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…en needed (using the bag like a desk cabinet). Front access is great for a travel bag, where you often put it on a bed or chair and open it right up to arrange contents. This is more like a suitcase opening. — Shoulder Straps: Thick straps distribute load much better, spreading it across each shoulder (dense foam also helps do this). But these attributes tend to lock in the heat, leaving you with sweaty reminders of your activity. Narrow straps an…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…colorways, the second iteration features a variety of X-Pac materials. The bag has a volume of 22L with a height under 21 inches and weighs 4.05 lbs. A stowable Stick-It and daisy chain allows for easy storage and the ability to attach gear and tools. Outer side pockets are large enough to hold a water bottle, with internal detail pockets for glasses, pens, notepads, etc. There’s also a sizable 4×4 inch loop label that gives plenty of real estate…
Week In Review ~ 3 April
…works around your lifestyle, rather than having to work your life around a bag’s restrictive design? A small bag that packs in a lot of versatility, the new Gowing from BirdWalk easily accommodates changing carry needs. How? Through a flexible design that can be worn as a backpack, a cross-body bag, a shoulder bag and a wristlet. Separate the straps to wear it as a pack, or join them to wear it across the body. Alternatively fold the bag in half t…
Thule Subterra Travel Backpack 34L :: Drive By
…is just one example of this, but right now, we’re focusing on the Subterra Travel Backpack 34L. The Subterra Travel Backpack 34L has a clean exterior and is jam-packed with organizational features and ample internal padding for all your electronics. The real talking point for me is the removable packing cube that holds nearly the entirety of the main compartment’s volume—approximately 30 liters—I found it large enough for 5 days of clothing. Once…
Top 5 | Best Travel Clothing
Top 5 | Best Travel Clothing The key feature for travel clothing is versatility. Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or automobile, which may be more likely these days – a good solid piece of clothing will work for multiple occasions, environments, and wherever your travels may take you. The goal is always to be able to pack light without taking up precious cargo space. As a bonus clothing should be comfortable, durable, and of course fit y…
DEFY Bucktown Backpack (2016 Edition in Black Wax Canvas) :: Drive By
…ng when compared to the overtly branded, brightly colored, and exaggerated bag designs that flood the market. The pack can easily be used for the office, travel, and even looks good and works well on your motorcycle or bike. The top handle is built tough and stitched to the bag strongly. I had no hesitation when lifting the pack with a full load and no worry that it may not withstand the weight. “Ironically, what caught my attention is the overall…
Road Test :: Arc’teryx Covert Case C/O
…all have more features and devout fans. For something that’s more of a one bag solution, try the Incase EO travel backpack, the Minaal Carry On, or the Goruck SK40. They all have a similar clean silhouette to the Covert, but are more backpack oriented with more features. For something more outdoorsy, play with the idea of a North Face Base Camp in small size and black. Or for something smaller and more urban, check the Qwstion Daypack. Verdict Thi…
Kickstarter Highlight: Everyman Hideout Travel Pillow
…a design that’s more comfortable and more user-friendly than your average travel pillow. First off, they’ve given the Hideout Travel Pillow a memory foam core for improved comfort and support, complemented by a quilted microfiber pillowtop. They’ve also tweaked the traditional horseshoe design to reduce bulk while adding in extra support. Less hassle, more snoozing Next up, speedy and effortless inflation. The pillow self-inflates in less than 5…
Kickstarter Highlight: Arcido Akra Travel Pack and Vaga Day Pack
…of sightseeing or get active? So Arcido created a system designed for one-bag travel…but with the help of two. Meet the Akra Travel Pack and its sleek sidekick the Vaga Day Pack. Designed for travel, honed through experience Arcido aren’t new to the carry game. This travel system is both an evolution of Arcido’s Faroe backpack and shaped by customer feedback on their first successfully crowdfunded carry-on pack. The Akra Travel Pack is a 35L carr…
Drive By :: REI Trail 40
…Actually, there were that many pockets and unique characteristics to this bag that I emailed the lead designer of the bag at REI with some questions and luckily he was more than happy to explain. Being a carry geek it was fun to hear from the designer about their process and why the bag was laid out as it is. Here are a few of the highlights. The Good There’s a metal hook and loop system that holds the top of your trekking poles in place but can…
