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Best New Gear | September 2022
…pair it with wheeled luggage. Photography WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag WaterField Designs just introduced their new camera bag, available in your choice of full-grain leather and ballistic nylon or waxed canvas. Designed for mirrorless and DSLR camera setups, the bag is the result of feedback from over 1,000 photographers. It features easy access via an ultra-wide opening, intuitive organization with built-in, adjustable dividers and a rem…
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
…ing urban cities or taking on wilder destinations, their range of pouches, travel bags, backpacks, and tote/shoulder bags keep up and keep on going strong. Gear of note: Trip 2.0 Multipac Nap X-Pac Bucket St EDC Pouch Blue Lug Blue Lug is a bicycle shop with three store locations in Tokyo. And while they know their way around bikes, they’re no slouch on the bike carry side either. Peruse their bag offerings and in amongst other brands you’ll find…
Best New Gear | May 2021
…remove what is already in circulation. With each purchase of a Kånken Art Bag, customers will also receive a reusable waste picking bag, so that you can always do your part! You can be featured in this initiative by tagging @kankenofficial with #IRespectNature. At Carryology, we are excited to see brands like Fjällräven helping to encourage a healthier environment. Apidura City Backpack Apidura are well-known for their world-class bikepacking gea…
8 Experimental Makers That Should Be on Your Radar
…ds showing out in a good way, in a range of sacoche bags to pouches, waist bags, bike bags, and more. Whitelabel Designs Whitelabel Designs was founded by Ben Sykes-Thompson. While Ben has a design background in architecture, Whitelabel Designs allows him to explore his creativity with bag design. The brand is based in London and plays all over the carry space, from backpacks and messengers, to shoulder bags and sacoches, using a distinct monochro…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…t. We kept building for professionals. We built some of the early computer bags and bags for video gear and a lot of protective equipment. That is where we came up with most of the materials we use in modern framing now: Fiberglass, high density polyethelene plastic (HDPE) and a number of other materials we co-opted much more for shaping camera bags and dealing with impact resistance that turned out to be excellent for building internal frames. Th…
Get Outside | Best Men’s Brands for Summer
…sition from work to play with ease. From clothing that lends itself to one-bag travel to pieces that move easily from work days to weekend adventures, the Colorado-based brand blends innovative performance fabrics, timeless designs, and practical features to help you maximize your wardrobe’s potential. Carryology Picks: Evolution Pant 2.0 A do-it-all pant for work, travel, and play, the Evolution Pant 2.0 can take you from work meetings to outdoor…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…build. So Shimoda Designs set out to create a better adventure photography bag. A bag that would solve real problems. Guided by the design expertise of Ian Millar (former Product and Development Director at f-stop), the Explore system features two packs, the Explore 40 and Explore 60. Through engaging with numerous professional adventure photographers, Shimoda Designs has created a system that solves pain points related to gear access, fit and com…
Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
…ema Composite fabric to keep weight down while maintaining durability. SDR Traveller There’s no denying SDR Traveller’s premium price tags, but you get a lot of dependable discretion for your investment. The brand’s gear is designed to be strong, lightweight and discreet in order to fly under the radar in challenging environments. All their gear is made in the USA, with quality materials such as Dyneema composite fabric and X-Pac. And with offerin…
Our Favorite Labor Day Sales of 2017
…e have been pedaling hard since 1995, with a range of functional and tough bags designed primarily for urban users. The brand has a big focus on bike-friendly gear, though their designs easily glide from pedal power to two-foot exploring when the need arises. Hook yourself some great deals with up to 50% off on messengers and backpacks in their sale. Samsonite One of the big names in luggage, Samsonite has been innovating and helping people travel…
Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
…afting well-respected and award-winning alpine backpacks, though urban and travel bags also form part of their offerings. . . . . Forestbound Founded by Alice Saunders and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Forestbound aims to bring the past into the present, merging practical designs with striking aesthetics. The brand utilizes found and salvaged textiles to create eye-catching totes and carryalls for the Forestbound Originals line, while the ES…
