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Top 5: Best Work Shoulder Bag 2020
Top 5: Best Work Shoulder Bag 2020 Work carry trends seem to go full circle from briefcases, to backpacks and now something that is more casual yet still refined – the shoulder bag. Classic carry styles never go out of style but these five brands have brought their own touch to the work bag game. With features like luggage pass-throughs, magnetic closures, and materials ranging from high-tech sailcloth to Italian leather, there’s something for ev…
Top 5: Best Travel Luggage 2020
…uggage, what an awesome idea and award… until you throw in the year that is 2020. Unfortunately, Covid-19’s spiky balls will keep this from being a year of inspiring travel, adventure memories and international jet-setting. As we study the walls of our confinement, what better time to plan that future adventure? Do your travel plans look domestic, maybe shorter flight times and more chances to explore your local neighborhood? Are you waiting for t…
Top 5: Best EDC 2020
Writing about the Best EDC of 2020 (Everyday Carry) is pretty foreign to me as you’ll typically find me on camera playing with the pocket-friendly gear instead – fiddling with switches, clicking all the buttons, and pushing tools to their limit to test their durability claims. However, when offered the chance to talk about the top 5 finalists in the EDC category for Carryology, I knew it was my time to debut my writing career. Given this is a lis…
Top 5: Best Active Backpack 2020
Top 5: Best Active Backpack 2020 What could be cooler for an outdoorsman than reviewing the Best Active Backpack Top 5? Sounds fun, right? But before we start let’s define what an active backpack actually is. Well, to me it’s the one I grab when going outdoors hiking, climbing, skiing, canoeing, mountaineering, camping and more – an extremely diverse category. Some packs are more versatile, some designed for a specific activity, which is not alwa…
Top 5: Best Carry-On Bag 2020
Our Top 5 finalists for Best Carry-On Bag 2020 are as varied as travel can be, and rightly so. No two trips are exactly the same, with different bags suiting different loads and environments. Each of our finalists has earned their spot for doing a stellar job in their respective niches. However, which piece soars highest? Let’s dig in! Property Of… Karl 48h+ Travel Backpack Folks, this is my first bag from Property Of…, a Dutch brand that I’ve be…
Best Camera Bag Champion 2020
The Best Camera Bag 2020 is a photographer’s go-to ally, protecting fragile and expensive kit while keeping gear well organized and quickly accessible… 1st Place NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Pack Sometimes when Youtube personalities and brands combine on developing gear, the results are more spin than insightful and innovative design. But that isn’t the case here. Pro photographer and Youtube sensation Peter Mckinnon and Nomatic have achieved somethin…
Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
The Best Active Shoulder Bag 2020 offers a carefully honed balance of durability, access and flexible carry for active pursuits… 1st Place Remote Equipment Bravo 18 On first appearances the Remote Equipment Bravo 18 may look like a simple bag. But take a closer look and you’ll discover a tote bag taken to the next level, pairing a combination of multiple-carrying options, a rugged-as-heck build and supreme access to your gear. Making this a bombp…
Top 5: Best Travel Clothing 2020
…The Best Travel Clothing of 2020 Top 5 ranges from classic desert boots to lightweight performance shells, mid-layers and do-everything pants. In fact, if you carried all 5 you’d be well on your way to a very honed one-bag setup! But there can be only one champion… so let’s dig into the details!…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
The Best Work Shoulder Bag 2020 nails that all-important blend of form and function, merging work-friendly aesthetics with well-considered organization and a quality build for the long haul… 1st Place Aer Commuter Brief 2 Aer consistently delivers carry that deftly balances minimalist aesthetics with functional design. And their Commuter Brief 2 has both in spades. Building on the original design, Aer have refined it with improved pocketing and e…
Best Work Backpack Champion 2020
The Best Work Backpack 2020 needs to perform across multiple fronts, keeping gear organized and accessible while maintaining work-friendly aesthetics and commute-ready comfort… 1st Place Tom Bihn Synik 22 It’s not hard to see why Tom Bihn has such a loyal fanbase. They build tough, smartly designed bags that will serve you well for many years to come. And they listen to their customers and deliver on feedback. Case in point, the Synik 22. A new t…
