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Carry Awards Top 5 | Best Waterproof Bags
…While water-resistant bags will be sufficient for most carry needs, sometimes you simply can’t afford for gear to get wet. And this is where our Best Waterproof Bag finalists shine. These bags can take a drenching and then some, while remaining burly enough to embrace outdoor adventures at every turn. From super-rugged duffels to multifunctional packs, discover the top 5 best waterproof bags in 2021 and vote for your ultimate winner below… …
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Active Backpack
Top 5 | Best Active Backpack Active backpacks – without any doubt, my favorite Carry Award category. To compete here, each pack must be a champ on many levels: comfort, durability, used technologies, organization (inside and outside), and more. In this category, you’ll find cross-functional packs and very specialized sport-specific packs featuring cutting-edge technologies of the backpacking world. Each of these packs is different, but each is un…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
So after a LOT of submissions, including from a selection of awesome industry vets, we have our first short list – Work Backpacks. We’ve had to cull a very long tail, but the below bags all got votes and respect from a broad base. In keeping with the interactive nature of these awards, we now open this short list up to voting again. If your favorite work backpack didn’t make the short list, see if there is another gem that you’d like to support….
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…e’re going to use the Academy Awards as a benchmark. It’s the most competitive category, with the most products up against one another, all from the world’s biggest and best brands. These brands put all of their design efforts into making these packs, which balance the act of being awesome for a casual stroll around town, the commute to and from work, and even for travel/adventure. This is it, the pinnacle….
Carry Awards VIII: Best EDC
…Everyday carry is the pocket-friendly gear that helps stay prepared. Tackling unexpected DIY fixes, jotting down important notes, lighting up dark spaces, and much more. Our Best EDC finalists are varied, but all top-tier performers in their own right. But which finalist brings truly elevated performance to the table, deftly blending form and function in a refined way? Pick your top choice……
Carry Awards VII: Best Camera Bag Finalists
Carrying camera equipment is a challenging niche to nail. Good camera bags need to be on point across multiple elements: Effective access. Efficient organization. A durable build to handle heavy hauling. And of course suitable protection to look after 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 yo…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Accessory
Accessories are some of the most useful tools in carry. Designed with specific goals in mind to help you tune your daily or travel setup. They may serve as organization for corralling smaller essentials, useful allies in protecting gear from the elements, or clever travel companions to help save space or improve enjoyment. Our Best Accessory finalists have been created with different needs and purposes in mind, but all do a stellar job of meeting…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Convenient access to gear, comfort on the go, useful organization, and reliable durability. Our Best Active Messenger Finalists navigate diverse environments and carry needs with finesse, ready to roll when you say go or hang tight when it’s time to pause and assess the situation….
The Carry Awards :: Wirecutter Selects…
…for Techies — Incase ICON Slim The Incase ICON Slim is the bag that has a designated place for every gadget, charger, and cable you can think of. But while past attempts to fill this niche end up looking like they were designed by and for IT administrators who rarely see the sun, the ICON Slim strikes a sleek profile that looks great with almost any outfit. But its looks are just gravy on top of a thoughtfully designed work backpack. In addition…
Best Work Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
The time has come. Our minions are finished tallying the masses of first round votes. Our team of carry-savvy contributors have researched, passionately deliberated, fondled samples and deliberated again. And we’ve risen to the surface, with a glorious fist pump, to showcase the best-of-the-best. The 10 office-focused packs that nail our Carryology criteria. These are beautiful. Classic. Well made. Commute ready. And flex beyond the office walls….
Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…xcellent organizing, and wonderfully light and tactile, this is a resolved design. – Seventy Eight Percent Dex There’s a space between ‘design’ brands and fashion brands that is hard to occupy. You need to be innovative, but not gimmicky. You need to balance proportion with surprise. And you need to make practical pieces rather than just show pieces. Seventy Eight Percent walk this line brilliantly, and their latest Dex is a semi-formal bag that e…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Hitting the slopes, hauling gear on the daily commute, navigating winding outdoor trails…when it’s time to get active, our Best Active Backpack Finalists step up to the plate. Built with durability, flexibility and comfort in mind, these bags relish the challenge of active carry needs, and will keep going strong long after you’ve stopped to take a breather….
