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A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
…Though some may want upwards to 30 liters for their EDC bag. Are tactical backpacks good for travel? Yes, they can be, assuming their aesthetic will fit in with where you’re going. Often they provide good access and organization for your gear. But if you want a tactical pack to travel the world with or go hiking for 3 weeks on end, a larger volume is obviously better. More gear = more volume. There are many schools of thought here; some can handl…
The 30 Best Men’s Minimalist Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…or simply out and about on your days off, our picks of the best minimalist backpacks for men find a careful balance. Modern styles that will look suitably understated in years to come. Beautiful fabrics such as black leather and canvas that complement those timeless looks with hard-wearing durability. Varying degrees of minimalism to suit different requirements. And price tags that range from budget-friendly to premium to match your needs. And you…
Buying Tips :: Backpacks
…does it all, so choose your one or two most demanding needs and start with backpacks targeting those. Get a format that fits: A bag shape should generally resemble the contents you carry with it, so briefcases are square like folders, while trekking packs are rounded like clothes. Format also affects access, where top access packs can be placed beside you at work or study and accessed without emptying. Whereas front accessed packs are often best l…
Buyer’s Guide – Casual Backpacks
…ing place for heritage in carry, this is it. So on with our list of casual backpacks… – [R] Topo Daypack Yep, this is classic new age heritage, right down to the double pig snouts and woven label. But unlike a massive unnamed new/old brand, the Topo is built really well with great materials and care. It gives you a clean and simple pack that you can throw around and grow old with. Interested? Buy it now. [R] Gregory Kletter Day The Kletter has one…
Our favourite versatile backpacks
…y focus. Just pick where you best fit. Quality = Fitness for purpose These backpacks should all: Work well enough from the office to the outdoors: They’ll carry a mix of items, and look appropriate across a variety of environments (unless you are in full suit city). Carry your tech: They have pockets for all those modern devices, generally including a laptop (we let you know if they need an additional sleeve). Deal well with travel: Travel require…
Backpack vs. Briefcase
…cess sleeves. The Capstone Backpack is about as accessible as professional backpacks come thanks to access from two identical side zippers and a top pocket. However, the Cary Briefcase is ultimately more accessible not because the entire contents of the pack are in the same compartment, but because everything remains in the same orientation and smooths access because of it. For quickly getting at your daily items and tools without having to repack…
Top 5 | Best Active Backpacks
Top 5 | Best Active Backpacks This might have been my biggest challenge so far at Carryology – to start with 10 truly exceptional nominees and whittle them down to the Top 5 Best Active Backpacks. Simply because all 10 are great packs, and each of them is unique in its specific way: lightweight, packable, heavy-duty, winter specialized, crossover, climbing, etc. So after a couple of weeks in the field with all 10 of them, I finally landed on the…
7 Minimal All-Black Backpacks for Urban Commuters
When it comes to the urban commute, minimal all-black backpacks are hard to beat. Black is the most versatile colorway out there, adapting to scenarios like a boss. Pairing easily with any outfit. Plus we can’t deny the fact that all-black bags bring a subtle stealth and sleekness to your daily setup. So we’ve hunted down 7 minimal all-black backpacks that keep you looking stylish for urban commuting. Incase ICON Lite Triple Black (US$119.95) CUR…
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
…ar with Ortlieb and their panniers. But I had never really looked at their backpacks till recently. I thought this lineup would be the perfect time to try them out and see how they compared to other companies I have used in the past. I wanted to take a look at the Commuter-Daypack High Visibility. Reflective yarn interweaves the pack. So if you are bike commuting during hours when cars may not notice you, the reflection will help. Either this or…
8 Best Everyday Carry Backpacks
The everyday carry backpack. My definition of “freedom”. These backpacks can be used for work, for play, for travel… for anything. It wasn’t easy to choose 5 personal favorites, so I chose 8! Enjoy my best everyday carry backpacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RtU8wObfZc&t=715s MY TOP 8 Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 (v2) Alpha One Liner EVADE 1.5 Full Bellroy Apex Backpack EVERGOODS CPL24 (v2) GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 “Slick” 21L Arc’teryx Veila…
Mission to Mars | Designing Backpacks for NASA
…-solution design, and here’s how it shaped up… Gear and Load The softshell backpacks of the EVIB were tailored to accommodate the communications apparatus, including the GPS antennae, and were bolstered by an internal frame, added straps, reinforced double bartacking, COBRA buckles, and load lifters. Special attention was given to securely mounting the shoulder camera, antennae, and managing cable routing, ensuring convenient access to batteries….
