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Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ute? Sure thing. Gym bag for hauling your exercise essentials? No problem. Travel bag for a quick overnighter or a day trip? You bet. Made in the USA and available in a choice of high-quality materials, this bag exudes durability from the get-go. The understated design moves easily between work, travel, and play, aided by a useful range of pockets that make storing and accessing gear quick and efficient. Exterior laptop access, dedicated storage f…
Specialist Carry :: Expedition Documentarian
…another piece…” What’s the single strap bag on top there? That’s a Sniper Bag from bagjack. I was lucky enough to get one before they released it, because I’m in some closed discussion with the bagjack team. I honestly love that bag. It’s pretty neat. It’s very – how can I say – it’s still a man bag. It’s super practical. It can be very useful in the field and when you use it reverse it looks neat. Paris subway, going to a show opening – when you…
Top 5: Best Sling Bag 2020
…d to stuff your pockets or carry a larger pack. They have become the go-to bag for both daily use and travel for their convenience in keeping items organized and easily accessible. Not all sling bags are alike and we’ve narrowed down the best sling bags for 2020 in this highly competitive category. Bedouin Foundry Balian The Bedouin Balian is an all-star sling bag (and offspring of our Carry Collab 5). It checks off all the requirements to stand o…
A Quick Guide to Dry Bags
…s such as phones and money, and larger items such as clothing and sleeping bags. One bag may be sufficient for your needs or you may be better off with a mix of sizes. If you’re worried about a dry bag failing, separate your carry into multiple dry bags so that if one fails, you can limit the negative impact to your gear. Material: Dry bags come in a variety of materials. Some favor durability, while others favor light weight and flexibility. Viny…
What’s In My Bug Out Bag Backpack?
…roduced astonishingly light and packable blankets, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and travel pillows. You’ll want to stay off the bare ground, so at the very least, you should aim for a mat and a blanket, although a sleeping bag would be better. On the flip side, a sleeping bag is more cumbersome, and will most likely be strapped to the outside of your bag, making you a target. Another route is to take a packable hammock; they’re light, will keep y…
Road Tests :: BOgear – Chunky Toad
…et runs, being a pack horse, car crashes, week-long tours, and as a school bag. No other bag I own has seen this much variety of activities and I daresay no other bag could handle it. I can’t deny that this is a quality, well made, thought out backpack. Every basic feature you would hope to find in a backpack is here, made with highly resistant materials. This is definitely one of those bags you come across from time to time that, if you manage to…
Best Active Messenger Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…tries delivers a technical twist on their iconic messenger with the BLKCHRM 22X Citizen. The bag is crafted with Chrome’s 22X Nylon shell with Cordura TPX Durable Laminate Technology and a weatherproof tarp lining. Tough yet lightweight, it’s a durable shield against the elements. Inside the messenger you’ll find a selection of organization pockets for smaller items, while reflective compression straps boost low-light visibility and can secure ext…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
…art in withstanding the knocks and scrapes that are an unavoidable part of travel. The bag comes in a selection of colorways to suit your own style, with an interior zipped pocket to keep items such as your phone or wallet within easy reach. Briggs & Riley Large Weekender With its sleek looks this weekender is ready to do carry duty in both work and leisure settings. It’s not just sharp looks though. The bag packs plenty of practical features such…
ECAL + QWSTION: These Student Prototypes Will Blow Your Mind
…rf. The scarf combines CottonShell® fabric and Austrian loden wool for weather resistance, warmth and comfort in a design that works equally well for travel or day-to-day use. WIREFRAME Series – Miji Noh and Byongseon Bae The WIREFRAME Series features four pieces including a shopper bag, messenger bag, long wallet and coin bag. The series celebrates simple, functional minimalism in versatile designs that can move from day to night and store a rang…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Travel Backpacks Part 2
…nt. Tom Bihn Western Flyer If you’re looking for a compact clamshell-style bag, Tom Bihn’s Western Flyer is one to consider. The bag has two main compartments that both open out flat for easy packing, along with a selection of quick-access external pockets. There’s also three ways to carry the bag. Use the top or side grab handles, the backpack straps that can be stowed away when not in use, or hook on a shoulder strap using the strap attachment p…
