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Our Favorite Men’s Travel Clothing Right Now
…ho Minimalist Travel Pants (US$118) Paskho’s Minimalist Travel Pants offer modern tailoring and technical features in a piece that’s ready for long-haul flights and exploring at your destination. The pants are made from bluesign® approved fabric that’s water and stain repellent, moisture-wicking, and provides four-way stretch. Two zippered pockets store small essentials, while the elasticated waistband with interior drawcord adjusts to your prefer…
How Bags are Made: Episode 1 “Design & Sampling”
…oo: How To: Create Custom Zipper Pulls Tutorial Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers The Little-known World of Modern Bespoke Trunks and Cases…
One of World’s Best Everyday Collections Just Got Better
…easing from 5L to 6L) and 10L, and the Everyday Tote 15L. You’ll find more modern aesthetics here, with cleaner seams and more rounded silhouettes. Comfort has also been enhanced with redesigned shoulder straps across the board. Additionally, the collection features the new Everyday Backpack Zip (15L and 20L), Everyday Totepack 20L, and the Everyday Sling 3L. The Everyday Backpack Zip offers a simpler take on the Everyday Backpack. The single weat…
The Best Travel Clothing for Women in 2023
…cult-like following from fans who love their stylish—but not overly trendy—modern basics. When it comes to travel, their dresses, tops, and pants from the Japanese GoWeave collection come out on top. This fabric is lightweight and breathable, yet has enough weight to provide structure and durability. It’s also a surprisingly wrinkle-resistant material (which I can’t say about their cotton), and holds its shape well while wearing it. After a full d…
Best New Gear: January 2020
…on Workshop Eiger Mission Workshop salutes military history but delivers a modern twist for urban environments with their Eiger jacket. Based on the classic military field jacket, it comes in two technical fabric options and features fully taped seams and an adjustable hood. The Gray and Charcoal colorways feature Swiss-made Schoeller c_change™ fabric that includes a heat reactive, waterproof yet breathable membrane for temperature regulation. The…
Hunting a Unicorn: Mystery Ranch Beams Day Assault
…capable softgoods factory sewer to make one or two tiny tweaks which would make this the perfect everyday and 1-4 day travel backpack for me. If it came in black and had one or two modern updates to it, my search would end. But for now, the hunt continues. And I’m still haunted by this pack… in the best way possible….
7 Minimal All-Black Backpacks for Urban Commuters
…) Japanese brand nunc (which means “now” in Latin) focuses on necessity in modern-day use, creating gear that is utilitarian yet still delivers an understated urban sleekness. Dual top and rear access to the main compartment, a front organization compartment, and a choice of quick-access pockets make retrieving gear nice and easy. In all-black, it’s a nailed minimal silhouette with lovely geometric panel work, all whilst donning a brand name known…
Mystery Ranch X Carryology: The Birth of a Unicorn
…st. We added pockets, then removed them, and rethought them. Thought about modern tech ( ie tablets and laptops) and how to protect them. And sprinkled in the option for mods and customization. Morale booster And finally, a nod to Mystery Ranch’s military heritage, we’d design a morale patch as seriously awesome and inspiring as the pack. It would be illustrated by Carryology’s co-founder Hadrien Monloup, and would be fun and magical and new leve…
Best New Gear: April 2020
…on is saluted in the limited edition SP002 Falcon Duke. The bag provides a modern take on classic aviator helmet bags, combining technical build performance with eye-catching aesthetics. Crafted by hand in their in-house studio, it’s made with a laminated heavy cotton duck canvas face that is reinforced with X-Ply fiber. Organization is covered by five pockets including space for a 15″ laptop. Work Mismo M/S Endeavour A professional bag goes a lon…
How To Build A Stylish Home Office
…its sleek backlit key set, the Retro Classic combines vintage styling with modern features in a handsome, stylish package that represents the best value on the market for a mechanical keyboard. The LED backlights are situated perfectly at the center of each key, illuminating the keyboard evenly and beautifully. And an additional feature is the custom embossed logo plate made from brushed anodized aluminum. It also offers an enticing contrast with…
An Interview With Attitude Supply