Best Travel Luggage Champion 2020
Our Best Travel Luggage 2020 has to soar high on long-lasting durability, organization and access, and flexibility to adapt on the fly… 1st Place Topo Designs Travel Bag Roller You can spot a Topo Designs piece a mile off. Their signature styling and colorway combinations help them stand out from the crowd. But their Travel Bag Roller offers more than just eye-catching vibes. It’s been carefully designed to tick all the boxes you want in travel l…
Best Accessory Champion 2020
The Best Accessory 2020 is a piece designed to enhance your daily or travel carry experiences through organization, reduced bulk, convenience and more… 1st Place Peak Design Travel Tripod Peak Design have firmly established themselves as innovators who aren’t afraid to rethink carry categories. So when they turned their attention to tripods, traditionally awkward and bulky items to carry, things were going to get interesting. And they didn’t disa…
Best EDC Champion 2020
The Best EDC 2020 focuses on smaller pieces with big functionality. Compact carry heroes that slip effortlessly into our daily setups and swoop in to handle diverse tasks and needs… 1st Place The James Brand Carter The James Brand have carved out a distinct space in the EDC knife niche. Their pieces are beautifully made and built to last, while nailing a pared-back, minimalist aesthetic that’s a refreshing change from the status quo. And the Cart…
Best Carry-On Bag 2020
The Best Carry-On 2020 is a bag honed for travel convenience, comfort and flexibility. Designed to adapt to changing environments while standing up to the scrapes and scuffs of travel use… 1st Place Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus Ever since our friends at Bellroy pushed from pockets to packs, they’ve steadily made ground, improving and iterating with each release, fine-tuning what a ‘Bellroy’ bag should be. And all those years of effort have paid…
Best New Gear: September 2020
…tainly give this his nod of approval and so do we. JL Lawson & Co. EDC Mist 2020 and COVID sucks. But one of the very few GOOD things that is coming from this year, is actual innovative designs which can be used for EDC to combat the spread of the virus. JL Lawson & Co saw an interesting hole in the market and decided to fill it. Rather than carrying around a bulky and ugly plastic spray bottle, you can pop their EDC Mist onto your keychain. Then,…
Buyers Guide: Autumn Adventure Kit 2020
…one mad incident to another, and life isn’t quite as we knew it in February 2020. What you can do, and who you can do it with has become the defining consideration when trying to make our social plans. This autumn is going to look very different for all as the hunt for outdoor activities becomes of paramount importance. While it may seem odd at first for some, it is in fact a good thing. It’s a chance to reconnect with the outdoors in different wa…
Matsuda x Carryology: The Fall and Rise of 2020
…2020 struck us all. And now we strike back… with a space blaster. Introducing… the Matsuda x Carryology “FALL and RISE” Artist Series morale patch set…
Best New Gear: December 2020
The carry world waved goodbye to 2020 with a fitting tribute, dishing up an impressive collection of new pieces in December to round off the year and inspire 2021 setups. Let’s delve into the month’s best new gear… Urban SOG Surrept Packs Sometimes the best approach to being prepared is implementing a system. A system like the SOG Surrept Packs; a six-piece collection of bags and accessories that fuse understated looks, functional design, intuiti…
Best New Gear: January 2020
A new decade is upon us, and what a start with January’s new offerings. Convertible carry, slick EDC pieces, and savvy additions to your wardrobe are just some of the month’s best new gear… Urban master-piece Rumble NO.01400-tw Backpack Expert Japanese carry crafters master-piece have released this limited edition Rumble Backpack to cater to your everyday and overnight needs. Made with durable, water-resistant Mastertex, it’s ready for the commut…
My Favorite EDC Tech Gear from CES 2020
The Consumer Electronics Show, aka CES, is a ridiculously huge convention, the largest in the world, bringing nearly 200,000 people (source: my Lyft driver) to the sandy edges of reality in Las Vegas each year. It spreads out through the Las Vegas Convention Center and overflows into several other hotel convention centers, ballrooms, and even onto the street with car tech. I shuffled with the masses past mountains of 8K TVs, robot helpers, human…
Buyers Guide: The Best Business Card Holders for Men in 2020
