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Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
…e delivering effortless casual-chic to your EDC. In addition to English craftsmanship, the bags also feature labels and custom hand-printed linings made in England. . . . . . bagjack bagjack can trace its roots back to a bike messenger bag crafted in 1993, though today the Berlin-based brand offers a variety of handmade bags. Offerings range from their Classics line to the premium NXL lines, with practicality and durability front and center. . . …
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part II
…eir first fully waterproof backpack, the Void, and the killer Hyper Modern Messenger bag, both of which are RF welded and way overqualified for your commute. TBH Collection: Aimed at the back-to-school market. The new Ramble pack is a tombstone style bag with reflective zipper pulls and comes in waxed cotton canvas. The silhouettes are so great that they wanted to offer them in several fabric choices. Rift Series: Lightweight daypack collection, d…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Presents…
…ur name written all over it. . Peak Design Everyday Backpack Peak Design’s messenger bags and backpacks aren’t exactly a rare sight around San Francisco, as they’ve garnered a cabal of diehard fans (and $6M on Kickstarter for their latest project). The power of their new backpack can only truly be seen in the wild, with a light splash of a Spring rain beading up on the weatherproof outer and the leather accents contrasting the heathered ash colorw…
Bartaile C12 Bag :: Drive By
…laptop and bottles) the weight starts to become noticeable in backpack and messenger mode. “The waist straps could also do with some padding or perhaps being a little bit wider to improve carry comfort when carrying a lot of weight.” Carrying the bag in tote form makes weight less of an issue, as the carry handles are comfortable. They have curving edges and sort of nest into one another so they don’t dig into your hands. While this is fine for sh…
Week In Review ~ 5 March
…roots. But it’s also a nod to the synergy between street artists and bike messengers, both always on the move and rocking distinct individual styles. The collection is based off of a Timbuk2 HQ mural painted by Apexer, and features the Classic Messenger Bag, The Tuck Pack, and the Mini Prospect Pack. Vibrant and striking, the bags are sewn in Timbuk2’s Mission District factory and are set for release on 11 March. Stacking up on multifunctionality…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…_______ Peak Design MagLatch™ First introduced on the Peak Design Everyday Messenger, the MagLatch™ is a quiet, easily operated and secure bag closure mechanism designed for photographers in need of quick, one-hand access. The system includes a magnetic clasp and four ladder lock points which are riveted to an interior stainless steel plate. The one-handed system uses the magnet to connect with the plate and close the bag. By pulling the latch up…
Week In Review ~ 9 April
…a side-access 13″ laptop compartment and a quick-access front pocket. If a messenger is more your style, the Crafted Goods Cité keeps your gear comfortably secure on two feet or two wheels, and also offers a padded laptop compartment for a 13″ laptop. Thoughtful travel organization that looks the business Short business trips often involve a carry conundrum. You need a bag to store your personal items and toiletries, but you also need a carry piec…
SDR Traveller D3 Traveller Duffel :: Drive By
…of webbing, you can within seconds carry the bag over the shoulder like a messenger, double-strapped like a backpack or in your hands like a tote. My preferred method was as a backpack, mainly because the bag perfectly nestled in the small of my back the way any other backpack would (without any fuss or major adjustment). There are some side effects which will be discussed below but the novelty of the system should be highlighted. It’s also no fr…
Week In Review ~ 21 May
…des the Manhattan Mover-50 Camera Backpack, the Manhattan Speedy-10 Camera Messenger, and the Manhattan Changer-20 Camera Shoulder Bag. Each piece includes Manfrotto’s Flexy Camera Shell divider system for customizable organization to suit a range of carry setups, along with dedicated storage for tech, a water-repellent construction and raincover, and exterior attachment options for a tripod. Plus with removable internal inserts, you have the opti…
5 Key Elements :: Designing EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment
