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Berlin Muse :: Operation Dackelrennen & the ONA Brooklyn
…mera gear out and about. Specialising in shoulder bags, messenger bags and backpacks, ONA strives to strike the balance between ‘functional’ and ‘stylish’, using superior materials in their designs including full-grain cowhide leather, closed-cell foam and waxed cotton canvas. They’ve managed to hit the mark with this leather satchel, a perfect fit for HK’s Canon 5D SLR and a secondary lens, strong silver latches holding it neat and tight in the h…
The Carry-Minded EMT
…LS Backpack from 5.11 Tactical. Derived from their Rush series of tactical backpacks, this thing is built like a military pack and completely covered in molle webbing – goes to show you can’t have too much molle! If I’m being honest, it’s total overkill for an EMT or medic in an urban or suburban environment. From the look of the bag, I’d be willing to bet this thing is not easy to get on and off in a hurry. But if I were working a concert, event,…
The Carry Awards :: Hall of Fame Results
…is no doubting the enormous influence of the early JanSport panel-loading backpacks. From better access for books and papers, to the simplification of a backpack to its essential form. The JanSport has become a staple in the same way t-shirts have, peppering every college and university hall still to this day. And throw in the love it gets from the hip-hop community and this pack undeniably falls into the ‘classic’ category. – Rivendell Mountain…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…. You don’t see this very often. This main compartment, like most roll top backpacks, is devoid of organization, which is expected. We’re cool with that. You can opt for Inception Packing, and then adjust the overall volume of the pack via the graded seatbelt webbing loops and the custom aluminum “G buckle”, additionally cinching it down via the excess webbing at the bottom. And of course, there is a Horween Leather tab at the bottom of this webbi…
Week In Review ~ 29 March
…forward with a range of leather carry pieces including the likes of totes, backpacks and weekender travel bags in a choice of black, tan and mocha colorways. Eastpak’s keeping it real Eastpak is an urban lifestyle brand with some pretty interesting roots. The brand has been around in one form or another for over 60 years. Originally known as Eastern Canvas Products Inc., the brand began making bags for the US military in 1952. A lot has changed si…
Pushing the Horizon | At the Helm of Côte&Ciel
…foreign to it. December sun streams in through Parisian windows, Côte&Ciel backpacks and sleeves set for display on pigeonhole shelves and arty bench blocks. They cut a striking image – here, and in the marketplace – a sleek blend of fabric and form, unusual folds, unique functionality. But for Wembacher, they’re little more than artefacts in a museum. “Everything you see here is old,” he says. “For me, I walk into history.” Composed, if not a lit…
Design Heads :: Interview with Chris Pitts
…I’m not a big fan of all these homemade, DIY, Etsy-type messenger bags and backpacks that all look the same because it’s the easiest pattern to make and sew. They look like bricks. No style… You’ve worked with a number of different teams and brands. What are some of the ingredients that help you make better designs? Is it about good managers or good customers? Good managers are important when it comes to having someone to back you when you want to…
Week In Review ~ 9 February
…of pieces to choose from including the likes of messengers, laptop covers, backpacks and totes. Choose a worthy winner Our 2nd Annual Carry Awards are in full swing and if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to give the brands you respect the credit they deserve by voting for your pick of our nominees. Don’t resort to thinking along the lines of ‘I won’t bother, what difference is one vote going to make?’ Every vote counts to getting your favou…
Week In Review ~ 23 February
…or prints of his work. The carry collection includes the likes of wallets, backpacks and laptop and iPad sleeves and is available for a limited time on Herschel’s website. Classy carry for cards and cash If you’ve not come across Inkleaf Leather’s Double-Cross wallet yet and are in the market for smart pocket carry minimalism it’s well worth checking out. Each wallet is made with a single piece of Horween Chromexcel leather and stitched by hand wi…
Week In Review ~ 16 March
…ty standard. Other times they make you do a double-take. Ember Equipment’s backpacks fall in the latter category. Designed as urban travel packs, they feature designated pockets and sections for tech gear and waterproof interior linings. In addition, an assortment of cases and pouches can be connected to the waterproof exterior of the packs via magnetic coupling hardware. To discover more check out the Kickstarter campaign. Combining fantasy and f…
