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Top 5: Best Active Messenger Bags 2020
…be one winner so let’s get into the details on the 5 best messenger bags of 2020. Peak Design Everyday Messenger V2 It’s safe to say that at this point, most of us know Peak Design and without a doubt, they continue to make exceedingly clever bags in the daily carry, photography, and travel spaces. So it should come as no surprise that the Everyday Messenger V2 is just brimming with delightful features. As an update to their Everyday line, the V2…
Top 6: Best Everyday Bag 2020
Top 6: Best Everyday Bag 2020 Folks, in my humble opinion, the Best Everyday Bag category is the big one. This one is like ‘Best Picture’ at the Oscars. When most of us think ‘carry’, the products within this group are the ones that fill our imaginations. A functional backpack for everyday, so simple yet so wildly complicated. A form factor that seamlessly crosses the line between everyday carry, work, travel, and adventure. The do-everything pro…
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…
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…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…Accessories really are the finishing touch on any sort of carry. They allow you to organize, sort, supplement and enhance your traveling or EDC experience. This year we have everything from a tech pouch to a tripod that packs down to a size smaller than previously thought possible. Read on to see what makes each item special….
Top 5: Best Carry-On Bag 2020
Our Top 5 finalists for Best Carry-On 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 high and delivers the kind of thoughtful, functional and refined experience that elevates the category as a whole? Get into the details and vote…
Top 5: Best Specialist 2020
…Our Best Specialist category celebrates the pieces that hone in on expertly fulfilling a particular carry need. So it’s no surprise that our top 5 finalists are highly diverse in their designs and intended use cases. Each finalist has earned their spot by delivering a dialed-in performance that’s fit for purpose. Let’s take a closer look at each one……
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 New Gear: October 2020
October brings change. For everyone in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures drop, there is a crispness in the air, leaves begin to fall from their branches, and things seem to slow down, just a bit anyway. At least, things seem to slow down… outside the world of gear anyway. These makers are just starting to heat up to keep our insatiability for new gear, completely fulfilled. Let’s have a hike through some of October’s best new gear. Urban côte…
Best Active Backpack Champion 2020
The Best Active Backpack excels in securely and comfortably carrying the load during active pursuits, with the durability you need to embrace life on the go… 1st Place Mammut Ducan Spine 28-35 Hiking is an activity that requires the body to flex, twist, bend and move over varying terrain. But a lot of packs can end up restricting the body’s natural movement. Not so with the Mammut Ducan Spine 28-35. This innovative hiking pack integrates Mammut’s…
Brand of the Year 2020
Our Brand of the Year does an industry-leading job of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand fully committed to pushing industry sustainability, fostering better business practices, and promoting and supporting diverse social and environmental initiatives… Peak Design Peak Design haven’t really wrapped their heads around the concept of slowing down and just chilling. But to be fair, when you’re as committed to making a positive impact as they…
Best Travel Clothing Champion 2020
Our Best Travel Clothing maximizes multifunctionality in form and function, so you can carry less and do more on your trips… 1st Place Western Rise Diversion Pant Western Rise’s evolution over a few short years has been nothing less than highly impressive. They’ve pushed the boundaries in travel-friendly clothing that delivers the performance you want from technical gear, with the style you need for urban environments. And their latest offering,…
Best Running Vests of 2020
When I first started seriously running in high school, I was a complete minimalist. I’d head out into the Malibu hills with just my running shorts and keys. Sure, sometimes I’d have to beg a hiker for a quick sip from their hydration pack, but I was one of those “all natural” runners. As I picked up my running game in college and started racing, I started realizing the necessity of having some food and water with me so I didn’t cramp or bonk, an…
Get Comfortable: Best Joggers and Loungers for Men 2020
The past few months have fundamentally impacted the way we all work. Working from home is the new norm for a lot of us and with that change in environment also comes a change in work garb. The need for being ‘formal’ has significantly dropped. Instead of sharp suits and clean silhouettes, we’re turning to pieces that offer that little bit of extra comfort. The best joggers and loungers on the market offer that stroll-around-the-house comfort we’r…
Best New Gear: November 2020
From sustainably made urban carry, to snow-ready ski packs, we’ve got November’s best new gear releases, all in one spot, for your perusing pleasure… EDC Bellroy Pouches Little things are important. But also easily lost. But not with Bellroy’s nifty new range of pouches including the Desk Pouch, Standing Pouch, and Standing Pouch Plus. Each pouch features a self-standing design when full, along with wide openings and intuitive interior pocketing….
Top 5: Best Work Backpack 2020
To reach the pinnacle of Best Work Backpack, there’s always the key elements to hit: the right level of refined style and formality for the office. The right organization and protection for your daily tools. Fast and easy access to those tools. And the all-important comfort level, when you’ve crushed a long day and you need that transit home to be as effortless as possible. The above is the baseline. But to truly excel and become champion, a pack…
Top 5: Best Active Backpacks 2020
What could be cooler for an outdoorsman than reviewing the top 5 Active Backpacks of the year? 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 always possible to test easil…
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…
Top 5: Best EDC 2020
Writing about Everyday Carry (EDC) 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 list of some of the…
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…
What’s In My Pockets: Back-To-School 2020 EDC
With the holidays retreating and the school grind ahead, you might be needing a little motivation to get fired up. One way to feel inspired? Upgrading your back-to-school EDC… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYbVFFsRA8E&feature=youtu.be Gear setup: Vessi Everyday Shoes (Get 15% off with code EXCESSORIZE) Sandwich Cat Cap-Sac Snaps We The North Snaps Raptors DUER Live Free Adventure Pant (save $25 using code EXCESSORIZE488 (US) or save $20 using c…
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 everyone in this year’s Top 5….
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…
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: 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…