…ed on the body, an inspiration from years spent using sling bags as a bike messenger in Chicago. Things like this aren’t easy to point to in a sales pitch, but it’s these kinds of design considerations that excite me about the work that Jack and I are doing. “We engineered the pocket arrangement and zipper orientations on both of these bags to work from an upright or sideways position. This side access not only works while the bags are sitting on…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part II
…orways. Finally there’s the Circuit Sling. While this bag would be a solid messenger bag as is, what really caught our eye was the material this bag is made with. Timbuk2 took reflective material and laid it beneath a coarse nylon weave. The result is that the entire bag lights up when a light shines on it. We also got wind of a recent collaboration Timbuk2 did with…Froot Loops. Yes, apparently this limited-edition backpack has swapped a laptop sl…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
…ets creative with multiple carry options including backpack, shoulder bag, messenger and briefcase modes so you can tailor it to changing needs and settings. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack (US$ 145) Available in small runs in a range of colors, the Conceal Pack is a durable pack crafted with water-resistant 1000D Nylon CORDURA® and water-resistant YKK zippers. Made in California, the pack features a concealed side zip pocket for quick-access essen…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part III
…e Capture Clip) since 2011 and I was extremely impressed with the Everyday Messenger that I reviewed almost a year ago. Now the SF crew is back on Kickstarter with four new bags. We actually came across the Peak team at a bar earlier in the week and lead designer Art gave us a sneak peak at the Everyday Sling. Unfortunately, dim lights, loud music, and free beer makes not a good stage for reviewing a bag! You can learn everything you need to know…
Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
…a composite fabric and X-Pac. And with offerings ranging from a duffel and messenger to pouches, you’ve got options to suit a variety of settings and carry needs. Mountain Laurel Designs MLD gear is handcrafted in Roanoke, Virginia, with materials such as Dyneema Composite Fabric, Dyneema X, and Pro SilNylon. Founded in 2002 by Ron Bell, a Yosemite Search and Rescue climber, the brand’s carry gear includes a range of backpacks, pouches, and pocket…
EDC Roundup ~ 9 July
…F701/F402 Frankenpen Pentel Sharp Kerry Mechanical Pencil Visconti Leather Messenger Bag Gold Wedding Band Parker Jotter Pen Timex T2M467 on Homemade Leather Band Product designer LEAN™ Essentials Wallet Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Persol 649 Sunglasses Zippo Solid Brass Armor Lighter LINK™ Key Hook iPhone 5S Computer technician Kershaw Cryo 1555Ti Fisher Space Pen Bullet Black Titanium Foursevens Mini ML Ti Vargo Titanium Money Clip Titanium bulli…
LAT_56 Road Warrior Carry-On Suitcase :: Drive By
…bring into the office, but it would still need to pair with a work pack or messenger for today’s tech-driven workplace. One detail I found could be improved is the thick handle at the top of the luggage. The handle is very beefy, perhaps a bit too bulky, and when trying to stack a pack or other luggage on top it doesn’t allow for proper balance. “I found the product name to be deceiving as a “Carry-on Suitcase,” as there are no real compartments f…
Drive By :: Outlier Ultrahigh Duffle
…comes in a number of different carry modes including Sport Mode, Mil Mode, Messenger Mode, Hand Mode, Beach Mode and Backpack Mode (which requires an additional strap). Alternating between them can be tricky and confusing, involving readjusting G-hooks and scratching-your-head moments. “The strap-attachment system was clever, but a bit annoying to figure out at first.“ It’s likely you’ll end up just using the bag as a duffel or a backpack, and tha…
Backpack vs. Briefcase
…h the same way men must have studied briefcases in the 1950s and ’60s, and messenger bags in the 2000s. The backpack has exploded as the go-to accessory in the man’s wardrobe.” So it got us wondering here at Carryology: is there still room for the classic briefcase in a modern professional workplace? And generally speaking, what are the merits of a professional briefcase and a backpack? To help answer these questions – and to pit the two against e…
Best of ISPO MUNICH part 2
…lot of protection and comes in three sizes. Check out this awesome unboxing vid (in the Czech language). Ethnotek We’ve covered them extensively in two road tests: backpack and messenger and found them again at ISPO. Ethnotek has a cool story and its founder Jake Orak is just a great guy to hang out with….
