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Week In Review ~ 21 September
…reflective material, the collection incorporates a phone case, hip pouch, messenger bags and a backpack available in either solid or striped reflective tweed material to boost your visibility to other road users while cycling or simply walking about town. Turning the tables on awkward tablet carry Tablets lend themselves to all sorts of uses and are a lightweight alternative when you don’t want to carry around a heavier laptop. However, their ver…
Brooks :: A History of Bicycle Carry
…orkmanship and style. Do you guys commute by bike? Panniers or backpack or messenger? Brooks has many employees and agency partners throughout Europe and the USA, many of whom commute by bike. There is not any one bag for this, and most will use different bags depending on the carry requirements for a particular journey. Incidentally, this is why we make such a wide range of bags. How do you test your gear? And have your testing techniques changed…
Week In Review ~ 28 September
…s actually two bags in one. This modular carry-on bag consists of the Mini Messenger and the Commuter Backpack that can be zipped together to form one bag or alternatively used separately. The bags can be connected but remain separate compartments or the compartments can be opened to form one large volume. There’s also options to add some extras including a battery pack for charging tech devices on the go, as well as a DSLR camera insert, rain cov…
Interview with Kevin Murray of Velomacchi
…e desert racer, and go after the land speed record for the world’s fastest messenger bag at Bonneville. We will be documenting the build and sharing with our community the process and innovation behind the build. It will also give us good insight into the aerodynamics of the bag and the material stresses for our next round of welded packs. We also have glove projects we are getting ready to launch as well as a collaboration on footwear. Can you el…
Week In Review ~ 2 November
…d BLC (previously known as Brownbreath) has dropped their Fall/Winter 2014 collection containing a sleek range of bags. The collection includes pieces such as the Nomad Messenger Bag, the Definition Backpack and new versions of the Civitas Backpack. Check out the collection here….
Drive By :: Henty Wingman Backpack
…does what it says it does. It carries your work gear like most other bags cannot, it is well made and is comfortable to wear. Personally, I’d probably lean towards the messenger bag version of the Wingman (less buckle vista) – it is also twenty bucks cheaper on the Henty website….
Week In Review ~ 9 November
…er is offering two new designs to tempt you courtesy of the Sandro Leather Messenger and Renzo Leather Brief. These limited edition pieces are handmade in New York, with only 10 of each style/colorway combination (both designs come in brown and black) produced. The bags are constructed from Italian Vachetta leather and incorporate brass hardware. Both pieces have a removable shoulder strap, two interior pockets and one exterior pocket, with more t…
Week In Review ~ 14 December
…nto the ranks aimed at those who like to work hard and play hard. The Tech Messenger has a freestanding form that enables the contents to be accessed easily while the bag is situated on a work surface. There’s dedicated sections for a tablet and 13-inch laptop, as well as enough organization to avoid a free-for-all with the contents. The Gym/Work Bag is ready to roll with work and workout situations alike, combining sections for a laptop and table…
Drive By :: Minaal Carry-on
…nitpick, Minaal went through a lot of effort to make their Carry-on both a messenger and a backpack but they left out a shoulder strap. So you can briefcase it, but if you then want to go and visit a client there’s not a shoulder strap option, which isn’t a great aesthetic when you’re gliding into a meeting. Other carry to consider The Arc’teryx Blade 30 is an obvious option. It’s probably a touch smaller, but it’s really well resolved. The GORUCK…
Road Tests :: Topo Designs Rover Pack
…the human torso. This is an important point for comfort. Let’s face it, a messenger bag is versatile but it sits on one shoulder and the shape sits almost perpendicular to your spine. The bag has a cinch closure on top, which means more versatile shape storage options. It has an upper front flap as well as a front pocket, both offering generous storage options. Two pairs of compression straps on the sides keeps the package small and contents from…
Week In Review ~ 6 April
