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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…
Deals to Bag on Black Friday (2014)
…%. You can dig into deals across their range of carry, from messengers and backpacks, to duffels, luggage, panniers and more. Chrome Industries Chrome Industries is getting in on the Black Friday action too with 25% off carry such as backpacks, messengers and utility belts. Online discounts are available now, while deals can be scored from 8am on Friday in Chrome hubs. GORUCK Fancy grabbing a grey GR1? Well GORUCK is setting 100 of them loose into…
Best of ISPO MUNICH part 1
…giant leap for mankind: Klättermusen added a new colour to their range of backpacks. Pictured is the 22l Mimer backpack. The fabric they’re using still remains top-notch. Much more important though: they hired a new backpack designer and I was promised we can expect some new stuff pretty soon. After adding “You will hardly recognize us anymore,” we’re excited to see what’s coming! V8 Waterproof gear. And they make it for Special Forces as well. V…
Best Work Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…The RYGGSÄCK is a passion project for Haglofs, which draws on 100 years of backpacks for them. Essentially, it takes a 100 year old design (the No. 6), modernises the silhouette (think a bit of Chrome Ivan to its shape), mixes in some heritage mood, and then totally reinvents it all in a modern package sourced from all local ingredients. This is a huge achievement that results in a unique and very expressive pack, which can turn heads and stoke ow…
Drive By :: GORUCK Echo
…vel card, and this can be an issue when you are constricted by space. Some backpacks have easy-access pockets for your valuables, this does not. The Echo has Molle webbing at the front and also on the shoulder straps so there are ways to attach items which you do need easy access to. I do not usually use that option as I find it finicky, but it is an option nonetheless. Niggles At $225, this is not a cheap bag. It touts itself to be a good office…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 1)
…pretty convinced this technology is the future.” Andy: So avalanche airbag backpacks have been in Europe for a long time with ABS, they’ve been out there and it wasn’t until the US standards changed that allowed them here that they could explode, that’s my understanding of it in terms of demand. Nick: I think the adoption in North America was one part fueled by the availability of the canisters, and then more education, more understanding about ho…
5 minutes with RIOKAIRYU
…o permeate their lifestyle. Who else is doing great things in the world of backpacks and why do you think they’re important? I can’t choose just one or two brands. There are many great brands and backpacks. Côte&Ciel is one of my favorites. Their bags are very unique. They are good at making natural forms with fabric that are a really good match with apparel. I also love BROOKS and Hard Graft. Their bags are true to purpose. Also they handle their…
Specialist Carry :: Cinematographer
…ne who can do a bit of everything.” For travel, the Vertex and Pro Trekker backpacks are my staple. The Vertex is more streamlined and I reach for that when I only need a compact kit, but most of the time the Pro Trekker is my go-to. How do you deal with security of your gear when you want to leave the dodgy hotel and grab a drink? I take the backpacks with the precious cameras and lenses with me everywhere. On the odd occasion I am staying in a h…
A Carry Adventure through Portugal Part III :: Ideal & Co.
…pread across display shelves, stylish and immaculate: plush russet leather backpacks and messengers, fresh wallets and cardholders. My eyes fell deep into the black ‘I-Link’ bag, a one-off prototype constructed from hexagonal patches made of refuse tannery and shoe industry leathers: stealthy and futuristic. Lima’s vision and commitment to local sourcing has also begun to transcend Alcanena: his new line of backpacks are fashioned out of rare ‘Sel…
Drive By :: Lexdray Vienna Pack
…nd Africa. As a result I’ve got a lot of operational experience with using backpacks and knowing what’s good and what’s bad. I’m currently working in West Africa on a security detail (and that’s about as much as I can say) and needed a multipurpose backpack which could also be used as a ‘bug out bag’ (basically a bag I could grab at a moment’s notice and survive from for a 24-hour period). It also had to be low-key so as not to draw attention to m…
Week In Review ~ 30 August
…ghton card wallet and Leicester coin case. Putting access front and center Backpacks are the hard-working haulers of the carry world, but the comfort and functionality associated with packs comes with a price. More often than not packs don’t provide quick access to gear, so you either have to remove them completely or sling them off one shoulder before you can get to the contents. The Mt. Pickett backpacks from Paxis handle carry loads differently…
A Thrifty Surprise :: BIG PACK Daypack
…make fanny packs (bumbags for our Commonwealth readers) that convert into backpacks and vice versa. To be honest, the reason I bought this pack was because it was retro and looked retro. I never had the intention of using it since I hated the idea of a backpack with no back support, aka not having some sort of padding. I make backpacks as part of my living, but I never have time to make my own, or maybe the actual reason is that I’m afraid to mak…
Week In Review ~ 31 August
…king. Enjoy a great getaway with Alite When it comes to carry for camping, backpacks immediately spring to mind. However, Alite Designs have taken a different approach with their Great Escape Duffel, a duffel designed for overnight camping trips. The interior accommodates various items you may need for a night of camping, from extra clothing to toiletries and tools, while the exterior straps are suitable for attaching bulky items such as tents or…
Week In Review ~ 14 September
…ggsäck N:o 1 from Haglöfs blends the old and the new. Designed as a tribute to Haglöfs’ 100-year history, the backpack takes inspiration from the Ryggsäck N:o 6 which was created in 1916 but adds modern touches to accommodate the world of today. Only a thousand of the backpacks have been produced, each one made entirely in Sweden using Swedish materials. Hans Haglöf, the son of the founder of Haglöfs, has also been personally involved in producing…
Week In Review ~ 21 September
…sy access to items they need while on the go, without having to take their backpacks off. The rotation180° Trail has a total volume of 16 liters and accommodates a water reservoir, while the 22-liter rotation180° Travel Away has dedicated sections for a 15-inch laptop and 10-inch tablet within the backpack and an 8-inch tablet fits in the beltpack. In addition, the beltpack from both bags can be worn separately for a smaller carry option. Capture…
Week In Review ~ 24 August
…res designed to resemble natural environments. The collection incorporates backpacks, sleeves, totes and a pouch, constructed using brass hardware, cowhide leather and Japanese jacquard cotton. Streamlined carry that’s music to musicians’ ears Pairing already weighty musical instruments with bulky and heavy carrying cases is a quick way to get in a jam for all the wrong reasons. MONO’s new Guitar Sleeve and Bass Sleeve are designed to bring harmon…
Drive By :: MindShift Gear rotation180° Panorama
…a convert. I’d played around with comparable systems in sling-style camera backpacks in the past but they’d always seemed a little precarious when you were getting out your valuable camera gear. The rotation180° Panorama system feels really safe when you’re getting your camera out. I also think the size was spot on for my purposes – small enough for a daypack you can carry all day, but still enough capacity to carry what I needed. I’m not sure I’d…
Drive By :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed (Exclusive 1st Look) + Giveaway!
