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Arc’teryx Alpha FL 40 Backpack Review
…. While waiting for future Alps adventures, I’ve started using this mighty 40L for many other purposes such as a climbing gym bag and, most often of all, as a local crag-climbing bag. And I fell in love with it. Arc’teryx is a brand that needs no introduction. Their name is synonymous with the fine quality and extreme versatility of gear that has been designed for specific activities with an almost maniacal craftsmanship of details. The brand effo…
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
…any other uses like trekking and cragging. People who like simple roll-top designs, ultralight bags, and comfort will simply love the X series. Also, the pack looks very good which I guess is a plus. Who It Doesn’t The construction of the BTS X2 (and the BTS X series in general) is very unique. Especially in the top closure which consists of a “fold and roll” system. People who intend to use this pack for other purposes than climbing could find th…
Drive By :: Topo Designs Mountain Pack
…some rad people who believe in simplicity, spirituality and community Topo Designs makes apparel, accessories and carry gear proudly in the USA. Initially I was attracted to the mission behind a lot of their bags, “equally at home on the streets as on the trails”. I’ve always been a fan of carry that can handle diversity, yet rarely can a pack handle opposite terrains well without sacrifice. With that in mind I was pumped to try out the Topo Desig…
The First Ever Carryology Collab: a Story of Sub-Zero Hikes, Geek Speak and Butterflies
…opo World I arrived in Denver International Airport and headed to the Topo Designs retail shop in Fort Collins (with a detour to The Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs along the way…because, Colorado). The shop was an overwhelming introduction to the full Topo Designs range – overwhelming mostly because I’d never seen their full range concentrated in one place. The brand is growing rapidly, and you can really tell by the breadth of produc…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…ions and thoughtful access. The bag can be carried as a backpack, shoulder bag or chest bag, with a drop-out bottom for fast, easy emptying. The durable waxed canvas exterior is also complemented by a waterproof removable liner which is easy to clean. _________________________________________________________ Ergon BA3 E Protect Backpack The Ergon BA3 E Protect delivers an updated take on the Ergon Backpack, with a redesigned adjustable carrying sy…
Drive By :: GORUCK Echo
…For females, weight seems to matter. At close to 1 kg, this is not a light bag in comparison with non-leather bags in the market. I would say that since it is on your back you will not feel the weight, but I recognize that it’s never going to be able to compare with a lightweight basic backpack or a casual tote. It is too small for men – if you wanted to carry everything that I carry in this bag, let’s face it, anyone approaching 6 feet is not goi…
Philosophy Bags
…carce – We’ re a product / customer centric bag company. Our focus: Better Bags not More Bags.” “Philosophy Bag Co. is all about designing and building classically styled, contemporary functioning bags with a modern architectural spin. It’s this melding of traditional materials and contemporary design that defines the essence of a Philosophy bag. To us, nothing beats a hand crafted strap from premium saddle leather, unless you have to fiddle for t…
Drive By :: Hanchor Chalk Bags
…of chalk fast. Hanchor decided to make iterative improvements on existing bag designs instead of going for a radical redesign. By making these small but significant improvements, they’ve been able to create something special. The two chalk bags they currently have on offer are called the Hula and the Kangaroo (see them in action here). How I used them I took both of Hanchor’s bags on several traditional climbing trips to the beautiful Mt. Arapile…
Best New Gear: February 2021
…avel YETI Crossroads Collection YETI is going full-send with their EDC and travel bags. The Austin company best known for their indestructible coolers has methodically increased their premium bag offerings; first starting out with essentially waterproof soft coolers with straps, and now leading into a full collection of 8 products and 10 SKUs. There are three Crossroads Backpacks ranging from 22L to 35L, a 40L and 60L duffel, 22″ and 29″ soft-sid…
Kickstarter Highlight :: FREITAG ZIPPELIN
…0-h264_high.mp4 But one offering has remained elusive: the large rolling travel bag. Until now. While they are incredibly durable and weatherproof, truck tarps are also pretty weighty. Add in wheels and a frame and you get a travel bag that’s just too heavy to be practical for regular use. So FREITAG got their thinking caps on and came up with a clever solution that’s wonderfully Swiss in its understated functionality. Use an inflatable inner bi…
WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack V2 Review
…the past 18 months, I’ve had the pleasure of testing two other WOTANCRAFT bags, the Scout Messenger Bag and the Commander Camera Bag. These are both exceptional bags in their own right so I was not surprised in the slightest when I pulled out the Pilot from its dust bag. When you handle a WOTANCRAFT bag, you’re immediately struck by its hardiness. The nylon 6.6 that is used is a heritage aesthetic with modern benefits. It is lighter weight, it is…
Road Tests :: Rip Curl Global F-Light Wheeled Bag
…, it shouldn’t get dinged and stop working. And it squashes flat Most of a travel bag’s life is spent in storage. This is the biggest issue with hardcase luggage, as it takes up a big volume even when trying to hide in a cupboard. The Global works for many different load sizes, and then squeezes into tiny spaces when you don’t need it. Yay. – There’s enough pockets I love external pocketing on a carry-on bag, because you often need to drop in pock…
The Ultimate Travel Tech Gear Survival Kit
…yond The Best Bags for Business Travel How to Pack Light for a Week: Tips, Lists, and Bags The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel…
The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
…then consider the Outlier Futureworks. A versatile choice if you want one-bag travel pants for work and play, the Futureworks are lightweight and breathable yet durable enough for travel use. Stylish for business trips but allowing freedom of movement for active use, they’re a smart all-rounder staple. Matador NanoDry Shower Towel The Matador NanoDry Shower Towel wrapped up our Sixth Annual Carry Awards as winner of our Best Accessory award. And…
Road Tests :: Kifaru X-Ray
…ion design The X-Ray is Kifaru’s approach to a small, tactical daypack/EDC bag, but it’s an incredibly versatile bag. The $331 price tag is no small sum, but it’s tempered by the fact that the bag can be adapted to a countless number of unforeseen future carry needs. I’ll go over the two setups that fit my needs best (below), but I have no doubt that whatever carry needs I have in the future, the X-Ray can probably deal with it. Suspension & Fit C…
Top 6: Best Everyday Bag 2020
…rs, it’s that perfect everyday volume and plenty usable for thoughtful one-bag travelers. Let’s get back to opening up the hood/bonnet… the access to the main compartment can be as discreet or as extreme as you’d like it. Kind of a mashup between a roll-top and a universal zip (think Arc’teryx Khard or 3-Zip). Access it from the top opening by undoing the injection molded hook/clasp and unfold the lid for a top-loading experience or splay it open…
Drive By :: Outlier Ultrahigh Duffle
…weight was by far a killer feature – save the weight for the load, not the bag. “…a great auxiliary bag to stuff in my main luggage for extended trips.“ Another aspect of the bag is that people definitely notice it, and not in a bad way. I’ve had many conversations at the Laundromat, grocery store, on the train, and in the shop about it. “The weight was by far a killer feature – save the weight for the load, not the bag.“ The backpack conversion,…
Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
…various other bags so I think I’m entitled to say something about quality bags (and non-quality bags as well). Highlights I’m a pocket geek with bags. Brands advertising a “simple one-compartment bag” don’t appeal to me at all… I need my pockets, but then the pockets need to be well built and well positioned (Goruck does an awesome job at that). Bad pocketing makes a bag look awkward when full and one pocket will get in the way of another, which…
Gift Guide | Gifts for the Traveler
…, while the packable, lightweight design makes it convenient to stash in a travel bag or even a jacket pocket. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pods (from US$50) When the grams count but you still want to stay organized, turn to Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s Pods. Handmade with 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabric and a water-resistant zipper, the stackable pods come in two sizes and offer dependable weatherproof protection from the elements. Sized to f…
Instinct Pro Camera Sling Bag Review
…nd the joy of a Fidlock V-Buckle for the main closure. Wotancraft “PILOT” TRAVEL CAMERA BAG 7L (10L is also available) – if you need something classy with a timeless design and heritage materials, the signature wax canvas of this Korean brand is spectacular. The best part is that the PILOT does not look like a dedicated camera sling and can easily be used for EDC. Black Ember WPRT DSLR PACK – if you are looking for an even more structured and tec…
Road Tests :: BEXAR Goods Land Carry
