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Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
…ded’ recognition in our 2017 Carry Awards, I was excited to put the Triple Aught Design (TAD) Parallax Messenger through its paces. It’s a solid marriage between TAD’s tactically inspired style and some classic bike messenger undertones. Over the past few months I’ve had the Parallax Messenger on my back/at my side/over my shoulder (it’s versatile) throughout the city. This is how it carries. Who It Suits The Parallax Messenger is for someone need…
The Carry Awards :: The Perfect Pack Presents…
…colorway options to suit various environments and personal tastes. Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack The Azimuth excels as a lightweight and versatile bag that’s good for carrying the essentials, whether on a day hike or hitting the city streets. Its packable design makes it convenient for carrying in luggage or a larger weekend or day bag. The pack provides handy top and side access, a choice of pockets to stash your gear, and is also hydration b…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…hy setup. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger The stealthy, low-key design of the Parallax Messenger suits work and play alike, making this a versatile companion for the commute or urban explorations. The bag features an ambidextrous shoulder strap and a stowable stabilizer strap for secure carry on foot or by bike, along with weather-resistant construction and magnetic buckles for quick…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…ess items makes our Best Carry-On winner a pleasure to travel with. Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 (Best Work Backpack) Understated in style, yet packed full of features, our Best Work Backpack winner grafts hard both during and after work hours. The volume expands from 25L to 40L, providing plenty of space for work supplies, gym gear, or overnight essentials. Rounding things off is handy clamshell-style access and a range of pockets to keep your g…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…ra PowerShuttle Mini takes a different approach, offering a slim and sleek design that’s easy to store in a bag without taking up much space. The slim design is also handy for stashing in airplane seat pockets so travel essentials remain easily accessible. The case provides a variety of pockets and elastic loops to store small items tidily. And with its clamshell opening you can easily reach items throughout the case. _____________________________…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Carry Awards
…edigree. So without further adieu, here’s the Outdoor Retailer Summer 2018 Carry Awards winners. Rising Star Welcome to the show, Matador! Collectively we were very impressed with the design and functionality of the Matador line, which is even more impressive considering how young of a company they are. In addition to their existing line of packable, lightweight travel bags, they’re now expanding into toiletries and other niche carry corners. Befo…
The Second Annual Carry Awards
…ink hard.) PS: If a models been updated then that’s new enough for us. The Carry Awards 2013 Here are the categories with last year’s winners… Best Work Backpack: Work focused – these bags suit an office space, but also work on the commute and any travel you do. Click here to peep last year’s award post. – Best Work Messenger: Work focused – these bags suit an office space, but also work on the commute and any travel you do. Click here to peep las…
Best Specialist Carry – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…se than all the other wheeled ski and snowboard bags we’ve found. Revelate Designs Pika Seat Bag This is a brand that specialise in bike frame and seat bags. They are applying all the best learning in other areas of carry to their very specialist niche. Expandable, dirt and weather proof, and rugged yet with refined access, these things have more TLC that most other product categories will ever see. Fjallraven Långfärd 40 Most snow packs are con…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…tly updated, they’re eligible for a nomination again. We want to celebrate designers who strive to iterate and improve their designs. Note, the updates do need to be significant (i.e. a color change or new fabric options aren’t going to cut it here). Unbiased praise for big names and up-and-comers alike Our Carry Awards are not influenced by any brand affiliation. They are an unbiased celebration of great design regardless of who created it, from…
Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)
…for two months. There’s no way this is a serious road test for the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC. But; instead of letting you guys wait for five years, let’s go! Luckily, we’re not the first guys to review the FAST Pack EDC. You can find others here, here, here, here and here, including a twenty minute long video on Youtube, which even compares different versions of the FAST Pack EDC (which has been running for its fifth season now). About TA…
Best Everyday Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…low-key style to work and weekend setups alike. This is a home run! Triple Aught Design Axiom 18 Pack TAD scored top honors in last year’s Best Work Backpack award with the Axiom X25. And they deliver another dialed-in performance with the Axiom 18. A more compact baby brother to the Axiom X25, this pack is designed to keep you agile. Lightweight, weatherproof and durable, the Axiom 18 features a VX-21 ripstop shell and water-resistant YKK zippers…
Best Active Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…that too. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC 2.0 The Fast Pack EDC brings all the TAD elements that have won them devout fans, and then adds more pocketing and more features for your everyday needs. The updated version boasts improved suspension, greater cushioning for enhanced user comfort, new anchor points and a top attachment system to customize carry setups, plus a full clamshell openin…
Carry Awards IX | Finalists Recap
…f the very best carry, from travel to EDC and much more. But this year the Carry Awards look a little different, we’ve taken the finalists voting in-house and given each piece of gear real world testing, with judging now in the hands of our contributors. Over the last few months, they’ve been testing the highest-voted products and taking score, whittling each category down to a Top 5. And now that they’ve tested the best products in each Carry Awa…
Mission Workshop :: Carry Awards Interview
…year, so kudos to you. How did it feel to walk away with not one, but two Carry Awards? Pretty stoked. We put a great deal of time into every design, not only in creating a specific bag, but also in terms of our collected experiences: traveling, cycling, and generally living a rad life that our products are made to suit. What do you think it takes to win a Carry Award? Votes, right? I think we could simply state if we make a good product, get it…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ked polyethylene foam inspired by foam used in fighter pilot seats. Custom-designed aerospace-grade aluminum hardware, triple stitched structural seams, and bartacked webbing enhance the rugged dependability of this hard-wearing pack. Customizable to accommodate a variety of loads through compression straps, tool loops, and shock cord, the X0 Alpine is an adaptable pack for diverse climbing and mountaineering expeditions. AEVOR Bike Pack AEVOR is…