8 French Bag Brands You Should Know
…n function and pared back in aesthetics. The range includes pieces such as travel bags, tech sleeves, wallets, backpacks and messengers. Handmade in France, their goods feature beautiful materials such as British Millerain waxed cotton canvas and vegetable-tanned leathers. côte&ciel One of the most aesthetically intriguing carry brands to have emerged in the last decade, côte&ciel merges sophisticated silhouettes with versatile designs that can ad…
Brooks :: A History of Bicycle Carry
…stoke with your carry range? Who are you essentially designing for? Brooks designs bags for those who place a high emphasis on function, materials, workmanship and style. Do you guys commute by bike? Panniers or backpack or messenger? Brooks has many employees and agency partners throughout Europe and the USA, many of whom commute by bike. There is not any one bag for this, and most will use different bags depending on the carry requirements for a…
Week In Review ~ 17 August
…l NY fits the bill. The result of the collaboration is two limited edition bags – a Weekender and Special Ops Backpack. The bags feature pressed Italian matte leather and bullhide leather, along with waterproof and fire-retardant black nylon and waterproof Riri zippers. Technical toughness from Bedouin Foundry Bedouin Foundry are known for their beautiful and durable bags, so what could they do to up their game with new designs? Rather than shying…
Core77 Ultralight series :: Part 2
…I, all their buyers are really active and into it, “Holy shit we love your bag, I use your bag…we’d love to carry your stuff.” I set up a meeting, meet the pack buyer, she looks at the product and goes “There’s no way our customer would buy this: it needs more pockets and zippers.” You’ve missed the point! Like minivans “needing” 16 cupholders. Yeah. You don’t need that stuff! You’re going to have more fun, go farther, stay drier, have more fun! I…
Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 2
…rapid iteration and the kind of up to 50 prototypes kind of vibe, how many designs get kind of really close and then just don’t get out? Many or do you sort of knock it off? Tae: It’s not like this magical milestone moment. It’s like, you’ll start with 20, 30 designs and then after the first sessions you’ll be like oh yeah, most of it’s done. And then now from that let’s realize it, let’s draw – render it out and see if it’s a good thing and then…
Insights :: Wilboro
…require something new… Some might say I have an “iron deficiency” only cured by more…ahem…iron…tools. Ultimately I spend a huge part of my spare time designing and fabricating like mad. I enjoy experimenting with new techniques and new materials both with success and failure. Dissecting other designs, listening and talking with other makers. Looking at historical items, making my own new designs and obsessively honing my skills (which still have a…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…e portability are thoughtfully brought together in the PAN 6-In-1 Backpack-Bag. Handcrafted with suede and waxed canvas, the bag features padded laptop storage and further pockets for organizing smaller items. Carry options include backpack, tote and shoulder bag modes, with each mode providing the ability to alternate between slim and regular volume setups to suit changing loads. _________________________________________________________ LEON FLAM…
Best New Gear: November 2018
…ope 25L and Upslope 35L, both of which accommodate the Mammut Removable Airbag 3.0 system (sold separately). Haerfest Travel Backpack Large Looking to carry your travel essentials in minimalist style? Haerfest delivers with their sleek Travel Backpack Large. Elegant and understated, it suits business and leisure travel and features a handy luggage pass-through sleeve. A variety of pockets including a padded laptop pocket and quick-access front poc…
Émigré Inaugural Travel Collection | First Look
…r, Brandon Vulaj, gives us the details… from behind a very large wall of bags (he comes out from behind them later, we promise 😜) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvE2Ka2Kl-o Featured Gear: Émigré Boston Bag Émigré Briefcase Émigré Backpack Émigré Tote Bag Émigré Travel Organizer Émigré Wash Bag Émigré Laptop Sleeve Émigré Garment Organizer Émigré Shoe Bag Émigré Backpack Straps Western Rise X Cotton Tee Filmed using: Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasoni…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Travel Accessory
…organization and workflow optimization would find the Speed Stash an ideal traveling companion. If you pre-plan your TSA security walkthrough and believe every item should have a home, this is the product you’ve been looking for. The Lowdown Matador has a unique talent for creating items that we all find invaluable in our travels but have never realized to ask a company to make. The Speed Stash is a universal strap pocket designed to attach to the…
Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…sy-to-navigate organization with clever tricks Osprey Transporter Carry-On Bag 44L Who It Suits: The traveler who prefers different carry options (on foot, on an airplane, on a boat, etc.) and has water resistance high on their list. We need to discuss something straight away and it’s right there in the name. 44L. Yep, that’s 10+ liters more than the others on this list. By comparison, you’d think this 22.05”H X 14.17”W X 12.2”D backpack is actual…
Best Merino Wool T-Shirts for Men
…ng this tee will wash and wear well for many adventures to come. Great for travel, as a base layer, or simply an everyday tee, the Proof 72-Hour Merino Tee also comes in a wide choice of colorways so you can dial in your preferred styling. Taylor and I have travelled in these, we’ve slept in them, and we’ve partied in them. The proof fit is stylish but not restrictive and they’re one of the best all-rounders I’ve tested. You can also get the 72 ho…
Away Travel Carry-On Review :: Road Test
…eir Carry-On. They now offer The Bigger Carry-On and of course two checked bags. Since I travel out of a regional airport and am often flying on smaller planes, I didn’t want to risk having any overhead restrictions with The Bigger Carry-On. The Carry-On measures 21.7” x 13.7” x 9” which should be within most airline limits. It weighs 7 lbs and is made of a thin, flexible polycarbonate material that has a slightly rough texture that seems to help…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Travel Luggage
…uit every possible trip. But there are certainly common criteria that good travel pieces cater to. Durability is key, whether you want luggage to come out whole on the baggage carousel or successfully tackle the challenges of rugged outdoor terrain. Suitable maneuverabilty and portability is key, whether it’s smooth-rolling spinner wheels or backpack straps to take stairways head-on. Not to mention useful grab handles for transporting the luggage…
This Travel Camera Backpack Keeps Your Gear Discreet
…eate an alternative solution. Low-key camera carry that could cater to the traveling photographer. And their answer? The WOTANCRAFT “NOMAD” Travel Camera Backpack. More than meets the eye Take a casual glance at the NOMAD and you’ll see a simple rolltop canvas backpack. But on closer inspection you’ll discover this low-key design is actually tricked out with a range of photography-friendly features. The NOMAD comes in two sizes, 25L and 15L. The 2…
The Best Rolling ‘Checked Luggage’ Right Now
…ur personal tastes, or alternatively to help your luggage stand out on the baggage carousel of countless black bags. And if options are what you’re after, look to Away’s luggage line. Available in two checked sizes and a host of attractive colorways, the cases feature burly polycarbonate construction, interior organization and a removable laundry bag. Best Hardcase: Samsonite Lite-Box 28″ Spinner Hardside luggage is a great option when you want th…
An Interview With Attitude Supply
…hen it has to be left unattended. The ATD1 was designed thinking about one-bag travel, including unconventional destinations, and was tested in such situations. I wanted it to be equally at home in a Tokyo subway, in a Middle Eastern medina, at a huge international airport, on a truck’s roof driving a dusty desert trail or strapped to the side of a motorbike on a Kashmir mountain road. Plus, a travel backpack could be occasionally checked in or s…
Best Travel Clothing – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…eping carry weight down is one of the key ways to get the most out of ‘one bag’ traveling. Hauling less means greater freedom to go further and experience more. Our category finalists below all offer travel-friendly features such as water and stain resistance, moisture-wicking capabilities, minimal washing requirements, or adaptable aesthetics that work well across formal and informal environments alike. However, only one can be crowned the ultima…
Minimalist Packing List: What’s in my 16L One Bag?
…nd mentally. I stumbled upon a few subreddit communities that included one bag travel, ultralight backpacking gear, and minimalism and decided to combine all of them together. To me, carrying a backpack that contains everything I need for a couple days, weeks or even months allows me to travel spontaneously and enjoy the freedom of owning less while having fewer possessions to worry about. My travel wish list includes backpacking in Europe, travel…
Lifehacker :: Interview with Dave Hax
…any international money in my wallet but in a separate compartment. Which bag is best for transit travel? It’s never easy if you’re having to run around a lot, and it depends on how much you’re taking with you, but I’d recommend either using a sturdy bag with wheels, or a comfortable backpack. You should also try to keep things as light and minimal as possible. How do you/would you pack this bag? I’d advise keeping all the items you might need wh…