…ar treks to farms throughout the mountains. I’ve never found a more useful travel bag in my experience thus far, hands down. I could toss my jacket in this bag when the sun heated me up, then grab it fast when the temperatures dropped below zero. I loaded it up with wine, groceries, tools, firewood, and plenty other miscellaneous items as necessary. It always seemed to be the perfect carry for whatever job presented itself. When we were on the pla…
Drive By :: Lexdray Vienna Pack
…y larger and with a removable padded waist strap. Lexdray advertises their bags as ‘smarter than your average bag’ and the Vienna is reportedly one of four of their best sellers, with production limited to a run of 500. The Vienna is black with a stylish light grey Lexdray printed lining. First impressions of the bag were good. The Vienna looks pretty cool wherever you go; it’s sleek, modern, with a universal style that seems in my opinion pretty…
Bergans Skarstind 32 Backpack :: Drive By
…this ventilated.” The floating lid actually is a big deal, especially in a bag this size. Being that this bag is a cinch top, a floating lid allows you to really abuse that 32L capacity limit. I can easily carry a tent or pad between the lid and the main compartment, turning a “daypack” into an overnight bag no problem. It’s also pretty big, which means more room for snacks. Excellent. “Being that this bag is a cinch top, a floating lid allows you…
Drive By :: Aarn Guiding Light Backpack
…rally try to keep the balance pockets empty and inside the main pack while travelling for convenience. “This bag may outsmart you. The engineering of Aarn packs is so clever that it can be confusing at times.“ I would have liked to have some colour options when choosing the bag but it certainly wasn’t a deal breaker. Other Bags to Consider The world of trekking packs is plentiful, but none of them are like Aarn. Perhaps the best alternative is to…
Road Tests :: Boreas Gear Repack 15
…Today, we’ll take a look at the smallest offering, the Repack, a 15 liter bag designed to be used as a fast-going, active, day pack. The bag weighs just over a pound and has a torso measurement of 18.5″ which I would classify as Small/Medium. It’s made of primarily 140D nylon ripstop with a UTS silicone coating. What that means to you and me is that the pack is waterproof yet remains soft and supple instead of brittle the way bags with polyuretha…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag
…downside is if you want to access the compartment whilst still wearing the bag, it is not as convenient as a standard messenger bag with a flap and tub construction. For this reason I don’t see this as a good choice for a working messenger, but as an urban commuter this bag is great. I described it to a friend as “the briefcase of the messenger bags” with its easy-to-manipulate storage and organization areas and size. Moving on to the strap, the f…
Drive By :: Teddyfish 9/TF
…nd easy to adjust straps. It all works about as well as you’d expect for a bag at this price point ($289.00) . “The c-section zip cuts the bag in half nicely and makes it easy to get to the bottom of the bag…” The laptop sleeve – or “interior padded compartment” as Teddyfish’s website likes to call it – is novel. Rather than a sleeve or compartment in a traditional sense, it’s a padded flap you can button down. There’s a side access zip to make ge…
9 Amazing Travel Pants for Long Flights and Beyond
…less while getting more out of your gear. So what should you look for in a travel pant? Durability Traveling is hard on your gear, including your clothing. Travel pants need to be durable enough to withstand extended use. Tough, abrasion-resistant fabrics and reinforced stitching help your travel pants embrace a wider variety of environments and activities. Inbuilt stretch Travel pants should offer at least some degree of stretch for freedom of mo…
Chicago Cut and Sewn: Interview with 1733
…do something unique. Does the world need another rounded-corner rectangle travel bag? How do you stay inspired to keep creating new gear? I just think about bags, materials, and sewing all the time. When I’m at the airport, or on the street, I’ll just be looking around to see what people are using, and I’m constantly reading about new and old gear. My girlfriend is an amazing wear tester, she abuses her bags by over-stuffing them and never cleani…
Best Travel Luggage Champion 2020
…on and access, and flexibility to adapt on the fly… 1st Place Topo Designs Travel Bag Roller You can spot a Topo Designs piece a mile off. Their signature styling and colorway combinations help them stand out from the crowd. But their Travel Bag Roller offers more than just eye-catching vibes. It’s been carefully designed to tick all the boxes you want in travel luggage. This roller is built to last, taking on the demands of travel with ease, with…