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Our Favorite Dyneema Bags Right Now
…hly weatherproof bag designed to be a timeless carry staple. rofmia Boston Bag M (around US$445) The Boston Bag M is part of rofmia’s Shift series, taking a classic silhouette and lifting it to new heights. Intentionally minimalist yet functional, the flexible bag is crafted in a small Japan boutique with Dyneema Composite Fabric and YKK AquaGuard zippers. It can be carried by hand or over the shoulder and features a quick-access pocket for keepin…
Best Travel Clothing Champion | Carry Awards IX
…this a comfortable jacket for active use, while its clean aesthetics fit into casual urban pursuits as well. And packability? No problem at all; simply stuff it into its own pocket to store in a bag or luggage. Sustainable, space-saving, and with smart travel features, the Nano-Air Hoody is an excellent pick for your next travel adventure. Kudos, Patagonia! –…
Best New Gear | April 2021
…-key design transitions smoothly from weekdays to weekends and back again. Travel Aer Travel Sling 2 With travel starting to open back up, it’s time to start planning for journeys near and far. And one of the most important considerations is a companion to keep your travel essentials secure yet easily accessible, whether you’re in the airport lounge or hitting the streets for some sightseeing. The Aer Travel Sling 2 steps up as a solid travel budd…
Bellroy Travel Wallet :: The Wallet We Always Recommend
…ways getting asked about travel wallets, and we always recommend Bellroy’s Travel Wallet… Our Travel Wallet aims to rid the world of the dreaded ‘man purse’. With features ranging from a designated passport sleeve to a means of enabling tickets and boarding passes to fold without creasing, this wallet keeps important travel documents close and secure while remaining slim and stylish. Designed for the journey Ever rummaged frantically through your…
YETI Panga Duffel: Drive By
…back to shore, my rapidly numbing fingers could still easily work with the bag. And finally, the mouth of the bag doesn’t open very wide. Not a big deal when I was pulling out a towel, but I couldn’t fit some more exotic shaped items into the Panga. Verdict Given YETI’s legendary toughness, the Panga doesn’t miss a beat. As I warmed up and regained feeling in my body I looked over at the Panga doing the same in the seat next to me. This is one of…
Top 5: Best Travel Clothing 2020
…e that’s not only honed for hiking, camping, and adventuring, but also one-bag travel. Enter the Dryzzle FUTURELIGHT™ Jacket. It’s super versatile, and different to most of its outdoor competitors because it comes with real fashion-forward refinement. There’s subtle branding, which almost calls for a second look (great for dressing it up and not looking too outdoorsy when you’re out for a nice meal), a stormflap that cleanly covers the center fro…
Market Totes
…ing events. The local Ever store packs every purchase in a reusable cotton bag! Dandux Coal Bag This is the classic All-American tote and while it’s not made specifically for hauling your milk and eggs, it’s rugged, affordable, and will last you a lifetime. If you do enough searching you’ll find some variations (homages) but the quinessential tote still boils down to the Dandux. [We’d link you directly to the C.R. Daniels website where you can buy…
Best Carry-On Champion | Carry Awards IX
…on from inclement weather too. Access and organization can make or break a travel bag. But Able Carry’s thoughtful approach keeps all your gear tidy and secure on the go, but easily accessible when required. A front admin pocket neatly stashes smaller items, with further quick-access pockets at the ready for travel essentials. You also benefit from an easily packable and accessible clamshell main compartment and a separate laptop compartment with…
Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…arry less. Way less. Radically less. Carry less, but better. Carry less, travel more. For me, I regularly travel with just two Unbound Merino t-shirts while traveling internationally for weeks on end, rotating between the two. Yes, weeks. Yes, two shirts. As of publishing this article, I am currently on a 26-day work trip to three different countries and I have… two shirts. You can only wear one shirt at a time, so why would anyone lug around 1…
Three Reasons Why The Code of Bell X-POD Should Be Your Next Sling
…ate and improve and convince the carrying public to re-imagine what an EDC bag is and what size bag they really need to carry daily essentials. The X-POD launched on October 1, 2018 and is the smallest bag that Code of Bell offers to date. I’ve tested it and I’m totally digging. Here are three reasons why the Code of Bell X-POD should be your next sling. It’s super versatile The X-POD is all about flexibility and adjusting to fit your carry needs…
Orucase Janus Duffel 50 Review
…ssible to deny its extremely useful nature and clever design. The Good The bag was designed as an adventure travel duffel, but the features are functional for all types of situations. At 50L (40L main compartment, general dim: 30cm (12″) diameter by 61cm (24″) long) it is quite large, but it really doesn’t feel that way as it is light and the contemporary silhouette cleverly masks the volume with contemporary angled lines and the use of darts. A b…
Buyers Guide: Autumn Adventure Kit 2020
…ee from the pictures, all of these items fit into this wonderfully crafted bag. This is a really intelligently designed bag, which should be no surprise coming out of the workshop of Dana Gleason. In partnership with Huckberry, MR have created a piece that is not only incredibly functional and versatile, but stylish and timeless too. The Mission Hybrid is a 3-way carry (backpack, shoulder, handle) 40L bag that can swallow anything you throw at it….