Drive By :: Defy Defender Workcase
…s very intuitively utilized in this bag. It also doesn’t suffer from lumpy bag or droopy bag syndrome. The Not So Good Nothing in life is free: The level of craftsmanship and materials that built this bag is upwards of $300. Grudge match: The YKK zipper on the rear pocket was often in a grudge match with my belt, resulting in some inconvenient rubbing. Balancing act: Though the utilization of space is nearly perfect in this bag, the balance is not…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in February 2024
…black and tan colorways, including the Drawstring Backpack, Compact Duffle Bag, Convertible Field Bag, Small Zipper Tote, Small Open Tote, and XS Field Bag. The collection will be available in August 2024. Mission Workshop Mason Power Stretch Pro In their continued pursuit to produce durable and versatile pieces with timeless design, modern construction, and advanced materials, Missions Workshop has just dropped their Mason Power Stretch Pro. Made…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…of useful features. It is surprising how much you can fit in this shoulder bag for how small it appears. The Tokyo Work Bag borrows features from all over Bellroy’s lineup and brings them together in this updated commuter package. From a tech standpoint, this can comfortably hold everything you need. Laptop (up to 16”), tablet, chargers, and any number of accessories you may have with you. Not only that, but there is also plenty of room for your E…
Leader Bag Co :: Baby Business
…chat design, business challenges and creative inspirations… How did Leader Bag Co come to be? Leader Bag Co was born from a love of beautiful design, and the desire to create a family-centered product that is truly missing from the marketplace. When Meghan Nesher was pregnant with her son, Julien, she went shopping for a diaper bag that would work for both she and her husband. Coming up empty-handed, she opted for a Brooklyn Industries messenger b…
Liking :: Property Of… Maxi Travel Bag
…bag (but with an aesthetic closer to a weekender than a duffel). The Maxi Travel bag features a nylon bag with a leather base. The bag can be packed flat in its base to optimize storage, so it’s a handy bag to pack in your suitcase for use on your travels. You can use it during the day or as an overnight bag. – The bag comes in orange, black and army and features YKK Vislon zips, external pockets and its own carry sleeve. The bag measures 43 cm w…
Drive By :: ECBC Sparrow Wheeled Garment Bag
…ays of looking at the size of a bag. It’s the classic scenario of what the bag can fit vs. where the bag can fit. Until Kip Thorne and a carry brand collaborate to create a bag with a black hole in it, legally sized carry-on is man’s best traveling friend. Now I’ll save the details in inches or centimeters until the end but I’ll say this: the Sparrow has a deceptively large amount of room for a bag so filled with features. Thanks to multiple compa…
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L Review :: Drive By
…xterior side zipper access is great but depending on how full you have the bag, the first quarter of the zipper travel can get slightly snagged as it goes around the bend. I was told that they are aware of zipper track issues in general on the samples, so this will probably get fixed in production. Lastly, as much as I love the sternum strap, I often found myself not being able to find a clever way to stow it when not in use. I have been trying to…
Best Pouch Organizers for EDC
…larger items. . Great for: sidestepping carry chaos and lost items in your bag and easily swapping your gear between different bags… . ZPacks™ Backpack Belt Pouch ($29) . Designed for use with a backpack waistbelt that has a daisy chain or attachment point, this hard-wearing pouch helps protect your gear from the elements thanks to its taped seams and water-resistant zip. Plus it won’t weigh you down, coming in at just 0.75 ounces (21 grams). . Gr…
Bustin Signature Skate Everything Bag: First Look
…lt in and that’s how I like it. Clean and simple. I use small organization bags inside my bags so I can stay modular and switch bags or the style of carry as my situation dictates. But if you need that stuff sewn into your bag, that’s cool. You be you. The magic of this bag stands out when you load it up with your boards. Yes, boards. It’s designed to carry a board close to your body with the inside longboard pocket, and there are straps on the o…
Drive By :: Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack
…no solid structure, it’s really driven by what you pack. For this trip the bag bulged out beyond 5.1″ but had I left the jackets at home this bag would have been well under 3″ thin. Regardless, no matter how dense the crowds were at the stadium, the Daylight stayed unobtrusive. I could turn sideways and squeeze past pretty much any group of people without smashing the bag into their hot dogs or beer. Lowlights To be honest, there really isn’t much…
