Search
Search results for “Bike commuting”
Feature
Reviews
10 UK Brands You Should Know
…by hand and put through the wringer in demanding outdoor environments, on bikes and on backs, through rain and mud, to ensure top-notch quality, durability and functionality. Pieces designed to improve and innovate on current carry scene offerings, filling gaps in the market. And all the while focusing on meticulous quality and design agility, embracing the flexibility to adapt designs quickly thanks to in-house production. Today the brand offers…
Arc’teryx Granville Zip 16 Backpack: Drive By
…at the front base of the pack where the wearer could attach a carabiner or bike light. I won’t use it, but I do like the look of it and since this pack is otherwise devoid of attachment points, I suppose it is good to have in a pinch. “If they had only made the document pocket 0.25″ wider or added small gussets, it would be great for carrying all your documents including the ubiquitous “manilla folders” that many people carry. However, as it exist…
What’s In My Bag: Chrome Industries MXD Fathom Backpack
…hscreen Gloves PackTowl Microfiber Towel DSPTCH Utility Strap Lezyne Femto Bike Light Nite Ize Gear Ties AmazonBasics Travel Umbrella Swiftpoint GT Mouse KeySmart Pro Key Organizer Memobottle A5 Water Bottle Mophie Powerstation Plus XL Battery Kershaw Shuffle DIY Nintendo Switch Muji PP Portable Case Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ Tablet Apple Pencil Moxiware Magnet Case Jump Desktop App Moleskine Squared Notebook Kokuyo With+ Pencil Case Matador Pocket Bla…
Best New Gear: March 2019
…ng for sleek urban functionality with adaptability on the fly? Tokyo-based bike carry brand beruf baggage dish up a slick selection with their CF ADAPT Series. Consisting of four pieces, the CF ADAPT Series adapts aesthetically and from one environment to the next, letting you add a color pop for personality, slim down your carry for essentials, or expand your capacity for larger loads. The series includes the CF ADAPT SQUARE DAY PACK, CF ADAPT ZI…
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
…ackraft $1,500 Aqua-Bound Whiskey Fiberglass 4pc $350 Bearclaw Thunderhawk Bike $3,800 TAV 1 Day Backcountry Overland Adventure $3,000 TacAero 1 Day Backcountry Aviation Adventure $5,500 Thyrm Cell Vault, Cell Vault XL, Clens & Switchback $100 Pelican 1620 Case $280 SKD Alpha and Delta Gloves $75 Not only will you win a serious haul of top-notch gear but you’ll also get to put it to the test on two badass adventures. Take to the skies for an aviat…
Is This the Ultimate Merino Shirt for One Bag Travel?
…ou either. A shirt you can wear in a smart city restaurant, while riding a bike, catching a plane, enjoying a day hike on your travels, or to look professional in a work setting. Understated style, t-shirt comfort and active performance, all in one go-anywhere, do-pretty-much-anything piece. If you want to take the limits off your everyday and travel wardrobe, get your own Limitless Merino Wool Shirt through Western Rise’s Kickstarter campaign. A…
Staff Picks: Gear We’re Carrying Right Now
…e morning commute (to leap onto the train as the doors close or riding the bike to the office). There are double and triple seams everywhere, which gives me confidence they’ll stand the test of time. Not sold? Check out the photos from my recent review. You’ll see them in action there… Janis Lacey Vans + Finisterre UltraRange Hi DL As a big fan of UK surf brand Finisterre, it’s no surprise that I have some strong feelings for their latest collabor…
Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
