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Imminent Threat Solutions Discreet Messenger: Drive By
…esigned specifically to work in conjunction with their Zip Bags. As far as messenger bags go, this one is near the top of the food chain. Who It Suits The Discreet Messenger is a solid EDC choice for the business casual crowd thanks to the subdued profile and quality of the waxed canvas face fabric. The modularity of the bag also makes it flexible enough to do just about anything a 30L shoulder bag would ever need to do. Who It Doesn’t I can see t…
Exclusive Release | Matador x Carryology EDX Series
…sizing. Ultimately, we selected 2 liters for the sling, 10 liters for the messenger (think large sling and small messenger), and 22 liters for the backpack. We found these 3 volumes were best suited to perform well for day to day EDC as well as traveling. Development Designing an entire 3-piece collection is no easy task and doesn’t happen overnight. In order to get to the final form, we had countless design revision meetings (both in person at…
The Brilliance of bagjack
…ut I never will miss,” Pe smirks. Riding the streets of Berlin, Pe and his messenger pal, Vossi, saw a niche – the need for high-quality, durable messenger transport bags that looked good as well as fit the purpose. They began sewing their own bags late at night in the lounge rooms of their Scharnweberstrasse squats, mishmashing worn postal service bags with pieces of sport bag and rain jackets on a Dürrkopp treadle drive table sewing machine. The…
Drive By :: Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger
…styling on this thing was pretty rad. I previously used my Timbuk2 Classic Messenger, which I loved for important meetings, interviews, etc. I was happy to have a true work appropriate bag in the North to South messenger that looks just as natural dressing up or going business casual or even street (which is not really my thing, ha!). The Not so Good While I love the personalized touch on the Batz Alu-Max® buckles, I found them to be beyond sensit…
5 Reasons I can’t find a great messenger bag
…s that read Carryology, we’d love you to agree, disagree, or just design a messenger that solves these issues! Reason 1: Most brands are too similar Remove the logos, and it’s pretty hard to tell which messengers are from which brands. A big flap, a couple of buckles, some velcro, a shoulder pad, and either black or some pop brights. Compare this to the world of backpacks, where you have every configuration, size, look and shape. Messengers still…
5 of The Most Versatile Messenger Bags
…k of having good ideas.”– Ronald S. Burt We’ve pulled together a number of messengers that we think offer good performance in a variety of environments. These messenger bags should all: Work well both in the office (or university), as well as getting to and from it. If you work amongst pin-stripe suits, you may want to check out some more formal bags (Jack Spade & Mandarina Duck have nice options). Carry all your indispensable bits of technology,…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag
…struction. For this reason I don’t see this as a good choice for a working messenger, but as an urban commuter this bag is great. I described it to a friend as “the briefcase of the messenger bags” with its easy-to-manipulate storage and organization areas and size. Moving on to the strap, the first thing I went looking for was the way it attached to the bag (it’s advertised as reversible). The idea behind this is foolproof; one piece of webbing w…
Buyer’s Guide :: Work Messengers
…nice to step back and highlight some of the better ones. So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to haul random parcels in – that’s a different post. A work messenger needs to look good and work well at work, when you’re working (at work). It’s a single strap messenger that can deal with a laptop, some tech, a change of clothes, and will be comfortable enough for a cycling commute. Being Carryology, i…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
…ing plenty of eye-catching style but in a smaller package than the Barbary messenger, Bedouin Foundry’s Genghis messenger is crafted by hand using Scottish 10-ounce waxed canvas and top-grain vegetable-tanned leather, with AustriAlpin Cobra buckles. The messenger holds a 15-inch laptop, with two slip pockets and a zipped pocket for keeping smaller items tidy. Ally Capellino Tommo Despatch Bag Oiled canvas and leather detailing come together in an…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 2)
So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to haul random parcels in – that’s a different guide. A work messenger needs to look good and work well at work, when you’re working (at work). It’s a single strap messenger that can deal with a laptop, some tech, a change of clothes, and will be comfortable enough for a cycling commute. Being Carryology, it also needs to be versatile, deal with at least a ligh…
The 10 Best Camera Bags 2018: Messengers and Slings
…a camera backpack and a camera messenger or sling bag. Camera backpack vs messenger Choosing between a pack and a messenger can be like choosing between a Nikon and a Canon. One option isn’t inherently better than the other. Rather, it’s a case of figuring out which one best suits your specific needs. And to do so, it’s handy to think about what you’re carrying, where you’re carrying it, and for how long. Backpacks are a better choice for heavier…
Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
…nd should be included out of the box. The Wee Lug’s design always had bike messengers in mind and if you’ve ever ridden a bike with a messenger bag you know how it tends to shift its position to the side. Securing it with a stabilizer strap becomes a necessity and I feel like it’s an omission not to add this strap as part of the default configuration. Design and Features What I love about Trakke is that there are zero gimmicks with their products….
