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Favorite affordable backpacks
…to access on the go as easily with a backpack as is normally reserved for messenger bags is quite the innovation coup. And being available at Decathlon (think REI crossed with Wal-Mart and baguettes), it is crazy good value. We’d love to see this harness system extended to photo backpacks. Buy the Wed’ze Reverse One now Watch a demo clip — MEC Expresso Daypack Canadians are pretty darn lucky to have Mountain Equipment Co-op. For decades they’ve b…
OR Show 2012 Pt II
…weight without sacrificing durability. Ozone 28@ 5lbs 24@ 4.5lbs 18@ 4 lbs. Full press release here… — Seige Gear: Found walking around. This man successfully built the most overblown and over sized messenger bag ever conceived. His website appears to be down. — Wheelman and co: Found Walking Around-Babylon Backpack of waxed canvas and waterproof zippers. Old meets new?…
Eight Versatile Office Bags
…corporate ladder (or at least trying to keep our paperwork tidy), a casual messenger or backpack just doesn’t cut it. Enter the office bag, the phenomenon that has been more iconic to business than stocks, skyscrapers and #OccupyWallStreet. – What does an office bag do? To keep yourself together in the board room, you need a versatile bag that can carry the usual tech (laptop, phone, headphones, etc), cables, some paperwork, a notepad, pens, a sna…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Tres
…a large head start, it was not long until the name became synonymous with messenger bags and backpacks in the US. T2 has become one of the biggest players in bike bags, building both a large library of styles, as well as an impressive customization program. So what has been missing…? Put simply, a top end. With the major focus split between their mainstream styles that focus on value, and their impressive customisation options, T2 has perhaps bee…
Week In Carry ~ 5 May
…ced bread? Jury’s out on that one. However, it certainly is a good way to induce envy at the office… Shining the spotlight on Lévrier Founded by Dan Burbridge (a cyclist and photographer), Lévrier is a brand based in Bristol, England, that creates waterproof messenger and courier bags for cyclists (and if you’ve lived in the UK, you know how wet it can get…) Snapshot: ONA Camps Bay review Photographer Douglas Sonders has produced a neat review of…
Checking Out :: Mixed Works
…tion with Jan’s sister, who is a graphic designer. They focus primarily on messenger bags, backpacks, and accessories. The bags are designed to be high-quality and functional and feature Cordura 1000 nylon, truck tarps, ITW buckles, YKK zippers, nylon thread and webbing. The bags follow a design philosophy of being aestethically pleasing while fully functional. Every feature has a function; no superfluous straps here. They are handmade in a small…
Liking :: Mission Workshop Arkiv Field Pack
…they’re styled to suit your personal tastes. Maybe you want a sleek, black messenger with enough pockets to foil even the Artful Dodger. Perhaps you want a giant luminous-orange maw of a backpack that swallows whatever you throw in it and momentarily dazes all who gaze on it. However, there is a limitation with customized bags (and most non-customized bags as well) in that though they will serve the function they were originally designed for very…
Bags For Dads
…eet my needs, your thoughts are very welcome. I’d prefer a rucksack over a messenger bag and smaller rather than larger, but a sling bag may be an idea. I do value a grab handle on the top of the bag, so this is a must. — Some ideas have included: — * Goruck echo (rather expensive to buy from the UK and the shoulder straps may be a bit small for me [2]) http://www.goruck.com/products-page/rucksacks/gr-echo/ — * Montane Anaconda 18 (mountain pack)…
Reader Q&A ~ World Travel Bag
…f you are carrying both they don’t fight for the same space (maybe a small messenger or big handbag type thing). — Osprey have a great reputation, with the only downside being occasionally heavier weight. Thule are newer to the scene, and so don’t have the extended testing and life reported, but they look pretty good from what we can see. So good stuff, good research, and you should be pretty spot on charging ahead with those options 🙂 Andy – — –…
Tailfeather: New product range and pop-up shop
