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LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
…et a peek at your current EDC setup (a photo would be great!)? What do you carry daily or regularly? Absolutely! I always carry the Field Journal with a fountain pen in my bag. The Visconti Homo Sapiens and Lamy 2000 are my current personal favorites. I carry some type of art kit, usually pencils and/or a travel watercolor set in the Tool Roll. I’ll also have a pocket knife and flashlight in there. I use the Pocket Journal as a wallet and to have…
Week In Review ~ 13 July
…k at the creativity, style and functionality that’s been popping up in the carry world recently… – Newcomers eager to be welcomed into the carry fold Do you like the sound of a single piece of vegetable-tanned or recycled leather that can be folded into a bag or basket without the use of adhesives and unfolded again to save space when not in use? If that sounds dandy then check out Quinoa, a Kickstarter project that allows you to get DIY with your…
Design Heads :: Interview with Josh Buller
…ke nothing else on the market. Do you have any favorite tips or habits for carrying better, either EDC or when traveling? I am a minimalist, so my carry ethos is that less is more. If you don’t need it, don’t bring it. You’ve been in the game for a long time. What’s the most important thing you’ve learned about design and secondly about the carry industry? The most important thing I’ve learned is that you have to be honest with your designs. Strai…
A week (or three) in carry :: 26th March
Carry fun from the carry world With all the carry stuff that pings around our Twitter and Facebook, we like to share a little of it through the blog. Here’s some fun stuff from the last few weeks… – Bergans Original 57106 Prasanthisridhar has been using an 80 year old backpack as her daily carry, and she’s taken lots of pic’s of it in action. Check the blog for more. Awesome to see an original still getting proper action. – Carry Hacks Spotted th…
Best Day Hiking Backpacks for Outside Adventures
…s also compatible with hydration bladders. Arc’teryx Brize 25 (US$159) For carrying in the city and the mountaintops Fancy a more minimalist carry approach with off-trail versatility? The Arc’teryx Brize 25 is a worthy contender, with a sleek narrow profile and just enough organization to keep essentials tidy while maintaining the pack’s clean form. The pack has an Aeroform™ thermoformed back panel for improved airflow, padded shoulder straps, a s…
Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
…carry-on trolley case adapts to changing travel terrains with a choice of carry options. Wheel it on smoother surfaces or carry it as a backpack over rougher terrain and up steps. Plus there are also top and side handles for added maneuverability in tight spaces. The clean silhouette suits business and holiday travel alike, with a volume of around 47L. The bag features hard-wearing and weatherproof construction with 500D CORDURA® ripstop nylon an…
Guest #mycarryID :: Electric Wire Hustle
…travel tip or tour story. How about both? Travel tip: It’s all about your carry-on bag. Your carry-on is what we call the life bag. Titled because if everything else goes missing – this is all you have to get by! Hard-drives, passports, controllers, travel garb, notebooks, paracetamol, serato — all of it. Never skimp on your carry-on. Tour story: You always want the last night of tour to be large. One of my favorite endings was after a show at La…
Week In Review ~ 1 December
…eatherworks, Goruck, Makr and Topo Designs). However there may be a few you’re unfamiliar with that might just become your new favorite carry brand. So whether you’re keen to get your hands on USA-made carry or just interested in scoping out some new brands, the list is well worth checking out. – Carry Awards 2012 – If you haven’t sent in your nominations for the 2012 Carryology Carry Awards yet we urge you to do so – the more people who enter, th…
16 Must-Know Brands Innovating With Dyneema®
…the forefront of the game when it comes to incorporating Dyneema® into the carry community. The ExoStrike has won multiple design accolades including ISPO, RedDot, and Scandanavian Outdoor awards. When you see the sneaker, it is clear why. A marriage of elegant design and high performance, the ExoStrike strikes a great balance between timeless style and futuristic technologies. ECCO®’s bonded leather adds incredible lightweight strength to the sho…
