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Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…A great active messenger is readily accessible when you need it, low-key and securely out of the way when you don’t, and built to endure in fair and rough conditions alike. But when push comes to shove, one of our Best Active Messenger Finalists will surge to the top, standing tall with its carefully honed form and function. Who will you choose?…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…treks to urban adventures, getting active outdoors demands a lot from your carry gear. Relevant durability is key of course; you want to know your pack has your back even when the going gets tough. But comfort is also crucial, from supportive harness systems to good ventilation, as nothing detracts faster from fun times than an uncomfortable bag. And if a little versatility is part of the mix, even better. One bag that embraces a multitude of uses…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…A good work shoulder bag or briefcase doesn’t make you choose between form and function. And the pieces below certainly don’t. Smart aesthetics, useful organization, quality builds and a little adaptability for good measure make these solid candidates for work environments. But which one will receive the ultimate promotion to Best Work Shoulder Bag? Choose your top pick in this second (and final) round of voting….
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…_______________________________________________________ Arc’teryx Canadian carry royalty, Arc’teryx, has a rich history of responsible business. Their commitment to sustainability present from the start, with a deep focus on building products to last and backing them with a world-class repair program to ensure that as little of the Dead Bird winds up in landfill as possible. Comb across their socials and dig into their blog stories and you’ll be i…
Best Active Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV
…Weight is almost never an advantage in an active backpack. But to get durability and features in your pack design, a weight compromise is somewhat inevitable. Hyperlite Mountain Gear is one of the pioneering brands trying to break this paradigm…
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…EDC – or everyday carry – are the items we carry on a daily basis. Sometimes they’re purely functional; other times we may be drawn by form. But our EDC Finalists find a balance between both, fusing practical design features with intriguing aesthetics that makes them true contenders….
Best Travel Luggage – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…or a cleaner silhouette. The bag’s hiking suspension system provides comfy carry on the move, while a range of pockets and exterior attachment points let you organize gear to suit different trips. Additionally, the removable frame pad unfolds into a half-size sleeping pad or doubles as a picnic mat. _________________________________________________________ YETI Panga Submersible Duffel When you can’t afford for your gear to get wet, the YETI Panga…
Best Active Messenger Results :: Carry Awards IV
…It’s not often we get such a clear winner, but with the Peak Design Everyday Messenger this was unanimous. From the reader votes to the panel, the Everyday Messenger innovates in impressive and compelling ways, whether you’re carrying camera gear or general EDC….
Best EDC Results :: Carry Awards IV
…Some multi-tools are designed to cover almost any DIY or emergency situation, which is great but often means compromises in bulk and weight. But not everybody wants or needs such a tool, which is where the Gerber Shard comes in….
Best Accessory Results :: Carry Awards IV
…The Field Pouch works great as a stand-alone small camera shoulder bag. It also works great as an accessory pouch, for batteries, hard disks and extras. It’s this versatilty…
Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…Built tough to go the distance – be it on foot or by bike – these messengers are ready for action. Versatile in form and function, our Best Active Messenger finalists are designed for comfort on the move and quick, easy access to your gear. Outdoor hikes, the daily commute, globetrotting and more…these bags are always up for the journey. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…e more. Kudos, Shimoda Designs! Wotancraft Commander By its nature, camera carry should be functional. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful too. Function at the expense of form is an area where many brands fall down. But not Wotancraft. The Taiwanese brand finds a careful balance of practicality and attractive aesthetics. And the Wotancraft Commander is a fine example of their expertise in doing so. The heritage vibes are undeniable, but Wo…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Cotopaxi One of the first things you may discover about Cotopaxi is their motto. Gear For Good. And you don’t have to dig deep to quickly discover this isn’t just a catchy marketing slogan. Cotopaxi not only makes great gear, but is firmly committed to doing good. Both in the way they run their company and in helping those in need. The brand’s CEO, Davis Smith, grew up in Latin America and saw a lot of poverty during his time there. Inspired by h…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Everyday Bag Finalists
…A great everyday bag is a consummate all-rounder. Keeping gear close at hand through access and intuitive organization. Delivering the kind of durability that takes the daily grind in its stride. And offering that oh-so-important versatility to adapt as your loads and environments change. A bag that can flex from the commute to weekend adventures. Our Best Everyday Bag finalists all deliver the above in their own distinct ways….
Carry Awards VII: Best Specialist Finalists
…When you need to fulfil a specific carry need, sometimes only a specialist will suffice. And that’s what our Best Specialist finalists are designed to do. All primarily hone in on nailing one specific carry requirement, such as helping protect you in an avalanche or battling forest fires or keeping fragile gear safe against impacts. Each finalist excels in its own right. But which one deserves the category crown? Choose your top pick below….
Carry Awards VII: Best Camera Bag Finalists
…r fragile equipment, from shock-absorbing padding to reliable protection from rain, snow, dust and dirt. And since camera gear often leans towards the heavier end of carry, a good bag will maximize your carrying comfort through load stability, cushioning and ventilation….
