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A Carry Adventure through Portugal and its Heritage Artisan Leather Industry Part 1.
In the worst of the dirge and the frost of a long, bleak Berlin winter, Portugal was the vapour-lined mirage on the horizon of my vitamin-D deficient, landlocked mind. I kept hearing amazing things about this country: sun and surf, delectable seafood, great wine, friendly people. Watching Anthony Bourdain’s jaunt through Lisbon on repeat only exacerbated my full body salivation. In the pantheon of European destinations, Portugal is easy to overlo…
A Carry Adventure through Portugal Part II :: Ina Koelln and the New Breed
…ions,” she said. She heard about an ecological design competition based in Berlin – this would catalyse her introduction to cork leather, and a whole new career in carry. Cork leather is nothing new in Portugal: tourist stores all over the country stock perfunctory tote bags made out of the stuff – Koelln came across some of these on her first time travelling through Lisbon, and though the designs left a little to be desired, she loved the fabric….
Best New Gear: August 2019
…smart styling, it’s easy to dress up or down as required too. Property Of… Berlin Series Are you a fan of travel and EDC backpacks that fuse classic looks, sustainable production and functionality? Then the Property Of… Berlin Series is definitely one you’ll want to check out. The series features three backpacks, all crafted with polyester made from recycled PET. The Charlie 12h Backpack fits a 13″ laptop and is a stylish piece for everyday carry….
The Matriarchs Of The Luxury Handbag World
…h bag remains largely unchanged from the day it was released until now. C’mon all you haters out there… there’s something special about that and it’s a rarity in the design world today. A parting question – can the YSL Muse, the Marc Jacobs Stam, the Mulberry Alexa or any of the more recently designed ‘It’ bags secure as loyal a following as the years go by? Check them out with your design hat on and let me know what you think….
5 mins with Greenroom136 (Giveaway)
…ortant to the eco system, driving innovation and inspiring new blood. I’ve mused over many a brand over the years. But if I had to pinpoint a few, I’d say you can’t go past the clever product designs of Mission Workshop, the community based brand culture of Chrome, the entrepreneurial spirit of Rickshaw Bagworks, the industrial practises of Timbuk2, and notably the true grit that drives the designs of Bedouin foundry. I’m sure there will be more t…
The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
…t: 0.366 kg / 0.8 lb This lightweight and low-key sling is made by hand in Berlin, and suits both work and weekends away. The bag keeps up to an 11″ tablet or laptop safe and secure in a padded compartment with side access, while a front zipped pocket stores quick-access items within easy reach. Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger (US$ 130.84) – Volume: 22.6L – Dimensions: 13.5″(L) x 7.5″(W) x 20″(H) The Kodiak Gearslinger provides tactical functionali…
Best Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ul features camouflaged within its multifunctional design. Made by hand in Berlin, the bag includes an integrated/removable soft shell muff and three rows of MOLLE webbing for attaching items externally. The padded main compartment has space for a small tablet and a phone, while the exterior pocket provides ready access to frequently used items. The shoulder strap is also removable, and comes with a top-notch AustriAlpin Cobra buckle. Sleek, tough…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…onstruction that can take a beating and keep going strong. Made by hand in Berlin, the bag features a host of pockets including two detachable interior pockets to tailor the carry setup to your needs. _________________________________________________________ Colfax Design Works SDP_01 Hard-wearing and adaptable, the SDP_01 is made in the USA and combines weatherproof Cordura construction with a versatile rolltop opening to suit a range of loads. M…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…nt pocket with interior organization for smaller items. Crafted by hand in Berlin, this bag is built to last and adapt to changing carry missions. _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Everyday Sling The Everyday Sling has a number of nifty tricks up its sleeve that come together in a harmonious, multifunctional design. A dividable main compartment and plenty of interior pockets provide ample organization for smalle…
Week In Review ~ 20 July
…ENT backpack, 23 liters of ruggedness in black canvas and leather. This limited edition backpack stems from a collaboration between Swedish bag and accessories brand Sandqvist and Berlin skateboarding brand Ambivalent. The pack has four exterior pockets and an inner laptop sleeve suitable for a 15-inch laptop. –…
Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
…craftsmanship, the bags also feature labels and custom hand-printed linings made in England. . . . . . bagjack bagjack can trace its roots back to a bike messenger bag crafted in 1993, though today the Berlin-based brand offers a variety of handmade bags. Offerings range from their Classics line to the premium NXL lines, with practicality and durability front and center. . . …
3 Years On The Road With The Samsonite Cubelite
…Melbourne – Singapore – Jakarta – Melbourne . 2015 Melbourne – Florence – Berlin – Munich – Melbourne Melbourne – LA – Vegas – Melbourne Melbourne – Toronto – NY – Melbourne Melbourne – Vegas – Vancouver – Seattle – Portland – LA – Melbourne Melbourne – Tokyo – Bali – Melbourne . 2016 Melbourne – NY – Philly – Melbourne Melbourne – LA – Seattle – Portland – Vegas – NY – Melbourne Melbourne – Noosa – Melbourne Melbourne – Shanghai – Melbourne Melb…
Elvis & Kresse Weekender Review :: Drive By
…job. With the weekender in tow, we’d be starting slow: a night train from Berlin to Zurich; an ICE to Milan, followed by a 300km/h Frecciarossa to Rome; a regional Trenitalia to Salerno; and a ferry along the Amalfi Coast to spectacular Positano. Though we were heading off for the better part of a week, the bag instantly proved its worth capacity-wise – unshackled by its initial form, its side ‘hold’ pins are capable of unclasping a top leather f…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…ne, 8am LA – 4th June, 3pm Tokyo – 5th June, 7am Singapore – 5th June, 6am Berlin – Midnight between Thursday, 4 June and Friday, 5 June ———————————————————————————- AMA Details: Carl: New Zealand born Industrial Designer Carl Moriarty is the Design Director for Apparel at Arc’teryx. For the past 6 years, he has been responsible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl g…
Whillas and Gunn Interview :: The Road Less Travelled
…bit before we started WG Trunk Co. Richy has lived in London, New York and Berlin plus a few other places in between. I spent a lot of time abroad when I was working with Kakadu and took a year off to go exploring solo so we’ve both had the travel bug for a while. I love the idea of combining an online shop with a photo documentary of awesome travel adventures! It’s a totally refreshing approach, what inspired it? And how are crew responding? Rich…
5 Minutes with Ucon Acrobatics
Ucon Acrobatics is a Berlin-based lifestyle brand that was founded in 2001 by Jochen Smuda and Martin Fussenegger. The brand has gone from strength to strength while embracing the values of creativity, innovation, quality and ethical production. We recently caught up with Ucon Acrobatics to chat design insights, who inspires them in the carry world, as well as new creations to look out for… What key insights drive your stuff? We’ve been in the ma…
QWSTION Interview :: Brand, Beginnings and Business
…t, and more recently we opened stores in temporary locations in Zürich and Berlin. What things won’t you do with your brand? Most likely fast food, cars and weapons. What key insights drive your product direction? It’s important to be clear about what you are doing. Which carry product are you the most proud of? It’s more difficult than ever to create something truly original. When we launched our Backpack as one of the first three products in our…
Week In Review ~ 12 February
…king silhouette and range of handy features. The bag is crafted by hand in Berlin using 560 dtex Cordura, an AustriAlpin Cobra buckle, and waterproof YKK zippers. Suitable for everyday and travel needs, the bag’s features include a removable soft shell muff, a removable shoulder strap, a padded tech pocket, a quick-access front pocket, and MOLLE webbing for attaching additional items. Embracing the outdoors made easy Alite Designs are all about cr…
Interview w/Shai Levy
…tdoor bags and sewn accessories. I studied product design in Israel and in Berlin and worked as a freelance designer in Tel- Aviv after my graduation. One of my customers was Source-Vagabond, an Israeli manufacturer of high end outdoor gear. They are known for their Sandals and Hydration packs. One day I got a phone call from them regarding a new project. They wanted me to fly to China and develop it in the factory of their producer. This was my f…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…sic packs plus a few new pieces. He’s getting back from a few more days in Berlin this evening. It’s just exciting! We are able to have some real effect and we are able to build better packs for a few people and it’s a gas! That’s incredible. Along the lines of Kletterwerks, I’ve read you designed the whole line in two weeks… Well back in 1975 I had been repairing equipment for about 2.5 to 3 years before that and had done a number of individual d…
