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First Look: Heimplanet’s Transit Line V2, Motion Series and Commuter Pack
…ntroduced via Kickstarter in 2018, offering a set of items from EDC to one-bag travel. A little less modular and tactical, a little more elegant and specific. During that time Kickstarter was huge, especially in carry. They had really tough competitors launching in the same carry category – more or less at the same time (Peak Design, EVERGOODS and Nomatic… just to name a few). Nevertheless, they managed to get a good amount of money which helped t…
Waterproof vs Water-Resistant, explained
…if piece of paper inside your pack is touching up against the wall of the bag it may become wet. But your bag will not immediately just fill up with 1 gallon of water. Again, where the fabric panels meet each other at the seams, this is where water can sneak in. If you were to slowly lower the bottom half of a standard backpack in a bucket full of water, the bottom stitched seams will allow water to slowly sneak in and fill the bottom of your pac…
The Level Collective Scout Pack Review
…a little tweaking. However, there’s really not a lot to dislike about this bag. I think one of the main sticking points will be the price. This bag is expensive. So I think it’s important to step back and consider what you’re getting for the cost. Namely quality materials, solid handmade construction in the UK, and a lifetime warranty; all wrapped up in a versatile design you’ll get a lot of use out of. Plus you’re supporting a brand committed to…
Could This Be the Ultimate Work Bag for Women?
…een carry modes is a straightforward process of clipping or unclipping the bag’s straps. Additionally, the bag has a lovely range of pocketing options and convenient access to ensure the contents remain tidy and within easy reach throughout the day or night. The bag opens 180 degrees to provide clear visibility of the contents and easy access. A zippered pocket in the center of the main compartment doubles as a divider, creating handy compartmenta…
Choosing the Best Professional Gym Bag to Take to Work
…smart idea. Organize, always The next thing we look for when taking a gym bag to work is a bag that is well organized. When we’re rushing to our first meeting after the gym, the last thing we want is to be pulling out gym socks with our laptop. The Regimen handles this by having two sections on either side of the bag to keep the professional carry separate from the workout carry. These pockets are decked out with a padded laptop sleeve, phone poc…
Drive By :: Chrome Saddle Bag Rolltop Pannier 20
…nurled Welded™ line) and capability. Conclusion Despite the issue with the bag as a true pannier, I have come to love the Chrome Saddle Bag Rolltop. It truly IS made to withstand whatever you throw at it. If it can survive a river float with 15 people doing all they can to break it, it can survive just about anything. It proved itself handy time and time again, be it in bad weather or as a large-volume tote to run errands in. Thanks to its light w…
Get Organized: 14 Accessories to Help Tidy Your EDC Bag
…ur bag. An added bonus? Organized gear is a lot easier to transfer between bags when you want to switch out your main bag to suit different settings or carry needs. And to help you on your way, we’ve rounded up 14 great accessories to help tidy your EDC bag… – Cable Solutions Velcro Ties Cables and cords can cause a lot of clutter in your EDC, but these hook and loop ties are a convenient way to keep them in check. Reusable and adjustable, the tie…
Fuller Foundry Briefcase Review
…way the zippers will randomly just open which has happened before on other bags. The bag itself is made of Cordura with a water-resistant coating on the side to help protect your gear. I can vouch for the weather resistance of the bag. During many December rainstorms, this bag took it like a champ and not a drop of water ever permeated the outer lining. Not So Good Let’s start with a couple of things that stand out the moment you start rifling th…
The North Face Banchee Review
…s far from waterproof. We still always pack everything inside a plastic garbage bag inside of the bag to ensure everything stays dry. Finally, one long term question we’ve got with these bags is their durability. While we’ve been using them for nearly a year with nothing breaking or wearing out, there’s a lot of moving pieces and hardware within the suspension of the Banchees. Again nothing has actually broken, but there are many more possible fai…
Carl Friedrik Vallance Slim Leather Briefcase :: Drive By
