Carry Awards
Insights
Liking
Projects
Interviews
Carry Candy
Community and Marketplace
Search
Search results for “modern industry”
Feature
Reviews
Carry Evolution :: YNOT Cycle Pan-Yay
…head around? We are continuously monitoring developments in and out of the industry and always looking for new ideas. We’re constantly sketching new design ideas and there’s always a prototype in the works. We make multiple prototypes and give them to our employees, friends, and customers. Not just the same group each time. We’re always looking for a variety of opinions and perspectives. The “trick” with the Portage and Kassi was how to make the b…
The Hunt for the Perfect Bike Bag
…ted to treat myself to a new bag, one that I could carry into my “fashion” industry office without looking like the street punk my Chrome wrapped in duct tape portrayed me to be. So to help start my search process I read a review here on Carryology comparing two messenger bags, the Chrome Lieutenant and Mission Workshop Rummy (I ended up purchasing the Rummy for my current pack). After reading the article it became clear to me that because of my a…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…it deserves, and to recognize the role of innovation and expertise in the industry. If crew pushed the boundaries, nailed ‘fitness for purpose’, and dished up pieces that amalgamated function and fashion, then hey, they need a little love and exposure for making the awesome happen, right? What are we looking for besides great carry? We want new products and new blood. If a piece of carry got the gong in previous years, then sadly, it’s out of the…
Pushing the Horizon | At the Helm of Côte&Ciel
…Bern on board, the two began to carve out a ‘power team’ reputation in the industry, “extremely strong on sourcing, extremely tough in deliveries,” says Wembacher, a mouthful of south German inflection. Accounts with Red Bull and Puma led to CosmoSupply’s American ingress, at which point Apple’s iPod boom was set to enter stage right. As we know, the iPod was just the beginning for Apple’s commercial renaissance – its MacBook, iPhone and iPad woul…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Specialist Results
…is. It was a massive project to get right, but the results will change the industry. Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals,…
5 Minutes with Bagagiste
…on regular bags still look like horse gear from the last century. The bag industry is already far too long stuck with heritage-inspired styles. We created a simple lay flat, yet secure loop-and-buckle solution for all of our bags. How could we ensure the functionality of a suitcase handle without making the bag look like a bulky, heavy suitcase? We designed a functional leather handle for our bags that disappears completely under the pleat and is…
Week In Review ~ 5 April
Tumi celebrates four decades in the industry, Everlane embraces understated chic and a new Topo Designs offering packs a punch in the versatility department – discover more in our Week In Review… – Birthday celebrations that go back to the beginning Tumi are 40 years old and celebrating in a suitably appropriate style – the release of their 1975 Collection. The pieces in the collection, which includes a variety of styles such as a duffel, backpac…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…sible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl grew up in the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Australia and studying Industrial Design at Swinburne University. After graduation, a passion for the mountains lead to an extended period of travel, exploring and climbing throughout South East Asia, Europe and North America. While visiting Squamish in 20…
Packing List: My One-Week Work Trip
…lurched from every corner. Another fav: the GORUCK GR2. Apparel The carry industry is a casual bunch. Sneakers and collared shirts are the status quo. So if you’re more formally inclined, I’d add more collared shirts and maybe a sweet blazer to the below. And before moving on, I’ll get it out of the way: I have a brand crush on Outlier. There, I said it! T-Shirts 2 x Ultrafine Merino T-shirts These t-shirts tick a slew of boxes. Woven from 17.5 m…
Road Tests :: Peak Design Everyday Messenger
