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Top 5: Best EDC 2020
…magnets to keep it locked shut. STRENGTHS Most technical build Innovative design Wins in X-Factor Prometheus Design Werx PB&J Tool The Prometheus Design Werx PB&J Tool sits in a unique position compared to all the other items in your pocket because everything it can do can also be done on a majority of other multi-tools too. But the PB&J Tool carves out its own category as the best pry tool because although other gear can do it, this is a dedicat…
Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L Review
…ylon Hardware: Anodized aluminum and glass reinforced nylon Price: $159.95 Design To me, the sleek design of the Everyday Sling is what really sets this bag above the rest. This V2 has rounded out the edges and the profile of the sling compared to the initial release from 2015. Just unboxing this product, you can tell how well made it is. There is not a cheap stitch on this bag. The outer material (400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon can…
Triple Aught Design Competition Winners
…s to you. – For those that didn’t win, don’t worry, we’ve got you π Triple Aught Design Readership Discount Starting from tomorrow the 23rd, all Carryology readers will get a 10% discount on all TAD apparel, apparel accessories, tools, and soft good items. (Note: custom hard goods are not available on the discount). Discount ends on 31st. Just visit Triple Aught Design and plug in the discount code: “CARRYOLOGY” to get the awesome little discount…
Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)
…has been running for its fifth season now). About TAD A word about Triple Aught Design. TAD is a boutique shop making tactical oriented clothing and equipment. Along with apparel and supercool knives and lights, they’ve designed two backpacks: the Fast Pack EDC and the Fast Pack Litespeed, the latter being a bit smaller (20 liters) and reviewed by none other than our own Taylor Welden! One thing TAD is (unfortunately) well known for, is that thei…
Best Work Backpack Results β The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…to work. That’s a given. But it’s the ability to adapt is where the Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 excels. This is a bag built for before, during and after-work hours, with a design that expands from 25L to 40L to tackle a range of work loads, a grocery shop on the way home, or travel gear for a short work trip. The padded laptop compartment fits a 13″ laptop and there’s separate storage for keeping shoes, gym clothing or dirty laundry away from th…
The Carry Awards Roundup
…Carry Awards Active Backpack 1. Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault Pack 2. Triple Aught Design Fast Pack Litespeed 3. Arc’teryx Quintic 28 — Carry Awards Active Messenger 1. Mission Workshop Rummy 2. Trakke Mule 3. Acronym 3A-5TSR — Carry Awards Carry On 1. Goruck GR2 2. QWSTION Weekender 3. Lexdray London Garment — Carry Awards Check In 1. Rimowa Salsa Air 2. Tumi Tegralite Large Trip 3. Patagonia Black Hole Duffle — Carry Awards Specialist 1. ABS Vario…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…ds. Welcome to the Reader’s Choice Awards. So what’s different about these awards? Well our Carry Awards are decided through combining readers’ votes with votes from our specialist panel and cranking it all through an algorithm to find out who gets the gold. With the Reader’s Choice Awards however it’s all about people power, pure and simple votes from the fans only to decide who claims victory. Sometimes there are crossovers with Carry Award Winn…
Best Travel Clothing β The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…o change. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Icon RS Pant The Icon RS Pant merges urban style with outdoor functionality in a design that straddles adventure travel and laid-back city explorations. The pant is made in the USA with durable nylon cotton ripstop featuring a water-repellent finish, and enhanced with reinforced stitching in high-stress areas. A choice of eight pockets provide flexible organiza…
Best Accessory Finalists β The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…purposes. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Context Organizer Tough, versatile and weather resistant, TAD’s Context Organizer lends itself to a diverse range of uses such as a medical kit, toiletry kit, EDC organizer, travel organizer and more. It features multiple interior organization options including mesh pockets, elastic webbing, and a zipped pocket. Additionally, it’s also expandable and can be use…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards X
…nch who played a role… this award is for you. A sincere congratulations and personal thank you. The 3DAP has securely cemented itself as a timeless icon of pack design for eternity. Welcome to the Carry Awards Hall of Fame, 3DAP. Enjoy your well-earned crown!…