The humble business card holder is a supreme work of minimalism. At first glance it’s just a small wallet with a single purpose. But there’s incredible nuance to it: it’s the item that you flash when you’re trying to network or win business. And in some high-rolling circles, a real status symbol and signaller, just like your choice of business card. So we’ve hand-selected the best business card holders for work, from boutique makers to high-end l…
Best Tote Bags for Work 2020
The humble tote can sometimes get overlooked in the world of work carry. But they’re generally more accessible than messengers, more office-friendly than backpacks, and more versatile than briefcases. All good reasons to consider them on your short list for your next commuting companion. A good tote will offer easy access to gear throughout the day, whether you’re reaching for a public transport card, hunting for a charging cable, or extricating…
Carry Giveaway: Aer Work Collection 2020
When Aer first introduced their Work Collection, makers, creators and doers around the world took note. Here were bags you could move with throughout a busy day, hopping from offices to transport to cafes and back again. Clean styles, thoughtful organization and water-resistant durability for life on the go. But Aer weren’t content to stop there. Taking on user feedback, they’ve refreshed the line to make it even better. The all-new Work Collecti…
Best New Gear: March 2020
There’s no denying we’re living in challenging times currently. But arguably more than ever it’s good to have a little distraction now and then. And perusing the industry’s new offerings provides just that. With many of us having extra time on our hands, tweaking that gear wishlist is a fun way to stay occupied while we’re cooped up indoors. And along with anticipating putting that gear to good use when the time comes, it’s a chance to help brand…
Best New Gear: April 2020
Looking for a unique Dyneema daypack? Seeking out streetwear vibes? Or a travel collection with real smarts? You’ll find it all in the month’s best new gear… Urban Adeft Platform 01 “P01” Little-known Italian techwear brand Adeft have just dropped their Platform 01 P01 bag… and we’re super impressed. Crafted by hand and built rugged, the bag dishes up aggressive and boxy lines with exterior stash options for days. Streetwear fans, we’ve got a new…
11 Best Desk Trays for Your Home Office in 2020
An uncluttered workspace helps get you in the right frame of mind for a productive working from home day. But you’ll need somewhere to store your small work tools and EDC essentials when you’re in focus mode. And that’s where the humble desk tray comes in. An unassuming work companion that quietly gets on with the job of corralling your clutter so you can get on with yours. So whether you’ve got a dedicated home office or have commandeered the di…
Best New Gear: June 2020
A lunch box bringing modularity to your meals, a versatile catch-all to keep all your EDC in check, and a smart way to carry face masks on the go. Discover this and more as we check out June’s best new gear… Urban beruf baggage Stream Sling Pack UL Got a small carry load? Light and nimble is the way to go in your bag choice. And beruf baggage give you that with their Stream Sling Pack UL, all wrapped up in a quality build with lots of versatility…
Best Sling Champion 2020
The Best Sling celebrates compact carry tailor-made for smaller loads. Keeping smaller setups well organized and accessible for life on the go… 1st Place Peak Design Everyday Sling 2 Few brands have shaped the carry world like Peak Design has over recent years. They’ve rethought what carry can be, with an innovative take on bags that can adapt to both everyday and photography use. Pieces like their Everyday Sling, revamped from the original desig…
Best Everyday Bag Champion 2020
The Best Everyday Bag is a versatile piece that needs to adapt to multiple loads and environments, all while keeping gear accessible and comfortable to carry throughout the day… 1st Place Alpha One Niner EVADE 1.5 FULL Sometimes a piece comes along that makes you stop and pause. The Alpha One Niner EVADE 1.5 FULL is such a piece. Why? Well, this bag offers potentially the best value for money we’ve ever seen in a pack. And you’re not getting a su…
Best Specialist Champion 2020
Our Best Specialist excels in a particular carry need, offering maximized fit-for-purpose design to expertly meet a specific use case… 1st Place Mystery Ranch Tower 47 The climbing world makes certain demands on your gear that have to be met. Suitable toughness to endure rugged climbing environments. Comfortable carry to get gear there and back again while often needing to navigate tricky terrain. And easy access to your climbing gear when you ne…
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