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QWSTION BioLight Collection: Sustainability Without Sacrifice
…such a bag cost? Unfortunately, due to the unfettered nylon and polyester industry, our expectations and ideals for cost are completely out of touch with the realities of a product’s total cost. And by total cost, I mean the price that’s paid for both the materials and production but also after the item is discarded. Currently, about 9% of plastics are recycled while 11% are incinerated, which releases CO2 into the environment. The rest end up in…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…on sling and lash options for cameras, or turning the EDC and travel pack industry on its head, you can be sure the crew from San Francisco always come correct. Winner of Carryology’s 2019 Best Innovation Award at Outdoor Retailer, the Travel Tripod is the latest in Peak Design’s string of hits. The first thing that stands out is the amazing use of space, or rather lack of wasted space, in the design. A traditional tripod is comprised of a center…
Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
…Paynter and STORY mfg. were a joy to work with. How do you see the carry industry developing over the next few years? I like to think that there will be a push towards using recycled materials. I feel that many areas of fashion and textiles have begun focusing on new recycled methods but the bag industry seems to be slightly behind. There will constantly be developments in usability and functionality so I expect product to keep evolving in that…
Looking for the Best Backpacks in Paris?
…2, Able Carry, Topo Designs, Ucon Acrobatics, Sandqvist, Côte&Ciel, Braasi Industry, Blahol, Alchemy Equipment, Pinqponq, EVERGOODS, Bellroy, WANDRD, Teddyfish, Crafted Goods, Code Of Bell, Heimplanet Some of these brands can be tricky and expensive for EU-based customers to obtain. But Keus provides a great opportunity for such customers to get those long-coveted pieces without hefty customs charges. And what might some of those prime pieces be?…
HOKA One One and Cotopaxi Team Up for Eco-conscious Collab
The outdoor industry continues to evolve and grow as we learn more about environmental impacts, better technologies, and more efficient manufacturing processes. Some brands follow the beaten path, while others blaze forth and make their own trail. HOKA One One (Ho-Kah Own-ay Own-ay) and Cotopaxi (kōtōpä´ksē) are fixtures in the latter category. Both are young companies, in relation to powerhouses one might associate with the outdoors, but their y…
COLLAB PROGRAM FAQ
…t their absolutely bad ass people than we do. We’re a handful of softgoods industry veterans who are designing dream products for dreamers who appreciate them. BUT… A PREORDER WILL FIX IT! No, preorders are not the magic bullet. The factory has the maximum limit set… which we usually hit with these manufactures whenever we make a collab. So if we did do a preorder? Folks place their order, they sell out in the SAME AMOUNT OF TIME… and then wait up…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | Phoenix Rising
…left their previous positions behind, senior positions with giants in the industry, because of a dream and gut feeling that they wanted to blaze their own trail, grouping their savings together to birth a brand new company from the ashes of their past. A Phoenix was the perfect symbol for their achievements, their bravery. And factor in the vibrant, blazing, inferno hi-vis orange interior, it reminded us of flames. Or flaming wings, if you will,…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…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 the best and most innovative…
Into Carry Cafe Racer Review
…g for rowdy singletrack, but it’s targeted at someone looking for a sleek, modern-day pack that can be adapted for the office, the classroom, or a quick trip on the train. Into Carry’s design philosophy means that everything they make is based around re-purposed textiles, mostly polypropylene, which is used to make short-term homes for large trees in nurseries before they are planted. These bags are cleaned, deconstructed, and transformed into an…
Packing List | Moon Mission Simulation in Underground Lava Tube
…ied in a PortaBrace bag, a bag manufacturer company well known in the film industry, that I previously used for my Nagra LB, though it seems that this particular bag is discontinued. It is safe to say that PortaBrace is a well-known name in the industry, and this bag is indeed perfect for field recording with a Nagra Seven. The transparent cover on top protects the equipment from rain and lets you access the screen data while recording. And the i…
Bellroy X Carryology | Forging the Chimera
