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A Week of Carry | 14th March
…over the last seven days. What did we find? How about some Dog influenced backpacks? Or a tour thru a tannery? Maybe a pannier come six pack holder for you beer? Either way, there’s probably something in this little bag of mixed lollies that should get you smiling… Basically this is just a section where we can talk about anything carry related that really piqued our interest thru the week. This week kicks off a couple from twitter, facebook and a…
Pacsafe :: Anti-Theft Travel Gear
…fe site. The catalog has a wide range of products from 140 litre adventure backpacks, duffel bags, urban backpacks, commuter shoulder bags, purses and generally travel locks and accessories. The materials and construction used is somewhat unique in that the bags are primarily designed to be tamper proof – meaning that people trying to cut, rip, snatch and just open your bag will be having a hard time trying to explain to you what they’re doing whe…
Thinking of buying a messenger/backpack/wallet?
…Thinking of buying a messenger/backpack/wallet? Here’s some previous Carryology posts that might help you decide… 1/Messengers Our Favorite Versatile Messengers 2/Backpacks Our Favorite Versatile Backpacks Backpack or Messenger Anatomy of a Good Bag 3/Wallets Our Favorite Mens Wallets Our Favorite Womens Wallets And if none of those posts help you, feel free to ask any carry related questions in the comments….
A love affair | My Bailey Super Pro XL
…ad? This reasoning has slowly won me over to the idea of two strap courier backpacks that would get me the huge cargo space in a double strap bag. Don’t get me wrong, I dig the Super Pro bags. Since I moved to the area I have even serviced a few of John Bailey’s bikes for him. If you want to let people know you’re not a touron, you’ve got do don the Bailey. But when it comes to backpacks, Bailey Work’s offerings remain a diamond in the rough. In s…
5 Reasons I can’t find a great messenger bag
…hey are to access stuff, and I think they suit a workplace way better than backpacks (which in my opinion often look too ‘young’ and geeky). But while I have fallen in love with concept of a messenger, the reality generally bites. There’s a few key things that frustrate me about them. Not least the fact that my hairless mexican cat cannot get comfortable in one while we are traveling, and so I am yet to find any messengers that have really solved…
Road Tests :: Osprey Flap Jack | Part 1
…e while cycling or on walks of any significant distance. While I have some backpacks, they are all designed specifically for hiking, cycling, or photography equipment. On a regular browse of Osprey’s site, a new line recently caught my eye. The Flap Jack’s feature set seems to have been designed exactly for my needs. It’s an active day pack with some great attention to detail. I picked up the backpack version (there’s also a courier option as well…
Do you have anything a little less…expensive??
…is on offer? So we’re going to take a look at some sub $100 messengers and backpacks, that really nail the value part. They are still great bags, they just get by with a simpler layout or fabric. Hopefully this might help next time you go to purchase a new pack. We are reminded of Warren Buffet when he said: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” ————— Great messengers for under $100 $30 // Timbuk2 Hidden Messenger $65 // Timbuk2 Freestyl…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Presents…
…over it. . Peak Design Everyday Backpack Peak Design’s messenger bags and backpacks aren’t exactly a rare sight around San Francisco, as they’ve garnered a cabal of diehard fans (and $6M on Kickstarter for their latest project). The power of their new backpack can only truly be seen in the wild, with a light splash of a Spring rain beading up on the weatherproof outer and the leather accents contrasting the heathered ash colorway in the early Spr…
Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Khard 30
…-rounder pack. In fact, it has quickly become one of our all-time favorite backpacks. Read on, and we’ll explain… Specifications Name: Khard 30 Backpack Brand: Arc’teryx Format: Backpack Measurement: 560mm tall Capacity: 30 liters Weight: 1.4 kg / 49 oz Zippers: YKK Material: 500D nylon Cordura® 6,6 balanced weave with silicon PriceUS $359 BUY THIS ITEM Who it suits The obvious part is tactical folk doing tactical things. As part of the Arc’teryx…
Philosophy Bags
…they wanted to meet with me, anyway). Philosophy Bags make messenger bags, backpacks, and bicycle pannier bags, so it really seemed like a fitting brand to visit while in such a bicycle-centric city. I sent off an email and crossed my fingers. A few quick emails later with the super-nice owner and founder, Troy Cameron, and the date was set, easy as that. So Molly (my girl) and I took the MAX rail up to North Portland where Troy picked us up and o…
The Evolution of Carry :: Interview with CO.ALITION
