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Hall of Fame – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…own for some outdoor action…it’s cool with either. Although it’s had a few design updates along the way, it’s remained essentially the same beast throughout its history spanning over three decades. And that, coupled with its never-waning popularity, really says something about its timeless, functional design. Proud owners keep coming back to it, again and again, because it simply works and doesn’t give up. Much respect, The North Face. This is a p…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Voting Closes Soon!
…ourself “Hey, this is totally awesome, but I’ll vote later,” then proceeded to Google dog GIFs instead, and forgot all about the awesomeness of these awards, then this is for you! The Third Annual Carry Awards are on. They’re super important, maybe even more important than hysterical dog GIFS. So close all GIFs now! And click here to vote. You’ve got 2 days left!…
Best Work Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
…But their carry line shows their dedication to excelling in every area of design they turn their attention to. The Commuter Pack is a great example of durable, functional, and sleek design done at a world-class level; not to mention with a nod to sustainability too. The pack is made with Heimplanet’s tough and eco-friendly DYECOSHELL material and offers a range of thoughtful features to help you conquer the workday. The magnetic rolltop closure a…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…versation starter, a happy collision of old world materials with new world design. If you’re after a truly unique offering, this could be for you. Strengths Heritage materials and modern design Removable laptop caddy Handmade in Canada Code of Bell Apex Liner Pro Who It Suits Modern materials, expandability and modularity are the name of the game here. This is a sleek urban powerhouse that can pull double duty in a myriad of different ways. In Use…
The Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Have Your Say!
…The Sixth Annual Carry Awards have arrived! We’re set to honor the world’s best carry, raising it on a podium of recognition for pushing the boundaries in innovation, taking functionality to the next level, and offering up styling that makes us take a second look (and a third…). And we’re looking to you, our knowledgeable readers, to help us single out the best of the best over 2017/2018….
Best Luggage Champion | Carry Awards X
…e sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Prometheus Design Werx All Terrain Duffel Need a bag that will tackle any terrain in all elements? The Prometheus Design Werx All Terrain Duffel lives up to its name, offering a burly and waterproof build that shrugs off hard use and harsh weather and simply asks, “What next?” The waterproof IPX7 rating allows the bag to be submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes, making th…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…versation starter, a happy collision of old world materials with new world design. If you’re after a truly unique offering, this could be for you. Strengths Heritage materials and modern design Removable laptop caddy Handmade in Canada Code of Bell Apex Liner Pro Who It Suits Modern materials, expandability and modularity are the name of the game here. This is a sleek urban powerhouse that can pull double duty in a myriad of different ways. In Use…
NOMATIC and Peter McKinnon Team Up for V2 of their Photography Collection
…on gear loops. It is approximately 30% smaller than the original, as it is designed for everyday carry as opposed to the travel intentions from the first iteration. It’s a sleek bag, although it is decidedly “techy”. Now, in theory, I don’t have issues with that from a design point of view. And I know that I can trust my gear’s physical safety in this piece. However, when my bag is holding my livelihood, and sometimes tens of thousands of dollars’…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Packable Bag
Our Best Packable Bag category is a new addition to our Carry Awards this year. High-fiving everyday and travel-friendly pieces that are perfect for stashing in luggage or a vehicle or carrying about town, this category is all about lightweight bags that pack away compactly until you need them. Our top 5 finalists vary in design and intended use settings but they all celebrate carefully considered compact carry, whether you’re heading up a mounta…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019: Carry Awards
…y they step foot in. Teased during livestreams of their travel packs, Peak Design has gone ahead and designed their own tripods. As of this post, the campaign is sitting at $6.9M and with 24 days to go, it’s sure to go through the roof. The story is how compact they were able to get the total package, when collapsed. It fits in the profile of a water bottle! They were able to accomplish this by tossing aside the convention of tubular legs, and ins…
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards X
…and in-house waterproof and air pressure testing – they continue to fully design, engineer, and prototype every product in-house, from scratch – persistently breaking new ground in doing so. From their Speed Stash HDPE stiffener bars to their Beast Series spring steel bar stock hoop frame and ‘segmentation’ architecture displayed in the SEG42, they’re always pushing the needle, for better, more useful design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuUx…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…With our Hall of Fame Finalists we salute the supporting cast. The materials, hardware, components and construction techniques that facilitated new possibilities in the carry world. Each of our finalists displays innovation in their respective fields, with designs and developments that have significantly increased carry functionality and versatility….
Best Check-In Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
Check-in luggage can (literally) make or break your journey. Our Best Check-In finalists however are solid travel companions you can rely on to get your gear where it needs to go. From adventure duffles that will boldly venture into the unknown, to elegantly understated spinners that look suave when you need to suit up, these check-in pieces are on the last leg of the awards journey but it’s up to you which one reaches the winner’s podium first….