Buyer’s Guide :: Work Messengers
…perfectly. Interested? Buy it now. – Bagjack NXL We don’t talk about this Berlin-based brand enough on Carryology. They do some crazy things, and the NXL is pretty much their craziest. It’s a messenger that can transform, detach, rearrange and metamorph into pretty much anything you need it to be. It’s pushing the tech thing for a work bag, but in full black, with the strap tucked away and the flap folded, it actually scrubs up really cleanly. In…
Carry Portraits Exhibition
…e any particular rules but durability is a key for me.” JIMMY BOREJESSON – Berlin, Germany Software Engineer “My home is where my gadgets are. I love being outside in nature, and I take the inside out with me. High quality podcasts need a great view to bring them to life.” JON OLSSON – Mora, Sweden Professional Skier, Vlogger and Car Enthusiast “I love to travel with a backpack as I can fit it under the seat in front of me. Perfect to keep the dro…
Road Tests :: Chrome Metropolis
…ag in the Buckle Bag Series range (not counting the GIGANTICALLY HUMUNGOUS Berlin in the Pro-Series range) the sides on the bag sit more at right angles to the base than Citizen or Mini-Metro, endowing you with more usable space from top to bottom. I also find squared off bag designs a little more appealing than bags with a large difference in top and base width. – The main compartment itself is big, but not so big that it becomes overbearing. I h…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…and 100m of water resistance. Urban Ucon Acrobatics Lotus Infinity Series Berlin-based Ucon Acrobatics have always focused on minimalist design created with minimal emissions but now they’re taking their sustainability efforts even further with the Lotus Infinity series. The collection marks the brand’s first step towards changing their core material from recycled PET bottles from the beverage industry to textile waste from fashion landfill. Text…
Mars Mission Simulation | Packing List
…ckpack comes with BAGJACK’s famous attention to detail and the handmade in Berlin label that guarantees durability, high-level craftsmanship, and of course a next-level design. With a carrying capacity of 25-32 liters, it can very quickly morph from the maximum carry-on-friendly H47 x W33.5 x D16 cm dimensions to a smaller shape that will qualify it as an accessory during your flight should you need it, while still looking absolutely badass. There…
Riot Division Fractalization SS 2021 Review
…brand that has found its way into the stores of Tokyo, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Berlin, and of course into the hearts of thousands of fans of functional, comfortable, and innovative apparel. Recently, the brand launched the Spring/Summer 2021 collection and I had the pleasure to try out some of the key products in this drop. Particularly a rain jacket, everyday pants, a waist bag, and a wallet. Read on to find out what makes each of these products spec…
Heroclip X Carryology Seigaiha Stealth – And a New Wave of Essentials
…rk time. RRP $25 Global Times NY – 28th, 6pm LA – 28th, 3pm London – 28th, 11pm Vancouver – 28th, 3pm Sydney – 29th, 10am Singapore – 29th, 7am Berlin – 29th, Midnight Paris – 29th, Midnight Tokyo – 29th, 8am…
Explorers Club Packing List
…ckup, I brought a bagjack Traveller Bag size large. I am a big fan of this Berlin-based brand. I actually own a couple of their products, and even a 3A-5TSR that they produced years ago in collaboration with Errolson Hugh’s Acronym. I definitely like the versatility of the Traveller Bag, with its hidden straps, and an overall focus on small details and sleek design that are undoubtedly the mark of bagjack. The Traveller Bag with the pack straps on…
These 3 Small Brands Should Be On Your Radar
…y, and making travel as easy as possible with smart travel technology. The Berlin-based luggage pioneers were the world’s first brand to integrate removable charging functionality with optional GPS tracking in luggage. They were also the first brand to provide luggage with a personal travel assistant service. And they’ve even set their sights on designing luggage suitable for space travel. But there’s plenty of options for earthbound explorers, wh…
The Little-known World of Modern Bespoke Trunks and Cases
…ions, collaborating at the Bread and Butter fashion event and Tempelhof in Berlin and repeatedly welcoming their team to our studio in Scotland – to fully understand their unique needs, and to integrate these into what was always planned as a very user-friendly and practical tool. The series has now been used – in various incredible setups – as far afield as Dubai, Japan and Australia, itself travelling in bespoke style in a custom-fitted shipping…