…yology community growing to a global audience, becoming a campfire for the industry as a whole to gather around. And Bellroy burgeoning from innovating slim wallets to one of the world’s greatest carry brands. But now it felt right for us to come together. To combine our DNAs to build something from the ground up. Something that weaved together our design learning. Something special to stoke the carry community. THE BIRTH OF CHIMERA In our first…
Exclusive Release | Bellroy X Carryology Chimera
…yology community growing to a global audience, becoming a campfire for the industry as a whole to gather around. And Bellroy burgeoning from innovating slim wallets to one of the world’s greatest carry brands. But now it felt right for us to come together. To combine our DNAs to build something from the ground up. Something that weaved together our design learning. Something special to stoke the carry community. THE BIRTH OF CHIMERA In our first…
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. And when it comes to pinpointing those pieces, we know our highly knowledgeable readers always deliver. So once again we’re turning to your carry expertise to highlight the very best new releases from 2021 / 2022. We’re trying some things, t…
Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…ty, and affordability all in one complete package. They’re leaders in the industry, and no stranger to the annual Carry Awards, racking up an unprecedented three 1st place titles. That’s no easy task. And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out i…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…ty, and affordability all in one complete package. They’re leaders in the industry, and no stranger to the annual Carry Awards, racking up an unprecedented three 1st place titles. That’s no easy task. And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out i…
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards X
…tador Founded in 2014 by Chris Clearman with the vision to combine outdoor-industry expertise and the pursuit of travel, Matador has burgeoned into a brand that is much loved, smart, and agile. They know who they are and what they do best, and they bring a consistency and cohesion to their ever-growing line, and a unrelenting dedication to innovation and the evolution of carry. In their Boulder HQ – fitted with a prototyping lab, 3D printing lab,…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | A Griffin for the Ages
…om several of their specialized waxing machines, as their processes are an industry secret. In this ancient-yet-highly-advanced factory they do everything in-house; a high-tech laboratory for R&D and testing, fabric singeing (fire!), custom fabric dyeing, pressurized rolling machinery to ensure consistent wax smoothing, sanforising, emerising, waxing, and much more. Since we were using the best waxed cotton in the world, Kevin opted to use the be…
Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Griffin Collection
…om several of their specialized waxing machines, as their processes are an industry secret. In this ancient-yet-highly-advanced factory they do everything in-house; a high-tech laboratory for R&D and testing, fabric singeing (fire!), custom fabric dyeing, pressurized rolling machinery to ensure consistent wax smoothing, sanforising, emerising, waxing, and much more. Since we were using the best waxed cotton in the world, Kevin opted to use the be…
Best ‘Buy It For Life’ Brands | Arc’teryx Veilance
…this should be it. Equally at home in the city or on the move, Veilance’s modern take on the iconic field jacket combines the brand’s signature sleek styling with premium materials and construction, creating a sharp silhouette with dependable weather protection. The Veilance Field Jacket features taped seams and waterproof and windproof yet breathable 3L GORE-TEX fabric, paired with a microfleece backer for comfort and light warmth. I’ve worn thi…
The Top Gear to Buy in November 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…he patterning that has made the team from Bozeman a favourite of the carry industry, the EDI can morph to any task at hand. Suitable for a variety of loadouts, from tech to travel, the EDI is an exciting addition to the EVERGOODS line and your carry quiver. Outdoors Db Welcomes B-Corp Status and the New Snow Pro Vest Db are striding forward to greater sustainability with their new certified B Corp status. As part of this journey they have implemen…
The Best in Waterproof: Explorers Club’s Flag Expedition & Underwater Research in Menorca Island