The Carry Awards :: Best Work Backpack
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Modern Industry Drive Rolltop We were slightly surprised by the number of votes…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…day-to-day or travel carry needs are met with minimal fuss. Our Best Accessory finalists successfully fulfil a range of needs with well-considered designs, but which one offers a particularly dialed-in performance?…
Best EDC Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…Best EDC is an exceptionally broad award category, spanning wallets, multitools, flashlights and beyond. However, one thing is common amongst our finalists. They all help you achieve daily tasks through designs that are functional, easy to carry, and keep bulk and weight to a minimum. But which one shines just a little brighter than the rest, with a fit-for-purpose design that merits everyday carry?…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards 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…
Best Specialist Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…25 is an excellent example of Arc’teryx’s ability to nail fit-for-purpose design. The completely waterproof pack forms part of Arc’teryx’s LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line, and is intended for Maritime Special Operations use. Honed to serve as a waterproof assault pack, the DryPack 25 features an oral inflation valve for neutral buoyancy underwater or positive buoyancy on the surface to suit the user’s needs. The pack allows for custo…
Hall of Fame Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…There’s a lot of sameness and similarity in the carry world, and to push beyond it takes time and perseverance. But the effort is worth it when true innovation is created. Our Hall of Fame this year is reserved for the game-changers who broke the mould and declared “Let’s do it differently” – and our finalists are all worthy of lasting recognition for changing carry for the better. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…
Best EDC Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…From illumination to DIY and key carry, our Best EDC Finalists excel at fulfiling a variety of day-to-day tasks while remaining easily portable. Designed for everyday use, these pieces add great functionality to your carry setup without weighing you down….
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Work Backpack
…aterials – Comfortable harness – Chic style Db Freya Backpack Who It Suits Designed with women in mind, the Freya backpack is a stylish, reliable, and comfortable backpack for those who mix work and play. Lightweight, robust, and adventure ready, this bag will take you anywhere. The Lowdown Db Journey are all about adventure. Every single one of their products are aimed at travel and how to do it better. From the roll up snowboard/ski carriers, to…
Best Travel Clothing Champion | Carry Awards IX
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos. If this were a dais, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Alchemy Equipment AEM272 Tech Stretch Jean Jeans aren’t traditionally that comf…
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….
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…EDC – or everyday carry – are the items we carry on a daily basis. Sometimes they’re purely functional; other times we may be drawn by form. But our EDC Finalists find a balance between both, fusing practical design features with intriguing aesthetics that makes them true contenders….
Best Accessory Finalists : Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…Small but mighty, our Best Accessory Finalists work in conjunction with other carry items to help you get the most out of a specific setup. From work and travel, to gym trips, leisurely days out and general day-to-day, these pieces fulfil a range of carry needs with style and versatility….
Carry Awards Final Nominations
…Hey guys, Below is the final list of bags, etc we’ve rounded up for the Carry Awards. Can you go thru and vote on who think deserves to be finalist for each category. Need top 5 for each category except Hall Of Fame. Pick your single winner there. Any questions, hit me up. Oh and don’t share this link it’s private for you guys only….
The Carry Awards
…hile all of this enjoying is going on, we’re tallying up the votes for the Carry Awards. Seeing that Santa’s elves are out of work, we’ve got them counting all the votes you guys put in. The elves have told us they think the count will be done in the first week of the New Year, so hold tight until then. Or don’t. By that we mean go enjoy the holidays, enjoy eating, enjoy the sun, have some fun and just relax. If you really want to know who won may…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Our second Carry Awards shortlist is for Work Messengers. These are the single shoulder solutions for hauling your office life about. They generally take either a traditional satchel or briefcase format and add comfort, or take a bike messenger format and add pockets for your tech. Either way, they should look styling and restrained. Once again, we’re opening this shortlist up to voting, so if your previous nomination didn’t make the cut, you hav…
Best Travel Accessory Champion | Carry Awards X
…e sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Prometheus Design Werx ATP Pouches Need trusty waterproof organization for small adventure essentials? PDW has your back with their ATP pouches. Available in three sizes, the waterproof pouches are made with tough 600D recycled RPET. Each pouch features PDW’s MCA (MOLLE Compatible Array) which can be used with PDW’s HAL1 straps or your own attachment setup. The two smaller pouches hav…
Best Work Shoulder Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…the boardroom, airport lounge and during the daily commute. The Suffren is designed for minimalist carry setups, and keeps those essentials well organized with space for a 13″ laptop, documents, work tools and EDC items. This is a beautiful piece, incredibly well crafted, and thoughtfully tailored for elegant carrying. Bravo, Ateliers Auguste! ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just…