…el for Carl Friedrik’s Vallance briefcase I’ve been working, commuting and traveling with the bag at my side. Is the Vallance just Carry Candy or is there some substance beneath the sharp lines and colors? Who It Suits Someone who wants a luxury, handcrafted briefcase that isn’t going to break the bank. Yes the Vallance costs $354 but this is considerably cheaper than any other bag of its caliber on the market. Someone who wants a modern briefcase…
Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
…ble and combines quick-access top and side pockets with daisy chains for further organization. Built lightweight but tough for military or law enforcement use, the weatherproof pack also doubles as a travel or outdoor bag. It’s made with 500D HT CORDURA® Plain Weave and comes in a choice of sizes. What’s your favorite CORDURA®-clad bag? Let us know in the comments below……
Best New Gear | July 2022
…e Fabric options and is a versatile piece for smaller daily loads or a day bag for your travels. Trakke X-Pac Zero Waste Sling, Largo Sling and Kelso Sling We’ve been big fans of Scottish brand Trakke for a long time. And our long-standing love of X-Pac is no secret either. So bring the two together and you’re in for a carry party. While Trakke are well-known for their waxed canvas, the introduction of X-Pac across several of their slings is a fun…
Best New Gear | January 2023
…able drinking and a splash-proof Flip Lid make them a pleasure to use too. Travel Tortuga Travel Backpack V4 We haven’t heard from Tortuga in a minute but they have not been sitting idly by. They just launched their new Travel Backpack, an update to the Outbreaker, six years in the making. Available in two sizes, a 30L and 40L, the new backpacks are both carry-on compatible and support trips anywhere from two to five nights to a week or more; choo…
Best Carry-On Bag 2020
…t plays in the everyday/travel niche. Its standard 20L expands easily into 30L for travel use, with plenty of options for organizing clothing, tech and smaller items. The burly weatherproof build is more than up to the challenge of tough travel use, while three-way carry lets you alternate easily between backpack, shoulder bag and briefcase-style carry. And the ability to reduce it back down to 20L once you reach your accommodation makes it a vers…
What to Pack to Work from Anywhere
…es a useful titanium pocket clip. Liked this article? You might like these too: Packing List of a Digital Nomad The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel The Best Apps for Traveling with One Bag…
Our Favorite Bags from Alpine Sea Co.
…gpack, the very first item that I used from Alpine Sea Co. A versatile 20L bag, this has become one of the most used bags in my day to day life. Firstly, it packs flat, so it’s always great to keep in the car, or in the bottom of a suitcase when travelling. There are two carry options: by the handles like a tote, or a quick adjustment allows you to use it as a backpack all while using the same webbing handles, magic! This is also the silhouette t…
Best Camera Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…e sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag A functional camera bag needs to keep your gear secure on the go, yet quickly accessible when that epic shot presents itself. Enter the WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag. Available in two sizes to suit different setups, the bag offers a wide opening to get to gear in a jiffy. Interior mesh pockets let you quickly discern where specific smaller acc…
5 minutes with Truce Designs
…ir old products. 5) What do you carry daily and how? I use our most popular item, the Medium Drop Liner Backpack as a daily bag. It works well for everything from getting around town to being a weekend travel bag. For longer trips I combine it with our upcoming Medium Duffle which has a seam sealed liner as well, and attachment points on the bottom for my Penny skateboard. …
Design Heads :: Interview with Barrett Willet (REI)
…ED clip point as to not rob from the feel of the pack. Do you have a go-to travel bag? And why does it suit you? My “go-to” is whatever our travel design team needs testing. I don’t think I’ve ever carried the same bag twice during trips. I plan my piece based on the amount of downtime during transport, number of connections and tendency to travel light. For overnights and weekends I use a pilot’s helmet bag because it’s sleek and I love the two l…
Week In Review ~ 8 January