…p://www.keenfootwear.com/us/en/product/bags/unisex/harvest/harvest%20iii%20messenger%20bag/avocado It’s nice when carry goes that little bit further, as is the case with KEEN and Activyst. KEEN focuses on upcycling, utilising car airbags for their Harvest III collection which includes a wallet, messenger, tote and backpack. Activyst uses funds from the sale of their bags to support sports organisations that can enhance the lives of girls around th…
Carryology Interbike Show Report
…ddle with a roll-top when the sun is shining? They are releasing the Claro messenger bag at $129-139, and the Vuelo backpack at $149, which operate both as roll-tops and as quick-access flap-over bags. I always look to the Dutch for great bike-related carry, and I loved seeing Yepp‘s cheerful design solutions. With the popularity of cycling in the Netherlands, parking your bike with a basket big enough for your cargo can be problematic. The soluti…
Road Tests :: Red Oxx Safari-Beano’s PR4
…and weekenders. I find a good backpack better for larger loads, and a good messenger more convenient for smaller loads. People seem to buy duffles and weekenders as a fashion item that looks cute for the 30 seconds between their apartment and their car on the way to the cabin for the weekend, and that’s downright ridiculous. With that being said, I was excited to try the PR4 because, on top of challenging my many biases from time to time, the PR4…
Week In Review ~ 20 April
…op section and dual carry options. The bag can be carried as a backpack or messenger. The shoulder straps can be stowed away when not in use and the two belts on the front of the daypack enable you to carry bulky items that won’t fit in the pack. These belts can also be concealed if desired. Additional items can be attached via the exterior MOLLE webbing (there are optional pouch accessories if you want to create further volume). Though the front…
Furoshiki: hands-on with Made on the Moon
…ent. And then to remember them all. For example, different methods would be used to carry one honeydew melon than 1,000 kidney beans. It is important to understand that your brain now becomes your backpack, and your messenger bag, and your tote, and more. The fabric is just fabric, a vehicle for the carry. Wrap your mind around that (check out that pun). Such a great way to look at carry. Almost a philosophy in itself….
Road Tests :: Billykirk No. 166 Large Carryall
…arry a wide selection of carry products, ranging from wallets, to shoulder/messenger bags, briefs, satchels, rucksacks and more. They’ve been at it since 1999, when they designed their first product…a 1970’s-inspired leather watch strap. Having backgrounds in design (furniture and clothing), their design aesthetic is simple and clean, one that can stand the test of time without compromising to fashion or trends. They’re also all 100% made in the U…
Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 1
…then just getting into DJ bags and stuff, and then they came out with the messenger bag and that was just amazing stuff and just beautiful pattern making and I just – like that’s a symbol of them taking it up a notch. And then these are this next kind of notch. So I think if you’re gonna be in this for the long haul you got to have that understanding and education for that. Ando: I think too it’s a different focus to a lot of the larger establish…
Week In Review ~ 10 August
…of life in the form of carry items. Encompassing a range of items such as messenger bags, phone sleeves, iPad sleeves and tote bags, HoseWear’s collection offers unique and eye-catching pieces with handy rain protection built in. Reporting from the front lines: OR Summer Market 2013 The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market has enough carry items to make you hyper for the rest of the year (just in time for the next summer market). This amount of awesome…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 Report (2 of 2)
…to Timbuk2 humbled us in their productivity. An expertly crafted U.S. made messenger bag takes them 12 minutes to make. TWELVE MINUTES. No corner cutting, no cheating, just next-level efficiency. In celebration of 25 years in the biz, Timbuk2 is re-releasing some old brands under the direction of the capable, hilarious and insightful hands of Greg Bass. Boreas Tae Kim is a name you should know. Tae is the mastermind behind Boreas and Alite brands,…
ITW Nexus / AustriAlpin GhillieTex Cobra Buckle