…He makes super-specialized custom gear for military professionals, mixing modern elements like laser cut fabrics with great craftsmanship and attention to details, and he was actually the only one interested in bringing this project to production. We immediately felt connected and discovered our approach to design is similar; his production experience did the magic when combined to my ideas about carry. You are obviously working hard to produce a…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…le layer leather palm for hard-wearing use. The gloves also don’t overlook modern-day tech use and are touchscreen compatible on the thumb and index finger. A paracord pull loop enables both a tight fit and a secure attachment point. Add in TAD’s signature logo Ranger Eye and 3D topo screen print and you get trusty gloves with an undeniable element of adventure-cool to them. Incase Textured Hardshell in NanoSuede Incase have always focused on tech…
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…necessary elements while ensuring a user-friendly design. The bag combines modern-day functionality with military-inspired aesthetics that still remain understated for everyday settings. The 28L pack is made with durable, water-repellent nylon and YKK AquaGuard zippers to handle frequent use and changing weather conditions. It fits a 17” laptop and makes accessing frequently used items simple and easy thanks to multiple external pockets. A bag cre…
Best Sling Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…g that’s easy to use and ready for a variety of everyday and travel needs. Modern Dayfarer Active Sling As the name suggests, the Dayfarer Active Sling is designed for life on the move. Ideal for staying agile with smaller loads, it combines easy magnetic Fidlock access with a sleek and compact design that can be worn cross-body or around the waist. Additionally, a Fidlock buckle on the strap makes removing and donning the bag quick and easy too….
Best Travel Clothing – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…s or a night out on the town. Bluffworks Field Jacket Bluffworks deliver a modern, technical take on the classic field jacket. The Bluffworks Field Jacket is made with a nylon ripstop shell and includes a DWR finish and a breathable lamination for protection from wind and water. Adding to the weather protection are bonded seams, a stowable hood that stores inside the collar, and adjustable cuffs. Storage for your travel essentials is well covered…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Active Messenger Bag
…rich-feature sets, ultralight fabrics, and variable carrying options. Our Best Active Messenger bag finalists this year, represent the full spectrum of what the modern ‘messenger’ can be. But which one pulls ahead of the pack as a worthy victor? Choose below….
Filson Ripstop Nylon Backpack Review
…cloth and leather backpack. This year, Filson has started to release some modern and more affordable interpretations of famous designs from years past. Here is our review of the Filson Ripstop Nylon Backpack. Who It Suits If you like Americana and all the nostalgia that comes with it, this could be perfect for you. Want to keep it fast and loose? This bag keeps it simple with straightforward pockets and sections; no need to wrestle your pen into…
What’s In My Pockets: Best Blackout EDC Sling Bags
…CAMERA – Peak Design Everyday Sling IPAD – Alpaka Bravo X Sling MINIMAL – MODERN DAYFARER Active Sling Duke Cannon Solid Cologne Lautie Shuffle Leatherman T4 Multi-Tool Heroclip Carabiner HOARDER – CODEOFBELL X-POD Sling Enjoyed this? You might like these too: What’s In My Camera Bag: PGYTECH OneMo Camera Backpack 5 Awesome EDC Slings for Short Missions A heads up: we’re supported by our readers. So when you buy through links from Carryology.com,…
Ancoats Bag Company The Tote Review
…ase – the Ancoats Tote looks great. It strikes the right balance between a modern and timeless look and can easily be a heritage piece thanks to the excellent choice of materials. Depending on the materials you pick (Cordura 500D, X-Pac X10, X-Pac VX21), you can have a more classic or technical look. Further customization allows you to personalize the bag and make it an extension of your character. Construction The build is immaculate, not a singl…
Eberlestock F7 Kite Review
…litary trim – that could be the best description of the F7 Kite pack. It’s modern, slick, streamlined and super clean on the outside. To me it’s one of the best-looking packs out there. And that masculine look grabs some attention too… you can’t really play ‘a grey man’ in the mountains with this pack on your back, sorry. It’s essentially 36 liters, which expands to almost 50 liters with the roll-top part unrolled. A fully scalable sack with a num…
Best New Gear: August 2020
