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Week In Review ~ 8 February
…the gold In case you hadn’t noticed (highly unlikely 😉 ) our Third Annual Carry Awards are well and truly underway. We’d like to send a big shout out to everybody who cast their initial votes…but the journey doesn’t stop there! We’ve announced the finalists for Best Active Backpack, Best Work Backpack and Best Active Messenger – with plenty more on the way! – and the finalists need your voting love to help truly worthy winners get their time to s…
From Satchel to Grave
…your bag. That’s why I’ve spent most of my life worrying about the bag I’m carrying and the bag I’ll be carrying next. It started in high school. I was seventeen. It was 2005 and The OC was all the rage. Seth Cohen had given nerdy kids everywhere something to aspire to and I’d noticed that they, the students in The OC, carried satchels. I, being a precocious bundle of insecurity, decided they were What College Students Used. And there was this kid…
Road Tests :: Tom Bihn Synapse 25
…During the craziness of this year’s Carry Awards, we were sent a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 (in limited edition Parapack) to play with, and I raised a hand to test it – and I’m glad I did. The Synapse could be Tom’s best offering: a versatile pack that’s perfect for travelling light, day-to-day, and when in black, works well with a suit….
Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip
…out: You want to be checking all of our Active Backpack nominees from the Carry Awards. You should especially pay attention to… Mystery Ranch 3DAP – Yes, this is the pack that the Tri-Zip is based on. So what are the biggest differences? They’re subtle, but still significant. The 3DAP probably wins out for carrying really heavy loads (with a better waist strap, especially if you spec the Live Wing waist belt), it wins for surviving torrential dow…
Specialist Carry | Osprey Kode 22
…much up. They’ve been making core outdoor packs since the 70’s, have more awards than Jonathon Ive, and more nights under canvas than Ghengis. For this Specialist Carry post we’re looking at the Kode 22, the smallest of this series. It’s aimed at those short trips in to the back country, usually from a resort base. And it’s these side country packs that are surprisingly the hardest ones to get right. Stuff we love: There’s awesome flexibility for…
Outdoor Retailer Show Wrap-Up
…atest and greatest from the outdoor industry. We asked him to select a few carry related highlights from the Outdoor Retailer summer show… Taylor: Wow. That was a lot of gear and a lot of carry. As I sit here in writing this in my hotel in Salt Lake City on Sunday now after the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show has finished up, for the first time in my life I can say I am experiencing full on gear overdose effects… and I’m a full on gear addict. Regardl…
5 Minutes w/ Silas Grant
…in England). Silas and Bedouin just won 1st place in the first annual 2012 Carry Awards (“best work messenger” category) for their Barbary messenger bag, news which is brand new and hot off the presses. Silas Grant is a lot of fun to chat with, he’s always positive and with something surprising and interesting to say. That being said, it was painfully obvious we had to do a “5 Minutes w/” series with him. Love the idea for their new shop space tha…
The Carry Award – Hall of Fame
…ther messenger brand continues to benefit from the ideas these bags shared. We salute you Pat, for a very worthy entry into the Carry Awards Hall of Fame. —-…
Week In Review ~ 12 January
…s a chest strap, adjustable shoulder straps, as well as interior and exterior pockets in addition to the main compartment. If anyone’s tested one of these packs it would be great to get your views in the comments. – And the winner is… – Our Carry Awards 2012 winners have been chosen and announced. If you don’t know already, click here to discover who came out tops. A big thank you to everyone who voted, a salute to all the fantastic bags that part…
Week In Review ~ 19 January
…be sniffed at. The Terrific Top Three We announced the winners of our 2012 Carry Awards but there were a lot of requests to find out how other bags fared so we’ve assembled the podium finishes for each of the categories. A big thanks again to everyone who took part, we really appreciate it and no doubt all the participating bag brands do as well! GORUCK delivers the details Fan of GORUCK? Then you’ll definitely want to check out our latest Carry C…
Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
…watched KILLSPENCER take out carry award for Carry Accessory in our first Carryology awards, we’ve now finally got around to road testing one of their products – the much talked about Special Ops Backpack. Mr Zing couldn’t take it no more and had to buy the thing. Will the Special Ops Backpack pass his thorough commuting and “special ops” tests? Read on! Ordering and unpacking At first, it didn’t seem like the bag would be able to be sent to the…
How to beat airline baggage fees? Wearable Luggage.
