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Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 2)
…to ask who is riding out here. I’m told these are wild burros. The mining industry relied heavily on donkeys for carrying heavy loads and then when the industry died, rather than haul out all the equipment and the donkeys…they simply left it all behind. They went home, heads hanging low, hats in hands, dreams left behind in the dark barren mines. As Jeff Goldblum notably said “life, uh…finds a way.” The wild burros adapted and found their water s…
Hall of Fame Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…roach to weatherproofing carry gear. Not only is the WaterTight™ zipper an industry game changer, but its development history is great inspiration for not giving up on an idea you’re passionate about, no matter how long it may take. Much respect, Arc’teryx! ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Comm…
The CamelBak Pursuit Series :: A New Experience
…l gear and instruction provided by the brands. It’s a win/win. The outdoor industry is booming. Or perhaps it’s more accurately described as trending. Swoon-worthy Instagram photos and epic Facebook videos have done a lot in the last few years to drive people to the outdoors more than ever before. Yet for every one of these newly-hooked outdoorsmen and women taking sunrise selfies on top of a mountain, there’s two who have no actual clue how to pa…
5 Reasons To Wait for Thule’s New Hardside Luggage
…re delivering some of the most durable polycarbonate hardside cases in the industry. Its impressive 8-wheel system glides with ease and over any surface The collection features an 8-wheel system that includes a combination of oversized rear wheels and smaller front wheels. The larger rear wheels move easily over rough terrain such as cobblestone streets, high pile carpet and curbs or steps, while having smaller wheels in the front of the case maxi…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Recognizing a champion in the industry for more than the standard of their releases, this award goes to the brands pushing beyond product and profit – the brands who genuinely engage, educate and inspire. But what do these three key criteria for Brand of the Year really mean? Let’s break it down: Engage Do they present in public forums? Dive into 1-on-1 conversations? Ask questions of us, playful and meaningful? Connect with events and content? C…
CIVIC: Bringing Merino Basics to the World
…trip, and we hold our product to a standard commensurate with the outdoor industry. That said, we’re obsessed with materials. We spend a disproportionate amount of time looking over fabric swatches, buttons, snaps, zippers, thread and more fabric swatches. Having found inspiration in an industry connected to the outdoors as well as a natural material, we fully understand the impact we have around the globe. One of our core tenets is to use any an…
Join our Exclusive Community and Marketplace Today!
…t inspires them or any insights they might have for getting into the carry industry yourself? Carryology Classified will be hosting a variety of Live Q&As with brand heads, makers, designers, adventurers and more, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask those carry questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to. Swap, sell and buy This is a big one, folks! It’s long been requested that a space could be set up for our community to buy, sell…
You Need to Know about the Nite Ize TRU-Zip. Period.
…Nite Ize’s TRU-Zip is the best innovation I’ve found in the entire outdoor industry in at least the past 5 years. Yep, that’s a seriously bold statement. And I stand behind it. In fact, if we gave out Carryology awards at OR winter shows this would have won the “Best Carry Innovation” award… AND the “Best In Show” award. No joke. Look, just to clarify, I do love YKK zippers. I’ve probably used the equivalent length of their zippers on products I’v…
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 alike showcase their best new offerings. And you can be sure Carryology wasn’t going to miss it. Summer Market 2019 delivered a host of top-notch gear but some offerings in particular stood out. Discover some of the best carry-related gear from OR that really captured our attention… Osprey Archeon and Arcane Collections For the first…
Best EDC 2019
…erman have been in the multi-tool business for 35 years and are one of the industry’s most prominent and respected names. Their Free series builds on the brand’s extensive expertise, taking multifunctional EDC to the next level. Five years in the making, the Free series utilizes magnetic architecture to allow tools to open smoothly and effortlessly. And with all of the tools located externally, you get easier and quicker access. The series is made…