Our Favorite Knives from FOX Cutlery in 2021
…of the great Torrente Meduna river lies a brand that continues to pick up awards from the likes of Red Dot and Blade. Formed in 1977, FOX Knives are a force, creating beautiful, functional, and reliable knives worthy of any quiver. With a vast history, and a community who all have a hand in the creation of their knives, today we’re here to celebrate and dive into our personal favorites from FOX’s new stable, and take a closer look at some of the…
Alpha One Niner x Carryology: Stealth Cobra Prepares to Strike
…he beginning. Years later, it would take out the most hard-fought title in Carry Awards VIII – the Best Everyday Bag. And this year, we’d work together, to take it to new levels. Introducing the Alpha One Niner x Carryology Evade 1.5 Full Stealth Cobra. Compact unit with an ear to the ground For a small two-person brand out of DC, Alpha One Niner punches well over its weight class. But pulling this off isn’t some accident. Helmie Ashiblie is no s…
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
…as been one great pack after another with their X25 taking home the win in Carry Awards V. The Axiom 18 winning a Highly Commended in VI and the Axiom 24 in Carry Awards VII. So we decided to review the Axiom 24 and report back on a classic. Who It Suits The Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 pack is a rugged, utilitarian bag made to survive harsh conditions. With its VX-21 fabric it’s extremely tear, abrasion, and water-resistant, suiting people who ne…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…jor elements: 1. It will always be based upon the GR1 backpack platform: a Carry Awards Hall of Fame winner, an icon of carry, and Carryology team and community favorite. 2. The project codename will always be based upon either a fictional warrior or warrior from history, which will then influence the design of the end product. 3. It will follow the sequential naming system of GRXC#. The first was the GRXC1 Guerrilla X. Now the GRXC2 Samurai. RO…
Carryology x Bellroy | The Chimera Rises
…But it had to be the Carryology team favorite, a Bellroy best seller, and Carry Awards winner… of course, it’s the Venture Sling. The Venture Sling is not only our favorite Bellroy sling, but one of our favorite slings in the world of carry. It’s classy, versatile, and adaptive. NEW PATTERN There was some debate on sizing. The Venture Sling 6L is easily the most useful size in this format, but the Venture Sling 9L, as the name suggests, offers…
Best Work Backpack Finalists
…ns. Thankfully they’re now relaxing that focus a little, starting to shape carry for simpler everyday carry needs. The Urban Assault strips the PALS webbing, external pocketing and Futura suspension for a cleaner and simpler urban pack that just feels way more appropriate indoors, without compromising much outdoors. Safe to say, it’s a versatile offering. _________________________________________________________ KILLSPENCER Rucksack The Rucksack c…
From Concept to Production :: The Story of the Tortuga Daypack
…-on-sized, urban travel backpacks, which have twice made the finals of the Carry Awards (but I’m not bragging, ha!). When we started our company in 2009, I had zero knowledge of product design, engineering, or manufacturing. And since, I’ve learnt a bunch. And wanted to give back a little. Hopefully by dishing up the A to Z of the production of our newest offering I can help prospective entrepreneurs bring their carry ideas to market. You know, I…
Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…s, for those low on time or not too keen on rad filtering. While the Carry Awards celebrate the year’s best new carry, the buyer’s guides represent the best of all time. Kicking things off are the Best Travel Backpacks, specifically those that are well suited for globetrotting via planes… GORUCK GR1 . Tough as nails. A dedicated section for up to 17-inch laptops or a hydration bladder. External and internal zipped pockets as well as exterior and i…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
…d. 33 Stay tuned for Part II for even more OR goodness and the winners of the second annual Carryology Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards….