…e for details. New products include the Peregrine, a compact and beautiful messenger. – For tote fans, the Whimbrel stands out immediately for its quality and style. If backpacks are your preferred mode of carry, be prepared to covet the Wanderer. We think all the offerings are awesome but since this is just a taster (and there’s just far too many drool-worthy pics to include all of them), we’ll give some spotlight attention to the Wanderer and yo…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
…iew. Also check out their larger FAST Pack EDC backpack and their Dispatch Messenger bag for some more carry options. I’m very interested to get my hands on the larger FAST Pack EDC backpack so I can take it on even longer trips. Regardless, with any of their products, if you think you may want it, you should buy quick. I’m not joking. Their cult following buys up their inventory within days of releasing a new product (which is announced on the TA…
Carryology readers get 10% off Defy Bags + Announcing the Recon Small
…ly really digging the new Shelter collection. That is one handsome looking messenger, made from some incredible materials. Maybe we’ll do a Road Test on one of those bad boys in the future. Or, maybe you can yourself, via the second bit of news below. Secondly, as a thank you for the support from the Carryology community… “Defy would like to offer all Carryologists a special 10% off (anything on the site) thanks for the great support. Please enter…
Timbuk2 Office Visit
…like a beer while being shown thru some amazing office space. TImbuk2 make messengers, bags and other carry items, are based in the glorious city of San Francisco and have a kick ass custom program happening in their offices. You can read up a whole lot more on Timbuk2 over at their site, but for now, their offices are the topic. Which are fun, impressive and pretty awesome. We got shown around by Lizzy, who considering we’d never met in person wa…
Week In Review ~ 15 September
…To School Bags post which featured suggestions for school backpacks but if messengers are more your thing then you can check out this list of 10 leather laptop messengers/satchels that might have something which catches your eye. Shining the spotlight: Taylor Welden We were super-stoked to hear that Core77 shone the spotlight on one of our contributors, Taylor Welden (but with his mad skills it’s not hard to see why). You can view his awesome indu…
The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide
…lon with backing and with a Tarpaulin floating inner liner (like plenty of messenger bags utilize, as one general example). Sometimes you will also see waterproof and/or water resistant zippers used here. And it will often only be the main section or a significant part of the pack that is EDWP2. If a few pockets are only velcroed shut, just don’t put your phone in them. Brands under this category are, but are not limited to; Mission Workshop, Blac…
Week In Review ~ 22 September
…r ideas? Maybe a pouch would suit your needs or perhaps you would prefer a messenger or a backpack for additional equipment space. Check out this guide that highlights a selection of camera carry options that could be just what you’re after. How to carry everything but the kitchen sink on a bike Bikes are designed to carry people but that’s not all they can carry. Chances are that you aren’t going to be doing anything like the extreme carrying in…
Reader Q&A ~ MacBook Air carry bag
…r the Hawkowl with the longer strap option: – 78% are relatively new out of Hong Kong, but have a great act and are nicely unisex: – Hard Graft is pretty heavy on the leather, but can extend or fold over, which makes for a versatile bag: – Côte&Ciel add a softer vibe to the small messenger, with folds that break up the form really well: – Teddyfish are lovely and quirky, but a bit harder to track down. There are various size and vibe options to ch…
5 Minutes w/Shai Levy
…d on a daily basis. For business travel I use the bigger satchel, Schults. When on holiday, I am taking along our Gustav messenger bag. –…
Week In Review ~ 20 October
…make you feel pretty buoyant? Your own portable wardrobe perhaps? Maybe a messenger that’s strictly on a need to know basis (and you need to know). On the other hand, computer carry suggestions might come in handy right about now, or you’re keen to get a peek behind the scenes of a rocking brand? Look no further than the Week In Review… – Defying secrecy: Spreading the word about Redacted Defy Bags thinks everyone should have a black out – nope,…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Sanction Rucksack