How to Choose a Well-Designed Backpack, According to Designers
…tgoods design of bags, packs, and travel gear for some major brands in the industry… My best advice… Yes, listen to OutKast.“I’mma show you how to wild out like Jack Tripper. Let me be bambino on your snipples. YKK on yo’ zipper, lick you like a lizard when I’m slizzerd”. That quick 4-word verse snuck in there from Mr. Big Boi can make all the difference between choosing a great bag and one that falls apart on you at the worst time possible. For e…
Our Beginners Guide to the Best Used Gear on the Planet
…rowing quickly and fast, with individuals, small indie companies and large industry players alike all getting in on the resale and secondhand action. More and more people are looking for the best used gear as an alternative to new. And there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to make the switch… Why buy, swap and sell secondhand gear? Money savings There are a variety of benefits to buying, swapping and selling secondhand gear. But probably…
Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade
…the mainstream. We wanted to shine a light on the best innovations in the industry in the hope of pushing the needle, just a little bit, every year. Around this annual drumbeat, we were interviewing heroes, attending our first OR, sharing Japanese carry culture, making friends, and praising Big Blues. We were exploring the fringes of carry, the cutting-edge ingredients of carry, whilst also telling stories about the foundation pieces that helped…
Best New Gear: December 2019
…good Ti pens to killer collabs and a new wonder fabric set to shake up the industry. Let’s dive in! Outdoor Klättermusen Ull Blot Special Edition Klättermusen want to help people enjoy the outdoors as sustainably as possible. And to do that they’ve created the Ull Blot Special Edition Backpack. A limited edition of their 30L mountaineering pack, this lightweight bag is crafted from undyed, recycled Polyamide with Kevlar® reinforcements. Designed f…
The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
…icago’s front line responders, so your purchase will do a little good too. Industry of All Nations Community Face Mask – Pack of Three (US$24) Industry of All Nations are offering sustainably made face masks, available in packs of three. The washable and reusable Community Face Mask is made from a triple-layered, upcycled cotton fabric and has tie straps to secure it in place. Kiriko Face Mask (US$25) Kiriko offer an eye-catching take on face mask…
The Eighth Annual Carry Awards: 1st Round Voting
…are here! The time where we all gather together to celebrate the best the industry has to offer, across 14 categories. Giving truly great gear the accolades it merits. Of course, when it comes to highlighting that gear, you guys, our awesome readers are always on point. Endorsing pieces from big names and smaller players alike. So we’re looking to your knowledge and expertise again this year to shine a spotlight on the best and most innovative ne…
QWSTION BioLight Collection: Sustainability Without Sacrifice
…such a bag cost? Unfortunately, due to the unfettered nylon and polyester industry, our expectations and ideals for cost are completely out of touch with the realities of a product’s total cost. And by total cost, I mean the price that’s paid for both the materials and production but also after the item is discarded. Currently, about 9% of plastics are recycled while 11% are incinerated, which releases CO2 into the environment. The rest end up in…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…on sling and lash options for cameras, or turning the EDC and travel pack industry on its head, you can be sure the crew from San Francisco always come correct. Winner of Carryology’s 2019 Best Innovation Award at Outdoor Retailer, the Travel Tripod is the latest in Peak Design’s string of hits. The first thing that stands out is the amazing use of space, or rather lack of wasted space, in the design. A traditional tripod is comprised of a center…
Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
…Paynter and STORY mfg. were a joy to work with. How do you see the carry industry developing over the next few years? I like to think that there will be a push towards using recycled materials. I feel that many areas of fashion and textiles have begun focusing on new recycled methods but the bag industry seems to be slightly behind. There will constantly be developments in usability and functionality so I expect product to keep evolving in that…
Looking for the Best Backpacks in Paris?
