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Carry Giveaway: Aer Work Collection 2020
…Commuter Brief 2, as well as the new Slim Pack which offers a streamlined commuting option for minimalists. The collection’s new exterior fabric has a double-layer carbonate coating for better weather resistance and an understated matte aesthetic. Interior soft-touch fabrics offer a premium feel, while redesigned laptop storage ensures tech is suspended and safe on the move. Silhouettes have been resized to provide compact and space-efficient des…
Incase Drops Their Iconic City Pack in Rugged Cordura
New for Spring 2020, Incase has taken their popular commuting backpack, the City Compact and swapped out the normal blended weave polyester with 500D Cordura. For those already familiar with the City Compact, a true classic for Incase for students and professionals alike, the change is strictly to a material that is lightweight, water resistant, and ultra-durable, while still maintaining all the organization and carry options the City is known fo…
10 Essentials to Pack in Your City Laptop Backpack
…way pockets near the shoulder straps for a phone and cash. And when you’re commuting for college or work, then you’re carrying tech. Laptop, almost always. And smaller things like an iPhone, iPad and headphones etc. So protection and padding for your tech is key. ‘Protection’ can come in many forms, but generally a good mix would feature a suspended and well-padded laptop compartment, water-resistant zippers or storm guard flaps, and fleece-lined…
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ck that looks good, works hard and is ready to tackle the demands of daily commuting and weekend explorations alike, it’s made with a hard-wearing combination of water-resistant Cordura® X-Pac Nylon and YKK VISLON® Metaluxe zippers. Efficient organization is on point too (and a nod to military packs), with multiple access options and a choice of easy-reach pockets to keep your gear secure yet close at hand. EVERGOODS CHZ22 Based out of Bozeman,…
Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
…rotection When it comes to protection, consider your use cases. If you are commuting via public transport (for example) you may want to choose a mask that can insert an extra filter, or has more filtration built into the layering system. The mandate from the CDC recommends that face masks have the following features: A snug fit that sits comfortably against the face and doesn’t gap on the sides, two or more layers of fabric that allow for breathin…
Moment Rugged Camera Sling Review
…le not carrying a big pack. This sling could also work as a decent cycling commuting piece as long as you do not need to carry a laptop. Who It Doesn’t This bag is made for creatives and carrying their gear. While one could use it as a style piece, the internal organization in the main compartment might not fit one’s needs. The Good The construction of this sling is high caliber. The minute that you pull this bag out of the box, you know that it…
Illumination Innovated | Tactica F.100 Everyday Flashlight
…ling option too. A magnetic handlebar mount lets your flashlight becomes a bike light at a moment’s notice. The flat tail cap allows the flashlight to stand up vertically, providing additional lighting versatility. In addition, the lanyard creates an anti-roll design for hassle-free use. Built for adventure, come rain or shine The Tactica F.100 is a flashlight designed to go anywhere. Whether you’re commuting in urban settings or taking on outdoor…
master-piece (MSPC) Japan Exhibit
…f inconvenience they avoid causing to other people. It’s a good habit when commuting by train in Japan to take off your backpack and hold it at your chest or at your feet to avoid hitting other passengers with your carry or taking up too much space. This is particularly relevant during the rainy season, where most people’s packs and bags will presumably be wet and soak into other passengers’ business suits, especially in rush hours. With this rain…
Designing the CamelBak Cycling Commute Collection
…mfort is a key consideration for any pack, but arguably even more so for a bike commuting pack. When cycling there isn’t time to make the adjustments for a sore shoulder or back. Thankfully, the H.A.W.G. comes in at a very light 2lbs 4oz, while the M.U.L.E. is featherweight at only 1lb 5oz. Bearing in mind that these are fully featured 30L and 22L packs, that weight saving is all the more impressive. Breathability The inception of this pack was ba…
Collapsible Essentials to Trim your Daily Carry
…ce. Once you are done, you can rinse it out, and collapse it down for easy commuting back home. The bowls are stackable when collapsed and in this state, they are only 1.3″ tall. The bowl is also a great vessel to transport food to share, to a picnic or backyard BBQ. When everyone’s had their share, it drops down, and you leave needing a smaller bag than you came with. And, like the cups, the experience of eating food out of a proper bowl instead…