…JAVA VSSL, the British Columbia company known for their tubes packed with modern preparedness essentials, launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest product – VSSL Java, a premium and durable portable hand coffee grinder. For the most passionate coffee enthusiasts, only freshly ground coffee will do and JAVA allows you to dial this in with 30 unique settings. It’s made of aircraft-grade aluminum construction, and a Clip and Flip handle that…
Top 5: Best Travel Luggage 2020
…ke an impression? The Carry-on by Carl Friedrik is an amazing execution of modern jet-setter style. It is steel gray metal strapped with warm leather. And it’s all class. When you consider that Carl Friedrik was founded by Swedish siblings in London, the design lines and high-quality European styling makes perfect sense. Their goal was to bring high quality to customers, cutting out the retail margin excess. The opening hinge has exactly how many…
Top 5: Best Active Backpack 2020
…avy loads, and with extreme durability infused into it – that’s what makes modern hunting packs so versatile for backcountry use. And the Kiowa 3200 is no different. It’s designed by Marine veteran Caylen Wojcik and made by famous Stone Glacier, a nylon gear manufacturer based in Bozeman, Montana, specializing in mountain-hunting packs and accessories. With 3200 cubic inches of capacity (about 53 liters) this is the biggest pack of the bunch. And…
Top 5: Best Carry-On Bag 2020
…s hardware, these details marry performance and aesthetic into something a modern-day Indiana Jones would lust after. So, why is this minimalistic, handsome, classic backpack here in this category? At first, it appears this might only be a roll-top bag (which it is). Roll-tops are notorious for being a little difficult to access gear, especially when you have a lot of it. Well, flip the Karl onto its face and then you’ll spot the rear compartment…
A Decade of Heimplanet: Interview
…other gear? Right from the beginning, it was clear that we wanted to be a modern outdoor brand and represent the excitement that is connected with it. I remember watching the surf movie Castles in the Sky by Taylor Steele and thinking, “That’s it, that’s the Heimplanet feeling.” Scenes that really express how I connect with the beauty of traveling. While traveling, products should make things easier and, ideally, help along the way, although they…
Western Rise AirLoft Jacket Review
…hree colors: Black, Olive, and Blue Gray and all three colors will fit the modern gentleman and their lifestyle. Another benefit of these three colors is how seamlessly they will assimilate into your gear quiver. Going through my snowboarding and hiking gear, I couldn’t find one pairing that didn’t work. It might sound silly, but not having to change your whole aesthetic after one new acquisition is a good thing! I’ve been using this for about a w…
Buyers Guide: Autumn Adventure Kit 2020
…have done it again. They’ve reinvented a classic and made it work for the modern-day adventurer. This boot works in every setting you can think of: park games, mountain hikes, even rainy beach visits. Its silhouette isn’t aggressive, and allows the boot to blend into whichever environment you escape to this autumn. The comfort straight out of the box is noticeable and is not something I always associate with boots. This allows you to hit the grou…
24 Comfortable Men’s Travel Shoes (that Actually Look Good)
…pcycled EVA waste. Vans ComfyCush Old Skool (~US$97) Old-school style with modern-day comfort? Step right up and check out the Vans ComfyCush Old Skool. The shoe welcomes added cushioning comfort, along with a moisture-wicking lining and added arch support. And depending on the colorway you choose, you can pair them with a slightly smarter outfit or keep things casual. Salomon Outline Gore-Tex (US$130) If you’ll be venturing off the beaten track o…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
…worn crossbody. But I do think it makes it less comfortable than men’s crossbody bags without stiff padding. If you plan to wear this exclusively as a men’s crossbody bag, I think you’ll find some of the other crossbody bags I mentioned more comfortable. But if the modern, outdoorsy Patagonia fashion style floats your boat and you’re looking for an extremely comfortable hip pack that’ll stay comfortable even when loaded down over long distances,…
Awesome Gifts from Artisan and Maker Brands
…733 Zip Pouch (US$65) This collaborative NOAHZAGOR x 1733 Zip Pouch blends modern and traditional, featuring a mix of Japanese shibori cotton and X-PAC materials. The shibori cotton was created in the mid-20th century and creates an eye-catching contrast with the X-Pac. Versatile for standalone use or as an organizational pouch in a bag, this maker gift is sure to please. Slightly Alabama Hip Flask (US$65) Give the gift of carrying and enjoying yo…
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