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…products. At Bergans I’m responsible for tents, canoes, sleeping bags, and backpacks, as well as co-leading our innovation lab. But I’d say as a team our strongest side is large, technical outdoor packs. At the moment we are working on a bespoke 165L(!) pack for a group of users with very specific requirements. What have you worked on that you’re proud of and can share with our community? We have just started delivery of all the new backpacks for…
12 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…backpack? Our Creative Director, Taylor Welden, dives into his 12 favorite backpacks for everyday carry and what makes them awesome. Delve into the details below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX3VmuUwDk0 Featured EDC Backpacks: Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Porter Tanker Daypack Trakke Bannoch GORUCK GR1 Heritage (26L) Brown Buffalo Conceal V3 Mystery Ranch x Carryology Unicorn Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Bellroy Apex EVERGOODS CPL24 Arc’teryx Veilance…
The Best Backpacks For Back-to-School In 2023
…o carry reporter, Richard Edens, has hand-selected the best back-to-school backpacks for 2023. Suitable for a range of styles and budgets, these packs will help keep your gear organized and easily portable wherever your next study session takes you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwwVJRTZnUg Featured Backpacks For Back-to-School: Aer City Pack Bellroy Oslo The North Face FUSEBOX Fjällräven Kånken ROARK Passenger 27L Topo Designs Session Pack Topo…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in March 2024
…into thin layers and fixed to a silver waterproof film. A choice of three backpacks are available, ranging from 11L to 16L in size. Outdoor Black Diamond Beta Light 45 Backpack The Black Diamond Beta Light 45 Backpack fuses ultralight construction with agile comfort and is designed for moving fast on backcountry adventures with larger loads. The pack is made with Challenge Sailcloth Ultra 200 body fabric, taped seams, and a roll-top closure, prov…
Nine of the best EDC Backpacks: Roundup Video
…to see what’s out there. And this roundup delves into some of the best EDC backpacks to suit a wide range of tastes and requirements… Roundup Able Carry – the all-rounder that’s probably suited for the most people Bellroy Shift – the best for the office Aer Tech pack – the best for the office and you need lots of organization Attitude Supply ATD1 – the one if you plan to carry a lot of items once in a while Evergoods CPL24 – the most durable Black…
The Most Popular Bags and Backpacks of 2018
…er ado, see what stoked the carry community with the most popular bags and backpacks of 2018… Black Ember Citadel Minimal Worthy winner of our Best Everyday Bag, the Black Ember Citadel Minimal is on point in toughness, weatherproofness, urban sleekness and excellent versatility. Comfortable enough for all-day carry, durable enough to withstand regular use day in and day out, and offering an IPX-06 waterproof rating, it thrives in all weathers whi…
Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…des represent the best of all time. Kicking things off are the Best Travel Backpacks, specifically those that are well suited for globetrotting via planes… GORUCK GR1 . Tough as nails. A dedicated section for up to 17-inch laptops or a hydration bladder. External and internal zipped pockets as well as exterior and interior webbing for organization. Enough space for an overnight trip or convenient carry-on size. The GR1 is an icon in the bag world,…
The Best Work Backpacks for Professional Women
Updated August 2018 When it comes to work bags, backpacks are great options for maximum carry comfort. But not just any pack will do. In a work environment it needs to look the part – neutral colorways and smart, low-key designs all contribute towards creating an air of dependable professionalism. And of course a work backpack also needs to offer everyday practicality, with sufficient organization and space to carry your work supplies and any oth…
The Best Camera Backpacks Buyer’s Guide 2019
Camera backpacks need to tick a lot of boxes: they have to provide comfortable carrying, along with quick access to your gear and suitable protection for a variety of equipment. Our Buyer’s Guide for the Best Camera Backpacks covers a range of situations, from urban to outdoor photography and different user needs, whether you just require the basics for a few hours of city snapping or have to haul a host of gear along with enough personal supplie…
Sportique Presents: Best Everyday Backpacks under $150