From Work to Workout: the Best Gym Bags with Shoe Compartments
…ty kicks don’t interfere with the rest of your gear. Discover the best gym bags with shoe compartments… Lolë Brazen Bag (US$ 65) Looking for a trusty gym buddy without having to splash the cash? The Lolë Brazen Bag is a solid pick, offering functionality and affordability. The bag pairs urban-friendly styling with useful organization options including a separate pocket for shoes or wet items. Interior and quick-access pockets take care of the litt…
Road Tests :: Crumpler Spring Peeper
…here’s some sneaky little pockets on the outside too. The structure of the bag was impressive; when empty the bag still maintained its shape and overall look rather well. Most weekenders tend to flop down and forget who they are until they are woken up to be used again. The Spring Peeper knows who it is and is proud to stand tall and let you know at all times – thanks to a lovely reinforced polyethylene-EVA foam laminate. It held up real well. I m…
The Level Collective Winnats Roll Top Review
…daypack use or expand it for larger loads. Imagine an all-in-one carry-on bag, day bag for urban settings, and hiking pack. Then stop imagining because this pack ticks all the boxes. Does it excel in all these niches the way specialist pieces would? Of course not, and it wouldn’t be fair to expect it to. But if you’re looking for a jack-of-all-trades, this is a good option. I’ve stuffed it in overhead baggage compartments. I’ve used it multiple t…
Into Carry Cafe Racer Review
…ife is often about looks, so we should touch on aesthetics. Recently, more bags have gone for the classic school-bag-style look and we think the Cafe Racer nails it (especially with a medium pouch). If you’re into the hip, slightly future-retro vibe, this is a fantastic choice. Features Into Carry centers their system around a base unit (consisting of either a tote bag or the Cafe Racer) and then varies with smaller, specialized pouches that can b…
Drive By :: ONA Nylon Camps Bay Backpack
…uckles are really well made. No issues there. I’ve been personally after a bag like this for a long time – a low-profile bag that looks good with smart-casual and regular clothing. You can wear it with boots, skinny jeans, button shirts or t-shirts, jeans and casual shoes. It’ll match easily. Turning heads with its timeless design, no one will guess it’s a camera bag. “It’s made to be very secure which means quick access and an abundance of pocket…
Noteworthy New Release: GOT BAG
…city streets and work to play. Sleek sustainability It can be hard finding bags that function well for travel or everyday use while being mindful of responsible production. But the GOT BAG does a solid job of bringing multiple elements together in a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. A sleek backpack that helps reduce ocean pollution while providing practical utility and adaptable style. A step in the right direction for sustainable c…
Drive By :: T-Level Dos backpack
…d a bunch of interesting pocketing. Others to consider So, we’re into this bag. Of course, there are other bags that you could look at. This is a lot cheaper than Lexdray, for instance, which is a similar kind of street vibe, with a nod to heritage but not lost in it. Visvim is another brand in this space that’s more high-end streetwear, but again Visvim is $700, whereas this is a lot less at $125. We’re digging this more than something like a Her…
Week In Review ~ 20 March
…for carry versatility the Downstream Rolltop Bag can be used as a shoulder bag or waist bag and includes a waterproof main compartment which is handy for water-based activities. Don’t sweat the small things Rock climbing can be grueling, and when the going gets tough you need to be able to rely on your gear. It’s easy to overlook, but the small and humble chalk bag is an important piece of kit that deserves attention – and that’s exactly what Taiw…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…us flexibility? The camera compartment is removable if you want to use the bag as a travel pack. _________________________________________________________ Incase Camera Pro Pack Want all-in-one carry for a drone and DSLR setup? Incase delivers a savvy solution with their Camera Pro Pack. The main compartment fits a full frame DSLR with attached lens and features a clamshell opening to easily access contents throughout. The front compartment accomm…
