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Best Accessory Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…f Waterproof Collection of packing cubes and pouches, which all feature an industry game changer. The Nite Ize TRU Zip waterproof zipper. A toothless, truly waterproof zipper that’s silent to use, glides smoothly and is self-healing. This highly innovative zipper features across the collection’s toiletry bag, wallet, pouches and packing cubes, giving you a variety of trusty waterproof storage options for everyday, outdoor and travel carry needs. …
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019: Carry Awards
…novation Peter, Art, and the gang in San Francisco continue to disrupt any industry they step foot in. Teased during livestreams of their travel packs, Peak Design has gone ahead and designed their own tripods. As of this post, the campaign is sitting at $6.9M and with 24 days to go, it’s sure to go through the roof. The story is how compact they were able to get the total package, when collapsed. It fits in the profile of a water bottle! They wer…
A Minimal Leather Backpack Perfect for Everyday
…ce and operations associate for the game-changing brand that disrupted the industry with what Everlane likes to call Radical Transparency. Working with ethical factories and being transparent about the cost of every product they make and the markups they put on them. From Everlane he transitioned to Lyft and the business skills Shane developed at both companies would come to serve him well in founding his own brand. You see, that love of leather b…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…Recognizing a champion in the industry for more than the standard of their releases, this award goes to the brands pushing beyond product and profit – the brands who genuinely engage, educate and inspire. …
Mismo M/S Soft Work Briefcase: Road Test
…ing catalogue of fabric options, the brand has solidified itself as a true industry leader. We took one of their most successful designs, the M/S Soft Work briefcase out for a spin and here are the results. Mismo is deeply embedded in the luxury soft goods space, but what is luxury? As co-founding designer Adam Bach would say, it’s all about choice: The choice of material, what to leave in and what to take out, and the functional choices that eith…
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
…n, whose design experience spans around two decades and design stints with industry powerhouses such as The North Face and Burton Snowboards. Suffice it to say, he knows what he’s doing behind a sewing machine, with the skills to create on par with the best in the business. In addition to standard designs, custom pieces are available courtesy of the brand’s California-based factory. Premium materials, thoughtful design and expert handmade craftsma…
Outlier: the Constant State of Experimentation
…ll the manufactured clothing in America so we are talking about a gigantic industry. The manufacturing side is tiny compared to what it used to be but it still makes billions of dollars’ worth of clothing every year. It’s a chaotic place, fabric being pushed every which way in the streets and it climbs upwards in freight elevators into a meshwork of small factories and specialists. We’d never have come into existence without it. And how do you col…
5 Minutes with Racing Atelier
…at means I really learn a lot in the course of that project. Also that the industry does not really cater for small-scale businesses. It does not always make it easy to access materials etc. But with having our own hardware and a good tannery we now have a solid small list of suppliers. “The major design challenge was to develop the backpack to a state that I can comfortably make more than just a one-off. That meant a constant revising of the patt…
The Genius of Arc’teryx | Inside ARC’One
…o think, where am I? Is this Area 51? The Mission Customers, fans, haters, industry professionals, we’re all curious. What’s going on with this pioneering, highly secretive, Canadian powerhouse who produces arguably the most expensive outdoor gear in the world? How can one jacket cost $750.00? Are they hiding tiny platinum bars in the seams? Well, no. What they’re doing is way more innovative than that. They’re rewriting the playbook of how a bran…
10 UK Brands You Should Know
…commitment to continuing to push innovation and product development in the industry. The Certified B Corporation has come a long way since then, branching out into a variety of apparel and carry items. Always with a focus on functional, sustainable products that will serve people well for years to come. They continue to strive hard on the sustainable textile front with the use of repurposed materials, incorporating Econyl® in their swimwear, devel…