Travel Tip :: Airport Lockers are Lifesavers
…ad no idea). If you’re arriving internationally, you’ll need to scoop your bags from baggage claim, take them through the watchful eye of customs, finally exiting the customs area. If you’re flying domestic, you just skip that customs step. Either ask airport information or check the map to find the closest airport lockers to you and your gargantuan ball-and-chain luggage. Drag it or cart it over. The best thing to do now is a little bit of a repa…
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…gers 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 have a classic previous Carry Award winner backpack with a cul…
Reader Q&A ~ World Travel Bag
…h an adventure and was interested in getting our input on some choices for travel bags… — The Question Hi guys, — I’ve just fallen upon your site today with zeal after reading your guest blog on the fantastic thedesignfiles.net website. After spending the last two weeks trawling the internet for the perfect duffle/backpack/gear for world travel, it’s an absolute breath of fresh air to find so many resources in one place. — My question to you guys…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…patches, and you get an all-in-one collection offering the freedom of one-bag travel with the flexibility to adapt to the journey and the destination alike. Pelican Cargo Cases When you’re exploring the rugged outdoors on four wheels, you need equally rugged storage to keep gear secure and protected. And when it comes to rugged protection, Pelican are hard to beat. Case in point, their hard-wearing Cargo Cases. This collection of quick-release ca…
10 Amazing Minimal Travel Essentials, Tested
…hort – 7″ (US$88) A pair of trusty shorts is always handy for warm-weather travels and Proof’s Nomad Short is a versatile one-bag choice. The short does a great job of blending urban-friendly styling with outdoor-ready performance, so you can embrace a variety of different environments and activities during your trip. It’s made with a breathable, soft, two-way stretch Japanese Toray twill that keeps you comfortable on the move and a DWR coating he…
Drive By :: Millican Smith the Roll Pack 25L
…et behind the back padding is nice) for organization. I used it as my main travel bag for a recent trip, it performed great and I quickly knew my way around the pack and where was suitable to drop things. . . The big side pockets could hold a lot of random gear as needed, such as a folded up magazine, water bottle, sunglasses etc. . . As per all rolltop bags, you have to be prepared to dive right into it to get anything small that can find its way…
Road Tests :: SLICKS Suit25 Backpack
…ontentious here, just because it kept going through my head as I used this bag… By Hadrien’s and my reckoning, fashion designers work well designing bags with folds and soft fabrics. Industrial designers like things to be more rigid. The SLICKS has definitely been designed by industrial designers, as it works great so long as you don’t expect to bend and move too much with it. I think the best bag designers learn to mix both disciplines (fashion a…
Trakke Bannoch Backpack Review: Drive By
…. And for travel convenience, the bag packs down flat and can fit inside a travel bag for use as a daypack at your destination. The Not So Good I salute Trakke’s dedication to sourcing British-made materials and hardware including the Bannoch’s stainless steel buckles. They’re made from 70% recycled steel and are lightweight yet durable. The attractive buckle aesthetics also suit the overall look and feel of the Bannoch. However, I found the buckl…
The Hopper | WILL Leather Goods
…h there is over a dozen, or the rings connecting the shoulder strap to the bag, I think they add a muted luxuriousness to the bag. Interior design: In a surprising contrast to the conservative exterior, the insides are lined with a fun plaid fabric. They also included a removable, padded, laptop sleeve with a leather strap enclosure that rivals any third-party one I have seen. Speaking of the interior, there are pockets galore here for you to enjo…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger
…ket for easy sorting and finding stuff. Unfortunately, as with most camera bags, there are some significant issues with the bag’s design. When you look at the photo of how they suggest you pack your gear into the medium-sized Snoop, it becomes clear that they designed it as a messenger bag to carry camera gear, without considering the limitations of messenger bags. If you need to carry two bodies, three lenses, a laptop and a tripod around you sho…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