…y top three: AQUAPAC: Since I have one foot in the documentary filmmaking industry, I’ve known this UK-based company for a decade as they produce unique professional waterproof pouches for VHF radios or even for microphones, but they also make all sorts of waterproof and generally floatable pouches for all your electronic devices. LOKSAK: This USA-based company produces some very amazing yet minimalist waterproof pouches that are also used by US…
GiantMouse x Carryology ACE Grand Auxikko | Exclusive Release
…e the twist. Months after its debut, the Sonoma Auxikko claimed one of the industry’s highest honors: the 2024 BLADE Show Award. Cue the celebration. A late-night call. And somewhere in that adrenaline-fueled haze came the inevitable question: what if this wasn’t just a duo? What if we completed the family? First… a small everyday carry companion. Second… a handsome functional blade for all occasions. Third… what would be the absolute ultimate ad…
How to Design a Backpack, According to Designers (with Sky Sterry)
…better luck! 3D Pattern Software CLO 3D has become a go-to in the outdoor industry — and for good reason. When mastered, it can generate incredibly accurate 3D backpack visualizations, down to zipper pullers and panel tension. Pattern changes update the 3D model in real time. It’s genuinely impressive. But like any powerful tool, it demands a significant learning curve. You have to already understand patterns — whether created by hand and digitiz…
Sruli Recht | The Material Alchemist
…y unknown in the carry world, whose experimentation has rippled across the industry. A unique talent—more often than not misunderstood—who can operate in both worlds of high art and commercial design, oscillating somewhere in the middle. When I reach him, he’s preparing a 68-piece show focused on what he calls “the choreography of the senses.” “We’re taking the idea of what we call ‘immersive art’—which is commonly just folks inside a room full of…
Wrapping Up 2025
…to navigate the Land of the Rising Sun shouldering one bag. We combed the industry for brands pushing boundaries, shining a light on ROA, allmansright, topologie and an exceptional locker room of the world’s best. We built comprehensive category guides to make your searches easier. We dove into how-tos on building your EDC, travel wardrobes, and choosing the right backpack. And challenged ourselves with limitations, luchadors (and a steady serve…
Carryology 3.0 – FAQ’s
…nd building a genuine resource for the carry community; both consumers and industry. 2. What’s actually changing? The biggest shift is in how we think about our content. We’re moving away from being primarily a product review and affiliate site, and toward becoming a genuine knowledge institution — a place where the culture, history, craftsmanship, and innovation behind carry gear is documented and celebrated properly. 3. Are you still going to r…
How the Space Program Has Influenced What We Carry
…ion square feet of aerogel blanket material per year. And then the outdoor industry found it. Salomon incorporated aerogel into winter boots. Outdoor Research — a Seattle company founded after its founder’s climbing partner was airlifted off Denali with frostbitten feet in 1980 — added aerogel insulation to gloves, footwear, and a beanie. PrimaLoft, the synthetic insulation brand, worked with Aspen Aerogels to develop its Gold Insulation Aerogel l…
Our favourite versatile backpacks
…u are in full suit city). Carry your tech: They have pockets for all those modern devices, generally including a laptop (we let you know if they need an additional sleeve). Deal well with travel: Travel requires a pack that can expand for a jacket or contract for an overhead bin. You need to stash food without squashing it and digital toys without scratching them. The best travel packs can open wide on their backs for packing on a hotel bed. More…
OR Show 2012 Pt II
…ritage line of bags. Inspired from the 60s, 70 and 80s, these bags feature modern design elements such as pen and computer pockets. — Mile High Mountaineering. This photo was taken on “the streets” of the show. The company didn’t have a booth, but the bags look great, if not groundbreaking. I am sure we’ll see more of this company in the future. — Mystery Ranch: Dana Gleason’s venerable Mystery Ranch is releasing the Blackjack for this season- an…
5 Minutes With roztayger
…r. Before establishing roztayger, Jeffer worked in the fashion accessories industry and has utilized this experience to curate a collection that caters to the work, travel and life carry needs of men and women… – 1 – What key insights drive your stuff? In a nutshell of sorts the “roztayger mission” is to provide a shopping destination with versatile, timeless investment bags/accessories for the design and quality minded customer. Historically I ha…
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