The Carry Awards :: Voting Now Closed
…the fans…blah blah blah. But really, we’re pumped by the number of those of you who ‘manned up’ and ticked the boxes of the carry you dug the most….
The Carry Awards :: Best Work Backpack
…have undergone over the last few years? From a quirky and offbeat fashion carry brand, they are now a serious force for awesomeness, represented in many of the coolest retailers around the world.” There is no doubt that the ‘Isar’ has broken free of the typical backpack language of their outdoor heritage and replaces it with that of a beautiful winter coat, with folds and fabrics that hide its technical credentials. It expands easily and is avail…
The Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
…n we reviewed the Especial, we noted how fun it can be for a price-pointed carry brand to let loose with a high-end concept piece. Available in 2 sizes, the Especial makes commuter life more comfortable, with plenty of features and all the basics covered. Loads of votes and lots of respect. Crumpler Wren Active messengers don’t have to be monstrously large professional courier bags. The Wren brings a cute and colorful approach for the girls, witho…
The Carry Awards :: Best Active Backpack Results
…imous votes from our panel. Arc’teryx are doing loads of awesome things in carry at the moment, and the Khard is a prime example. You can access your contents as a top loader, a side loader, or laid out almost completely flat. There’s copious third party modules available for internal organising, and the fabric, hardware and patterning are as good as it gets. Well done Arc’teryx – you’ve created a classic! Read our Road Test here. – Highly Commend…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
…t overly complicated and totally affordable, the Shibata is a great way to carry a small camera setup around on your adventures. And with the surge in Micro 4/3rds formats, these small messengers are more relevant than ever. Crumpler Wren Messenger This is a really easy bag to pass over, but you’ll be doing yourself an injustice if you do. Small, light, and aimed squarely at a female audience, it finds subtle new details that bring a freshness. Th…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
…just feels so buyable because it’s got the basics so right. This is great carry. Tanner Goods Wilderness Rucksack Looking something like the Chrome Ivan’s great uncle, the Wilderness Rucksack is seriously classic from the day it was released. This is an adult backpack in a way that few manage, stirring frontier emotions without the same cliche toolkit most heritage brands are drawing from. Balancing a huge main space, pocketing, and comfortable…
Best Work Messenger – Second Annual Carry Awards
…ubed flap fold on messengers like this, you haven’t had a truly fulfilling carry life. It’s mastery, as is the fabric, detailing and proportion of this collab piece. With a familiar vibe to the Nikon X Porter range, this is one crazy handsome bag. Cote & Ciel Seine Bowler Bag If you’re female, your general choice is to get a pretty bag, or a technical but masculine bag. Some brands buck the trend, but not many. Cote & Ciel are innovating as much f…
Best Travel Clothing – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
Versatility is key when assembling a great travel wardrobe. You want pieces that can adapt, while staying comfortable, offering up useful travel features such as stain resistance, packability and odor resistance. And a finely honed wardrobe will keep your packing weight down, so you can travel more freely. Our Best Travel Clothing finalists of 2020 offer all of these, but which piece is your ultimate travel companion? Pick your top contender belo…
The Carry Awards – Best Check In
Best Check In – Rimowa Salsa Air “A hard case spinner that is lighter than most soft case wheelies” Voting was surprisingly even in this category, but it was the Rimowa Salsa Air that finally came out on top. For checking bags in, weight restrictions are the new black, and the Rimowa walks the lightweight vs durability compromise better than any other spinner we’ve tried. Spinner cases let you wheel your case through crowds and concrete without s…
The Carry Awards – Best Active Messenger
…er Mission Workshop, who have a habit of fundamentally rethinking how your carry gear should be made. The Rummy is a VERY comfortable messenger to use, with straps and balance absolutely nailed. The pocketing helps with toys for work or play, the weatherproofness is very high, and it looks good enough to turn heads, but without sacrificing style or subtlety. In their usual way, you can roll the top, or fold it forwards. Front pockets don’t borrow…
The Carry Awards – Best Active Backpack
…gives you the next level in durability. This is not a light pack, as it comes with some serious load hauling ability. But the Futura harness system can be adjusted to your height for excellent comfort (and capacity) no matter how much you carry. For those of you who are not risking life and limb running through a desert somewhere, you can now set in a Spadelock laptop sleeve and rock the pack for travel or other active adventures. Kudos to the 3D…
The Carry Awards – Best Work Messenger
Best Work Messenger – Bedouin Barbary “Luxe yet hardcore. Trad yet innovative. The Barbary somehow has it all” Bedouin somehow manage both a luxury feel and a hardcore vibe. They get traditional fabrics to feel fresh and innovative. They get that whole British thing of looking interesting and quirky in a way that you really want to get to know. And the Barbary is a prime example of this Bedouin charisma. A classic messenger format is created with…
Carry Awards VII: Best Travel Clothing Finalists
…Doing more with less is the key to a savvy travel wardrobe. Opting for versatile pieces that transition smoothly between a variety of environments, while keeping you comfortable on the go. So you can pack less, keep your luggage weight down, and still embrace travel experiences….