Week In Review ~ 22 March
…Fashion meets technology in this urban-friendly bag that can be worn as a messenger or backpack. The bag serves as an extension of your phone, with a button on the bag strap that allows you to answer calls, pin locations, play music, record your voice, take photos, as well as locate your phone or bag. Plus with 12 pockets there are lots of options for organizing gear. Funding has already been surpassed less than two days after launching the HiSma…
5 Minutes with Bagagiste
…bring a little extra along that might not fit into a regular office bag or messenger. – Bagagiste 24h-bag (blue) – ‘The Western Town’: a book about the architecture of Western towns by Alex Lehnerer – Original Swiss army knife – Montblanc fountain pen – Key ring – Scarf – Bagagiste hangtag and flyer – Highsnobiety magazine – Baby rattle (always good to have within reach) – Concert tickets for Chilly Gonzales – Bagagiste laptop sleeve (part of the…
Drive By :: Timbuk2 Prospect Laptop Backpack
Timbuk2 was founded in the heart of San Francisco by a bike messenger named Rob Honeycutt. They’ve done a good job staying true to quality craftsmanship and their bicycling roots. The Prospect doesn’t disappoint in these regards. I must admit when the latest (and highly customizable) Timbuk2 Prospect Laptop Backpack landed on my desk I was a little underwhelmed. As you can see in the picture it’s all black, and besides having a roll-top enclosure…
EDC Roundup ~ 1 April
…ife Recycled Firefighter Slim Wallet *Not Pictured* Rickshaw Bagworks Zero Messenger Bag IT Administration Officer X-Mark Bullet Space Pen SAK Pioneer Silver Alox with yellow trit in TEC-S360 Isotope Fob – P-7 Suspension Clip Urban Operators Titanium Capsule (Small) with green trit in TEC-S323 Isotope Fob – P-7 Suspension Clip Saddleback Front Pocket ID Wallet (Carbon) Matchbox Instruments HF-R Ti UTT with green tail trits – P-7 Suspension Clip Sp…
Drive By :: STM Sequel Small Laptop Shoulder Bag
…Jim Morrison. It doesn’t make sense. Some people want an efficient laptop messenger to get them to work and back with nary a fuss (and they don’t want to drop half their weekly pay packet on it). I don’t understand those people. Thankfully STM does and they released the Sequel to service their ungodly desires. I decided to abandon my suspicions and see how they’ve done. Who’s it for Anyone after an affordable and reliable office workhorse, especi…
Drive By :: BO Gear Spare Camel
…Handmade in Australia by Brisbane Outdoor Gear (BO Gear), it’s the little messenger bike bag company that could. It’s designed and built by Dave Bell – the guy who answers the phone, updates the website and replies to emails. In early January I gave Dave a call asking for a custom-made BO Gear Spare Camel, and within a tight time frame. Not only did he come through with the goods, he even sent me a studio photo of the bag ahead of time so I would…
First Look :: AustriAlpin COBRA Sport Buckle
…RA Sport options, and they both feel as if they will be right at home on a messenger bag flap or roll-top backpack closure. Plus, the addition of the 19mm option is new to COBRA, where before they only went down to 25mm. That gives makers more options. So, back to the biggest selling point… the cost. Just how affordable are these buckles? Well, as mentioned above, adding the 9 original COBRAs to my backpack wasn’t cheap. Each 1″ COBRA original com…
Week In Review ~ 7 June
…. Tough construction means you’re sorted for a variety of demanding situations, with durable Ballistic Nylon and Secure Tack™ sewing to prevent fraying. Pieces range from backpacks and messenger-style bags, to a duffle, tote and travel case., with plenty of external and interior organization options to keep your gear in order….
Road Tests :: Heimplanet Monolith Weekender
…ore pronounced than other shoulder carry bags (i.e. traditional duffels or messenger bags), due to the large difference in weight. Compartments and Expandability The Monolith Weekender rocks plenty of compartments which mimics what you’d find in both carry-on (rolling) luggage and backpacks. As an organizational fiend, I really appreciate this. Starting from the front, there’s the MOLLE straps and a large compartment up top, accessed by a horizont…
Bag Collectors :: Tony Held
…Steamers visvim Backpacks (left: Red, center: KAWS, right: Olive) Acronym Messenger Bag, 3rd Arm, and Concealable MB Air + iPhone Sling Original Bathing Ape Backpack La Martina Duffel [Editor’s Note: this bag is a reflection of Tony’s and his wife’s passion for horses and the equestrian lifestyle] Gucci Boar Hide Overnight Bag (1970’s) KILLSPENCER Weekender & Daypack Parabellum Medicine Man Duffel & MacBook Sleeve Custom his & hers Jean Paul Meni…
Week In Review ~ 30 August
…anvas on the other. The collection includes a briefcase, crossbody clutch, messenger and backpack, as well as a range of wallets available now including the Regent billfold, Brighton 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…