Carry Wishlists (2014) :: Taylor
…one of their products. For me, the VX Sanction is one of the best everyday backpacks in the world, whether it’s on a bicycle in the rain, walking through the countryside, or using it in an office setting. Perfect size (1000 cu.in.), super smart pockets, made from Cordura nylon and technical VX fabric, durable as nails, and utilizing the custom easy-to-use Arkiv metal hardware bits. Mission Workshop has been making incredibly innovative carry goods…
The Art of Vagabonding with VINJABOND
…ack Litespeed from Triple Aught Design. It’s one of the most well designed backpacks ever created and has been my trusty pack for over a year through 18 countries. But I recently retired it as I significantly reduced my load when I received a 15 liter custom Cordura duffle bag from Black Yak. I also carry a modified sportHolster by URBAN TOOL for my immediate EDC gear. Go to camera? I started out with a GoPro but found a more compact, reliable and…
Week In Review ~ 13 April
…f which is made by hand in the West of Ireland and encompasses two rolltop backpacks, a messenger bag, as well as laptop and tablet sleeves. An icon is born Incase has singled out the ICON as the best backpack they’ve ever made. So what makes it awesome? Well it won’t suit everyone but if you’re a gadget lover it will snag your attention, as this is definitely a pack designed with a tech carrier in mind. Designated spaces for a 15-inch MacBook Pro…
The Brilliance of bagjack
…the post-Wall years is today Berlin’s leading producer of messenger bags, backpacks, laptop bags, totes and carry collaborations, a player not just in Germany but on the global stage. A very different stage to the one he thought he’d end up on. While overwhelmingly euphoric, the end of the Wall was a rug-pull for many in the East. As the West’s free market forces washed through the former Soviet bloc, state guarantees were no longer a given and ‘…
Week In Review ~ 19 April
…e laidback carry indulgence time and come find out more… – The new face of backpacks Wouldn’t it be great if one bag could serve all your day-to-day needs from work to play? Maybe you have a work bag that just looks too formal for leisure use or alternatively perhaps your favorite casual bag just won’t cut it in the office… Well a design duo have offered their solution to this tricky carry problem – the Chivote 2Face backpack. The pack features a…
Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
…) Colorado small pack company. They’ve been known for years for their core backpacks and lumbar packs. They have that iconic anvil logo that’s well recognised in Colorado. They were only based about a half hour down the road from me and I think we crossed paths at a trade show in Salt Lake City where I was on the road working as a senior contributing photographer for Climbing Magazine. I was passing through Salt Lake City and I needed a pack that…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 3
…Gear Core77 chatted to the founder of one of the most well-known brands in backpacks, Osprey. Posted below in all its carry goodness is Unpacking “Ultralight” with Mike Pfotenhauer of Osprey Packs by Kat Bauman… – Whether you think ultralight backpacking sounds like hell or vacation, it provides a special dilemma for design minds. Ultralight gear has to be minimal, ergonomic, versatile and very, very light. To get a higher-level industry take on t…
Week In Review ~ 22 June
…form part of their new arrivals for Spring/Summer 2014. Wallets, satchels, backpacks, keychains, card cases, duffles…you can really go to town on satisfying your carry fix for the foreseeable future – birthdays, holiday gifts, anniversaries, it’s-just-so-awesome-and-I-want-it treats for yourself. Actually, for the sake of your bank balance and to prevent your credit card from breaking down in tears, you probably shouldn’t check out their awesome –…
Week In Review ~ 6 July
…stealth mode… – Tasteful carry candy to pounce on Taking inspiration from backpacks provided to U.S. servicemen during the 1960s and 1970s, J. Panther Luggage Co. has rolled out their latest offering in the form of the RollTote where backpack meets tote, Horween leather meets 21oz waxed canvas and work-friendly style meets casual carry for your downtime. The RollTote can be carried in three ways, either as a backpack, tote or hand carry via the s…
Studio Visit :: D3 Mystery Ranch
…of time working on the D3 Mystery Ranch range. Recently released adventure backpacks like the Rush, Swift and Big Mountain show that D3 is really building on the brand’s legacy rather than trying to completely reinvent it. . . I was surprised at how quickly D3 seems to work. Where in other carry brands I see whole teams labor over a design for weeks (or even months), D3 can concept, prototype and pitch a design in the time most teams take to do th…
5 Minutes with Attitude Clothing