…2, Able Carry, Topo Designs, Ucon Acrobatics, Sandqvist, Côte&Ciel, Braasi Industry, Blahol, Alchemy Equipment, Pinqponq, EVERGOODS, Bellroy, WANDRD, Teddyfish, Crafted Goods, Code Of Bell, Heimplanet Some of these brands can be tricky and expensive for EU-based customers to obtain. But Keus provides a great opportunity for such customers to get those long-coveted pieces without hefty customs charges. And what might some of those prime pieces be?…
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 technologies, and more efficient manufacturing processes. Some brands follow the beaten path, while others blaze forth and make their own trail. HOKA One One (Ho-Kah Own-ay Own-ay) and Cotopaxi (kōtōpä´ksē) are fixtures in the latter category. Both are young companies, in relation to powerhouses one might associate with the outdoors, but their y…
COLLAB PROGRAM FAQ
…t their absolutely bad ass people than we do. We’re a handful of softgoods industry veterans who are designing dream products for dreamers who appreciate them. BUT… A PREORDER WILL FIX IT! No, preorders are not the magic bullet. The factory has the maximum limit set… which we usually hit with these manufactures whenever we make a collab. So if we did do a preorder? Folks place their order, they sell out in the SAME AMOUNT OF TIME… and then wait up…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | Phoenix Rising
…left their previous positions behind, senior positions with giants in the industry, because of a dream and gut feeling that they wanted to blaze their own trail, grouping their savings together to birth a brand new company from the ashes of their past. A Phoenix was the perfect symbol for their achievements, their bravery. And factor in the vibrant, blazing, inferno hi-vis orange interior, it reminded us of flames. Or flaming wings, if you will,…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…are here! The time where we all gather together to celebrate the best the industry has to offer, across 14 categories. Giving truly great gear the accolades it deserves. Of course, when it comes to highlighting that gear, you guys, our awesome readers are always on point. Endorsing pieces from big names and smaller players alike. So we’re looking to your knowledge and expertise again this year to shine a spotlight on the best and most innovative…
Into Carry Cafe Racer Review
…g for rowdy singletrack, but it’s targeted at someone looking for a sleek, modern-day pack that can be adapted for the office, the classroom, or a quick trip on the train. Into Carry’s design philosophy means that everything they make is based around re-purposed textiles, mostly polypropylene, which is used to make short-term homes for large trees in nurseries before they are planted. These bags are cleaned, deconstructed, and transformed into an…
Packing List | Moon Mission Simulation in Underground Lava Tube
…ied in a PortaBrace bag, a bag manufacturer company well known in the film industry, that I previously used for my Nagra LB, though it seems that this particular bag is discontinued. It is safe to say that PortaBrace is a well-known name in the industry, and this bag is indeed perfect for field recording with a Nagra Seven. The transparent cover on top protects the equipment from rain and lets you access the screen data while recording. And the i…
Bellroy X Carryology | Forging the Chimera
…yology community growing to a global audience, becoming a campfire for the industry as a whole to gather around. And Bellroy burgeoning from innovating slim wallets to one of the world’s greatest carry brands. But now it felt right for us to come together. To combine our DNAs to build something from the ground up. Something that weaved together our design learning. Something special to stoke the carry community. THE BIRTH OF CHIMERA In our first…
Exclusive Release | Bellroy X Carryology Chimera
…yology community growing to a global audience, becoming a campfire for the industry as a whole to gather around. And Bellroy burgeoning from innovating slim wallets to one of the world’s greatest carry brands. But now it felt right for us to come together. To combine our DNAs to build something from the ground up. Something that weaved together our design learning. Something special to stoke the carry community. THE BIRTH OF CHIMERA In our first…
The Tenth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
Our Tenth Annual Carry Awards are here! A celebration of the industry’s finest, across 14 categories. Shining a spotlight on exceptional pieces that are stellar representatives of their respective categories. And when it comes to pinpointing those pieces, we know our highly knowledgeable readers always deliver. So once again we’re turning to your carry expertise to highlight the very best new releases from 2021 / 2022. We’re trying some things, t…
Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…ty, and affordability all in one complete package. They’re leaders in the industry, and no stranger to the annual Carry Awards, racking up an unprecedented three 1st place titles. That’s no easy task. And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out i…
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