Best Work Backpack Finalists β The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…_____________________________ The North Face Kaban Sleek and thoughtful in design, the Kaban easily adapts to a range of work carry needs. A wide-opening front organizer panel and self-standing design enable convenient access. Handy ejector handles let you quickly get to your tech. And multiple pockets keep items in check. Complemented by a water-resistant build that takes inclement weather in its stride. ________________________________________…
Best Work Backpack Finalists β The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…uggage passthrough providing added trip-ready functionality. Tom Bihn Synik 22 The Synik 22 provides a new spin on the ever-popular Synapse 19, with some added features through popular request. Designed as a versatile piece that can handle the daily commute and short/overnight trips too, the pack’s full clamshell opening makes it easy to pack and access gear, with removable internal tie-down straps to secure items on the go. And for added travel e…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…foam body also helps protect the contents when you’re on the move. Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed (US$245) Military inspiration for changing missions The FAST Pack Litespeed is designed to adapt to a host of carry needs. Multiple pockets, anchor points and PALS webbing provide organization for your gear and the option to carry bulky items externally. The comfortable suspension helps you move easily from one setting to the next, and the d…
5 Reasons Why the Peak Design Travel Line Should Be Your Next One Bag
…to marvel at. Let’s look at five reasons why you should consider the Peak Design Travel Line as your next One Bag. See: The Making of the Peak Design Travel Backpack The harness There’s as much going on in the back of the Travel Backpack as there is in the front. At first glance, it looks like your standard back panel and backpack strap setup but upon closer inspection, you realize how much thought has been put into it. And why not? After all, th…
Design Heads :: master-piece Japan
…like a little mystery to add to the appeal π … Can you tell us about your design team? Who are the characters and what do they specialize in? Currently, our design team has 5 members who are 20-30’s men and women. Each member has a role in design like bags or accessories, but it doesn’t apply always. Are there any key insights that guide your stuff? What do you know that most others haven’t realized? We think it’s important to design what you thi…
The Evolution of the Elements :: Bellroy Interview
…hard to find ways to test our ideas quickly before even a full product is designed. We try to avoid designing the perfect product. Rather more hacking, testing ideas and combining them in cohesive ways. Exploration instead of invention. “What if we could do that and this and that? Would that work?” The prototyping, hacking, cutting, gluing directly on something physical and going back to the drafting table when necessary, and then back to the obj…
Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
…nd what their limits are, they tend to stretch their limits as well as our design limits. As designers we’re often not comfortable with what they’re asking us to do. These expeditions are literally a life and death thing. How do we design for the expedition mentality of these athletes – accepting a certain level of suffering and physical discomfort in order to move faster – without having the gear jeopardize the expedition?” In other words, when d…
Stocking Stuffers: Best 50 Gifts Under $50
…encil cases can sometimes make it hard to access items inside. But Bellroy designed their Pencil Case with a thoughtful fold-out design, creating easy access to individual items. Pull loops on either end make it easy to open and close, while the versatile design lends itself to stationery, small tech items, and a variety of EDC essentials too. Rumpl Beer Blanket Six-Pack (US$39) Cold brews are inviting. Cold hands? Not so much. Rumpl has a solutio…
Interview with Francli
…h graduates of Falmouth University where we studied Performance Sportswear Design and Fashion Design respectively. In Falmouth we clicked on a shared love of Cornish beaches and terrible puns – most of our time away from the studio was spent scrambling around the local coastlines, shooting air rifles and building fires. We also connected on our obsession with Scandinavian design values, Japanese aesthetic theory and the rich history of military an…
Arc’teryx Reddit AMA
…——————————————————————————- AMA Details: Carl: New Zealand born Industrial Designer Carl Moriarty is the Design Director for Apparel at Arc’teryx. For the past 6 years, he has been responsible for leading a talented, in-house design team, which continues to set industry standards in Design and Innovation. Carl grew up in the hills around Wellington, New Zealand, before moving to Australia and studying Industrial Design at Swinburne University. Aft…
The Arcβteryx Brand
