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Racing Atelier Rucksack #1 | The World’s Most Luxurious Bespoke Backpack
…this mountain workshop different. First and foremost, Racing Atelier is a design house, not a bag manufacturer. That might seem like a small difference on paper, but in reality it is the fuel that makes these wonderful packs special. Leander has serious design pedigree, which we discovered when we spoke to him back in 2018, and it is clear that this varied experience brings unique energy to his brand. After years of admiration, we were ecstatic t…
Score Deals on Summer Gear | Get Ready for Your Best Summer Yet!
…g one MacBook Pro, two iPad Pros, or five iPhone 15 Pros. And with a prism design taking inspiration from Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”, you can inject a little fun into your charging setup too. Heimplanet Transit Line Daypack – 24L (US$167) Sleek and sustainable, Heimplanet’s Transit Line Daypack is made with their proprietary DYECOSHELL fabric that uses a dope-dyeing process to significantly reduce the use of water, chemicals, CO2, and en…
Made in the USA Gift Guide
…’s magnetic architecture for easy one-handed access to all the tools. And speaking of tools, you get 21 of them, all in a lightweight, compact, and easily portable design. Makr Tri-Glide Belt (US$140) Makr teamed up with C’H’C’M’ Shop to create this sleek, tough belt made in the USA. It features mil-spec webbing, metal hardware, and a laser etched Hypalon-like base and tension stop. Further features include a hand-painted Horween Shell Cordovan ke…
Bond-Vox HALO Carabiner Review :: Drive By
…ain price and in this case it’s starting at $69, which can be perceived as a bit restrictive for a carabiner.” Verdict Yes, it’s a good design. I’m really glad I grabbed them during Blade Show recently, just in time for the summer. The manufacturing quality is great, Mike Bond of Ti2 Design really knows his job. And the Scandinavian sense of design from Jesper is both innovative and utilitarian. And what’s really great, you can order them directly…
Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ys hitting the slopes? You bet. Unhindered access on the go? Sure thing, with top and side entry points keeping gear at the ready. Just enough organization for the essentials, while maintaining the clean feel? You can tick that box too. Unnecessary extras that will add weight, clutter the design and don’t fit in with a minimalist packing approach? Nope. This pack has been designed for a very specific user. Someone who wants to travel light with mi…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…y are also producing extremely tough products on a small scale, with smart design and looks. Topo Designs out of Colorado is another favorite. Was there anything from the past that you hesitated on that you would kill to have now? Ah yes, the “Why didn’t I grab that bag when I had the chance.” There have been a few, but a Dana Design pack when they were still made in Bozeman stands out. I had a number of opportunities to pick up one of their bags,…
AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
…who would show us around, met us inside. The interior is very Austrian in design; minimalist, beautiful, clean. Meeting rooms, open air offices, full of cheerful workers warmly introducing themselves. It screamed out “this is a place anyone with a pulse would want to work”, but in a well-mannered, polite tone. “The interior is very Austrian in design; minimalist, beautiful, clean. Meeting rooms, open air offices, full of cheerful workers warmly i…
Black Mile Mile One Travel Bag Review
…One has some bright spots and it’s obvious a lot of thought went into the design. It’s badass and bold. The bag features high-end components with a lightweight design. It’s a solid option for one bag travel due to its durability and weather-resistant elements, versatility, and expansive storage. If you require more organization or more specialized performance, then this one may not be for you. There are a few design details that need a little mor…
Our Favorite EDC Pocket Essentials Right Now
…t-friendly multi-tool that will put a smile on your face with its charming design and solid durability. Designed by custom knifemaker Jesper Voxnaes, it’s machined from solid 1/4″ copper and combines a bottle opener and emergency impact tool in one. The James Brand Chapter (US$295) With its timeless styling, durable build, and functional design, the Chapter is a pocket knife you can use pretty much anywhere. The frame lock design features minimal…
Alpha One Niner x Carryology: Stealth Cobra Prepares to Strike
…done. We commissioned our Senior Editor, Laurence Fry, a talented graphic designer, to design the patch to adorn the pack’s exterior Velcro field. Originally, we tried a few attempts at making the design via embroidered fabric. It looked nice, but it needed more. So we opted for our very first molded patch with a geometric cobra with orange eyes and orange fangs, in a striking position to face the viewer. Of course, like all of A19’s standard Eva…