…ckle. Though they’re worth it, sometimes their use is a bit of overkill. A messenger flap will no doubt self-destruct long before the buckle reaches its breaking point. ITW Nexus North America saw an opportunity. As makers of some of the highest quality military-spec plastic hardware on the market (you’ll see their stuff on Triple Aught Design, Mystery Ranch, etc), they kept hearing requests from their customers for a cheaper Cobra buckle. Among o…
Week In Review ~ 17 August
…separate from the main compartment. French flair Stylish and durable, the messengers in Teddyfish’s BON POINT collection wouldn’t look out of place in your work space but the casual chic looks suit leisure use too. Both messengers are very similar-looking apart from the likes of some different colorways and different interior designs, so the main deciding factor between the two is likely going to be the size. The smaller one has a volume of 10.3…
5 Mins w/Skinth
…ittin’ time), custom self made leather wallet and a huge custom XL Timbuk2 messenger for when I have to drop off manually mailed packages. Other than that, most of my time is spent in the Skinth Design Bay where you’ll find a couple of workhorse industrial sewing machines, a large cutting table with several rotary cutters, scissors and a custom straight edge ruler to measure and cut bolts of CORDURA nylon and a wall pasted with patterns. It’s alwa…
Week In Review ~ 27 April
…f perusing pleasure. Featuring the likes of briefcases, duffles, totes and messenger bags, there’s more than enough carry candy here to satisfy even the most sweet-toothed of carry connoisseurs. A versatile carry solution that will have you hooked in no time Sometimes you need a hook, sometimes you need a carabiner and at other times you just need both. The Qlipter offers a clever and highly multifunctional combination of both. The hook rotates fo…
Week In Review ~ 26 October
…truction, incorporating rubber-coated hardware, leather detailing and Hypalon (a material that was used in U.S. Coast Guard rescue rafts) into their Sotnik duffle, Bravo backpack and Citizen messenger. Essentially Chrome’s cavalry collection, these pieces are designed to charge forth and conquer regardless of what the elements can throw at them….
Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Khard 30
…y and get structure back into the fabric laminate. In the centre is a Kona messenger swatch. While harder to see in black, close inspection reveals this same open weave. You can also see that the fibers are a bit ragged, which reduces the lustre of the fabric, and encourages fluff and dust to stick to it. On the right is our Khard swatch, with neat and tidy fibers woven in about as tight as you can get. This increases your abrasion resistance, but…
Buying Tips :: Backpacks
…oundation knowledge. — And now the bit about Backpacks: A backpack beats a messenger if you are carrying heavier loads, partaking in dynamic activities, or carrying loads for longer periods. They lose to messengers for access on the go, or when you need to look good in a suit. No backpack can do everything (although some come close). If you want to get active in it, make sure you can stabilise your load with compression straps and a sternum strap….
Mission Workshop :: Carry Awards Interview
…van, thanks for having a chat. You guys took out the award for Best Active Messenger and Best Active Backpack last year, so kudos to you. How did it feel to walk away with not one, but two Carry Awards? Pretty stoked. We put a great deal of time into every design, not only in creating a specific bag, but also in terms of our collected experiences: traveling, cycling, and generally living a rad life that our products are made to suit. What do you t…
Week In Review ~ 2 March
…it but there’s no denying it’s not cheap so you’ll have to weigh up whether it’s the right pack for your needs and budget. Attention-grabbing Japanese streetstyle Fans of visvim can get stuck into their new 2014 Spring/Summer BALLISTIC collection featuring a backpack, messenger, two waist bags and a wallet. Each piece features a contrast of ballistic nylon and brown suede. The pieces are available through visvim’s online shop but don’t expect to g…
Specialist Carry: Ice Climber
…slows things down some. Are there any features from other carry products (messengers, roller luggage, etc) that would be beneficial to you, that isn’t being utilized in what is currently out there for your specialized gear carry? Hmmm, I travel a lot, and I think most travel baggage could benefit from going on a diet and studying good alpine pack and hardware design. Many travel bags weigh more than five pounds, which with modern weight restric…
Road Tests :: Trakke Wee Lug
…We road tested and reviewed the Trakke Wee Lug messenger and you know what? It was awesome!…