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A Carry Adventure through Portugal Part III :: Ideal & Co.
…na Koelln, Lisbon-based designer and innovator of bags made from cork bark carry leather. Today, we ride a train north to the city of Porto for scene change, and catch up with the brains behind the brand that catalyzed the Portuguese leather carry movement, and helped reinvigorate a forgotten heritage industry. On our final morning in Lisbon, we meandered along the winding cobbled lanes of Alfama to nearby station Santa Apolónia, and leapt aboard…
Lander Carry System Commuter Review :: Drive By
…ith their new Lander Carry System, the goal is to provide protection and a carrying solution for both the work week and for weekend adventures. For the past couple of weeks I’ve had the chance to test out the new Lander Carry System that included the Commuter backpack, Kit, and Parcel. Here’s what I came to find over the course of a few standard work days and a weekend camping trip. COMMUTER Who It Suits The outdoorsman who also wants to stay conn…
The Best ‘Back to School’ Backpacks for Everyday Carry 2018
…lunch, an outer layer and other larger items you may need to occasionally carry. And with sufficient organization it will ensure any smaller items you’re carrying won’t be lost in the recesses of your bag. Add in a versatile design that lets you get more out of your gear, hopping between campus and the weekend, and you’re good to go. So what are the best ‘back to school’ backpacks? We’ve put the hard graft in on your behalf, selecting the best op…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
…n our drive by). There’s a lot of scope for tailoring this bag to changing carry needs, and while the tactical vibe won’t gel with a suit, your inner Rambo will rejoice equally at the prospect of traipsing through a rainforest or tackling the challenge of hunting down a pint of milk. GORUCK GR1 Load it up with more weight than you would ever realistically carry in a bag of its size, haul it through the mud, chuck it over walls…and the GR1 will sim…
Week In Review ~ 31 May
…ckpack and optional chest pouch, the JACS can be tailored to suit changing carry needs and for non-baby carrying use (for instance use the backpack by itself as a daypack or combine features for biking and hiking activities). Constructed out of tough 1000D Cordura, the carrier is suitable for children aged 3 months to around 3 years old. The military aesthetics are aimed at dads, but there’s no reason moms can’t get in on the action too. Check out…
Kickstarter Highlight: EVERGOODS MQD24 and CTB40 Crossover Backpacks
…g out swinging with crossover bags that agilely adapt to urban and outdoor carry needs. Now they’re back with two new offerings, ready to rethink what travel carry and everyday versatility can be. Meet the EVERGOODS Mountain Quick Draw 24L and Civic Transit Bag 40L crossover backpacks. Classic style with innovative modern functionality – the MQD24 EVERGOODS appreciates the classics but likes to throw in a modern twist, and they do just that with t…
Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
…oz, $199 The messenger (courier) bag. For being such a ubiquitous piece of carry, so many messenger bags frankly just don’t carry all that well. While the Granville 16 Courier is a fairly simple bag as far as features go, there’s a lot that went into the patterning of this bag. The result is a bag that is absolutely dialed in with its fit and carry. Starting with the back panel, there’s one piece of molded foam with a pair of creases on both sides…
Rushfaster | Carry Retailers
…s just browsing through their site. Now while we’re sitting trumpeting the Carry prowess of Rushfaster, it leads us to a bigger question… Who else is a great Carry Retailer? We’ve covered a few here and there and we know of many more that we should be covering. But as we move towards trying to give you guys a better catalog of retailers to visit, we really need to ask – who are we missing? Who should we include? We’d love it if you included your f…
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks :: Part 1
…bbing and pocket options you can dial in the organization to meet specific carry missions. The super compact design also helps keep the load close to your body, ideal if you’re navigating crowds or need to carry the essentials without being weighed down. Mystery Ranch Scape Artist The Mystery Ranch Scape Artist, an urban flip on their Scapegoat hunting pack, is a bespoke pack commemorating the 40th anniversary of A & F (a legendary Japanese distri…
Gifts for the EDCer
…ty of webbing for exterior carry options. Great for: …when you need a versatile EDC bag with solid construction that can handle a range of day-to-day carry tasks, with the potential to serve as carry for multi-day trips too….