How To: Hand-weave Leather Handbags with ELENA BERTON
…in order to maintain the lightness that is one of the key features of our bags. Despite the outstanding leather quality, our bags are far from heavy and their careful finishing makes them the perfect companion for every use. 9) The technique of our artisans is deeply embedded in the Tuscan culture. Proof of the very same patterns that are now our bags can be found in ancient chronicles and paintings where the weaving was still performed with stra…
From Satchel to Grave
…pick up your bag. That’s why I’ve spent most of my life worrying about the bag I’m carrying and the bag I’ll be carrying next. It started in high school. I was seventeen. It was 2005 and The OC was all the rage. Seth Cohen had given nerdy kids everywhere something to aspire to and I’d noticed that they, the students in The OC, carried satchels. I, being a precocious bundle of insecurity, decided they were What College Students Used. And there was…
How to Pack an Everyday Carry (EDC) Bag
…‘everyday carry’ bag (for those not acquainted with the acronym). It’s the bag we carry most. But how do we pack an EDC bag properly? Well, I’m here to help. The world of Everyday Carry has it’s roots in being prepared, and wanting to have items with you during your day that will cover your basic needs, and anything within reason that might pop up. In serious EDC circles, folks might pack things like a medical kit in case of injury, or a compass i…
Stio CFS Duffel :: Drive By
…nd, there is very little structure to the CFS Duffel. Nobody likes a lumpy bag. Stio mentions this bag comes with a removable plastic floor but this was missing from the sample I reviewed. “The handles are just not big enough to comfortably carry this bag at your side.” And finally, and I’m just nitpicking here, the CFS Duffel is water resistant, not waterproof. I only mention this because the bag was mistaken more than once for a drybag, given th…
Troubadour Explorer Apex Rucksack Review
…n it is angled and that simply means there isn’t really a side wall to the bag, so the opening of these water bottle pockets sits lower at the front of the bag than it does at the back. When you have a weighty water bottle in there, without the obvious side wall at a perpendicular angle to the base of the pack, gravity drifts the bottle back and away from your body. Said another way, you’ll be fine walking gently around town but you’re gonna lose…
Road Tests :: Lexdray Tokyo Pack
…, I think it does fine without one and to be honest, this is not a running bag or a commuter bag so there probably isn’t much swaying in your future. The chest stability strap is totally sufficient and has a totally cool and unique feature. The Chest strap: Unless I am hiking, I only use a chest strap maybe 10% of the time. It’s on when I am running to my gate or walking around for extended periods, but when I am going to work or a meeting, the st…
This X-Pac Shoulder Bag Adds Access to Your Backpack Game
…urface Mesh and stabilizer mechanism in action, converting from a shoulder bag to chest bag with a simple, quick process. Options, options, options The bags come in two sizes, Surface and Surface Mini, to suit different loads. While the Surface includes accessory buckles to convert it to a chest bag, the Surface Mini does not come with these buckles but can still be used as a chest bag by purchasing optional accessory buckles. You can also opt for…
Best Messenger Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…ks down super easily for travel too, which makes it a solid option for one-bag travelers to bring a bit extra for days on the town. The BRIEFING FREIGHTER T-SHOULDER bag comes in a bit higher priced than many other options, but not so much that it’s unwarranted. For $315, you have a 500D MiUSA messenger bag, in several colorway options, that’s capable of just about anything you throw at it. Congratulations, BRIEFING! Highly Commended These are the…
DSPTCH Daypack Review
…olding and the tight access. However, I very well may have overpacked this bag since I expected the 22L capacity to feel the same as my GORUCK GR1 21L. I think it’s important to acknowledge that even though a pack may be larger or smaller in capacity, the form factor and access can greatly influence how the pack feels regardless of what’s on paper. This article was written by Jeffrey McDuffie. Bag geek, everyday carry enthusiast, and connoisseur o…