Matador x Carryology | Travel with the Trident
…sizing. Ultimately, we selected 2 liters for the sling, 10 liters for the messenger (think large sling and small messenger), and 22 liters for the backpack. We found these 3 volumes were best suited to perform well for day to day EDC as well as traveling. Development Designing an entire 3-piece collection is no easy task and doesn’t happen overnight. In order to get to the final form, we had countless design revision meetings (both in person at…
Best Active Messenger 2019
…back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger 15L TAD are no strangers to the active carry scene, creating versatile and rugged pieces designed with adaptability in mind. But they also stand out for their dedication to building on and improving those designs. And that’s what they’ve done with the Parallax Messenger 15L. The updated design takes user feedback on board with a smaller size, dishing up a more EDC…
Best Messenger Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…y leads? Whether hauling your work gear or weekend adventure kit, our Best Messenger Bag champion embraces life on the go with hard-wearing durability and practical organization… 1st Place BRIEFING FREIGHTER T-SHOULDER BRIEFING finishes right where they should be – at the top. A long-standing Japanese brand that has often dabbled in the USA consumer and MiUSA market, the FREIGHTER T-SHOULDER is a go-anywhere-do-anything messenger bag that moves wi…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Messenger Bag
…the go throughout the day but still want convenient access to your gear? A messenger bag can be your best friend, keeping items tidy and accessible when you need them but secure and out of the way when it’s time to get going. Our Best Active Messenger finalists all offer effective comfort, access, and organization, with distinct features that make them well suited to a range of active needs, whether you’re zipping down the streets on your daily co…
My Favorite White X-Pac Bags
…ide. But I did mix it up on some pieces, you know – for fun! The iPad Zero Messenger is a compact messenger-style bag that I love for EDC, air travel personal pack, and I even use it as a weekend bag since I pack light. It comes with just two pockets, making it a blank canvas for your packing needs – making sub pouches (my preferred way to carry) your best friend. But you can add the optional small Deluxe Drop Pocket, which Velcros in, if you’re m…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
…g durability. The Lunara is larger than a waist bag, but simpler than most messengers. This finds new space in a way that suits travelers and adventurers who want to take some basics and a jacket, without being weighed down. It’s a great addition to the active messenger space. Highly Recommended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstan…
Make Your Own Messenger
…pecs on how to cut the materials and the measurements, even how-to images have been provided! Tip of the hat to Dishy for piecing together such an informative tutorial on how to make your own Messenger. If you go ahead and do create your own Messenger (or any carry related item) we would love to see it, feel free to email us at info@carryology.com…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
…e Nominees While KILLSPENCER nominations were split between their Business Messenger and their Briefcase, we think it was the way that the Briefcase makes small messengers manly again that won over the most votes. —- 78% are winning a strong international following for their modernist take on some classic formats. The Gustav mixes asymmetric interest with solid functionality for a great small work messenger. —- Bedouin just oozes that classic Brit…
Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
…ef bag”. When used for bicycling, wearing it cross body like a traditional messenger, it does work but it does slide around a little, sliding from the middle of your back down to the side while you’re peddling, since there is just seatbelt webbing to grab onto your shirt for friction. It works, but not perfectly. The ideal way to use the Recon is to wear the shoulder strap either on one shoulder or across your body, leaving the Recon at your side…
The Carry Awards – Best Active Messenger