Design Heads :: Interview with Evan Hong of Incase
…he most important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? I think the carry industry has been largely affected by the consumer electronics industry. People have such a wide range of carrying needs now and as technology evolves. I get to design products for the latest and greatest phones, tablets and laptops. It’s pretty exciting. What carry product (of your own creation, or anyone else’s if you feel like being gene…
Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…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 following three ideas: 1. The backpack should be an amazing backpack on its own, not missing anything if it wasn’t paired together with the sling. 2. The sling should be an amazing sling on its own, not missing any…
Top 5 | Best EDC
…formance, low-maintenance build Low-ride pocket clip for discreet and easy carry Bellroy Apex Slim Sleeve Bellroy, the Australian carry company founded by industry vets, started with a humble wallet, over ten years ago. A decade and numerous accolades and SKUs later, the company is still producing world-class pocket carry. The Slim Sleeve has long been a staple for the company. In their quest to convince the world to steer clear of the “Costanza”,…
Carry Giveaway :: Tanner Goods Cargo Carryall
…everything in between…when you’ve got stuff to move, this bag is ready to carry all. The Cargo Carryall salutes the military duffels and seabags that inspired its design, while adding a few user-friendly features for everyday and travel use. The bag’s 72-liter volume offers plenty of storage for life’s adventures and more mundane carry needs. Camping equipment. The weekly laundry load. Travel gear for a month-long trip. Work supplies. The Cargo C…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in January 2024
…nomic pocket layout. WaterField Designs Tech Folio Backpack If you need to carry lots of tech and love inbuilt organization in your carry, the WaterField Designs Tech Folio Backpack could be your ideal pack. The dual-compartment pack has a front tech folio compartment with multiple pockets to organize smaller tech and EDC items, keeping them easily accessible. The rear compartment offers two padded pockets to protect two tech devices, with additio…
Designing the EVERGOODS CTB40 Travel Bag
…ing is when the convertible aspect of a harness compromises its ability to carry comfortably. It might look cool in the marketing materials, but if it’s fiddly to use and uncomfortable to carry, what’s the point? The CTB40 comes with the same level of harness as all of our other products. Same curves and contours, same fit, same foam. Same solid carry. Cinching the straps all the way down pulls them flat to the back panel, reducing the profile and…
Best New Gear :: August 2017
…’s easy to store in luggage or out of the way at home until needed. Lander Carry System Most laptops aren’t designed to embrace demanding outdoor environments. But sometimes you still need your tech by your side. The Lander Carry System helps make that happen, with two backpacks that combine functional outdoor design with tech-friendly features. The 35L Traveler Backpack and 25L Commuter Backpack both feature two compartments, the Crash Pad and ma…
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
…nds nearly like overkill… but is very welcome actually. PHOTO_9 (mountain carry) Sometimes people carry heavier gear – just like me when I carry almost 40 lbs of hard metal and glass even in a small pack for a whole day of photo shooting on the snowy ridge. Or when I use it for heavy bushcraft gear like an axe, metal stove, and a saw for some camping fun in a forest. In such cases, a harness like this is a ticket for real comfort during the whol…
Week In Review ~ 6 April
…ecifically for women and a phone wallet that aims to cover all your pocket carry needs… – Streamlined tech carry for the working woman If sleek, minimalist carry that easily accommodates work and leisure environments has a nice ring to it, Crumpler’s new BELL collection is definitely one to check out. Blending the past and present, the pieces bear the pseudonyms of the Brontë sisters as a tribute to their perseverance, talent and intelligence but…
Best New Gear | June 2021
…chase it. MAKR x Monster Children Prism Sacoche Bag When you don’t need to carry a lot, small carry is where it’s at. Enter the MAKR x Monster Children Prism Sacoche Bag. A compact bag that can be worn crossbody or around the waist and which is a convenient size for storing essentials such as your phone, keys, walllet, and even a small camera. Thanks to multiple pockets, it’s also easy to organize your gear, avoiding the frustrating delve-and-rumm…
Wotancraft Rider Sling Collection Review
…ile using. One thing you will have to pop out the expansion for is… Camera Carry Camera gear carry solutions are at the heart and soul of Wotancraft. And honestly, it’s what I believe they’re most well known for. Unlike some other bags, the Rider series was not designed as a wholly dedicated camera bag, but they sure turn into one. Both the Easy (medium) and Lightning (large) Rider slings support Wotancraft’s wonderful Quick-Draw Camera Insert to…
Share Your Carry ID :: #mycarryID Roundup
…Ds in their Journal, they’ll also offer up a monthly prize for the best entries. The prize this month is x2 Topo Designs Klettersacks to be won by you and a friend! How To Enter 1) Post your Carry ID on Instagram or Twitter. It can be your daily carry, your work tools, carry-on, snowboard bag, whatever you’re feelin’. 2) Tag @carryology and @huckberry and slip in the #mycarryID hashtag. 3) And tag the friend you wish to enter the competition with….