…e of a similar stature, it may appeal to you as well. When the founders of messenger bag darling Chrome decided to break off and start Mission Workshop, the world took notice. While Chrome (Timbuk2, and a few others) legitimized what was previously a cottage industry and brought a level of professionalism to the sector, it was Mission Workshop that really elevated the level of design to match. I had already considered MW bags to be the crème de la…
ATTO Bags
…Can you imagine lifting that? LUDWIG can be a laptop bag, tote, backpack, messenger bag or a clutch. It transforms with a few manipulations of straps and handles, serving daily needs with a sleek and elegant ease. All Atto bags are made in limited numbers, with attention to detail and excellent quality materials: fine Italian leather, sturdy hardware fixtures and rubber. The production process is completely by hand in small workshops of artisans…
Road Tests :: Millican’s Keith the Writer’s Bag
…stions. Keith the writers bag is aptly named after Keith, a writer. It’s a messenger bag. Relaxed soft construction. A really soft organic canvas body, leather trims, organic cotton lining, cotton webbing and solid, unbranded, antique brass finish hardware. The first thing you notice is that the bag is soft. The canvas and cotton lining are great to the touch and the leather trims are solid. The branding is a debossed leather patch and the undersi…
Road Tests :: BEXAR Goods Land Carry
…does really well for this specific type of activity. With a backpack or a messenger, you’re going to need to remove it completely (or at least spin it around your body and open the flap) in order to access the interior main compartment. With a hand carry bag like this, you can stop at each individual stall, quickly dropping in purchased items and organizing them on the fly. The fact that the bag will stand up on its own (due to that sturdy 22 oz…
Make Your Own Bicycle Pannier
…in order to give you better handling and more balance. However, unlike the messenger bags you see around all over the place, most panniers look like garbage. They don’t need to, and there are a few select offerings out there that are both functional and attractive; alternatively, it is very easy to turn any bag you like into a pannier. Keen to make your own? Brian Park from the Greatest Conversation showed us a tutorial on how to make one yourself…
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…wallet – 5 Steps to reduce the bulk in your back pocket. #2 – Backpack or Messenger? – A guide to help you choose the right bag for your day to day use. #3 – Leather Care Tips – Essential care advice to keep that hide looking as good as new. #4 – Choosing Good Rolling Luggage – If it’s wheeled travel bags you’re after, start here. #5 – What makes a great wallet – The basic fundementals of good wallet functionality and design. And here’a quick hit…
Carrying a guitar is harder than it seems
…ar bag is simple, elegant, quite well finished with a feel of craftsmanship. Great details are probably the main feature of their bags. Not a revolution, it is just right. Straps can be better and could use the messenger bag’s innovations in shoulder pads. On top of all they give two percent of every purchase to charity focusing on helping the planet. How good is that! Check them out at bowootheworld.com…
Carrying Bike Locks
…e are not normal (in any way whatsoever). Many bike oriented backpacks and messenger bags now include a U-Lock holder. Incase and Mission Workshop are two of the better ones. And we’re not quite sure what is going on here, but it looks impressive: Do you have a better way? Send us a picture via Twitter, Facebook, or just send us a link to the pic. Note: This post was triggered by Jane. Jane is the bright spark behind Sugru.com (the raddest mouldab…
The Department of Goods
…ansion. Price: $31.98 A bit of a Jack of all trades, the Blade works well for a travelling business person looking for a versatile carry-all. Price: $104.97 And if you would prefer a messenger, there’s a great value Timbuk2. We’ve been abusing one of these for a year now, and it’s still kicking along strong. Price: $83.97…
A love affair | My Bailey Super Pro XL
…if I’d just caught on to this fantastic urban cycling craze, the one strap messenger cargo bag. I momentarily envisioned myself, 40 years old, with a moustache, and neon green Ray Ban shades, women’s white stretch jeans, listening to Dirty Projectors on my iPhone. I quickly shook the haunting image. I knew who I was, no matter how shiny new my 8 year old Bailey looked. To my relief, the bag’s skin remains a dark splotchy hue of its original red, t…
Market Totes
…eco (but still silly) we found. And lastly is the very common sense fold away shopping bag. Timbuk2 do these really well with a messenger and a backpack option….