…side a bag you might already own. Last, but not least, they stick with the industry-wide accepted, yet hated, velcro’d divider walls. “When asked, the Peak guys told me it comes to putting quality over cost” Instead, Peak Design created a camera bag system from the ground up, solving many of the complaints photographers had and many we didn’t even know we had. The Everyday Messenger is made of a DWR-coated Kodra synthetic nylon which gives it grea…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…the best bag for each activity. Fanned by his 15-plus years in the outdoor industry – with easy access to a variety of heavily discounted or free (carry jackpot!) bags – that spark became a flame and eventually an inferno. More than happy to add fuel to the fire, we asked Greg to tell us more about his hot collection… What was the very first piece in your collection? And do you remember where and why you picked it up? Well, if we’re talking my fir…
Cuba, Kayaks and Carry:: The Crossing (Cotopaxi Challenge 113 Part III)
…arheaded by an 18-month-old outdoor gear company. Despite growing up in an industry overshadowed by responsible adventure pioneers such as Patagonia and The North Face, Cotopaxi is quickly charting a distinct course in philanthropy by means of the gear they make – taking carry to the next level. Fatigue brings me to my knees as a smile steals across my face. I’m reminded by the words of a Cuban kayaker as we left Havana, “when you are paddling at…
Interview with Victorinox (Part II)
…rks for those two applications. It feels like you have an awareness of the industry but you also have a desire to genuinely make good product. It feels like the business structure is becoming more appropriate for making good business and good product. I’m sure you have issues like every brand and business in the world, but it feels like there should be a really good momentum in the coming years. I only can speak for what has happened in the last y…
8 November Week in Review: Phone-Charging Wallets, Rugged Duffels, and Urban Eco-Carry
…excess wool felt from FilzFelt with premium upcycled leather from the shoe industry, the collection covers a range of carry situations courtesy of a messenger bag, pencil carrier, laptop sleeve and tote. Carry for your kicks Traveling with your sneakers requires some packing finesse – but things get a lot easier when you have dedicated space for your shoes. The HEX Sneaker Duffel delivers with two end pockets that each fit a pair of sneakers, alon…
14 February Week in Review: Pint-Sized Tools, New Outdoor Backpacks, and Smart Laptop Carry
…g multi-day trails and delving into day hikes REI have been in the outdoor industry for over half a century, so they know a good thing when they see it. How do they find those good things? By getting feedback from their members and employees, which is what they’ve done with their new performance line. Utilizing feedback to improve product design, the brand has created two categories that feature a combination of backpacks and apparel. The Flash ca…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. Submissions close 4th March. FIRST ROUND V…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…d in a meaningful way (we’re looking for more than just a new colorway for instance here), then that puts them back in the running and you’re more than welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognit…
Struktur Event 2016 Ticket Giveaway
…focus on exploring the challenges that designers face in their profession. Industry experts such as Nasahn Sheppard (VP of Design from REI), Karuna Scheinfeld (VP of Design from Woolrich), Carl Moriarity (Design Director of Apparel at Arc’teryx), Jeff Popp (MHM and CO.ALITION), and Aaron James Draplin (Draplin Design Co.) are just a few of the speakers who will be dishing up valuable insights. Panel discussions will deliver plenty of wisdom too, w…
Velomacchi Speedway Roll-Top Review :: Drive-By
…for a follow-up article; Kevin’s distilled experience from 18 years in the industry designing for carry heavyweights like The North Face, Black Diamond and Mammut left my head spinning in an inspiring way. I felt like I had just played chess with Yoda, except these biker dudes are visually about as far as you could get from a wizened little Jedi muppet. Kevin’s crisp white dress shirt under the tiniest-bit-greasy Carhartt jacket struck me as a per…
Carry On Podcast :: Episode One
…pisode, the host, Jeff Bruckwicki, interviews a different maker in the bag industry. A bag hoarder at heart, Jeffrey has been designing stuff for over a decade. Starting with electric guitars and moving to soft goods, he has always tinkered, and Carry On is an extension of that. Each week, he chats with other makers to pick their brains and share this fascination with you, dear listener. When not podcasting, you can find him sewing away at Nock Co…
The Noble Legacy of Böle Tannery
…put many tanneries like Bōle out of the game. It was a tough time for the industry – for the ‘old ways’ of doing things – yet Bōle, under Assar, retained its principles and upheld the traditional methods. Under Jan and Anders, it’s one of a handful on the planet today that still do. Even when the ‘old ways’ thrived, few tanneries ever used spruce bark. It is a slower and less ‘strong’ agent – its molecules are much larger than other barks, which…
Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2016
…x booth has given me butterflies. One of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry, their booth anchors one end of the exhibition hall. Talk about menacing, both in stature and reputation. This year, we knew it was something big when we walked up to their booth and they only wanted to show us one thing. Sure, they had two or three other rooms full of gear including a line of great looking footwear, but they kept us focused on the new Bora AR. The…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part I
…ands came, and media members watched as the titans and trailblazers of our industry duked it out unveiling the newest developments in technologies, materials, and construction. The Carryology crew had a front row seat to robots weaving Keens, CamelBak laser etching bottles, and Gerber’s live bald eagle. Happy hours abound, and through all the noise and excitement and drama of it all, the annual resetting of the precedent rang clear. New standards…
Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
…at this fabric is very similar to the airbag fabric used in the automotive industry. “We knew that this Cordura blend was very durable for its weight and denier, so we chose it to build these packs with. The only thing custom about these packs was the fabric but the guys were comfortable with that.” Summit Packs For the all-important summit of the Shark’s Fin it was decided to take the Verto 35L from the Summit Series and size it up to 50L. But li…
The Best Smart Luggage in the Game
…huh? Smart luggage is becoming an increasingly popular field, and like any industry, there are some great examples and some not so great. So to help you travel better, we’ve rounded up a selection of those who are doing it well… – G-RO The carry-on sized G-RO can be purchased as is, or with optional G-RO Power and G-RO Tracker. These additional features provide a 23000 mAh battery for charging tech, as well as a location tracker and proximity dete…
Korchmar :: What We’ve Learned in 100 Years of Making Bags
…ourcing goods on this side of the world. By staying flexible in a changing industry – maintaining operations locally between the US and DR – they were well positioned to reap the benefits when the market shifted back to a more artisan-based, localised approach. Can’t avoid hard work (nor would you want to) “I did everything I could to avoid it,” says Michael about the family game. “Getting back to the old third generation thing, I wanted to party,…
Drive By :: Apidura Saddle Pack and Handlebar Pack
…w in popularity, while Revelate Designs is also one of the pioneers in the industry. Internet-only brand Alpkit also has a decent offering. Choosing will be a matter of taste, but the expert eye will see significant differences. For one, Apidura really follows the “every gram matters” philosophy and it will put product quality before manufacturing convenience. It works closely with some leading bikepackers, who double as brand ambassadors, to get…
Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
…. . Isaac Reina Isaac Reina gained design experience working with fashion industry heavyweights such as Hermès before founding his own brand in 2006. Crafted in France, the brand’s pieces exude a refined balance of chic simplicity and timeless design. . . . . . . . . . abrAsus Compact pocket carry can often sacrifice functionality for space-saving form. However, that’s not the case with abrAsus. Their thoughtful wallets and card cases manage to d…
Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
…nd influential history dating back to 1971. Functioning as a micro-cottage industry, RMW’s gear is made by hand in a number of home workshops and the brand prides itself on quality, durability and attention to detail. . . . . . KILLSPENCER KILLSPENCER excel at bringing a touch of luxury to everyday and travel carry. The brand’s clean designs merge sleek urban style and premium materials, with each one made by hand in KILLSPENCER’s Los Angeles HQ….
AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
…view, towering above the sun-soaked valley. Absolutely no signs of “heavy industry”. The only sounds were happy birds chirping through the rich air, the ambient bubbling of an unseen glacial-melt river somewhere down through the trees, and mellow gusts of wind which carried the paragliders who seemed to be floating effortlessly miles above me in the sky. It was well beyond what I had imagined. “I couldn’t believe that there could possibly be a ma…
WAYS TO CARRY