Best New Gear :: July 2017
…carry stage recently, ready for some well-deserved recognition. From burly carry-on to compact key carry with location tracking, check out the best new gear in July… – Helinox [New]TERG Daypack 3way and Helinox [New]TERG Daypack Anotherday Helinox have made a name for themselves creating innovative outdoor adventure equipment. Their TERG line takes that experience and applies it to functional pieces for everyday use. Pieces like the Helinox [New]T…
Specialist Carry :: Adventure Surfer
…I do like handles on the end of the board bags though, so they’re easy to carry if you’re dragging them or carrying them with a friend. Any nightmare travel stories? Had any run-ins with hostile customs officers? Canada has the worst customs by far. I travel up there a ton and have been dragged into secondary about 70% of the time. Usually saying I have some kind of drug on me. Pretty crazy that the closest country to the USA is so difficult to g…
Miggo :: A New Way to Carry
…ddressed. Israeli brand Miggo just may have solved an age-old photographic carry dilemma – the hindrance of a lugging around a chunky, cumbersome camera carry bag. A problem worth solving. Yuval Camp, Ohad Cohen and Guy Sprukt are no strangers to solving problems, or to success. For years, the three worked in senior positions in the bags division of Manfrotto, one of the most successful and innovative camera accessory companies in the world. When…
Carry Hack Photo Contest
…to submit photo entries of your best examples of a Carry Hack via email to CarryHacks@carryology.com (include your name, location, and a brief description of your hack) The prize, a Chrome Falcon backpack: 18? wide, 19? high, 6? deep (35L volume). Made from 1050 denier nylon for the outer shell. Retails for $150 USD. The independent floating 18oz truck tarp liner eliminates any seams to the outside elements to keep your interior stuff nice, safe,…
Week In Review ~ 29 March
…hich gives you sufficient time to prepare for the 180 of pared-down pocket carry. Fashion-friendly carry for work, travel and leisure If you like a dash of designer feel to your carry, Kavala Postal may tempt you with their carry collection which caters to men and women. The brand is based in Singapore and Hong Kong and puts its fashion foot forward with a range of leather carry pieces including the likes of totes, backpacks and weekender travel b…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…ying out, or contain gear that gets transferred to whatever I happen to be carrying that day. Most often daypacks, fishing setups, cycling and ski packs. I always keep my current EDC bag loaded up near the front door. Can you tell us a favorite carry memory? Or a memory garnered whilst wearing a particular piece? I lived out of one relatively small pack for a month on my honeymoon in Ecuador. It was a 30L Arc’teryx pack that I had used for years o…
Best New Gear: January 2018
…The weather-resistant bag packs in a host of features including three-way carry, multiple pockets for organization, a USB charging port, a clamshell main compartment and an expandable design. For added functionality, the carry-on bag can also be paired with modular accessories and includes a Tech Organizer to keep smaller items tidy. SUBTECH Pro Drybag 2.0 Series Waterproof down to 50 meters (164 feet), floats fully packed with an adult on top in…
Week In Review ~ 5 January
…the good looks and flexibility of use might just sway you. – Trailblazing carry – No, Carryology has not branched out into gardening. However, since it’s the new year and a lot of our readers like heading up into the hills, we thought we would highlight something a little different to the usual carry items featured on the site. The Trail Boss is a trail tool that is easy to carry and which enables you to work on trails (for example if you’re hiki…