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Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ystem that consists of a main bag and Top Pack. The main bag suits maximum carry-on dimensions, while the smaller Top Pack can be used as a personal carry-on item. Zip them together for a large bag at your destination or alternatively utilize the Top Pack as a day bag and leave the majority of your gear in the main pack at your accommodation. With multiple carry and organization options, this versatile piece handles diverse travel environments wit…
Best Travel Luggage – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…vel, starting with before you’ve even stepped out your front door. The KIN Carry-on is a highly innovative carry-on suitcase with a biodegradable shell made from a combination of flax and bioplastics, specifically PLA made from fermented corn starch. However, you’re not sacrificing durability for sustainability as the suitcase has been rigorously tested to ensure it’s ready for demanding travel. The lining is 100% flax linen, which is more sustain…
Best Carry-On Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…from an optimal 15L-35L capacity all the way up to 78L open if you need to carry bulky or awkwardly shaped items. The Ultrahigh Dufflepack also adapts on the portability front, with a choice of backpack and shoulder bag carry options. _________________________________________________________ Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti-Theft 40L Backpack Obvious security features can draw unwanted attention to your travel bag. But the Vibe 40 keeps things understated yet…
Have Your Say!! Second Annual Carry Awards
…rning and prepare to passionately fill in boxes with reckless abandon. The Carry Awards mach #2 is a golden opportunity to recognize the role of innovation and expertise. It propels us to use our noggins and think hard about what makes great carry. You know, does it align with the ‘fitness for purpose’ philosophy? Is it versatile? Is it stylish? Is it ethically produced? Or is it churned out by soulless chumps who focus on the buck? It’s an epic a…
Best Specialist Carry – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…cess to them. Those two requirements don’t typically live well together in carry, as messengers are great for access, but backpacks are way better for carry comfort of heavy loads. Mindshift tackles that head on, creating a waist bag like element that can spin to your front for access, then return back to your rear to not look like a bad tourist. While they launched on Kickstarter, this is from the folks behind Think Tank Photo, which is why it’s…
The Second Annual Carry Awards
…ink hard.) PS: If a models been updated then that’s new enough for us. The Carry Awards 2013 Here are the categories with last year’s winners… Best Work Backpack: Work focused – these bags suit an office space, but also work on the commute and any travel you do. Click here to peep last year’s award post. – Best Work Messenger: Work focused – these bags suit an office space, but also work on the commute and any travel you do. Click here to peep las…
Best Carry-On Champion | Carry Awards IX
…r-resistant build, awesome comfort, and understated looks…… 1st Place Able Carry Max Backpack The Able Carry Max Backpack has conjured up some serious carry magic. Creating a bag that hauls all your carry-on gear while remaining comfortable and low-key on the go is a hard challenge. The Max Backpack offers 30L of space, yet somehow seems to be able to carry even more, while feeling like a smaller pack on your back. A lot of this has to do with the…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…lated interior that offers a pocket to store a cold pack. And with its top carry handles it’s easy to carry too. Not to mention the flexible design moves smoothly from cooler duties to day-to-day tote use. _________________________________________________________ Pelican Air Cases Protective cases often sacrifice weight savings for durability, but with Pelican Air Cases you get both. Available in a variety of sizes, the cases are made with Pelican…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Carry On Results
…ip between work and play, the brand has impressed us with several of their carry pieces, but it’s their Carry On that beat the competition in this year’s awards. With its 45 litre capacity, multiple sections and carry options, and really well balanced silhouette, the Alchemy Equipment Carry On is both handsome and versatile. The sandwich construction makes it easy to organise your travel gear. The shoulder strap disappears into a slim pocket, and…
Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2015
…ss – the second annual Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards. Three highly coveted awards which we here at Carryology bestow upon the crème de la crème of the carry scene at OR. Reaching a consensus amidst the hundreds of bags we saw over the course of OR was no easy task. Heated conversations with words that would make our mothers blush. Endlessly cross-checking our collective notes. Turning down the occasional bribe. Phone calls back to Carryology HQ. T…
The Fifth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…e meaningful, not just a new color or fabric option), then they’re back in the race and you can cast your vote for them to try and help them over the finish line first. Unbiased praise for solid contributions to the carry world Our Carry Awards are unbiased and not influenced by any brand affiliation. Big brands and small brands alike have an equal opportunity to score fame and praise for putting in the effort and creating truly great carry gear…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…racticality. Property Of… Charlie 12h Backpack Sometimes you don’t need to carry a large load on the daily. So why carry a large bag? Amsterdam brand Property Of… delivers a compact, lightweight and stylish alternative to bulky bags with the Charlie 12h Backpack. The 9L pack weighs 0.8 kg and is a fine pick for daily essentials, combining classic and timeless style with practical organization. The bag is crafted with weatherproof polyester made ou…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ependent compartments, one of which has a rolltop opening to easily expand carry volume for larger loads. And with multiple carry options and pockets across both bags, you can easily adapt to life on foot or two wheels while keeping your gear tidy and within reach on the go. _________________________________________________________ SDR Traveller M1 Messenger The M1 Messenger is an exceptionally lightweight and weatherproof messenger that’s ideal f…
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…e as possible… 1st Place EVERGOODS CTB35 EVERGOODS are no strangers to the Carry Awards finals. So it’s no surprise that the CTB35 (CIVIC Travel Bag 35L) has secured its position at the #1 slot for this year. The Bozeman-based design team completely reimagined their travel backpack, replacing their discontinued CTB40 via a method that might appear to be extremely simple but is quite difficult to execute in reality. First, it doesn’t hurt that they…
The Carry Awards :: Best Carry-On Results