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
…o hold your gear. The stealth black X-Pac fabric makes it very humble when commuting from the city to the mountains. The BUILT TO SEND patch logo shines on the ice tool holder and represents the only visible branding on the pack (except a small tag in the back padding and internally). The X series is also available in the white VX42, which is even lighter than the black version. Construction The construction of this pack is pure mastery and optimi…
Quick Look: Angry Lane Rider Daypack
…The Angry Lane Rider Daypack is a collaborative pack that teams a multifunctional motorcycle/EDC backpack with anti-theft Pacsafe technology. Is it a good fit for your carry needs? Find out below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L59H2rCdK84 Liked this article? Why not check out these too: Velomacchi Roll-Top Backpack :: Video Review The 12 Best Motorcycle Backpacks for Commuting…
A Modular Hardshell Backpack for Travelers and Photographers
…features for everyone. Whether you use this bag for everyday carry, office commuting, travel, or photography, it somehow seems to check all of these demanding boxes. We’ve seen some fantastic bags out there, but they only accommodate a 13″ laptop… this one supports up to a 17″ beast of a laptop. External water bottle pockets? Yep, you’re covered. A roller luggage pass-through sleeve on the back panel. Lash tabs for large unwieldy items (such as a…
Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
…ous rain conditions. I’ve used the pack, filled with my laptop and tablet, commuting by bicycle through the infamous Japanese rain season, and I didn’t have any problem with wet gear. I believe this backpack won’t repel water less than the Alpha AR; that was my daily commute pack until now. Features The ice axe loops and the two practical bungee cord attachments suggest alpine use (or at least glacier crossing). However, I didn’t really test the p…
WANAKA Adapt Backpack Review: Drive By
…is thing sings when you’re traversing the wilderness, either on foot, on a bike, or on a kayak. It’s lightweight while being rugged, offering comfort features such as a sternum strap and optional hip straps. Additionally, the sling provides a three-point-contact-system that when utilized keeps the bag in place. I tried out this feature while mountain biking and trail running, it’s legit. This is an adventure bag for sure. It’s made for being out i…
Best New Gear: December 2018
…MAAP Shift Backpack Trying to keep things classy and comfortable for your bike commute is tough. But Bellroy have your back with chic carry customized for cyclists. The Bellroy x MAAP Shift Backpack tweaks the Shift Backpack with cycle-friendly features including an ergonomic and breathable back panel, a reflective strip and a bike light loop. The water-resistant construction rolls with inclement weather, while the slide hook closure is simple to…
Giveaway: Enter to Win Velomacchi’s Ultimate Moto Prize Pack
…eling at high speeds, it’s an adaptable piece for travel both on and off a bike. Velomacchi Speedway Backpack 28L Weatherproof, tough and multifunctional, the Speedway Backpack carries loads close to your center of gravity and distributes weight off your shoulders for greater freedom of movement. The bag features a magnetic rolltop closure, rotating harness system and magnetic sternum coupler for hands-free harness closure. Quick-access pockets ke…
The Ultimate Hard Cooler vs Soft Cooler Roundup
…to Bluetooth speakers, and even an attachment to pull this cooler on your bike, this is hands down the most loaded cooler in this roundup. However, all of the above doesn’t come cheap. At $400 (plus extra for each accessory) and weighing 45 pounds, you’re going to have to be dedicated to lugging your 60 cans and 20 pounds of ice around. This cooler will be overkill for most people, but for the right person, the RovR RollR 60 is pure rolling coole…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part I
…eattach, providing you with a reflective strip. When it is not in use on a bike, the flaps close in the rear, securing everything neatly. It comes with a shoulder strap but can also be carried briefcase-style, by the handles. It is priced at $200. Lastly, the Strand shoulder bag features the patented Brooks cycling belt for stability. It comes in at 15 liters and carries a 15″ MacBook, can support a U-lock and has some nicely padded compartments w…
Staff Picks: Gear We’re Loving Right Now
…r 12 has left my side (fanny packs are back, kids!) is when it moves to my bike’s handlebars before bombing down some gravel roads. Seriously versatile. There’s enough pocketing for my EDC, enough straps to secure firmly to my bike/body, and the black X-Pac fabric is cool enough to roll around town in. A classic from the folks at North St. . . Andy Fallshaw Outlier 60/30 Chino . What do you do when countless brands copy you, in the categories you…
Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…rproof lining, there to keep your gear bone-dry when the rains strafe your bike and the blacktop. And what’s more? The Saddlebag offers adaptability for on and off-bike carry too. The optional mounting kit lets you secure it to a motorcycle when it’s time to hit the road. But once you’ve reached your destination, slip on the optional shoulder strap and carry it as your daily. No need to carry separate bags, and no awkward transitions from riding m…
Remote Equipment Alpha 31: Drive By
…jabbed at by whatever else is in your bag. Another is the webbing for your bike light. Also the reflective bungee shockingly came in handy when needing to carry something like my tennis racket and adds a small amount of reflectiveness to a dark bag while riding, never a bad thing. When combined with the tool loops, it does make it easy to carry helmets, tripods, trekking poles and the like. And of course there’s the side cinch straps to yet again…
Hinterher Hmini Trailer Review :: Road Tests
…oaded this thing up to the hilt. Hinterher recommends no more than 45kg by bike (though the absolute upper load can reach more than 120kg). “To contain our loads, a wooden Hinterher collapsible board was the perfect accessory, folding out neatly box-style in the tray.“ One of the trailer’s most alluring selling points is that it functions in three different carry configurations: as a flatbed bicycle trailer, a handcart and as a trolley. That, my f…
Best New Gear: September 2017
…shop accessories, as well as a system to secure a skateboard, snowboard or bike wheel. The 20L pack can be used in flap-down or rolltop mode and also includes a removable tool pocket. Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L – Huckberry Exclusive Peak Design’s Everyday Backpack is one of the most versatile EDC offerings on the market, with customizable organization, expandability, awesome top and side access, and a weatherproof build. But what it hasn’t…
Three Companies Bringing Innovation to EDC Sunglasses
…2010 after figuring out that replacing his broken glasses after a mountain bike crash would be challenging, Revant now has over 60,000 SKUs of replacement lenses for top brands like Oakley, Ray-Ban, Smith, Maui Jim, and more. I was given a coupon code to try out. My girlfriend stores her Wayfarers naked in her purse and the lenses had naturally developed little scratches [don’t get me started], so it felt like the perfect opportunity to rope her (…
The Best Men’s Travel Pants for One-Bag Travelers
…laundry list of practical features for everyone from an urban EDC-er to a bike commuter. What I Liked: First off, the construction of the Granite Pants is topnotch. The fit and finish are amazing and they are extremely comfortable to wear. Then there are all the features I’ve been mentioning. I won’t go into all of them here but I’ll touch on a few points. First, the waist has a rubber printed waistband. This might sound foreign but you can proba…
Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
…e spirit of adventure at the very core. If you want to use our products to bike-bike-climb, stage a dive, explore an ancient jungle ruin, go shooting, bag a peak, go wheeling, discover an epic new point break, great. If you’re doing private contract work, want to go pursue some rare species of mammal to save in Australia, if you’re a doctor traveling to some remote part of the world to do humanitarian work, to the US Government agencies and elemen…
DEFY Bucktown Backpack (2016 Edition in Black Wax Canvas) :: Drive By
…e office, travel, and even looks good and works well on your motorcycle or bike. The top handle is built tough and stitched to the bag strongly. I had no hesitation when lifting the pack with a full load and no worry that it may not withstand the weight. “Ironically, what caught my attention is the overall minimalist style of the pack. No unnecessary frills, with each design detail adding a functional purpose.” Where this pack really shines is in…
Week In Review ~ 24 July
…pannier as an alternative doesn’t give you much carry freedom away from a bike. So Two Wheel Gear figured, why not both? Their new Pannier Backpack Convertible offers fast conversion from a pannier to a backpack, allowing you to easily freewheel between cycling and off-bike carry environments. The mounting components can be conveniently concealed in a zipped compartment when not in use. Available in a choice of weatherproof materials, the bag fea…
Week In Review ~ 20 December
…eady to tag-team with your phone. Find out more in our Week In Review… – A bike bag that means business There aren’t a lot of bags that can roll from the bike to the boardroom, but the new Brooks Barbican Hard Leather Shoulder Bag is one of them. Crafted in England with the same durable leather that Brooks use for their saddles, the bag has a stylish silhouette that doesn’t look out of place in a work setting. However, sling the bag over your shou…