…H Slingpack’s pattern, the entire Crafted Goods line, Trakke’s approach to backpacks and everything from Dana Gleason, be it Mystery Ranch or Kletterwerks. 4) What’s next for you guys? I will keep working on some versatile, technical garments, focusing on outerwear. On the carry side, a rolltop pack will be released in late 2014 for sure. We’re also working on a duffle bag and a small messenger bag, but there’s no release date for these projects y…
5 Minutes with RAWROW
…) to put something in, 2) to protect (organize), 3) to carry (fasten). Our backpacks are made faithfully to these three principles. As you can see from the brand name, it was designed with a ‘raw’ concept, based on the shape of a classic cradle, and the functions also have ‘Whatever you want’ as a motto, so that usage isn’t restricted to just a bag but rather the user may use it as a backpack or a briefcase according to his or her situation. Also,…
Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
…rry-on” piece hit the mark for today’s traveler’s needs, and the new nylon backpacks could very well give the Fjallraven Kånken a run for its money. Patagonia Patagonia vexes me a bit, but I’ve sought and received answers to some of the questions I have about their product. Why would they re-release some of their old packs from the Chouinard days and not use leather lash tabs? Turns out, Patagonia won’t use leather in their products except their s…
Week In Review ~ 17 January
…ur travel explorations. Preventing awkward loads putting you over a barrel Backpacks are often the carry of choice for exploring the outdoors, but barrels definitely have their benefits as wilderness storage, especially when water-based travel or activities are involved. They protect your gear from the elements and unfortunate dunkings, they seal food smells inside to discourage unwanted visits from wildlife, plus they can accommodate a large rang…
Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…the word ‘active’ we’re not generally talking about big, lumbering hiking backpacks that you can shove your entire life into. We’re talking about adaptable bits of kit that give you freedom to move, accelerate and push through space. Whether it be military issue rucks, slimline outdoor or bike packs, these all should haul diverse loads in comfortable ways. In our nominees you’ll see a eclectic bunch. Each of them has a target activity that they e…
Bag a bargain :: Black Friday deals (2015)
…, to savings on patches and pockets. Scope them out here. Timbuk2 Duffles, backpacks, messengers, totes, panniers…you want it, Timbuk2 has got it – and at awesome discounts. Whether you’re looking for your next work bag, getaway carry or about-town hauler, you’re spoilt for choice with Timbuk2’s Black Friday deals offering up to 50% off usual prices. Arkin Leather Goods Arkin Leather Goods are offering a 20% discount across everything on their sit…
Alpine Division ‘Introduction’ Giveaway
…r that’s equally at home exploring the urban jungle or hitting the trails. Backpacks, duffels, iPhone cases, dopp kits and briefcases have you covered in work, travel and leisure settings. Their bags feature a hard-wearing 1000D water-resistant nylon construction and a choice of colorways, with all their gear coming in under $100 so you don’t need to splash the cash in order to enjoy versatile and functional carry. Knowing how elusive such versati…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…ted to go away). These days, I still lean heavily towards durable, US-made backpacks, most often built with classic 500/1000 denier Cordura. I really dig the aesthetics and unique design of some of the more cycling-specific oriented brands (Road Runner, ILE, BaileyWorks). “It’s easy to justify a specific carry option for each activity, right?“ Necessary features include a decent sized, easy-access outside zip pocket for quick-grab items (keys, wal…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the Outlier X Boreas Ultrahigh Travel System
…sorts to a particular bag phenomenon, the bag that demands to be filled.“ Backpacks and shoulder bags are a bit better. Because they are packed close to the same orientation they are carried, they can usually work pretty well when half packed. But still every bag user knows, an empty bag has a gravity of sorts, these things rarely remain empty. Have you ever seen a backpacker with a half full bag? I’m sure one exists, but I’ve yet to see them. Wi…
Talking Travel Gear with Victorinox (Part I)
…at, spec-ed and developed here.” And one of those items is one of our new backpacks for business travelers. And usually it will be – so, it’s leather and it’s all black, for the business community. But then this is made up in a camouflage pattern which Christopher came up with. And we basically just put it on there, and it became such an intriguing piece looking so different. I guess that’s the exchange which we love. When we have our different g…