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New Contributor | Taylor Welden
…opment. I’ve designed anything from amateur/professional photography bags, messenger bags for urbanites, military bags for the most extreme of situations, hiking packs to test the elements, cross-continent travel backpacks, and more. My personal and professional life is surrounded by softgoods. I must be able to speak clearly and knowledgeably about them with clients – how they work, how they fit, where they’re made, how, out of what, where specif…
Carry on Etsy
…d Irish goodness from De Bruir; iPad covers, parachute bags, a glorious aviator bag and even a pen holder! — 7/ A waxed Canvas backpack that is gorgeous! It might not be as carry efficient as other bags out there, but what you lack there you make up in cosmetic appeal! 8/ Some pretty neat bike messenger bags. One in particular that has been designed specifically for the left shoulder. — 9/ Some carry goods made from leather offcuts from Scabby Rob…
Incase x Ari Marcopoulos
…ntion more airflow to the back. However, the bag is smaller than a typical messenger bag, particularly height-wise. The bag was clearly designed for DSLR setups that revolve around one primarily lens and perhaps one extra lens, as opposed to 3-4 lenses and multiple flashes; another design decision that sets it apart from the traditional camera bag. Finally, the bag has a pocket for a point and shoot, which is a constant companion for most photogra…
Road Tests :: Côte et Ciel Rucksack | Part 2
…omed addition and in my opinion, a must have for any daily-use backpack or messenger bag. Designs that omit this feature (presumably in the interest of aesthetics) are really hurting the user. The handle on the Cote et Ciel rucksack is thick and double stitched. It feels like it can support a ton. Design – It really is a great looking bag (and pretty original too). I have not seen anything like it. The lines are organic and not industrial looking…
Interbike 2011 Carrology Report
…heir other backpack offerings, it can take a (removable) waiststrap. Their messenger has a reversible left/right strap. They also attached the strap at a different point than other packs which reduces on the choking up feeling when the load increases. Another neat feature are velco straps located on the inside, under the flaps, which hold the excess strap tails and prevent them from flapping around. We are seeing more and more strap management fea…
Talking Carry Cultures
…r a young company in less formal attire, and hauling a big water resistant messenger that lets you pick up shopping on your bike commute home. If you’re in Idaho, you don’t really have a bag, as you just throw everything in the back of your pick-up on your way to the potato farm. London? That’s more about your fancy wallet, where just stepping out your door seems to require handing over pound notes, so you want to look good shouting the boss a pin…
Ten Carry Posts from TwentyTen
…ere’s a selection of ten of our most popular posts from the last twelve months. A lazy post? yes. But it’s an informative, educational and interesting one. So read on! 1/ What makes a great wallet? 2/ A Return to Craft 3/ Backpack or Messenger 4/ Our Favourite Women’s Wallets 5/ Our Favourite Men’s Wallets 6/ Slimming Your Wallet 7/ Road Test: Mission Workshop Vandal 8/ Road Test: Chrome Ivan Roll-Top 9/ Our Favourite Versatile Backpacks 10/ How W…
An Easter Week in Carry | 27th April
…e week. This week kicks off a couple from twitter, facebook and a bunch of other sources. Read on for the weekly update of what’s been happening in the carry world… 1/ PPC Cement Laptop Bag (via Dieline) Like to look tough? Maybe carry a cement bag around as your messenger. Kinda love unique ideas like this, wonder if you get charged excess with it (dad joke #winning) 2/ A great article about Bike Messengers and their relevancy over at Wired 3/ So…
Road Tests :: Osprey Momentum 26
…e stuff. Lots of it. And I usually want it with me. While I have plenty of messenger bags and backpacks, and technically, any of those could be used as a commuting bag, I wanted something designed from the ground up to meet the needs of commuters. I think I found it. The way I picture it, when the designers sat down to create the Momentum, they referred to a commuter’s wish-list of features and started figuring out what they could incorporate and…
Drive By | Timbuk2 Copilot Roller
…ce. They play on the whole bikes and San Fran thing, bringing a bit of the messenger vibe into airports of the world. They recently sent us one of their carry-ons to have a look, and so before we start hauling it through dodgy third world airports, we figured we’d share a few initial impressions… The back While we normally start a review looking at the front of a carry piece, it’s the back we’re digging most with the Copilot. There’s some pretty t…