A Conversation with GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy
…at they don’t just come to you. Nobody’s going to do the work for you. The industry is not built around welcoming newcomers into their field. That’s just not how things work. So the challenge was I don’t know anything about AdWords. I don’t know anything about Facebook ads. I don’t know anything about digital marketing. And this was 2010. But I do know how to build teams. And I know how to engage people and build communities and get them engaged i…
Best Work Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…r the years, we’ve witnessed Aer spark and grow, from Kickstarter brand to industry powerhouse. Somehow reinventing that ‘secret sauce’ that inspires people, and puts bags on shoulders, season after season. But when you dig down, ‘the sauce’ is simple really, they stick to their core values. Creating simple, minimalist and functional bags for urban environments – and it’s undeniably effective. And when they released their Work Collection earlier t…
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
…orking at his father’s sewing factory, creating products for the racehorse industry. When the factory had to close, they took it upon themselves to continue making equestrian products, eventually introducing bags to their offerings which opened them to the American market. This encouraged them to focus on carry goods, which they now offer in a choice of elegantly clean, durable and practical designs. Gear of note: Shopper Backpack Rucksack ANONYM…
The Ultimate Hard Cooler vs Soft Cooler Roundup
…cision-engineered ice cooling vessel, I’ve tested and reviewed some of the industry leaders in this Hard Cooler vs Soft Cooler roundup. What’s changed in the cooler game? Let’s start with the elephant in the room – what happened to your parents’ cooler, and why are these new ones so much more expensive? One word for you cowboy, “rotomolded.” Basically “rotational – molding” is a manufacturing technique where a mold filled with hot plastic is conti…
A Sleek Fashion Backpack with Daily Functionality Built-in
…they valued in an EDC bag. Then he combined these insights with input from industry experts and inspiration from his top designers to create his ideal everyday backpack. Striving for higher standards Many iterations later, the honed design was ready for production. However, the first production run fell short of Justin’s high standards in stitching quality, so he sought a new production partner. And he found one – a factory that makes bags for som…
Crafted Goods Rigi 25L Backpack: Carry Giveaway
Crafted Goods are one of the most exciting brands in the industry. Why? Their striking design ethos, where Urban Active meets Swiss Classic Tech. A carefully honed approach that fuses excellent craftsmanship and materials with sleek aesthetics and highly adaptable function. The result? Knock-out pieces that glide smoothly from work to play, right at home in urban settings but ready to go when that wanderlust comes calling. And we’re giving three…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…s to get out there, explore, and hopefully do good along the way. Congratulations, Cotopaxi. Your outstanding efforts make you a beacon in the industry and a deserving winner of our Brand of the Year. –…
Best Accessory Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…. Exceptional work, Heroclip! Peak Design Capture V3 Peak Design caused an industry-wide rethink on what camera carry can be and achieve. And the Capture Camera Clip is the piece that started it all. But Peak Design aren’t the kind of brand to rest with a good thing when they can make it even better. So they rolled up their sleeves and got down to making the Capture V3. The camera clip offers a host of practical updates including a more compact an…
Best EDC – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…rn from the mind of U.S. Army veteran, Chris Elfering, it marched into the industry with a simple offering: bomber black ‘drop in’ pouch organization at an affordable price – and it’s served BOND well, very well. The Escapade does everything you’d expect: it organizes your cords, pens and knives and larger objects, and wraps them in 1000D ballistic nylon (with a polyurethane backing for water resistance), zips closed with burly YKK zips and paraco…
From Work to Workout: the Best Gym Bags with Shoe Compartments