…gned primarily as a functional bit of performance clothing, which can also carry luggage. Not the other way around. It looks a lot like most other standard outdoor down vests, and performs like one as well. This is the only bit of wearable luggage we could actually see possibly wearing outside of an airport or travel situation (in Stuffa’s words, “also perfect for short trips, long walks, festival-going – or for keeping you warm when you’re out an…
Modern Industry :: Shop Visit
…ter’s thesis to Kickstarter success story to being highly commended in our Carryology Awards. HQ Nestled less than ten blocks away from Ocean Beach in the overcast Outer Sunset, you’ll find Modern Industry Headquarters in a junior one bedroom in the basement. You enter through the side door, go down a hallway filled with bikes (theirs and the upstairs neighbors) and enter the cramped yet cozy workspace. The first thing you notice are the skateboar…
Interview with Luke Mastrangelo :: Prism concept backpack
…rt of this disparity in the market between the valuable objects we own and carry (primarily expensive, delicate electronics) and the soft, water-permeable protective carrying packs we put them in. What were the greatest challenges and what were the most useful things you learned? Sewing as a process was even more difficult than I anticipated it to be, and getting the wiring for the solar charger and light piping down was…challenging, to say the le…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…arge zoom lens and four medium-sized lenses, in addition to a separate space for a 10-inch tablet, pockets for small accessories and exterior tripod carrying capabilities. Have your say and honor those who are worthy Have you heard the news? If you haven’t, where have you been?? The second annual Carry Awards are now running, woop! Seriously folks, this is something to get excited about, your chance to honor the brands and designers who don’t make…
Week In Review ~ 9 February
…collection which features Kryptek Typhon camo and quality hardwear such as Fidlock magnetic buckles. If you’re digging the military vibe there’s a range of pieces to choose from including the likes of messengers, laptop covers, backpacks and totes. Choose a worthy winner Our 2nd Annual Carry Awards are in full swing and if you haven’t done so already, it’s time to give the brands you respect the credit they deserve by voting for your pick of our n…
Week In Review ~ 16 February
…nails army bags on which it is based. Shift your approach to camera carry It’s handy to think of MindShift Gear’s rotation180° Panorama as a smaller and lighter version of the rotation180° Professional (currently a finalist in our Specialist Carry Awards category). The backpack has a total volume of 22 liters (compared to big brother’s 29.63 liters) and is a good alternative if you’re digging the design of the rotation180° Professional but want a…
Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…d in one of our weekly updates and even nominated for the 2nd annual Carry Awards. Could the Virtue Diligence be the perfect work backpack? Here’s a spoiler alert: not for Mr. Zing. But read on! First impressions It’s 1.30 pm on a rainy weekday in The Hague. With half an hour to spare in between meetings, I head up to the local department store for a serious drive by of the Diligence. In the middle of a gazillion boring bags, backpacks and suitcas…
The Best Men’s Travel Shirts and Jackets for One-Bag Travelers
…l be ready by breakfast), anti-wrinkle (so go ahead and fold it up in your carry-on), and they are constructed with stretch (so you can articulate all you want). Together, this means you can pack less, without sacrificing anything. But every brand or piece in this space isn’t exceptional. So in this ‘Best Men’s Travel Shirts and Jackets’ article, I’ll be showcasing the pieces I think are, and because of that, they’ve made it into my personal packi…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…made such an impact on us, that they were double finalists in our the 2014 Carry Awards, winning “Highly Commended” for Best Work Backpack and Best Work Messenger (Faraday Tote Pack). “Live uncompromised, with rebelliously good gear”. Their team, made up of a small tight knit group of friends, must drink a lot of that delicious SF coffee, as they handle nearly every single aspect of their business in-house, including; web design, shipping, manufac…
The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
…Shower Towel The Matador NanoDry Shower Towel wrapped up our Sixth Annual Carry Awards as winner of our Best Accessory award. And for good reason. Towels are notorious space hoggers, taking up a good portion of your bag and a considerable time to dry. But this towel packs down into a small silicone travel case that includes its own carabiner. Simple to store compactly in a bag or secure externally. It also weighs just 5 oz (142 g), is quick dryin…
You Need to Know about the Nite Ize TRU-Zip. Period.