Kris Van Assche for Eastpak
…which is a good thing). So you get a backpack, a bowling bag, garment bag, messenger and a small goods. Most of these formats are super well tested, so they promise a practical everyday carry solution (but not that sort of EDC). Many of the items also come with a removable 15” laptop sleeve, which help the bags kick goals in a work setting. For me, the personal favorite is the Garment bag. This is where you really see the input of the fashion desi…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Copilot Roller
…ired using it. I wished I had it during my stop over instead of lugging my messenger everywhere. The aluminium telescopic handle was fantastic. Usually telescopic handles quickly develop some play and wobble after their first trip. Not this one. The trolley structure didn’t show any dints or damage, which is quite the achievement when travelling through India. – Water-resistance: Sorry, I went to India, and didn’t get a drop of rain. – Lowlights:…
Hacks | Turning plastic bags into radness
…ake a Tyvek like material, that can then be stitched into a totally unique messenger bag. Sound interesting? Then read on… The link was via Austin Saylor (@FullHarbor), and looks at a video by Make zine. If you haven’t checked Make before, it is like a great big bundle of weekend fun, encouraging you to get down and dirty with DIY geekery. So following are a few screen snaps to try and get you inspired to click the link and watch the vid. Just see…
Liking | peace4you
…rying to get in touch with Mr. Karl Paul to request a particular peace4you messenger bag to take on a Carryology Road Test so I can share a review of my hands on impressions with our community here. I have a sneaking suspicion that these bags are as incredible in person as I’m guessing they are. But for now, from their online photos, I can say they are incredibly handsome bags that appear to function nicely. Check out their etsy store, at http://w…
Week In Review ~ 15 December
…ly a briefcase, duffel, a small and larger weekender, as well as a compact messenger-style bag. The collection can be purchased via Ghurka’s website. – Côte&Ciel is feeling the color Effortlessly chic Côte&Ciel is working some nice color combinations in their Twin Touch Collection. The collection features their Isar Rucksack design, available in a choice of fabrics including Grid-Tech, Memory-Tech, Cargo Canvas and an Eco Yarn/Polyester Wool blend…
Upcycling Bags From KEEN & Using Bags to Promote Sports For Girls
…and they really nail it. The KEEN Harvest collection includes a backpack, messenger bag, tote and bi-fold wallet. The wallet is nothing to get too excited over but the others look killer. The backpack has a really simple design and it holds 23L which is more than enough for a book or day pack. Activyst The second idea is an interesting concept out of Los Angeles called Activyst. The name, derived from “active” and “catalyst” says a lot about thei…
5 Minutes with SSCY
…that you think are great or could be improved? I’ve used the large Ortlieb messenger backpack for a long time, long before I ever had the idea to start a bag brand. That bag is a real workhorse and I’ve put that bag through hell and it’s held up pretty well for all the abuse. I can’t say my shoulders, back, or neck has appreciated it or held up as well though. Everyone has room to improve, even the great ones. The challenge is always the right mix…
Week In Review ~ 31 August
…mbination with top-notch hardware and stitching. The collection includes a messenger, briefcase, tote, weekender, iPad case and wallet, all available via Larsen & Ross’s Kickstarter campaign. Contemporary style meets rugged functionality Blending modern aesthetics with the functionality required for a climbing or hunting pack, the Hager Mountain Pack has been created with design expertise contributed by our very own John Canfield. An optional Lok-…
Week In Review ~ 15 June
…er-piece’s 2014 Spring & Summer Collection is their new POTENTIAL No.01745 messenger. The CORDURA fabric of the bag is laminated with a waterproof L-Vent ® film and the bag incorporates a waterproofed suede bottom. The main compartment of the bag has a drawcord closure underneath the flap and a variety of interior and exterior pockets help keep your gear organized on the go. Mellon Kreft doesn’t fold to convention Mellon Kreft produces handmade le…
Specialist Carry :: Alpine Photographer
…e is sturdy, not to bulky and lightweight. Do other carry products such as messenger bags, rollers, hard shells, etc. have features that give you ideas for photo bags? Only Pelican cases when I travel and I have a Think Tank shoulder camera bag. Burton rollers, board bags and camera packs have always lasted well and been great for me… What’s one great thing you’ve learned from all of your years of photography? One thing is the more you do the more…