Best Carry-On Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos. If this were a dais, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Cotopaxi Allpa A lot of traveling is about getting from A to B. But it’s import…
Best Carry-On Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…bag if required. – Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 One of Bihn’s most quintessential designs, bombproof materials, killer construction, and now scaled down to a more manageable size. Long story short: worth every penny. – Modern Industry Passenger This isn’t your mom’s rolltop duffle; with Raptor buckles, crazy stow capacity and waxed canvas durability. And for the level of hardware and materials, it’s surprisingly affordable. We’re digging. – Tortuga Air M…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Carry On Results
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Rimowa Bolero If your luggage tastes lean towards the luxurious, this is a refin…
Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L Review
…nto the granite right next to Gleason. The founder of TAD Gear (now Triple Aught Design) has brought us so many winners: the FAST Pack Lightspeed, Ranger Hoodie and Praetorian to name a few. And when Ma and co-founder Chris Whitney launched Prometheus Design Werx (PDW), they did so with a fairly lofty goal; staying true to a singular design vision that is impervious to rigid corporate principles. In January 2017, Carryology conducted an interview…
Best Active Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Triple Aught Design build gear to help you live a more adventurous lifestyle. And when it comes to outdoor performance pinnacles, they don’t get much better than the Spectre Carry System. Carefully designed to keep carry weight to a minimum without sacrificing durability, the agile system provides a modular platform that builds out or shrinks down to adapt to changing needs. Three backpacks and a…
Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade
…primary audience was the 17 to 19 year-old surfer. This certainly made our design briefs crystal clear, but it also felt limiting for us, as designers. Our own goals and desires were changing, and we had curiosity for new areas that would never be the right fit for a surf brand. Hadrien and I knew we wanted to work together. And while we didn’t have a name for the space back then, we wanted to build something focused around our passion for bags, a…
The Seventh Annual Carry Awards: Have Your Say!
…), then it’s eligible to be nominated again. And what better way to salute designers who keep on striving for improvement? Unbiased praise for industry giants and up-and-comers alike Our Carry Awards are not influenced by any brand affiliation. These are unbiased recognitions of a job truly well done, whether it’s a big brand that’s been in the industry for decades, or a small brand just starting out with an excellent first offering. If a piece is…
The Carry Awards :: Best Carry-On Results
…Tom Bihn is more of an overnighter than a week away, but it’s every bit a Carry Awards credentialled winner. Excellent fabrics and zips. Flawless construction. An interesting three-dimensional pattern that grows and shrinks without need for compression. And every organizing pocket you could want. Tom Bihn care about making excellent carry, and it totally shows. Oh, and particularly in this pack, we like the black. – Highly Commended These are the…
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…higher, next year. Aer Travel Pack 3 Aer continually strives to hone their designs and the Travel Pack 3 is a fine celebration of their design prowess. The brand really knows how to nail the sleek-and-functional vibe and the Travel Pack 3 is a great choice for the traveler who wants discreet carry that will perform like a travel pro without drawing unwanted attention. The minimalist aesthetics fly under the radar, while the tough and weatherproof…
Best Carry-On Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…el has a degree of unpredictability to it. But the Ultrahigh Dufflepack is designed to deal with change, adapting to a range of loads and carry requirements so you can keep on moving forward. The Ultrahigh Dyneema Composite keeps the elements at bay while remaining very lightweight yet durable enough to withstand regular use. The bag comes with two Double Action straps, allowing you to alternate between backpack and shoulder bag mode. But what rea…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…al pick. Not to mention it’s a savvy choice if you’re after an understated design that doesn’t advertise expensive photography equipment inside. Crafted with full-grain leather, the pack offers back-panel access and a host of interior pockets, customizable dividers and a padded 15″ laptop sleeve to tailor your organization setup. The ventilated, padded back panel helps you stay cool and comfy, while the lifetime guarantee is a welcome touch on thi…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
Triple Aught Design’s (TAD) FAST Pack Litespeed (FPL) is my favorite backpack in my vast personal collection. There, I said it. There are still many other packs I long to own (KILLSPENCER’s Special Ops backpack, Visvim’s 20L and 22L backpack, Lexdray’s Boulder backpack, GORUCK’s GR1, etc)… but let’s focus on the FAST Pack Litespeed… my current, yet to be defeated, favorite backpack that I own. That being said, the FPL isn’t my go-to everyday carr…
Best Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger The Parallax Messenger combines TAD’s tactical heritage with sleek and understated aesthetics for urban settings. Lightweight yet durable and weather resistant, the Parallax is made in the USA and designed to handle changing needs, from the commute to exploring off the beaten path or keeping the essentials close during your travels. An ambide…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
…the whole bag oozes versatile carry despite its military origins. — Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed The Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed is another military/tactical pack, but one that has had great success making the jump beyond special forces to an EDC audience. It’s narrow profile gives great freedom of movement, and it’s bombproof construction lets many trust their lives to it (or just their lunch and sweater). — Klättermusen Ra…
The Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Have Your Say!
…2017/2018. Voting considerations Carefully consider your nominations. Our Carry Awards are about celebrating the cream of the carry crop. So if you have a piece in mind, think carefully about whether it deserves your vote or not. What puts it head and shoulders above the rest in your opinion? Is it particularly innovative? Maybe it’s an exceptional blend of form and function? Or perhaps it really excels in meeting a particular carry need and trul…
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