The Carry Awards :: Hall of Fame Results
…ere’s no denying the incredible influence of JanSport’s panel-loading pack design, it’s the Kriega that we feel has the most relevance to carry today. Kriega have two of the earliest and best examples of ‘active harnesses’, with packs that can bend and twist with you no matter how excited you get on a bike. This is a tiny powerhouse of a brand, with loads for our whole industry to learn from. – Highly Commended These are the pieces that just misse…
The Carry Awards :: Voting Now Closed
It’s time, the voting polls have been closed, the remaining voters dragged away from their respective digital cubicles, kicking and screaming. Another year of hard-nosed voting done and dusted. And I’m chuffed to say we witnessed a hefty spike in voting action and a heightened interest from both readers and brands alike – and why not? They’re awesome! Now, it gets deadly serious, our team will dust off their abacuses for another time round and be…
The Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Timbuk2 Especial – When we reviewed the Especial, we noted how fun it can be for…
The Carry Awards :: Best Active Backpack Results
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Boreas Bootlegger Backpack System The Bootlegger pulled tons of votes, and teame…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Our Best Specialist Finalists are dialed in to serve a particular carry need well, ranging from protecting photography equipment to keeping mountain bikers hydrated. While some may be able to adapt to other needs, their primary focus is to fulfil a specific goal with a “fit for purpose” design….
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Crafted Goods Carrera If you like your messengers understated, functional and ve…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Our Best Accessory Finalists are useful carry companions that fulfil a range of needs such as organization or protection of personal items. While they serve different functions, they share the common trait of practical design well executed, allowing you to get on with work, day-to-day or travel tasks without skipping a beat….
Best Active Messenger Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
…ll messenger is classic Bedouin, which means classic British lux messenger design. There is zero compromise on materials and hardware, with a masculinity that lets you get away with the smaller format. This is the messenger that can move between polo or bike polo without unbuttoning it’s top button. 5.11 Tactical RUSH Delivery Lima The messenger format has had trouble transitioning beyond bike brands. When outdoor, surf, or most other lifestyle br…
The Carry Awards – Best Active Messenger
Best Active Messenger – Mission Workshop Rummy “Reinventing the messenger format, without compromising comfort or utility” While the messenger category is still relatively new, it has already started showing signs of stagnation, with the standard flap over format dominating most brand offers. Enter 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, w…
The Carry Awards – Best Active Backpack
Best Active Backpack – Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault Pack “The 3Zip format is awesomely functional, with the 3 DAP housing it in tech and tricks” Wow, this was a close race between the TAD and the Mystery Ranch. While both received a tonne of votes, and both have incredibly loyal fans (who trust their lives to these packs), it was the next level of innovation that won the gong for the 3 DAP. The 3Zip opening is just awesome to use – from laying the…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
From the ski slopes to trail running, and multi-day 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, e…
Carry Awards VII: Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists
…Shoulder bags are a staple across countless working environments. But what makes for a good one? Work-appropriate form should definitely be present. But it should also function well too, delivering effective organization and access along with trusty build quality. Drop in a little versatility to zip between different settings and carry needs, and you’re onto a good thing. …
Carry Awards VII: Best Active Messenger Finalists
…A well-designed active messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also carry comfortably, keeping the load secure when you’re on the move and taking inclement weather in its stride. Our Best Active Messenger finalists are all up to the challenge. But which one will cross the finish line first? Decide below….
Carry Awards VII: Best Active Backpack Finalists
Active backpacks need to perform a variety of different duties well. Perhaps protecting your gear from water during a boat excursion. Perhaps prioritizing rapid on-the-go access or excellent load-bearing comfort for long days with larger loads. Or maybe keeping you cool and comfy while you eat up the miles on two wheels. But whatever their intended purpose, they should tick off a few common elements. Activity-appropriate durability and water resi…
Best Check In Finalists – Carry Awards
…In. — Samsonite Cosmolite Spinner A sculptural telescoping handle, a case design inspired by clam shells and ribcages, and solid all round features put Samsonite’s Cosmolite into contention. It’s getting harder to split the options, but we think our audience will have very valid thoughts. — Patagonia Black Hole Duffle From the company that has done more than almost any to educate around eco, we get a diverse, flexible and really well considered d…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Accessory Results
…d and laminated parts into a resolved and cohesive design. There are safer designs, and there are slimmer designs, but when it comes to balancing both with a discreet aesthetic, we think Incase have nailed it with their Tensaerlite range and congratulate them for their win. – Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstandin…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Specialist Results
…which then help you rise to the top of any nasty snow slide you might get caught in (rather than being buried by it). The BD Jetforce uses a battery-powered fan instead. This lets you practise cheaply, fly without cylinder restrictions, and continue to force air into the pillows even if they’ve been torn by debris. It was a massive project to get right, but the results will change the industry. Highly Commended These are the pieces that just misse…
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Backpack V3 26L Review
…Conceal Backpack V3. This latest version of an already celebrated bag was designed to be the perfect urban everyday carry backpack and the fact that it took first place in the Best Everyday Bag category in the 2019 Carry Awards indicates they may have done just that. Who It Suits The Conceal Backpack V3 26L (which for the purposes of brevity I refer to as the “CB” going forward) is a fantastic urban EDC backpack that is a great choice for anyone…