Moondarra :: Expanding the Backpack’s Contextual use
…in the bag industry there are many varying types of bag styles such as the messenger, backpack and tote bags. Each bag serves different functions for different contexts of use. But what if there was one bag that could serve the purpose of more than one of these styles? Now before you think this is a load of bollocks, hear me out… We are in exciting times for the world of carry. It is a great time to be exploring the relationships we have with pers…
Studio Visit :: D3 Mystery Ranch
…with the recently released 3 Way Briefcase Expandable, where it achieves a messenger-flap style opening with twin zips. And there are more extreme variants in the works. . . One of the industry’s best adjustable harness systems has also undergone a rethink, with several innovations on how the Futura is put together. The most noticeable changes bring the framesheet base out and anchor it to the waist section on each side. This allows for better piv…
5 Minutes with Attitude Clothing
…ased 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 yet, since we’re stressing the prototyping process to achieve the best results. Both on the clothing and on the carry side, we are going to release more web exclusives: cutting out the retailers on those products, we will be able to keep prices lower and use even better materials. 5) What do you carry daily and h…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…ry Awards, winning “Highly Commended” for Best Work Backpack and Best Work Messenger (Faraday Tote Pack). “Live uncompromised, with rebelliously good gear”. Their team, made up of a small tight knit group of friends, must drink a lot of that delicious SF coffee, as they handle nearly every single aspect of their business in-house, including; web design, shipping, manufacturing and more. Impressive stuff. To learn a bit more about the brand specifi…
Week In Review ~ 3 August
…for other styles, special editions of the Byzantine billfold, the Genghis messenger and the Delireis rolltop pack are also available to pre-order, with delivery in September. Filson gets heavy Filson bags are known for their tough durability and their determination to keep going and stand strong through years of intensive use. It doesn’t really get better than that…until now. Filson have released online exclusives of extra-rugged versions of thei…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014 :: Part 1
…l. Padded stick carrier. That’s all I’ve got. STM Here is the “Trust” camo messenger bag. I’m digging the smaller patterned camouflage, this bag had a nice hand for nylon. I also like the metal buckles which prove that simple details can make a big difference. STM, let me remind you, is where you find espresso at OR. Thanks again, guys! Cordura Cordura seems to be excited these days, and their massive yellow-tornado booth space was buzzing. We wer…
Modern Industry :: Shop Visit
…by their rolltop bags, the Drive and Redux with limited runs of the Axial messenger bag and Faraday Tote. I was given a sneak peek at their first upcoming zip pack (name TBD) that’s distinctly Modern Industry. It’s nearly a full clamshell design that’s streamlined, efficient and clearly built to last. Since Patrick and the crew have always viewed the company as a lifestyle brand, they are slowly moving into other categories as well, namely appare…
Leader Bag Co :: Baby Business
…d her husband. Coming up empty-handed, she opted for a Brooklyn Industries messenger bag; great for function, not so much for fashion. After a few months of use, she switched to the Fjällräven backpack; stylish and more comfortable, but not super functional. It was around this time that Meghan and her sister-in-law Liz Elliott, also a new mom, had their lightbulb moment: Why isn’t there a diaper bag that is beautifully crafted, simply designed and…
Week In Review ~ 25 May
…g with bright colors, tough construction (backed by Alite’s lifetime guarantee) and a let’s-get-out-there-and-have-some-fun attitude. The bike bag can also double as a messenger for some laidback exploration on foot, so there’s something to suit a variety of carry preferences….
Interview with Mercy Supply :: Leather & Local
…cited about. But it all takes time. What do you carry daily and how? I don’t get outside of the shop too much during the week. But if I do this is most likely what you’ll find me with. – Courier Messenger Bag – Mercy – Key Clip – Mercy – Snap Card Wallet – Mercy – Friction Folding Knife – Nate Runals, Blacksmith – Bird’s Eye Maple Journal – Boarding School…