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Finding Aichaku In The Apex
…leave space for the customer to write their own story into them. FOUR: MID 2019, REFINING OUR BRIEF FOR THE APEX RANGE. It was here I realised the best designs free your attention for the things that really matter. So, how is my aichaku search evolving? Unsurprisingly, what I look for in a product is evolving as my own sense of self evolves. I now spend less time thinking about my own experiences, and more time trying to improve other people’s ex…
What to Carry on Expedition in Afghanistan’s Pamir Mountains
…ur Pass. Photo: Alex Lee. About the author: Alex is the Principal Quartermaster on the 2020 Mapping the Afghan Pamirs Expeditions to Afghanistan, and in 2019 served as Cartographer role. All photos: Alex, unless otherwise stated….
Mystery Ranch X Carryology: The Birth of a Unicorn
…into the Mystery Ranch headquarters on a crisp Saturday morning in January 2019. We hug. Dana is a legitimately incredible human being, who I am lucky to now call a friend. The facility’s large space is eerily empty, as everyone is off on the weekends. But it’s filled with all kinds of eclectic humorous charm and human touches. I laugh out loud at some of the signs and objects hanging at, from, and around the work stations. One could spend hours…
Design Talk: 2021 Trend Forecast
…kling issues such as waste, pollution, and the use of harmful practices. In 2019 both adidas UK and John Lewis partnered with the social enterprise Stuffstr to introduce a buyback system into their e-commerce platform. Stuffstr allows customers to sell their unwanted garments back to the brand in exchange for store credit. Stuffstr estimates that the “re-commerce” market will double over the next five years. A. Bergans X Spinnova, “Collection of T…
The Best Mechanical Pencils to EDC in 2021
…ies of pencils from school days. Number 9 Pencil Launched on Kickstarter in 2019, the Number 9 is Dr. Lindsay Wilson’s attempt at taking an ordinary and often considered a disposable item and making it a premium piece that will last a lifetime. An engineer and inventor at heart, Lindsay holds a Ph.D. in luminescent solar concentrators and by day sells a temperature controller (PID) he designed on his website. Like many scientists, it’s clear the N…
Introducing: Afterschool Projects
…r European operations, warehousing, and marketing. Fast-forward 10 years to 2019 and you meet a Spanish designer who designed bags for the likes of Loewe and Coach. The three of you decide to launch a brand unlike anything you’ve done before; not just focused on gritty messengers, or bombproof technical fabrics and packs, nor high-fashion. This is a true story of how Chrome and Mission Workshop founder Mark Falvai teamed up Lyle Barton and Cesar V…
Designing the CamelBak Cycling Commute Collection
…th good infrastructure, cycling commutes skyrocket. According to Strava, in 2019, 80.5% of cycling in Cook County, IL (Chicago) was commuters! This astonishing figure, matched by many others around the country, further cemented the need for a functional cycling commuter backpack. Surveys were sent, interviews conducted, and swiftly CamelBak had what their city fans deemed to be the most important features for a cycling commuter pack. Let’s dig int…
Carryology x Bellroy | The Chimera Rises
…ry, check out our Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade article from 2019. Carryology began as a blog in 2009, with a focus on exploring better ways to carry. A year later, the same exact questions posed on Carryology led to answers in the form of physical products with the creation of Bellroy. Though we share founders and philosophies, there are significant differences. Carryology is here to shine a light on the entire industry, championin…
Exclusive Release | Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…retty quickly the brand’s founders and I became fast friends. Back in April 2019 (whoa, more than four years ago), co-founders Dan and Dima flew down from Toronto, Canada to Austin, Texas for a weekend of BBQ and ramen and drinking and general troublemaking. We had a blast. When we said our goodbyes after hanging for those four wild days, we commented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all…
Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…retty quickly the brand’s founders and I became fast friends. Back in April 2019 (whoa, more than four years ago), co-founders Dan and Dima flew down from Toronto, Canada to Austin, Texas for a weekend of BBQ and ramen and drinking and general troublemaking. We had a blast. When we said our goodbyes after hanging for those four wild days, we commented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all…
The Most Secret Place on Earth | Packing List