It’s easy to be tempted by backpacks boasting expensive fabrics, a host of features that you’ll potentially never use, or high fashion styling that also comes with a high price tag. But there are plenty of bags out there that offer great value for money without costing a small fortune. Sure, you can get a pack for $10. But you’re going to get 10 bucks’ worth of quality. However, you don’t need to go overboard to get a good quality pack that will…
Backpacks @ SVPPLY
Backpacks @ SVPPLY Svpply is an interesting site, have you been/checked it? It’s like retail version of Digg. An online bookmarking and recommendation service. Their backpack catalog is crazy, come take a look… You can seriously get lost on Svpply for hours if not days looking at products you’d like to buy. I guess the easy way to describe it as your online wish-list with the added benefit of being able to purchase.You can use Svpply to keep trac…
Bad backs and backpacks :: Initial thoughts
…opics that we should really be talking about. Point in case? Bad backs and backpacks. One of our readers, Sam, recently pointed out that he’d love to see a post on versatile packs that are good for your back (but also look good as well). We responded by email, and figured we might as well share these initial thoughts… – The question Hi, Carryology! Have you done a feature on packs for people with back problems? The site search for “bad back” resul…
Interview with Eric Fischer :: Inside Line Equipment
…th ILE there’s no investors saying ‘you need to cut down the cost of these backpacks.’ It’s nice being self-employed because I can make sure that the standard of each backpack doesn’t get compromised. What key insights drive your product direction? What I think I can make better or what my friends think could be improved. I have no interest in making messenger bags because there are already ten thousand messenger bags. I know that with backpacks I…
Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
…weekender, I have a hard time comparing the Special Ops Backpack to other backpacks. Military backpacks like Goruck’s Radio Ruck or Echo might have the same size and features but have a different target group in looks and utility. Work backpacks by Samsonite or Tumi have this distinct “work” look to them (the Arc’teryx Blade would be a better option). Heritage backpacks such as Herschel are definitely lower in quality, although there might be som…
External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 2)
Resuming with Part 2 of “External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys”, Markus Kittner provides insight on patented external frame backpacks, including renowned pieces such as the Bergans Pack and Trapper Nelson Pack… – Exactly what the earliest mass produced external frame backpack was remains unclear. This frame below is from 1920, but does not include a pack. But the first external frame backpack was probably patented b…
Sportique Presents :: Best Backpacks Under $150
It’s easy to get caught up in the buzz of backpacks costing several hundred dollars, packing more bells and whistles than you’re ever going to use, showcasing the latest technical materials or boldly claiming to be the last bag you and several generations to come will ever need. Maybe you’re into extreme outdoor activities, baggage handlers see more of your bag than you ever do, or you simply feel like indulging in a luxury piece that you’re goin…
Sportique Presents :: Best Backpacks Under $100
Some backpacks are practically bombproof, come with all the bells and whistles – and make you pay through the nose for them. The thing is, most of the time you probably don’t need such a pack. So why spend lots of money when you can have a bag that serves your needs well and lets your bank balance breathe a little sigh of relief? With this thinking in mind, Sportique have selected their top picks of the best backpacks under $100… – Boreas Topaz 1…
The Best Snowboarding and Ski Backpacks of 2023
…when choosing your pack, along with some of the best snowboarding and ski backpacks of 2023 to suit your needs and budget. Size How long will your trip be? Where will you go? How much gear do you need to carry? Thinking about these questions will help you decide what size of pack is best suited to your needs. For minimalist carry setups and short excursions up to around 20L of pack volume should get the job done. If you need to pack a little extr…
The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks
…ag. But that’s where we come in. This selection of best urban daypacks and backpacks has been churned through our Carryology filter. There’s points for street cred and dialed-in aesthetics, for sure. But these backpacks have a little more going on under the hood – build-wise and feature-wise – so they’ll have your back when you’re swaggering through the streets. Ucon Acrobatics Brandon Backpack (~US$ 85) The Brandon Backpack is a great option for…