…ple Aught Design is GIVING AWAY one of these brand new FAST Pack Litespeed backpacks to a lucky Carryology reader. How do you enter? 1. Go find our Carryology Facebook post for THIS article. 2. SHARE that article on your wall. 3. Make sure you TAG (@) the Carryology Facebook page AND the Triple Aught Design Facebook page in your shared post (that means you must be following both pages). 4. We’ll pick a winner in 7 days (October 24th, 2014 at 0900…
Week In Review ~ 12 October
…Kickstarter campaign is live now. Adventure with Alite is afoot Three new backpacks have popped up at Alite Designs courtesy of their Alaska Heritage Collection. The Kincaid Pack, the Willow Pack, and the Hatcher Pack are designed to put a modern spin on classic designs and are set for getting out and about in a variety of situations. The Kincaid Pack is a daypack that can hold your gear for a day’s worth of exploring, while the Willow Pack is su…
Looptworks :: Moving Towards A Circular Economy
…rand produces a range of carry items from iPad sleeves to laptop cases and backpacks. Keen to dig down into the details, we caught up with co-founder Scott Hamlin to find out more about this eco-conscious brand, as well as their recent partnership with Southwest Airlines to ensure over 80,000 leather plane seats avoided a one-way trip to Dumpsville… What key insights drive your stuff? We find beauty in excess materials and use design and innovatio…
Week In Review ~ 26 October
…the Shuttl Kickstarter campaign. Top of the pack for quick and easy access Backpacks are great for hauling loads but not so great for accessing the contents quickly. However, the new wolffepack backpack has stalked onto the carry scene and is ready to hunt down some converts courtesy of its easy-access design. The pack can be swung from your back to your front in one move and then secured in place again on your back without having to take the pack…
Berlin Muse carries the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis to Prague
…ve with the transience of trains and the romantic lull of the tracks barrelling forward and fast, I think of Pam and Phil and the Barber of Seville, of epic trips with heavy backpacks. I think of youth and freedom, bad haircuts, old times and good times in Old Towns. All photos by Honor Kennedy…
Drive By :: RAWROW R Bag 302
…in base of storage, but by no means was this a deal breaker. Like a lot of backpacks, the laptop sits right up against the back. For me, I wasn’t bothered, it had enough foam padding, and I mainly wore this from the car to the office. I did go on a few missions through the city with it with no problems, although it has the potential to become uncomfortable for long walks. There’s a sling pocket, too, that sits at its base. Subject to the circulati…
The Hunt Continues :: Viska Fora Backpack
…ll in a comfortable place on my lower back. For me I find that most normal backpacks hit me in an odd spot right on or a little below the tailbone. I was glad to see that this pack did not do this when the straps were adjusted to my size, though I think I will add another punch or two since I like my pack to be a little more snug while on a bike. The shoulder straps were very stiff at first, and cut into my upper armpit area. But after about a wee…
Week In Review ~ 25 January
…, these water-repellent and tear-resistant pieces range from a waistbag to backpacks and shoulder bags and are sure to draw more than a covetous glance or two. Bulky bike bags take a back seat Cyclists who are seeking a compact means of carrying small items on their bike should wheel their attention to Inside Line Equipment’s newest member of the ILE Seat Bag family. The black XPAC seat bag has had a zippered pocket added to it which is ideal for…
Drive By :: Aarn Guiding Light Backpack
…that feels daunting, check out reviews like http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacks-Backpacking-Reviews These can help cut through some of the noise. Verdict If you are a serious backpacker who plans on doing some lengthy hikes you should definitely consider the Guiding Light or one of Aarn’s other large-load bags. The comfort afforded by better distributing your carry weight is phenomenal. Another reason to check them out is that if you find you…
5 Minutes with FRANCA
…who keeps his small production in France, to the very outdoorsy and tough backpacks of Trakke made in Scotland. I also love the futuristic look of Côte&Ciel. Are there any things other brands do that you think are great or could be improved? I don’t think much could be improved in other brands but more in what could be improved in people’s buying behaviour. One thing that I dislike is when people buy fake products just to show off. I like cheap p…