Top 5 | Best Shoulder Bag
…materials Slimline (can be combined with other carry systems) Exceptional design and functionality Porter Road Shoulder Bag Another Japanese powerhouse, Porter, enters our Top 5 with their excellent Road Shoulder Bag. Available in two sizes, standard and large, the Road Shoulder Bag is a classic design that will stand the test of time. Don’t be fooled though, this bag has the features of many high-tech counterparts, shrouded in a traditional silh…
Road Tests :: Solid Gray
…Gray brand and backpack come from Lijmbach, Leeuw & Vormgeving, a product design firm created by Jasper de Leeuw and Herman Lijmbach (both graduates from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, a school with a great international reputation in product design). It’s hard not to take a second or third look at the pack, as it isn’t something you see everyday. The pack sat next to my desk for a few days while I took notes and whenever someon…
Global Exploration Summit Packing List
…inless steel A5 size packable bottle Team Hat from the Observer Collection designed by war photographer and designer Robert Spangle Hollyland Lark M1 wireless lavalier mic (Tx and Rx) for my interviews, with its neat carrying case My GLEX Pass My reMarkable2 paper tablet with its Keyboard. My Claustrum wallet to carry my business cards. I will most definitely also use its included coin case when traveling abroad. An amazing and small titanium flas…
12 Camo Backpacks and Bags with Serious Street Style
…to hand, including storage for a laptop. Rivendell Mountain Works x Natal Design Larkspur (~US$385) Fancy a slick camo take on a carry classic? There’s plenty to love with this Larkspur collaboration between Japanese brand Natal Design and Rivendell Mountain Works. The US-made pack features a rugged 1000D nylon in duck camo, with a back frame pad for improved structure and comfort. Interior and exterior pockets also enhance the functionality, alo…
Best New Gear | July 2021
…you go. Small but mighty, it features a magnetic base and a quick-release design for instant, easy illumination on the go. The YSMART Bullet provides 100 lumens in a compact, conveniently portable design that comes in copper and titanium options to suit your personal tastes. Article One X Mission Workshop Navigator Sunglasses The folks at Article One Eyewear and Mission Workshop both appreciate quality, handcrafted pieces that help you explore ou…
What Makes a Great Outdoor Pack?
…rientation, compression strap location, access choices: every decision the design team makes tells a story. That story has to make sense, and as consumers, we have to buy into it. Design choices that create excitement add value to our experiences. Being excited brings us closer to the brand and lays the foundation for a good relationship with the bag, and that’s important because we end up spending a lot of time with our outdoor bags. The Crown2’s…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…___________________________________________________ Bellroy Laptop Brief – Designers Edition Details matter. And the Designers Edition of the Bellroy Laptop Brief is all about the details. A bag designed to make the right impression from the get-go, keeping you looking sharp and in charge wherever the work day leads. The environmentally certified leather delivers a premium look and feel, with pre-formed panels elevating the structure and use of sp…
Restrap Travel Range Review
…panels and plenty of pockets for bits and bobs, you won’t find them here. Design Looks These bags share a relatively pared-back design language, with clean exteriors stripped of unnecessary elements. There’s a sense that each part of the bag is there for a reason, lending to the clutter-free vibe. Each bag comes in a choice of classic black or white, contrasted with a high-vis orange lining. While not unattractive, there’s a definite function-ove…
Kickstarter Highlight :: The KNOMO #LiveFree Backpack
…elopment The result may look polished, but as Tim FitzGerald, KNOMO’s Lead Designer, explains it didn’t happen overnight, “We spent 12 months getting the design perfect, customising, testing and refining all aspects, including bespoke pullers, custom closures and unique design accents, ensuring every detail is functional and sleek”. This attention to detail is evident up close and Harrison highlights that feedback from the existing KNOMO community…
Best New Gear: January 2020
…ovide location updates during solo hikes? Pebblebee’s Found GPS Tracker is designed to help you do all this and more. The rechargeable global tracker tracks only when required to do so, allowing it to run up to 12 months on a single charge. It provides left behind alerts to your phone, an inbuilt speaker for audio alerts, and requires no subscription to use. Short-range tracking is via Bluetooth up to 1000 feet, while tracking distant and moving i…