…orged through a passion for the outdoors and a desire to create innovative backpacks that encourage people to get out and explore. However, both were keen to pursue urban carry creation too, hence the formation of CO.ALITION – but neither of them were content to churn out rehashed versions of designs that already existed. They wanted to be trailblazers, creating bags that satisfied widespread carry needs. So they set themselves the challenge of cr…
A Breath of Fresh Air in Load Carry :: Ventra Mainframe
In the bag world backpacks are top of the winners’ podium for carry comfort. But they’re not infallible. Throw heavy loads, hot weather or strenuous activities into the mix, and that comfort level is going to take a hit. Sure, you can utilize the likes of integrated ventilated frame packs, but that restricts your bag options. Not ideal if you use a variety of packs to satisfy different carry needs. The Mainframe from Ventra Gear doesn’t restrict…
Week In Review ~ 12 February
…With that guiding principle in mind, the San Francisco brand have two new backpacks and a new duffle set for a SS17 release. The Arcata Pack is designed for day-long trips and hikes and includes a removable sternum strap and built-in hydration features. The Big Basin Duffle can alternate between overnight and extended trips and features exterior gear attachment loops, compression clips, and integrated shoulder straps to carry the bag as a backpac…
Huayhuash Carry — Joey Schusler Interview
…etup? More bike bags? Frame bags? More weight at the bars? More expandable backpacks? There are a few things we would do differently, but not much. Less weight on the back is usually good, so next time I may try and find a way to keep more water on the frame. In terms of bag setup I am super happy with the configuration we used. Our backpacks were super expandable – the CamelBak Fourteener 24 NV is the best adventure-style backpack I have ever use…
9 DIY Projects Fit for EDC
…the hunt for a way to reduce his carry weight. Finding a lot of ultralight backpacks were expensive to purchase, he made his own using Ikea bags. Leather Wallet Fancy a minimalist leather wallet that’s compact enough to fit in a pocket? This Instructable teaches you how to make your own, with enough space for folded cash and EDC cards. DIY Bike Panniers Bike panniers are a handy carry option if you have bulky items to transport. Plus they can help…
Week In Review ~ 11 December
…eek In Review… – A beast on the trail with pint-sized packability Packable backpacks are fairly easy to find. But sometimes they just aren’t suited to more demanding uses like hiking or overnight trips. The Matador Beast Packable Backpack merges technical features with a packable design that weighs just 20oz. (560g). The 28L backpack stows away in the included compression bag for easy portability in your luggage or space-saving storage in your car…
Week In Review ~ 23 October
…? That’s the aim with the EVOC CC Series. Featuring three Lite Performance backpacks, the CC (climate control) series is designed for maximum back and shoulder ventilation with low weight. The series includes 16L, 10L and 6L packs featuring a refined EVOC Air Pad System for back ventilation that allows air to circulate and distributes weight optimally. The bags include quick-drying 3D airmesh on contact surfaces, plus breathable hip belt wings. Th…
Packing List :: Adventure Bikepacking
…just get one. You deserve it. Mission Workshop Hauser: I hate riding with backpacks. HATE. IT. If I can avoid it. Which is about 50% of the time, which means the other 50% of the time I need to ride with a backpack and really there is only one backpack to choose from and that’s the Hauser. Trust me, I’ve been wearing CamelBaks since like, 1991. I’ve used thousands of versions and types of hydration backpacks and the Hauser is the best. Especially…
Bergans Expedition 2020 :: The Road to Sustainability
…types of fabric qualities we need as bluesign approved alternatives. With backpacks for example a big challenge is that there are no bluesign approved mesh and foam suppliers today for the qualities we need. As these are close to skin they need to be bluesign approved in order for us to create a complete bluesign backpack product. Price differences are also a challenge, but we are steadily able to narrow that gap through consolidation of order vo…
Road Tests :: Heimplanet Monolith Weekender
…also has no tapering so visually it looks very different than traditional backpacks. It reminds me of folks carrying (climbing) crash pads on their backs, but smaller of course. When I got tired of carrying all the weight on my shoulders, I’d swing it around and carry it in my shoulder. This only lasted about 30 yards before it became unwieldy. What happens is the bag would sag and fold over on itself, collapsing at the center, while the two ends…
GORUCK Kid Ruck 8L and 13L :: Drive By
…pinch, even with the smallest size. And compared to most Dora/Frozen/Hulk backpacks, this is leagues better. And the colors are good too. The blue and black are safe, and the pink will get a nod from the girls, but has a touch of purple to keep it tough enough to avoid Barbie territory. “The Kid Ruck is tough enough that dads can wear it, restrained enough that it should go mostly unnoticed, and credible enough that those in the know will dig it….
