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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…
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…
New contributor :: BLC Leather
…e as effective armor in historical battles to its multitude of uses in the modern world, leather has played a fascinating and crucial role in the development of civilization. A quick round up of areas where leather is used extensively include the world of carry with bags, luggage and wallets. But also shoes, garments, furniture, automotive and jet interiors, watch straps, purses, belts, phone and tablet cases, hats, equestrian saddles, bookbinding…
The Second Annual Carry Awards
…012 – what are the iconic carry pieces, the stuff that helped redefine our industry? And for a twist this year, we’re asking that it has modern relevance to now. Click here to peep last year’s award post. – Remember the criteria: Consider value, versatility, sexiness, how dialed it is, but most importantly, how awesome it is. FAQs Is it just carry released in 2013? Mostly, but there is wriggle room. If you love the Cote & Ciel Isar, and we know it…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…something truly classic. It’s carry gear that has helped really shape our industry. These are carry pieces that connected with customers in a new way, opened up new markets, new ways to carry, or just nailed it and hit perfection. But with the entirety of history to draw on, how do we decide? Well, we ran every morsel of historical carry ingenuity through a pinpointed filter and based the distillation on one, simple question: which products have…
Week In Review ~ 6 April
…heir perseverance, talent and intelligence but with features that suit the modern woman’s carry needs. The collection incorporates five tech-oriented pieces for carrying laptops, tablets and iPads. Small and large handbags sit side by side with a backpack, pouch and laptop folio, each of which is made from Oxford Weave peached nylon for weather resistance and features leather handles and detailing. Practical quality for urban adventures Nordenstud…
Leader Bag Co :: Baby Business
…the same time, we collected non-diaper bags we liked too, mostly based on modern aesthetics and strong craftsmanship. We made lists of all the gear we stuffed into our baby bags and measured everything to make sure we designed the right size storage. We talked through where we would take the bag and what features we might need; for example, a hook to hang it in a bathroom stall while you change baby at a restaurant. We collected tons of images on…
American Luxury Defined :: Interview with Parabellum
…These are some of the qualities that are usually associated with American industry, but not luxury. And of course heritage. American heritage is ingrained in our product. Not overtly, but we look at every panel, piece of hardware and shape and we ask ourselves “Is this American Luxury… Is this forever?” It might be subtle, but we make sure it’s there. What do you feel separates Parabellum from other brands? Jason: We use a shape we call the “cog”…
Brooks :: A History of Bicycle Carry
…t’s been the most notable innovation? We like to think that our functional modern designs combined with a traditional look have been among the most notable. What’s one of the biggest challenges Brooks faces in today’s market? Our biggest challenge has been convincing shops that there is a market for a high-quality, stylish cycle bag. Even five years ago, this idea was often ridiculed, but today we have hundreds of shops supporting what we do. Ther…
Road Tests :: Teranishi Venture
…eppei’s Teranishi Studio has carved itself a boutique-y niche in the carry industry, underpinned by luxe leather goods and nailed waxed canvas bags that drew our attention. Their flagship: the Venture. Our 2014 Highly Commended Work Backpack. Inspired by Teppei’s years notched on the road, the Venture roll-top is made to be a “simple, comfortable, and hardy companion in basically any scenario, weather, or terrain”, and it nails the brief. Testing-…
How To :: Make a Leather Key Fob
…sco. We design and craft a line of functional leather goods to support the modern frontier. I got into working with leather because I wanted to start making things again. I’ve always been a maker but when I started working full time as a designer I found myself doing less and less with my hands. When I became a freelancer, I had the time and flexibility to explore more of parts of the design process that I loved – materials research and making of…
Chrome vs Vegetable Tanned Leather
…ack as approximately 6,000 BCE in the Indus Valley – one of the cradles of modern civilization. The basic principle has been the same for all these millennia: To modify the protein called collagen, which the skin is made up of. You can actually get a sense of this protein with the naked eye. Collagen molecules like to first line up and then to twist together into “fiber bundles” that you can easily see if you look closely enough at good quality le…
Haglöfs HQ Visit
…us to ask us about backpacks.” Rare it is these days for a company in any industry to survive 100 years. In 2014, Haglöfs did, and celebrated in style. To commemorate the moment, Elin and Henrik guided the creation of RYGGSÄCK N:O 1, a limited edition pack that arched back to the company’s roots. As well as being constructed from 100% Swedish materials (except for the thread, I’m told, which came from Germany, the one thing Sweden doesn’t produce…
15 May Week in Review: Modular Handbags, Compact Camera Bags, and An Easier Way to Carry Golf Clubs
A golf bag you’ll want to swing into your next game, modular handbags for modern lifestyles, and a world-class camera bag in a new compact size. Discover more in our Week in Review… A day bag with a little bit Xtra Often less is more – but sometimes more is more. The KILLSPENCER XL Daypack finds a happy balance between both design approaches. One inch taller and wider than KILLSPENCER’s Daypack, the XL offers extra space for your gear, while stil…
Week In Review ~ 5 February
…arry gear? Meet Eagle Creek’s new Converge Collection. Designed to deliver modern style and travel-friendly features, the collection includes the Converge Weekend Bag, the Converge Backpack, and a selection of handy packing cubes, a garment sleeve and a toiletry cube. The 39L Converge Weekend Bag is suitable for use as a carry-on bag and can be carried in a variety of ways including by hand, as a shoulder bag or as a backpack. The 24L Converge Bac…
3 Favorite Finds from Outdoor Retailer 2018
…es of merino with a refined aesthetic” to create a “timeless aesthetic and modern lifestyle in a line that resonates with the urban adventurer.” Nailed it. These seem like the absolute perfect travel clothing no matter what type of adventure you have planned. It transitions well from a mountain top, to fancy dinner, to a concert, or whatever else you’ve got up your merino wool sleeves. 2. Agency Aspect Headed by the two bad asses Michelle Rose and…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…eded it by a year or so, it’s the LV Neverfull that has inspired an entire industry for women’s all-rounder totes. From its introduction in 2007, the surprisingly strong (it’s a brave customer who loads it to the full 200 lbs capacity) coated canvas tote has grown into LV’s best seller. And with LV’s enormous volumes, that’s saying something. There was a time when ‘luxury’ was associated with exclusivity, with elevated prices and limited supply re…
Incase NoviConnected 4 Wheel Hubless Travel Roller: Drive By
…carry-on. The Good Let’s start with the sleek and streamlined styling. The modern design cues ensure fellow travelers know that you have great taste when it comes to luggage. The luggage is lightweight so you can make those pesky carry-on weight requirements. I found the carry-on easily fitted in the standard size overhead bin, but Incase’s thoughtful design includes removable wheels to fit in even tighter spaces. “I found the carry-on easily fitt…
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