…work bag that can go beyond the 9-5 grind. Well done, Peak Design! Ancoats Bag Company Tote The Ancoats Bag Company has hit the ground running with the Tote Project. An impressive, build-to-order bag that’s fully customizable, from the size and exterior fabric, to the hardware, interior organization and more. The Tote stands out with its excellent handcrafted construction and thoughtful design that maximizes versatility. Multiple carry options and…
My Favorite Gear for Aquatic Adventures
…king, rafting, and foremost sailing (especially on lakes). Best Gear Carry Bag: Prometheus Design Werx ZCaB-AW MSRP: $119 Best Overall Carry Bag: Prometheus Design Werx Road Warrior 45 MSRP: $139 There’s one thing in a sailing yacht that is always in scarcity – personal space. My ideal general use bag is between 40 and 50 liters, tough, with just basic organization inside (as it always eats up space). It should be pretty much water-resistant on th…
The Best Panniers for Bike Commuting
…se however because a third attachment point is absent on the bottom of the bag. My favorite bit about this bag is a velcro flap, which while simple, works wonderfully to cover the metal hardware to make sure you don’t get jabbed in the leg. Finally, an ironclad lifetime guarantee tops off this pannier. Love it! Pros – -Handmade, signed by the sewer, durable, and a lifetime guarantee. -Durable mounting hardware, and a flap to cover it when not on a…
Road Tests :: Solid Gray
…a proper workout. First up was Taylor, he’s pretty much one of the biggest bag nuts we know of and can take a bag through its paces rather well down there in Texas. Secondly, we gave the bag to our mate Jereme, the Parkour guy, to see how it would stand up in a really active environment. Below are both their thoughts…. Taylor :: “The pack has some clever features” Introducing the Solid Gray backpack (15 litres capacity). Handmade in “one of the fo…
Kickstarter Highlight :: Piorama The Adjustable Backpack
…main compartment are a useful security deterrent if you need to check the bag in during your travels, while quick-access front and side pockets are convenient for stashing small travel essentials or EDC items within easy reach. And the bag doesn’t forget about your tech either, with dedicated storage for a 15″ laptop. Another successful campaign in the bag This is not the first time that Piorama have stepped into the carry ring. They successfully…
Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…k. And the lightbulb went off. Backpack + Sling = Magic As part of our 1.5-bag travel system philosophy here at Carryology, the traveler uses one primary backpack to get from point A to B. And once they’re at point B, they can leave their larger pack behind, utilizing a small agile carry solution to carry their essentials to points X, Y, and Z. So wouldn’t it be epic to combine the two? Once we agreed on this path, we firmly agreed on the followin…
Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
…ing forwards, it makes such a difference to your experience when using the bag. On the front of the bag there is the colourful Portuguese knotted netting with leather rim and a collar stud closure for your extra accessories. The netting may have once held your catches from a day of snaring and hunting (it may still for you!) but I found it to be a home for all of my “might need, but not critical” items such as gloves, a hat, and occasionally a hi…
Drive By :: Colfax Design Works Recon Pack and Modules
…er items got lost in the deep pocket and I had to rummage through a filled bag on the fly, which was a bit of a hassle. One solution that I tried was to pair the bag with additional packing units, such as packing cubes. “I found the main compartment space to be large and open, yet it lacks any internal organization.“ One major issue I found was that the laptop pocket while spacious enough to hold a laptop with sleeve, documents, and even a magazin…
Ethnotek Premji Pack Review :: Drive By
…ft and culture of these communities that Ethnotek celebrates through their bags. No doubt it’s a beautiful bag but is there substance in this style? Who It Suits Anyone who needs a thoughtfully designed and unique daypack boasting some serious style. By purchasing the Premji you’re also allowing Ethnotek to continue employing local artisans around the world. That’s pretty cool. Who It Doesn’t Someone looking for a technical, hard-wearing pack that…
Drive By :: JBird Collective Techpack
…o like the front top pocket. I used this more than any other pocket on the bag. It’s a really good size for key items when I’m traveling – passport, sunnies, note pad…and there’s easy access with the metal clip. . . However, the flap doesn’t always remain flat when closed. If there is a little bit of weight in the pocket it tends to pull down. The flap is potentially a little short and the bag doesn’t have much structure, so the flap gets a little…