…piece of molded foam with a pair of creases on both sides. When I’m on my bike, instead of this bag wanting to rotate around my body, the Granville 16 Courier is naturally sitting in the contours of my back. There’s then a reversible chest strap with a nice touch of metal hardware that further secures the bag where it’s needed. Katie points out that a big reason why this bag wraps so closely around the body is the way in which the panels of the…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…________________________ Brooks England Sparkhill Backpack 15L Got a rainy bike commute ahead? The Sparkhill has you covered with its weatherproof, durable build featuring PU-coated Nylon 66, PU-coated Cordura and top-notch YKK AquaGuard zippers. Cyclists will also appreciate the reflective detailing and helmet attachment features. Quick-access pockets stash essentials within easy reach and the exterior-access padded laptop compartment stores up t…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…safe to say Tokyo-based cycling brand Blue Lug are obsessed by all things bike. And passionate about messenger origins too. The old-school aesthetics of the Blue Lug Messenger Bag give a fond salute to the original messenger bags of decades past, but the design is tricked out for modern use. A choice of six interior pockets including a 13″ laptop sleeve keep your daily essentials in order. And you’ll also find webbing on the front panel under the…
What’s In My Tech Backpack: Incase ICON Edition
…I might not need a camera strapped to my helmet as I bomb down a mountain bike trail, I love to carry a camera with some smarts to document my adventures when I travel. The DJI Osmo Pocket came with me on a recent trip to Italy and produced some really memorable shots. I like to shoot with a constant shutter speed and low ISO and to keep the lighting in check, I brought along a set of Neewer Magnetic ND/PL filters. And to minimize weight and keep…
Best Specialist Bag 2019
…ssibilities are impressive. Need to carry a chair? No problem. How about a bike wheel? Sure thing. Large bulky boxes? You’re covered. However, the Wrapping Backpack can also be carried in a default slim, compact profile. So you can easily use it as an everyday bag for smaller day-to-day loads. And with a choice of pockets for organization, including a dedicated 15″ laptop pocket, smaller items remain easily accessible. With its highly adaptable de…
Best New Gear: July 2019
…r Chuspa messenger, Ostra pack and Camello duffel. Taking inspiration from bike messengers, the Chuspa offers secure and comfortable carry with a magnetic flap buckle for quick access and suspended, padded storage for a 15″ laptop. The Ostra’s wide top opening lets you easily reach gear, while its versatile design adapts to outdoor hikes, urban EDC use and overnight trips too. And when you need to pack a little extra for multi-day trips, the Camel…
Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
…rics needed to hold up to a lot of daily abuse, be it from a commuter on a bike or a climber on approach. In addition, they also needed to have some structure to them so that the bags held their shape regardless of contents. For each piece the visual form is fairly consistent regardless of whether the bag is packed to the brim for a big day out, or lightly packed for a quick jaunt across town. We also improved the main coated fabric (matte front p…
Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports
…r adventure-ready audio. And it comes with a bungee cord to secure it to a bike or backpack when you’re on the go. Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody The Arc’teryx Atom LT Hoody is a lightweight, wind and water-resistant mid layer designed for active use. It features Coreloft™ 60 insulation in the torso, arms and hood, as well as ventilated side panels. So you get breathability and warmth in one sleek, compressible design that’s handy for both day-to-day and…
Press Kit: What to Pack When You’re Covering the Hong Kong Protests
…nd up to whatever I throw at them, whether it be sandstorms or days on the bike. For recording I’m using both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X-T2 cameras. They both take the same batteries and work pretty much the same. The X-Pro2 is easier to carry due to the rangefinder design, it’s flat without a protruding pentaprism so carries better in the pack. Attached to them are the Fujifilm XF-23 f/2 and XF-35 f/2 lenses. In 135 photographic terms they are 35mm an…
Carry Awards VII: Giveaway of Champions!
