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Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…assiness by the way). Ando could probably go on about the mesh back of the bag, but to me it’s a work bag anyway and I don’t get to run around half naked at work. 😉 Finally, I’m a bit worried about the ageing of the materials; the stiffness of the leather versus the looseness of the cotton could deform the bag. I’m unpacking my stuff again and putting it into my own bag. It’s time to leave. The escalator takes me to the ground floor. Perfume smell…
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…
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…
RYU Refresh Their Performance Apparel and Gear with new Leaf Colorway
…about. There is no doubt that the design looks great, however at 6ft tall, 220lbs/100kgs, smaller bags and I usually don’t become firm friends. Thankfully, this concern was quickly dispelled within moments of putting the bag on. At 2.6lbs/1.2kgs this bag is very lightweight and comfortable, particularly considering how robust it is. Made from Bluesign® nylon with a silicone + PU coating and a Polygiene® antibacterial finish, the Quick Pack is des…
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…
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…
D_b_ Ramverk Pro Review
…that the D_b_ will be joining that illustrious group. The Ramverk Pro is equally at home in the urban streets as it is on the untraveled trails. Not only is it an excellent camera bag when paired with their cubes, it’s also an excellent EDC or travel bag. Over the six months I’ve used this bag, I’ve had very few complaints, and that is always refreshing. I think for a travelling photographer, and someone who enjoys the minimalist look of Scandinav…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
5 Reasons Why BUILT TO SEND Should Be on Your Radar
…yield a leaner, more versatile template to play with. You can dial-in this bag with their modular system to meet your exact needs, or strip the bag back to an ultralight, ultraminimal sack for days on the hill or short summit pushes. There are 22 pieces of super light aluminum hardware on their larger packs, and each has been placed with a targeted, purpose-built goal in mind which underscores the obsessive attention to every inch and ounce that t…
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…
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…
Remote Equipment Launch their Prototype Program with the Bravo 18
…, phone or wallet within easy reach. Carrying multifunctionality forward A bag that adapts to changing needs is a bag you’ll reach for more often. And the Bravo 18 offers five carry modes to suit changing loads, environments and access needs. The rear of the bag has four anchor points that are used to tether the two carry straps in three different formats. The main grab handles are box stitched for strength and can be adjusted to serve as short ca…
Best Day Hiking Backpacks for Outside Adventures
…in the outdoor carry game for a long time and it shows with the men’s Talon 22 and women’s Tempest 20. These bags are packed with features to keep you moving comfortably while roaming outdoors, including an AirScape™ accordion foam back panel for improved ventilation, an adjustable torso length, and a seamless lumbar to hip belt body wrap design for stability and comfort. The Tempest 20 is also ergonomically designed for a women’s specific fit. Th…
Best New Gear: October 2018
…o the refined functionality. The collection’s backpack, briefcase/shoulder bag and weekender-style bag each feature a lock and key for security on the go, along with wide openings for easy packing and access. Stylish, durable and versatile, these pieces lend themselves well to work, travel and play. Carl Friedrik Palissy Briefcase V2 Carl Friedrik’s Palissy Briefcase was a showstopper for business carry, but V2 packs even more of a professional pu…
Best New Gear: June 2018
…ocky Mountain Underground’s BRFCS lets you be. Wherever you’re going, this bag helps get your gear there with three carry options. Haul it as a backpack, shoulder bag or by hand for flexibility on the move. But it doesn’t just get clever with portability. The expandable design grows from 35L to 50L, ideal when you need to pack bulkier items or extra gear for colder climates. The clamshell opening makes it simple and quick to reach gear throughout…
Best New Gear :: June 2017
…cotton that will stand up to demanding use. Designed for carry-on use, the 30L bag includes stowable backpack straps and top and side carry handles for easy portability. An exterior 15″ laptop sleeve keeps tech at the ready for going through airport security, while the front diagonal zip pocket is useful for a tablet or quick-access items. Open up the clamshell-style main compartment and you’ll find three further pockets inside for organization. A…
GORUCK and Huckberry Combine to Release the GR2 Slick
…king spotless. Trustworthy Travel GR2’s are in the top echelons of the one bag travel category, and they’re fawned over by many. They come in a variety of sizes, with 26, 34, and the 40L options. However, the MOLLE webbing that you usually see on the traditional GR2’s can be a point of contention for some. While it undoubtedly provides flexibility by giving the ability to attach different accessories, it does give them a decidedly tactical look. I…
Best Camera Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…y pavements. Tough, handsome, and adaptable for photography, everyday, and travel use, the WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack is a savvy pack to have in your carry quiver. Excellent work, WOTANCRAFT! Shimoda Explore V2 The original Shimoda Explore series made an immediate impact in the adventure photography scene. But not ones to rest on a good thing, Shimoda have taken the series to even greater heights. And the result is an impressive offer…
Best New Gear: May 2019
…Moment Fanny Sling Pack and Moment Crossbody Wallet are designed as photo travel bags for exploring with the essentials. Both offer a range of carry options, pockets and fabric choices, with expandable storage for the Fanny Sling Pack when you need to carry a little extra. Optimus Luggage Travel can be pricey. But Optimus are keen to demonstrate that quality luggage doesn’t have to be. Their three-piece collection offers all the features you’d ex…
From Rough Diamond to Polished Design :: Black Diamond JetForce Interview (Part 2)
…withstand a certain amount of force and the balloon being removed from the bag and bag being removed from the body. So in terms of the way this pack is constructed, it’s constructed more like a climbing harness or something like that than a normal pack. All the main points are pretty significantly reinforced so that it can withstand that required load. Andy: It’s so interesting, it’s such a massive project but BD is in such a unique space with PIE…
Wotancraft Scout Review | First Look
…o access my camera or water bottle, I could just unzip and access with the bag rested against my body. Not only that, it makes the bag great for desk or table use, you can both access and view the contents with ease. The laptop sleeve, which can be accessed from its own separate full length zipper, held my 14” MacBook Pro or my iPad Pro comfortably, and they felt very well protected. The two front pockets are great for quick access items, I found…
Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
…onstantly try to come up with the next big thing. At the end of the day, a bag is a bag. A lot of ‘innovation’ today is just an old idea, given a new name. I kinda wish we lived back in the 70’s – in the golden era of outdoor design – when people were making real waves designing the first ever internal frame pack, or the first ever integrated waist belt. At Trakke, we just try and make beautiful packs that work. No frills. No marketing bullshit. J…