…ated panel to help air out your gear. Transience Plunge Backpack (US$ 195) Modern aesthetics meet functional design with the Transience Plunge Backpack. An eye-catching option for users who like a little fashion-friendly style while still enjoying simple practicality. The bag features a drawstring top closure, as well as a zippered base compartment for storing shoes or other items separately from the top compartment. The bag is made with mesh neop…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…s those eye-catching aesthetics work in a highly functional form built for modern-day use. Left and right side access lets you quickly get to gear on the go, while a separate laptop compartment and a variety of pockets keep tech and accessories within easy reach too. But Wotancraft knows there’s always room for improvement, which is why they’ve incorporated a number of 2018 updates to the pack too. Adjusted dimensions to accommodate large full-fra…
3 Awesome and Unique Urban EDC Supply Collaborations
…a small keychain knife like this one. Sleek, simple, and functional, this modern and minimal masterpiece is the ideal addition to your keychain carry. Rain.Z Hex Bit Screwdriver – Dark Titanium Rain.Z is an up-and-coming knife maker based in China. With this collaboration, we took his plain Titanium Screwdriver to another level with the Dark Titanium model. The dark coating on the Titanium adds a layer of extra protection while significantly uppi…
5 All-Black Urban Backpacks Designed with Fashion and Function
…ive. These 5 all-black urban backpacks manage to shift the needle, nailing modern and contemporary aesthetics with inbuilt daily functionality… Eastpak Padded Pak’r Welded Backpack (US$175) Pared-back and streamlined, the Eastpak Padded Pak’r Welded Backpack looks equally good in the office and relaxing down at your local park or cafe. And its stylish looks are only emphasised by its practical, adaptable design that moves from work to play. The we…
Traveling Across Australia with Horizn Studios Model M Cabin Bag
…tech worlds” since 2015 with their suite of sleek carry gear tailored for modern nomads. Horizn does carry-ons, checked-ins, backpacks and totes, but it’s their cabin luggage Model M that caught our eye from the outset. This, one of their most popular ‘smart’ luggage items, is a truly international affair: top-flight wheels constructed in Japan, veg-tanned Varchetta leather from Italy, high-end nylon from Taiwan, and aerospace-grade polycarbonate…
7 Amazing All Titanium EDC Accessories
…andgrey “K” Series Titanium Carabiner The Handgrey Titanium carabiner is a modern and minimalist take on the common carabiner. The goal is to create the best everyday carabiner that will integrate seamlessly into your lifestyle. The design of this carabiner straddles the fine line between minimalism and functionality. It maintains a simple and sleek design while incorporating an emergency bottle opener. It features a compact unibody construction t…
5 Unconventional Multi-Functional EDC Tools
…ments. Kopis Designs STK . The Kopis Designs STK (Sliding Tool & Knife) is modern ingenuity at its finest. Built to be compact, versatile, and durable, it leverages on rapid prototyping and on-ground user feedback throughout the entire design process. The result is an amazingly innovative yet highly intuitive pocket tool that adds tremendous value to your everyday carry. . Cha-O-Ha EDC Card . Small, discreet, incredibly strong and highly functiona…
The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now
…back travel activities. Inspired by ancient running sandals but built with modern technology, the Total Eclipse is vegan-friendly and features a foldable design that’s handy for packing. It’s available in women’s and men’s sizes (though you may need to look outside the US). Teva Hurricane XLT 2 (US$70) The Teva Hurricane XLT 2 embraces water and land alike, with a quick-drying and durable upper and a Durabrasion Rubber™ outsole for durability and…
Tactica M100 Carabiner Multi-tool Review: Drive By
…rather than just the open tool space. Still, at the price, utility and weight, this is a solid entry into the multi-tool market for those looking for a sleeker, modern tool. Keep an eye out on Tactica’s social. Rumor has it an update is set to drop in July….
Exclusive Release: Trakke X Carryology Storr SP
…proud to unveil the Trakke x Carryology Storr SP (Special Projects). A 35L carry-on backpack, developed with one goal in mind: to create a truly outstanding and unique travel backpack, that unites the beauty of traditional craft with the smarts of modern technology. Right now, it’s available exclusively to our readers, 72 hours before Trakke and the global media go public. And please note, this is ultra-limited. Only 100 units have been handcr…
Professional Style: The 5 Best Gym Bags to Take to Work
…If you’re going to carry a gym-ready backpack with a suit, this is it. Its modern silhouette earns definite style points, but there’s function here too. The molded internal shell maintains the bag’s structure even when empty and helps protect the contents. The access is on point too. A drop-front design makes it easy to pack and retrieve items throughout the day. And if you’re worried about the bag coming into contact with the floor, the top locke…