…bold statement. And I stand behind it. In fact, if we gave out Carryology awards at OR winter shows this would have won the “Best Carry Innovation” award… AND the “Best In Show” award. No joke. Look, just to clarify, I do love YKK zippers. I’ve probably used the equivalent length of their zippers on products I’ve designed to reach the moon. I’m sure I’ll use them again. But this TRU-Zip… I suspect we’ll start seeing this zipper everywhere in the…
Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Griffin Collection
…making some of the best carry in the entire game, with winners of multiple Carry Awards. The bar was already set extremely high. But what could we do next that could be anywhere near as fun as the last two? For our first collab, we selected one of the most iconic backpacks in carry, the CPL24 (along with its tech kit little brother, CAP2), and then twisted the dial up to 11 with the Phoenix treatment. For the second, we used the same Phoenix strok…
Gura Gear Launches Their First Roll-Top: The Kiboko City Commuter 18L+
…hem now! Gura Gear were highly commended by our readers and writers in the Carry Awards VII for their previous line. With this new design, and thoughtful updates, could the Kiboko City Commuter 18L+ be another contender? We think that if you’re looking for a smaller camera bag that is tough, functional, and reliable, you won’t go wrong with this well designed bag and it is now live on Kickstarter at discounted launch prices! Thanks to our friends…
Prometheus Design Werx Stratus Down Hoodie Review
…mostly in the backcountry and mountains, when I was testing packs for the Carryology 2021 Awards… and not one or two but all ten of them to be exact (yes, ten!). Consider these ten packs – all sizes and weights between 18L and 55L, so I can tell a thing or two about the Stratus’s durability too now. So far it’s held up great, without any issue regarding fabric or stitching. Not a single hole or tear, except for some dirt here and there and some l…
Exclusive Release | BIGiDESIGN x Carryology Bolt Action Pen and Mini Bolt Action Pen
…n about the products on the site many times; they’ve been finalists in our Carry Awards, and a long-time community favorite. You’ll find their pens clinching top spots on every pen aficionado’s list. Each one of the BIGiDESIGN finely-designed pieces is focused on clean, functional, minimalist design. And like us, they’re self-admitted huge fans of titanium. The lightweight, strong, beautifully finished ruler of all metals. Why the fuss over a pe…
Top 6 | Best Everyday Backpack
…quivalent to the “Best Picture” category if we’re going to use the Academy Awards as a benchmark. It’s the most competitive category, with the most products up against one another, all from the world’s biggest and best brands. These brands put all of their design efforts into making these packs, which balance the act of being awesome for a casual stroll around town, the commute to and from work, and even for travel/adventure. This is it, the pinna…
Can iPhone Photography Look Professional? | Iceland Field Test
…ign Mobile There’s a reason that the new Peak Design Mobile line is in our Carry Awards Top 5 Accessory, and a big factor in its nomination was our trip to Iceland with the prototype. The moment we saw the tripod at Outdoor Retailer in the summer of 21, Brandon, Taylor and I all lit up with excitement. This precision engineered tripod has to be seen to be believed. With a fully articulating ball head, multiple viewing options, adjustable tension,…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P11, P12, P13 Signal Collection
…e and provide safe passage on all your travels and adventures. We hope you carry them with pride! Carry on. Sold exclusively through a partnership with our friends at Suburban. FREE Worldwide Shipping to the following countries: North America: Canada, USA Oceania: Australia Asia: Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Pol…
Trakke Adds Port Colorway to Their Waxed Canvas Range
…and light camera carry. There is a reason it won best sling at this years Carry Awards! Laggan Pro EDC Tech Kit The Laggan Pro is the perfect tech kit, for both travel and EDC. With a total of 16 sections, this has a spot for everything you could need, and it has carried both my computer, camera, and entertainment accessories comfortably, and stylishly. It is also protected by the waterproof zips that we’ve come to know and love on Trakke product…