The Life and Times of the Modern Tactical Backpack
…d love today – actually isn’t that old at all. While the first wood-framed backpacks of the modern era sprung up across the world post-Gold Rush, military warfare throughout the 20th century took early prototypes down an experimental, and often haphazard, evolutionary path. Today’s ALICEs, MOLLEs and GORUCKs are the children of a formidable lineage, one full of misfires, trial and error, and one that kicked off not long after the American Civil Wa…
Week In Review ~ 27 March
…k and play settings. Cycling safety to the forefront of design Many biking backpacks have safety features such as reflective detailing and attachment points for bike lights, but the Aster commute backpack takes things a step further. Keen to wheel in a new level of road safety, the backpack provides a range of integrated bike lights including profile, rear and shoulder strap lights to maximize the rider’s visibility. Also integrated into the bag a…
Week In Review ~ 25 October
…time settings. Stealthy organization in urban-friendly camouflage Tactical backpacks often have no shortage of attachment points, making it easy to customize your carry setup. The problem is often that they look a little too…well, tactical to really suit a variety of urban environments. Taking inspiration from MOLLE backpacks, Tessel created the Special Ops Backpack – but rather than external attachment points, the pack incorporates an internal gr…
Drive By :: Seventy Eight Percent Jurgen
…all the boxes. Visually, I was in love. I usually don’t gravitate towards backpacks but the clean lines and quality materials and construction made me overlook my preference. Who It Suits Anyone wanting a bag that looks equally chic in the office and about town at the weekend. The beautiful aesthetics will turn heads, the durable construction will serve you well for years to come, and the minimalist design is just right if you’re looking for a ba…
Week In Review ~ 26 June
…carry that is both strong and light in weight. Included in the set are two backpacks, the Ultrahigh Quadzip and the Ultrahigh Rolltop. Smaller items can be organized in the Ultrahigh Flat Packs, zippered pouches that can be attached to the backpacks or used separately. The Rolltop Dopp expands or contracts to suit a variety of loads, while the Key Piece attaches to a belt loop and features a detachable Fidlock bottom to keep keys quickly accessibl…
Week In Review ~ 27 September
Stealthy laptop carry, smart backpacks that keep your devices juiced and important files easily accessible on the go, plus a versatile bag inspired by the Japanese obi. Welcome to our Week In Review… – Chic camera carry for home and travel If you’re a photographer, you go where the photos are – and that means you need a way to get your camera gear there too. But while one session may involve snapping away in your local neighborhood, another may i…
Bag Collectors :: Regan Chernish
…ll me once she reads this but here goes. I have approximately 25 different backpacks and at least eight travel duffle bags. This feels more like a confession at this point. Starting with the travel duffles, I have the full range of the North Face duffle bags and they have held up over the years of in and out of aircraft, helicopter slings, snowmobiles and pickup trucks with hardly any visible wear. The weather resistance of the bags goes a long wa…
IGNITION Reports :: the Randoseru
…re required to commute with their academic materials inside these military backpacks, known as ‘ransel’ in Dutch. This eventually came to be known in Japan as randoseru, the school bags you see today. The earlier iterations of the randoseru were all made of cloth. However, this changed when Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito presented the Taisho Emperor (a child at the time) with a leather box-like randoseru to commemorate his first day at school. This d…
Drive By :: Osprey Radial 26
…itish Army and taught martial arts to the Tokyo Riot Police. . . There are backpacks you can use on a bike and there are backpacks designed specifically for use on a bike. The Osprey Radial 26 is definitely the latter. . If you’re serious about getting gear from home to work and back home again, daily, on two wheels, you can’t go far wrong with this little gem (probably should call it an ‘emerald’ though due to its bright green color). . . The tea…