Best Active Messenger – Mission Workshop Rummy “Reinventing the messenger format, without compromising comfort or utility” While the messenger category is still relatively new, it has already started showing signs of stagnation, with the standard flap over format dominating most brand offers. Enter Mission Workshop, who have a habit of fundamentally rethinking how your carry gear should be made. The Rummy is a VERY comfortable messenger to use, w…
Best Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…netic Fidlock buckles allow hassle-free access. To prevent carry chaos the messenger also includes a choice of organization options, from Helix attachment points to interior and exterior pockets, along with a padded laptop compartment. With its low-key aesthetics, reliable construction, and flexible organization, the Parallax Messenger gets a solid nod of approval and our high commendation. ________________________________________________________…
Trakke Bairn Mk2 Mini Messenger Review: Drive By
…for a smaller carry option that cuts down unnecessary bulk or weight. The messenger will also appeal to users who want a tough and versatile bag that adapts to work, play and travel environments. Who It Doesn’t Obviously if you need to carry a lot of stuff or particularly bulky items, there are better options out there. And if you’ll be on the go for a long time with a decent amount of carry weight, you may want to consider a backpack instead for…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…___________ Arc’teryx Fyx The Arc’teryx Fyx is a sleek and water-resistant messenger with a suspended and padded laptop compartment, a concealed pocket for valuables, side and front pockets for quick-access items, and an organizer panel for smaller items such as a tablet, phone and pens. The messenger also features an ambidextrous shoulder strap and adjustable waist belt for secure carry on the go, along with a reflective loop for attaching a bike…
Best Work Messenger Finalists
…g aesthetics. Ease of access and versatile carrying options. A dialed work messenger, or shoulder bag or brief (because they fall into this category too) are things of beauty…and not easy to achieve. But our ten finalists hit that sweet spot of work-friendly functionality with a generous splash of style. And because all business and no play is boring, these contenders can graft outside of office hours when you need them to. Log your vote at the bo…
Head to Head :: Laptop Messengers
…and not so likes in order to help you understand how to pick a good laptop messenger. The players are the Timbuk2 laptop messenger we’ve already highlighted in our Backpack vs Messenger post. It’s a custom done up with coated canvas that Timbuk2 generously supplied. We’ll call it the T2. The other is a JunkMonkey Heretic that is both a new bag and a new brand to our discussions. Greenroom136 is a little startup from Malaysia, making interesting ba…
Dewar’s x Billykirk No. 497 Messenger Bag: Drive By
…ottles fit, and drink, equally well from this pocket. Verdict An excellent messenger bag that is also perhaps the only messenger bag out there with a dedicated booze compartment (hoping to see more of these compartments) that works with some really cool history to a satisfying effect. Sure, you’re giving up a bit of computer protection to safely carry a bottle of booze but in this case I like it. This bag reassures me that it’s an okay thing to do…
Trakke Bairn Pro Review
…the corner coffee shop – and everywhere in between. Something that not all messenger bags do well is allow comfortable use as a shoulder bag. The Bairn Pro’s wide stable strap webbing and comfortable strap pad allow for equally comfortable carry on a single shoulder, cross body, or on your back as a traditional messenger. Our daily commute typically involves a car, a parking lot, and a short jaunt to the office. For this daily task, or on days tha…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Messenger Bag
…hroughout the day but still want convenient access to your gear? An active messenger can be your best friend, keeping items tidy and accessible when you need them but secure and out of the way when it’s time to get going. Our Best Active Messenger finalists all offer effective comfort, access, and organization, with distinct features that make them well suited to a range of active needs, whether you’re zipping down the streets on your daily commut…