The Gear We Use Every Day
…it Wallet – My new addition is the Octovo Purist. Before that it was DODOcase’s leather wallet. Electronics organization – I don’t really have one but I am quickly becoming obsessed with Cord Tacos. These are a game changer for my headphones (and miscellaneous cables). Travel bag – Osprey Farpoint Messenger/Miscellaneous bags I throw in rotation: YNOT’s Viken (still one of my favorite “duffels” but I treat it more like a messenger. I use this in l…
GORUCK x Carryology | Kaidan V2.0
…r travel. It would be the heart of this travel collaboration. BULLET AND 2-BAG TRAVEL Now, this term “One Bag” doesn’t necessarily mean ONLY one bag. One Bag travel is a practice, a philosophy, a challenge. And sometimes it actually can mean more than one bag. Give me a moment to explain the concept. After you’ve deplaned, the immigration officer has stamped your passport, and you’ve checked into your sleeping quarters, the first thing you want t…
GORUCK x Carryology | The Lore of Kaidan
…r travel. It would be the heart of this travel collaboration. BULLET AND 2-BAG TRAVEL Now, this term “One Bag” doesn’t necessarily mean ONLY one bag. One Bag travel is a practice, a philosophy, a challenge. And sometimes it actually can mean more than one bag. Give me a moment to explain the concept. After you’ve deplaned, the immigration officer has stamped your passport, and you’ve checked into your sleeping quarters, the first thing you want t…
Building Elite Camera Bags: An Interview with Ian Millar
…nute I saw it, I knew it was the way forward. What are the details in your designs that separate your bags from others? I think one of the key design traits is our harness. We have an adjustable torso height and you can swap out the shoulder straps. This way women can choose from three different women-specific models to fit their body. The straps and belt also have pockets for food, drinks, bear spray, or a mobile phone. These are key features for…
AXONE Debuts Their Innovative new Travel Line
…a curated selection of intelligent features, this could become a favourite travel bag in no time at all. Starting with the construction, this piece of luggage has all of the hallmarks of a great bag. Including water resistant 500 denier polyester, YKK lockable zippers, durable PU backing, and in-line skate wheels that are both quiet and robust. One of the most innovative features on this bag is invisible to the naked eye initially, but in use is a…
Mountainsmith Day Lumbar Pack :: Drive By
…ing such a unique bag, it’s tough to find something else like it. The Topo Designs Field Bag comes to mind. Also maybe check out the Jandd Hermon Monster Pack, which has a similar feature set, and add-on shoulder harness option. The Timbuk2 Especial Cycling Messenger bag is another sound choice for a cleaner look and waterproof design. “I like how the waist belt can be tucked away when not in use, but I wish it was completely removable for those t…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…of useful features. It is surprising how much you can fit in this shoulder bag for how small it appears. The Tokyo Work Bag borrows features from all over Bellroy’s lineup and brings them together in this updated commuter package. From a tech standpoint, this can comfortably hold everything you need. Laptop (up to 16”), tablet, chargers, and any number of accessories you may have with you. Not only that, but there is also plenty of room for your E…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Sling
…he bag to keep it out of the way when using the Sidepak as a pouch or hand-bag. If necessary, 1733 ships this bag with a stabilizer strap which will be most at home with cyclists. While we really enjoy the Challenge Ultra variants, the 1733 Sidepak 3.5L comes in a number of materials, in limited drops. Keep an eye on their socials for the best chance at snagging one in the color and material you’re looking for. Strengths – Multiple points of attac…
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Review
…needs adaptability based on the context, so you can easily move from work bag to gym bag to daypack to errand bag without much effort. Who it Doesn’t The Type A, hyper-organized person who likes or prefers a compartment for everything. The Good Let’s start with the design. For me, I love the technical yet minimalist approach of the bag’s duel-access design. The first thing you notice is the two primary access points: via the cinch top or the vert…
15 Essential Gifts for the Traveler
…ptions to store essentials close at hand. Rocky Mountain Underground BRFCS Travel Bag (US$184.98) From short jaunts to longer trips, the RMU BRFCS Travel Bag easily adjusts to suit changing loads. The bag expands from 35L to 50L when more space is required, with a clamshell opening for convenient packing and access. The tough and weather-resistant build embraces the demands of travel, as do the variety of carry options including backpack, shoulder…