…uroshiki, it’s a bag that can carry everything from chairs and screens, to bike wheels, bulky boxes and more. And when you don’t need to carry awkward items, it can be used in a default compact form as a regular everyday backpack for work or play. The Brown Buffalo Conceal Backpack V3 The updated Brown Buffalo Conceal Backpack serves up even more durability and improved organization in a sleek, understated design that moves easily from the office…
Week In Review ~ 9 October
…eatherman’s Charge AL, giving it a matte navy anodized finish and adding a bike hex tool and watch strap changing tool to the already impressive tool lineup. Also included is a bit kit featuring a variety of bits, as well as a leather sheath to carry the multi-tool in pared-back style. An EDC belt for travel and emergencies Being able to keep small valuables safe or having the right tools on hand in an emergency is great. But how do you do it in a…
An Easter Week in Carry | 27th April
…line) 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/ Some interesting tips on how to carry better for your next airport so you avoid any excess charges (via Mens Health)…
Week In Review ~ 17 July
…er campaign (which has already smashed its funding goal) for more details. Bike bags for city living Urban styling, technical materials, and cycle-friendly features all come together in the new collaboration between Timbuk2 and New Balance. The C-Series Backpack and Sling are designed for fast-paced life in the city, getting from A to B on two wheels, and keeping your daily essentials organized while doing so. Both pieces fit a 15″ laptop within a…
Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 1
…Yeah, that’s exciting. Tae: Yeah, it’s a tote backpack and it’s called The Bike To The Beach bag. It’s all made here, it’s been really fun. We could just do 20-50 unit runs, get it out there and we’ve learned so much from that. Ando: So do you think – like one of the things that a lot of the contributors would love is a Boreas bag but made in materials where they can run it in the office and feel better about it rather than sort of nylons and stuf…
Buyer’s Guide – Work Backpacks
…nd with a dialed system of pockets and attachments, you can make it function at pretty much any level you care for. It doesn’t have the same weatherproofing of the bike packs, but will perform across a range of tasks for generations to come. Interested? Buy it now….
Week In Review ~ 24 November
…booze and your toothbrush in a stylish, convenient manner whilst riding a bike. As you do. Doubling up as a dopp kit and a utility roll, this travel roll is constructed out of water-repellent 18 oz. waxed canvas and has hand-cut leather straps made from English bridle leather. The travel roll is lined in Dewar’s Highlander Tartan fabric and has six interior pockets. You get a Dewar’s flask too, though you’ll have to supply the contents yourself a…
Week In Review ~ 1 December
…y to showcase what is essentially a photographic history of the all-things-bike-related brand Chari & Co. The messenger comes in three sizes and is not complex in design – a few interior pockets, a reflective strip and a shoulder strap are among the main features – but the imagery on the bag is constructed out of 175 photos of the brand’s family and friends as well as objects and locations that have been snapped since the brand opened its doors in…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
…ither a traditional satchel or briefcase format and add comfort, or take a bike messenger format and add pockets for your tech. Either way, they should look styling and restrained. Once again, we’re opening this shortlist up to voting, so if your previous nomination didn’t make the cut, you have a chance to back a new winner… —- Work Messengers – The Nominees While KILLSPENCER nominations were split between their Business Messenger and their Brief…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
There was a time when messenger bags belonged only on bike messengers. But the single shoulder format works great for access on the go, and so has been embraced across urban environments around the globe. Our nominees this year show some of the evolution that comes from this wider adoption. From new takes on the classic format, to tactical and EDC brands adding their spin to the game, we think the next few years will be exciting times in messenge…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
…ne by us. These are backpacks that hike trails or huck cliffs. They can be bike biased backpacks for pounding pedals, or military issue rucks for grinding it out in desert storms. To keep it manageable we’ve shied away from big hiking backpacks, instead focusing on more versatile day and overnight size packs. In our nominees you’ll see a diverse bunch. Each of them has a target activity that they shine in, but each is then also versatile enough th…
Week In Review ~ 2 March
…on behind the scenes with a major carry brand. Plus we put a messenger for bike commuters through its paces. Welcome to the Week In Review, enjoy the ride… – Creative carry for diverse needs The North Face Purple Label offers flexible functionality with their 3way Bag which, you guessed it, converts to 3 different bags depending on your requirements. You can opt for a backpack, weekender or briefcase setup. The bag has a removable shoulder strap a…
Week In Review ~ 16 March
…concept design is something a little bit different from the usual style of bike messengers and is courtesy of Blicksbags. The Cleveland-based brand focuses on carry for bicycle commuters and values sustainable manufacturing. Each bag is made by hand and utilizes reclaimed material. Though the messenger above is still in the concept stage, you can get in touch with Blicksbags for custom orders. Anti-chaos cord carry While there’s definitely a place…
Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip
…lder, without the chest strap done up, or when in prone position (riding a bike). They tend not to adjust to irregular movements all that well, and can find their way off your shoulders or interfere a little with your neck/helmet. So you win with heavy load carrying, and then lose a bit with irregular load carrying. It’s a compromise. Best suited to: Someone who asks a lot of their backpack, wanting versatility and load carrying ability. Frequent…