…usic carry If a bag designed to hold records is music to your ears, the 45 Travel Bag will make your carry hit list. Created through a collaboration between Tanner Goods and music label Stones Throw, the bag fits up to 150 45’s and includes two interior and two exterior pockets for storing smaller items. Crafted from 12 oz. mil-spec cotton canvas and English Bridle leather, this handsome piece is built to last and protect the precious contents in…
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
…e than hold its own against production packs. Bravo, Arch Ind! Osprey Talon 22 Osprey are no strangers to the active outdoor scene. Founded in 1974, they have an exceptional history behind them. And that design pedigree is evident in the Osprey Talon 22. This classic pack welcomed a variety of updates in 2021, making it even more functional and ready for active use. The primary update is the suspension, which now features an injection-molded back…
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…
Week In Review ~ 21 May
…a shoulder bag. The Verge Case can expand from 5L to 10L, and serves as a bag for EDC, photography use, or travel essentials. The system is crafted with water-resistant bluesign® approved fabric and includes magnetic buckles, a magnetic sternum strap and a magnetic keychain for fast and convenient use. Learn more through the Boundary Prima System Kickstarter campaign. Camera chic for city shoots Love to shoot snaps in the city? Manfrotto’s new Ma…
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks Part II
…pack is a fine option if you like flexible carry that can adapt to EDC and travel needs. The pack is made with 500D Cordura nylon, a GORE® Fabric for Bags waterproof membrane, and sealed seams to help keep the elements at bay. A rolltop closure gives you the flexibility to play with different loads, and multiple quick-access organization options keep the essentials at the ready. HEAD PORTER x HAVEN Mil X-Pac Rucksack The HEAD PORTER x HAVEN Mil X-…
Able Carry Launch A-Grade All-Rounder
…ong trip. Now that we’ve covered his/her name… let’s dive in. For me, as a bag designer, a great bag starts with great materials, great hardware, and great construction/patterning. From there, if the designers are creative, problem solvers, innovators, and thinkers… that’s just a wonderful bonus. Max doesn’t skimp in any of these categories. In a harmonious balance, they utilize Dimension Polyant XPac VX21 (a favorite) for lightweight strength and…
Top 5 | Best Active Backpacks
…r back – sometimes that can come in handy. Additional features on the Talon 22 include a special rear holder for a bike light and a toggle/keeper for a biking helmet (a ventilated climbing helmet would fit too). The Talon 22 is fully hydration compatible with an external pocket for a bladder – safer and easier to operate than the usual internal one. Osprey also put an oversized grab-and-go webbing loop handle on top of the pack. Now imagine all th…
Week In Review ~ 5 July
…in some holiday downtime. With bold colorways and fun fruity linings, the travel bags from SAINT LUKE are just the sort of laidback companions you want for your next adventure – after all, nothing says Caribbean calling quite like pineapples greeting you every time you open your bag. As an added bonus, each purchase of a SAINT LUKE bag provides resources for 40 people to receive clean water for 5 years, so the good vibes will be buzzing before yo…
Rigger to Red Oxx :: Jim Markel Interview
…. Another big one is the Sky Train, that’s a big seller for us. It’s a one-bag travel piece as well. Photo via Gear Moose What does Red Oxx stand for if you had to boil it down for us? Well I think about our mission statement: We build power and mobility by building the best bags on the planet. That’s our original mission statement. What do we mean by power? We mean the strength to load that thing down and go anywhere you want in the world. Mobili…
Drive By :: Granite Gear Virga 26
…esn’t The multi-day trekker who wants a frame or better support from their bag. The traveller who wants to have easy access to their whole pack, top to bottom. Or the comfort seeker looking for a nicely padded waist strap. The Good Twenty-six liters is actually quite a lot of room for a day bag. In testing, the Virga easily handled everything I would have expected to throw into it and more. The main compartment has a wide mouth, making it easy to…
6 Amazing Leather Shoes and Boots for Travel
…his article, why not check out these too: The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now The Best Men’s Travel Shirts and Jackets for One-Bag Travelers How & What to Put in your Minimalist Travel Capsule Wardrobe…