Best EDC Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…gn, taking it to the next level with reduced bulk and a more user-friendly design. Congratulations, Orbitkey, your refined design delivers jingle-free calm to key chaos and is a worthy addition to any EDC setup. ________________________________________________________ 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 qualit…
Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
…eople like YOU. Great materials, multiple wearing options, and understated design. Why you might not: This mask is rather angular; if you are looking for smoother shapes and rounded edges, look elsewhere. It takes a little while to “break in”. Field Testing: Triple Aught Design are over-engineers by nature, and I mean that in the best way. Their products are always thoroughly thought through and show a genuine understanding of the problem they are…
Exclusive Release | Carryology Community Challenge Coin
…pocket for over 6+ months without any visible wearing of the laser etched design elements whatsoever. In fact, it has begun to take a mild polish from living in there and rubbing against our last titanium challenge coin… almost enhancing the laser design detailing. However you choose to rock your coin, make sure to keep it on you as part of your EDC in case you are to get coin challenged out on your travels. And hey, who doesn’t like a free drink…
3 Favorite Finds from Outdoor Retailer 2018
…with both of these two stars. That being said, these products aren’t even designed for me. I knew that going into it. And I still didn’t care. These two came together to design products specifically for strong bad ass women. Specifically a cross-body bag and messenger bag. Full transparency, I actually saw teaser photos a few months ago, but getting to handle them in person was real delight. The blend of Cordura fabrics, super buttery leather, sm…
EVERGOODS CIVIC Access Pouch 2L: Quick Look
…A great pouch can declutter your backpack and speed up your work flow. And EVERGOODS CIVIC Access Pouch 2L (CAP2L) is one great pouch. Let’s dive in… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USjm7ZDmU0 Enjoyed this article? Why not check out these too: The Best Tech Pouches and Organizers to EDC 2021 Peak Design Tech Pouch Review How To Stay Organized: Pouches and Packing Cubes…
Pakt Travel Backpack Review
…r bags in this category that pack a punch would be Aer’s Travel Pack 2 and Peak Design’s Travel Backpack. If you’re after something smaller and more compact, the Bellroy Transit is very good. Verdict Is this a winner in the aesthetics department? No, not by a long shot. But is it one of those bags that operates like Hermione’s beaded bag in Harry Potter? Most definitely! You can throw anything at it and it simply handles it and keeps a pretty low…
Specialist Carry :: Expedition Documentarian
…e Atacama. We wanted to release it as a hybrid product between art and bag design. We plan to release a limited run, maybe ten, with some specific features in the bag because I kind of curated EDC objects that fit perfectly in the bag and with each bag should come stone samples that I brought back from the expeditions. We used the Internet and we exchanged design ideas and I sent them sketches – I think four months before departure to make a propo…
Best New Gear: July 2020
…ou’re quick! Minaal 3.0 Series Minaal puts it best here, “After 5 years of design, re-design, and relentless testing, the Minaal 3.0 series is done cooking.” The new series contains the Carry-on 3.0 Bag and the Daily 3.0 Bag, both available in a 600D Picton™ fabric, made from recycled yarn, is even tougher and attracts less hair and fluff. You’ve got the choice between the handsome Vancouver Grey or the classic Aoraki Black. Can’t decide between t…
What’s In My Pockets: Best Blackout EDC Sling Bags
…(get 6.4% cashback from LetyShops) POCKETS – Black Ember TKS CAMERA – Peak Design Everyday Sling IPAD – Alpaka Bravo X Sling MINIMAL – MODERN DAYFARER Active Sling Duke Cannon Solid Cologne Lautie Shuffle Leatherman T4 Multi-Tool Heroclip Carabiner HOARDER – CODEOFBELL X-POD Sling Enjoyed this? You might like these too: What’s In My Camera Bag: PGYTECH OneMo Camera Backpack 5 Awesome EDC Slings for Short Missions A heads up: we’re supported by our…
Inside Line Equipment Travel Pack Review
…are looking for something more classy and fit for a business environment. Peak Design Travel Backpack (45L) – for unrivaled access and configuration of the bag and in general something stealthier. GORUCK GR2 (34L/40L) – if you plan to insanely abuse the bag and don’t mind its less water-resistant properties. Bonus points for personalization thanks to the Velcro area on the front, as well as the more traditionally placed and externally accessed la…
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