market. And... Read more

Road Tests :: T-Level Infinity Roll-top 43L backpack

We reviewed and road tested T-Level's Infinity Roll-top...... Read more

6.8

Berlin Muse :: Reunion Blues Continental Sax Case

by , May 8, 2014

Berlin Muse Update Folks, it’s the final countdown – I’m on my way to Europe –... Read more

Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)

by , May 7, 2014

   Intro This is not a road test. Oh no sir. It would have been a... Read more

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Road Tests :: Topo Designs Rover Pack

by , May 6, 2014

When Topo Designs, a company founded by three outdoor enthusiasts and friends, entered the industry in... Read more

Drive By :: Simple Wallet 2.0

by , April 28, 2014

As a writer for Carryology, I am always on a quest to find the perfect minimalist... Read more

Road Tests :: Trakke Wee Lug

We road tested and reviewed the Trakke Wee Lug messenger and you know what? It was... Read more

8.2

Drive By :: JanSport Oxidation Backpack

by , April 16, 2014

Call me cliché but I LOVE being a tourist. I get a kick out of visiting... Read more

Road Tests :: Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer Hunting Pack

by , April 7, 2014

The Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer is a light, highly customizable pack that serves as a larger... Read more

8.9

Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack

by , March 18, 2014

You’ve gotta stay as cool, calm and collected as you can. In and out, preferably without... Read more

Road Tests :: f-stop Kenti

by , March 11, 2014

F Stop Kenti is an agile camera daypack with a host of slick features. Brian Park... Read more

7.3

Head to Head :: Spinners

by , February 21, 2014

We pitted the Tumi Tegra-Lite against the Samsonite Cubelite in an international airborne challenge...... Read more

Drive By :: REI Flashback Daypack

by , February 5, 2014

Like many people in the Pacific Northwestern United States, I find myself often wondering where the... Read more

Road Test :: Skinth Plus and Skinth XL

Something for the EDC maniacs amongst us... ... Read more

Road Test :: Arc’teryx Covert Case C/O

by , January 17, 2014

We've been in love with the reinvigoration of Arc'teryx's carry range of late (you've probably noticed).... Read more

Road Test :: XTS Titanium Pen + Stylus (EDC)

We're always investigating better ways to carry. This lead me down the rabbit hole of... Read more

Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Khard 30

by , December 6, 2013

One of our favorite backpacks yet, the Arc'teryx Khard is a tactical backpack that does great... Read more

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Road Tests :: Defy Bags R&R Weekender

by , November 29, 2013

Recently Carryology had a chance to put the Defy R&R Weekender through its paces. We were... Read more

Drive By :: Shasta Weather Defense

by , November 12, 2013

In the short time I had to use it, The Shasta Weather Defense pack was... Read more

Road Tests :: Distil Union Wally Stick-On Wallet

by , October 31, 2013

A wallet that you can stick to the back of your phone. Interested?... Read more

Drive By :: Nock Co. Pen Cases

by , October 25, 2013

I didn’t think much of it when Lincoln asked if I wanted to check out some... Read more

Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Quintic 28

by , October 22, 2013

The Quintic 28 works great as a backcountry day pack. But it also works great as... Read more

8.5

Drive By :: Barrett Alley Reuben Wallet

We take a first look at the freshly released Reuben wallet from Barrett Alley's workbench.... Read more

Road Tests :: EVOC FR Enduro 16

by , October 8, 2013

We take the Evoc Enduro FR16 on a road test full of #skids and #wheelies --... Read more

Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Messenger

by , September 25, 2013

The Especial is Timbuk2’s full spec messenger and it performs well, especially if you like getting... Read more

8.7

Road Tests :: Chrome Welded Rucksack

by , September 10, 2013

A rucksack with welded seams that uses "the same technology as Coast Guard boats" ... Read more

Road Tests :: Burton F-Stop Pack

by , September 3, 2013

Our newest contributor Shelby Craig takes the F-Stop Backpack from Burton for a spin around America....... Read more

7.3

Road Tests :: Incase DSLR Pro Pack

by , August 15, 2013

Another guest post from David Green - this time he takes Incase's DSLR Pro Pack for... Read more

Road Tests :: Barrett Alley Revelation Wallet in Shell Cordovan No 8

Barrett Alley produces some of the finest uber-premium-quality handmade wallets in the US. Maybe on the... Read more

Road Tests :: Seventy Eight Percent Gustav

by , July 29, 2013

We take the Gustav from Seventy Eight Percent for a good spin...... Read more

8.2

Drive By :: HERZ Custom Leather EDC Pouch

Check out this HERZ custom leather EDC pouch, made by hand in Japan.... Read more

Drive By :: Herschel Heritage Backpack

by , July 4, 2013

When we spotted this review of the Herschel Heritage backpack on Rushfaster, we thought we'd offer... Read more

Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Rucksack (SXSW ’13 edition)

"That is one fancy backpack." I heard this statement, verbatim, at least a dozen or... Read more

Road Tests :: Billykirk No. 166 Large Carryall

This particular Road Test has been a long one, covering some serious miles. Nearly six months... Read more

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Road Tests :: QWSTION Media Pack

by , May 22, 2013

QWSTION have a Media Pack for 'geeks & DJ's.' We figured we'd pass this one over... Read more

A Love Affair | My Gregory Kletter Day

For someone that spends my life thinking about better carry, it's funny that one of my... Read more

Road Tests :: Poler Excursion Pack

by , April 22, 2013

We figured if you’re going to test a photography backpack properly you need a photographer to... Read more

6.8

Road Tests :: Red Oxx Safari-Beano’s PR4

by , April 19, 2013

An adventure and travel-inspired duffle for the doomsday prepper in all of us. The PR4 gets... Read more

Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX / R8 Arkiv Field Pack

by , April 18, 2013

Three testers, multiple configurations, and lots of travel. We finally report on how Mission Workshop's top-of-the-line... Read more

8

Drive By :: Boreas Erawan

by , April 12, 2013

Two in a row, why? Because Boreas are doing some dam impressive things in carry right... Read more

Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip

by , April 8, 2013

Finally, Ando gets around to sharing the dirt on his favorite active travel pack – the... Read more

9

Drive By :: George Guest Tilden Wallet

by , March 22, 2013

George Guest don’t make many products. And the products they do make are not ‘normal’. Hence... Read more

Road Tests :: Bagjack Next Level Messenger

by , March 1, 2013

A bag for the office that actually works as a messenger? And it’s handmade with super... Read more

6.7

Road Tests :: BEXAR Goods Land Carry

by , February 20, 2013

I've been road testing this BEXAR Goods Land Carry for a few months, since back in... Read more

Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack

by , February 8, 2013

We've been drooling over KILLSPENCER for some time now and we now have a roadtest to... Read more

EDC Keys: Pocket Dump/Key Carry/Road Tests (1 of 3)

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a good read....... Read more

Drive By :: MindShift Gear Rotation180º Backpack

We touched on the Rotation180º backpack very briefly in the Week In Review (8 December) but... Read more

Drive By :: Isaac Reina Divided Wallet

by , December 10, 2012

We play with a very handsome wallet...... Read more

Road Tests :: BOgear – Chunky Toad

by , November 16, 2012

Brisbane Outdoor Gear has become a strong part of the Brisbane cycling community and by extension,... Read more

Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Sanction Rucksack

by , November 14, 2012

We take a look at the small wonder of a backpack that has come out of... Read more

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