…he Arc’teryx ‘brand’ enter your design decisions? How different would your designs be if you were designing for yourself rather than for Arc’teryx? The brand’s high performance and high quality expectations drive design decisions here. Our purest design motivations and inspiration come from personal mandate but those must be filtered so we end up with commercially viable, mass producible gear with wide appeal. Designing for myself is different wit…
Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
…appreciation for durable and reliable equipment. (Patrick) founded Triple Aught Design with a signature focus on combining rigorous functionality with sophisticated design. At Triple Aught Design, we believe that human presence should not overtake the beauty of the natural world, evidenced by our choice in color palettes and the many environmental groups we support. Our apparel and equipment are meticulously designed to excel under the strenuous…
The Best Modular Backpacks
…harness, such as a dry bag, camera pack, hydration pack or daypack. Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Triple Aught Design’s Spectre system is a well-considered modular system featuring a range of backpacks, carry rigs and accessories to adapt to a variety of urban and outdoor carry needs, like hiking, running and fly fishing. Designed to be lightweight yet durable, the modular components can be used together or individually depending on you…
Best Everyday Accessory Champion | Carry Awards IX
…king out on his own. As a softgoods designer for over a decade with Triple Aught Design, his designs have garnered fans across the carry industry. But now Dan is doing it his own way, and building a special EDC maker brand in the process. And his limited edition EDC organizer pouches have been that steady drumbeat and momentum builder, pushing SAMPLE to peak popularity within our carry community. Dan’s pouches are expertly handcrafted and released…
Best Active Messenger Finalists β The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…the fly. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger 15L Some tactical bags are too overt to fit into a wide range of environments. But TAD’S updated Parallax Messenger delivers tactically-inspired functionality with clean, stealthy aesthetics that suit lots of environments. The updated bag welcomes a smaller size and new pocket layout, with a host of useful features to increase its versatility…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…lternative when you need to haul bigger loads in demanding terrain. Triple Aught Design Nautilus Swim Trunk With the weather heating up, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing swim to cool off. And TAD brings style and performance to your swim setup with their Nautilus Swim Trunk. The 4-way stretch fabric provides freedom of movement and is not only DWR treated but also features 3D diamonds on the reverse side to raise the fabric off your skin fo…
Best New Gear: November 2019
…hable stuff-sack that can be converted into a travel neck pillow. Triple Aught Design Peregrine XC Pant Triple Aught Design are firm believers in embracing adventure. And their women’s Peregrine XC Pant helps you embrace it wherever the day leads. Versatile for urban roaming and excursions off the beaten path, the pant is made with tough and comfy stretch canvas with a DWR finish. It features understated cargo pockets, rollable cuffs, contoured…
Carry Awards VII: Giveaway of Champions!
…lexible front, back and waist carry options further enhance its functional design. Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L Peak Design’s Travel Duffelpack 65L delivers a fresh feel on the duffel category, combining the gear-hauling capabilities of a duffel with the carry comfort of a backpack. The bag’s shoulder straps, waist belt and sternum strap provide welcome relief when carrying heavy loads. And the harness stores neatly away behind magnetic flaps…
Best Accessory Results β The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…the action. And that’s pretty darn cool. Exceptional work, Heroclip! Peak Design Capture V3 Peak Design caused an industry-wide rethink on what camera carry can be and achieve. And the Capture Camera Clip is the piece that started it all. But Peak Design aren’t the kind of brand to rest with a good thing when they can make it even better. So they rolled up their sleeves and got down to making the Capture V3. The camera clip offers a host of pract…
Best Camera Bag Finalists β The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ities and trips, it’s a handy gear hauler for photography and beyond. Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 Peak Design set the bar for a daily/photography hybrid with the Everyday Backpack. Now they’re raising it even higher with the Everyday Backpack V2. The pack integrates extensive user feedback to enhance its functional design even further, with updates such as increased pocketing, widened top and side access, redesigned shoulder straps for improv…