…Tom Bihn is more of an overnighter than a week away, but it’s every bit a Carry Awards credentialled winner. Excellent fabrics and zips. Flawless construction. An interesting three-dimensional pattern that grows and shrinks without need for compression. And every organizing pocket you could want. Tom Bihn care about making excellent carry, and it totally shows. Oh, and particularly in this pack, we like the black. – Highly Commended These are the…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…or making the awesome happen, right? What are we looking for besides great carry? We want new products and new blood. If a piece of carry got the gong in previous years, then sadly, it’s out of the running. If it’s been updated and given a facelift, then cool, it’s in. Click here for last year’s winners. Why are these awards important? Because they’re unbiased, uninfluenced by brand affiliation and are as close to a true representation of the best…
Fly Prepared: Travel-Friendly EDC Gear
…at other popular companies call 20-24L. Secondary Carry: Inside the pack I carry PDW’s Carry All Tote Bag (CaB-2). This item rolls up small and is worth its weight in gold if you are the kind of traveler who brings home more than what you left with. It is 18″ high, 13″ long, 8″ wide and made of the rugged and ubiquitous 1000D Cordura® nylon. It has both long and short carry handles and a surprising amount of features for a light “extra” bag. There…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…do away with utilizing single-use plastic cutlery? Outlery has an elegant carry-friendly solution at the ready. Their reusable cutlery and chopsticks fit inside a pocket-friendly tin, making them easy to carry around daily so they’re always on hand if you need them. The cutlery is made from stainless steel that’s durable and easy to clean. Functional and versatile for everyday, outdoor and travel use, they’re not only a stylish and practical tool…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…personality. And the stowable waist belt, removable shoulder strap and top carry handles let you easily transition between carry modes on the fly. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger 15L Some tactical bags are too overt to fit into a wide range of environments. But TAD’S updated Parallax Messenger delivers tactically-inspired functionality with clean, stealthy aesthetics that suit lots o…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…ssic. It’s carry gear that has helped really shape our industry. These are carry pieces that connected with customers in a new way, opened up new markets, new ways to carry, or just nailed it and hit perfection. But with the entirety of history to draw on, how do we decide? Well, we ran every morsel of historical carry ingenuity through a pinpointed filter and based the distillation on one, simple question: which products have ‘new found’ relevanc…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…and you’re not pickin’ up what they’re puttin’ down, you can always click the unsubscribe button. 😉 GOOD LUCK! The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway…
Ultimate Travel Gear List That Will Change the Way You Travel
…? Then check out these duffels! The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Bag 40L is carry-on compatible and easy to carry on your back thanks to the removable padded shoulder straps. The abrasion and weather-resistant fabric gives the bag a stand-out look that is designed to keep the bag working for you even after extended travels. Unlike some duffels, the top zip runs the entire length and width of the bag meaning you can access any part of the bag withou…
Best Carry-On Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…been put together with care and great fabrics. – Alchemy Equipment AEL008 Carry On With its 45 litre capacity, multiple sections and carry options, and really well balanced silhouette, the Alchemy Equipment Carry On is both handsome and versatile. A handy piece of kit for those urban adventures or venturing into wilder territory when the mood strikes. – The Transience Meridian Gym bag These remarkable carry forms are the work of British designer…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…______________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Active carry needs change from trip to trip and one activity to the next. But the Spectre Carry System is designed to keep up with all of them through a modular range of carry options. A choice of packs and carry rigs let you easily adjust for trail running, water-based activities, day hikes, multi-day treks and more. All with lightweight durability and functio…
Best Carry-On Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…akke Storr Carry On Backpack The Storr is Trakke’s first foray into travel carry. And the Scottish heritage carry kings have nailed the balance of suave style and rugged functionality. Super minimal, the pack is stripped back to the essential elements of a great carry-on. Convenient packing and access through a clamshell opening. An exterior-access laptop sleeve for your tech. Pockets for smaller items and quick-access essentials. Stowable shoulde…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…nt torso sizes, and a well padded and ventilated back panel to comfortably carry light to medium loads over extended periods of time. And if you need to carry more, it’s also compatible with Stone Glacier’s external frames to comfortably carry loads of 150+ lbs. The pack offers quick-access storage for essentials, along with a lay-flat opening to the main compartment for easy access throughout, with a full hook back panel for customizable organiza…
The Carry Awards :: Pack Config Selects…
…the move. The outside of the bag includes reverse coil zippers, a lay flat carry handle, and a well-placed D-ring for attaching small accessories. Other features that make the bag a standout carry option are the ample use of spacer mesh, a well-padded and fully adjustable shoulder strap, and optional accessories such as a padded waist belt and a mesh beaver tail known as the GTG Trunk. This full Mil-Spec Made in the USA bag is tough enough to take…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…of carry options. Backpack mode when you need to cover longer distances or carry heavier loads, and briefcase mode for a more formal look and carrying over shorter distances. Complementing its adaptable portability is a wide-opening main compartment for ready access to work tools, handy pockets for organization, and smart looks that keep things professional in the office. _________________________________________________________ Arc’teryx Nomin 2….
My Favorite White X-Pac Bags
…ity to change size ranks very high on my value scale as most of the time I carry very little and don’t want to have to carry a larger bag on the chance I might have a few extra things I need to carry. If you need a million little pockets in your bag or need something large enough for laptop carry, this is not going to work for you. For me, the EARTH Workshop Studio EVERYDAY BAG 2.0 quickly became one of my favorite bags and is in high rotation for…
Best Carry-On Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…a great job of keeping your gear tidy and accessible, while also reducing carry fatigue through a comfortable and customizable suspension system. Available in 35L and 45L carry-on sizes, the backpack features adjustable shoulder straps that can move up or down for a customized fit, along with an adjustable and removable hip belt honed for travellers set to clock miles on foot. The weatherproof and durable sailcloth construction takes travel knock…