Guest #mycarryID :: Conservation Photographer
…he carries that makes it possible… As a world-class photographer you must carry some interesting gear! Can you give us some insight into what makes up your Carry ID? MindShift Gear FirstLight 40L Nikon D4S camera 2 Nikon D810 cameras Nikon 400 mm. F2.8 Nikon 24-70 mm. F2.8 Nikon 70-200 mm. F4 Nikon 85 mm. F1.8 Nikon Teleconverter Zeiss 35 mm. F2 Wimberley Sidekick Really Right Stuff carbon fiber tripod with Really Right Stuff BH-40 ballhead MindS…
Man of Action :: Remembering Douglas Tompkins
…ecognize his efforts – Tompkins was the recipient of numerous conservation awards from organizations such as the African Rainforest Conservancy, the International Conservation Caucus Foundation and the American Alpine Club. From creating successful companies, to living the thrill of outdoor pursuits and making great strides in conservation, one thing is evident. Douglas Tompkins was a man of action, and his efforts will live on as a lasting remind…
Top 10 Brands Nailing Waxed Canvas
…ere are quite a few British brands on the list… – Trakke Winner of several Carryology awards, Scotland based Trakke are proof that the right approach, the right materials, and the right team, result in world-class carry. Waxed canvas is used across the whole line, covering backpacks, messengers, totes, and cross-body bags. Sourcing materials directly from their Scottish supplier, the weatherproof bags are a fitting way to cope with the conditions…
Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
…chase all these additional pieces of gear. The second point has to do with carrying a laptop. Carrying a laptop in the dedicated laptop sleeve keeps your computer outside of the jostling occurring next door in the main compartment. However, it comes at the expense of the comfortable curve of the Parallax’s back panel. When biking it’s not the most comfortable way to carry an expensive laptop. Your best bet is to add a padded laptop sleeve to give…
Best Work Messenger Finalists
Best Work Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Practical with pleasing 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 contender…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
…h several nominations in four out of the five years we’ve been running The Carry Awards. Their attention to detail as a brand spans across all of their products, from packs/bags/pouches (of course), to technical outdoor/everyday apparel, to high-end knives, to gadgets/accessories that would make Q Branch jealous, and much more. But it doesn’t stop there. Triple Aught Design’s CORE program is a way to interact with the brand on an intimate level. T…
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
…t can handle the office and the gym equally well. This refined update to a Carry Awards winner looks right at home in an office environment, with a dedicated compartment for a laptop, accessories and other work tools. A front-loading main compartment stores your gym gear, while a separate shoe compartment keeps shoes away from the rest of your gear. Osprey Bitstream Backpack (US$ 140) The Bitstream offers a host of work-friendly features including…
Huayhuash Carry — Joey Schusler Interview
…at! Sure it wasn’t as nimble as without bags, but considering what we were carrying we were still able to get after it on the descents. What’s going on with your tail bag – actually, it looks like it’s held together with shopping bags and duct tape? Is there a MacGyver story there? Yup. The day before we set out someone stole my tail bag. Quite an issue, since that was my only way to carry what I needed for the adventure. We MacGyver-ed up a spare…
Hawkesmill Marlborough Camera Bag :: Drive By
…want to shoot. Who It Doesn’t Not ideal for the photographer who wants to carry all their gear at once and favors pockets/utility over style or a frequent lens swapper. This bag is quite large to keep in front of your body. It is also heavy so it won’t be the right bag for long walking trips depending on what you are carrying. The Good As mentioned, the bag offers amazing build quality, with no compromises on materials. The weather-sealed materia…
Exclusive Release: Pacsafe X Carryology Limited Edition Z400
…y we couldn’t pass up. An opportunity to refine a champion. The 2015 Carry Awards Best Messenger winner, the Pacsafe Z400 Anti-theft Briefcase – a super classic piece that allows you to work from anywhere with your essentials secure and sorted. Introducing the Pacsafe x Carryology Limited Edition Z400! As of right now, it’s available exclusively to our readers for 48 hours before Pacsafe ‘go public’. It should be noted folks, this is a limited edi…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part I
…include a removable top lid that can be attached to the hip belt for waist carry, or on the chest for easy access to maps and snacks, taking the weight off the shoulders. The Blaze 60 is a Spring ’19 release and comes in two colorways (black and pottery clay) in the unisex, along with three torso sizes. And for women, it comes in black and teal and two torso sizes. It will retail for $269. The Blaze 60 looks to be a very versatile offering from Gr…
Alchemy Equipment X Carryology: from City to Mountain and Beyond
…winner of our Outdoor Retailer Rising Star Award and Best Carry-On Bag in Carry Awards III, the small New Zealand brand has been a spearhead for ‘crossover’ design since their inception. Building packs with a material and construction standard that premium performance-driven brands promise, but with an aesthetic way more refined for an urban context. So to embark on a quest to create the perfect all-rounder, we had to work with Alchemy Equipment….