…ould easily be an imaginary lair in a James Bond movie. On my last visit in 2019, I was treated with suspicion and questioned by three plain-clothed policemen who visited my guesthouse one evening. This time around there was no such issue, it was quite the opposite. Long Tieng is now open and welcoming to visitors, with new guest houses and restaurants having been built along the old runway with views of the karsts. There is also a lookout from wh…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out in just over a minute. For many, the Tokai Sling, inspired by the City Sling, is one of their favorite sling designs out there, and a grail piece for our hardcore carry collectors. So after the dust set…
Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out in just over a minute. For many, the Tokai Sling, inspired by the City Sling, is one of their favorite sling designs out there, and a grail piece for our hardcore carry collectors. So after the dust set…
Best New Gear | May 2021
…GiantMouse ACE Clyde Aluminum The ACE Clyde first graced the knife world in 2019, featuring green canvas Micarta and black G10. But since then, it’s welcomed a variety of different versions, including the most recent Clyde Aluminum. You’ll see nods to Scandinavian, Japanese and Persian design influences in this trusty EDC blade. You’ve got two stylish options to choose from, the Red Aluminum Clyde with a black aluminum backspacer and thumbstud, as…
What to Pack for Winter in Tokyo
What to pack for winter in Tokyo? Well, if you ask for an opinion from ten different people, you’ll get ten different answers. Japanese winters can be very mild and sunny… but can also suddenly turn to extreme wind and freezing temperatures. Japan is an island nation subjected to certain weather variations. So your expectations when selecting your winter wear should be very flexible. In Tokyo, people are definitely open-minded about fashion – but…
Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
…around local bike messengers, following with MK2 in 2016 and finally MK3 in 2019. Every version of the Wee Lug has gathered critical acclaim and won awards as the best messenger bag. So changing things up is a risky endeavor. Why fix what isn’t broken? But Trakke, being Trakke, managed to find a way to take an already iconic bag to the next level by upgrading the standard metal buckles to AustriAlpin Pro Cobra buckles. At first glance, it does no…
Our Favorite Knives from FOX Cutlery in 2021
…“Overall Knife of the Year” and “Imported Knife of the Year” awards at the 2019 Blade Show, as well as a Red Dot design award in 2020. Ryu The Ryu is another piece designed in collaboration with Black Roc Knives and it shares similar characteristics to the Monkey Thumper. A 5.12″ Niolox blade, coated with a black stonewash, is the biggest in our selection from FOX and this was designed to work! The G10 patterned handle (model FX-634) will withsta…
The Pro Guide to Dyneema® | the Modern-Day Miracle Material
…ma® is aiming to move toward a circular production system for the fiber. In 2019 the company pledged that from 2030, 60% of Dyneema® fiber feedstock would be sourced from bio-based raw materials. The pledge also committed the company to find a way to recycle Dyneema® at end-of-use. So far progress is looking promising on both of these fronts. Last year they made their first major steps honoring that pledge, launching bio-based Dyneema® fiber made…
Best Tote Bags for Work 2020
…essenger Bags for Modern Professionals The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals The 25 Best Briefcases for Men in 2019…
White’s Boots X Carryology | The Traveler Arrives at Night
White’s Boots X Carryology Hong Kong, December 2019. Guard dogs gnash their teeth and bark loudly in my direction, I’m pinned down tightly behind the remnants of a short concrete wall in the mountain forest, crushing the leaves and twigs below me, trying to keep silent despite my heaving breath. Luckily, I have The Night’s cloak to help conceal me… until the guards begin shining their LED tactical flashlights, cutting like lightsabers over my hea…
ARCH Grisetti Backpack Review
…ustom-made ARCH Grisetti… I came across ARCH completely by surprise back in 2019 when I was browsing through my Instagram feed. What caught my attention were incredibly well-built, colorful yet functional bags that were clearly inspired by hiking packs but had their own unique flair. As a bag nerd, of course, I immediately followed the account and for months was eyeballing the beautiful bags posted regularly by the brand. At some point, simply obs…
LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
…e a little surprised to discover that BOND rebranded to LOCHBY in September 2019. But don’t stress, LOCHBY still offers rugged, thoughtfully designed daily carry items, but now there’s more of a focus on stationery and notebooks. Not to mention a distinct new vibe that leans more towards heritage. So why the shift? Eager to find out, we asked founder Chris Elfering for the low-down on LOCHBY… First and foremost, the question on everyone’s minds. W…
A New Military-Grade Backpack Perfect for EDC
…minimalist aesthetic that stealths into a variety of settings, from the gym, to work, to a day hike. If you’re keen to add the Urban 30 series to your carry arsenal, head over to Odyssean’s Kickstarter campaign which runs until 2 May 2019. Note: this is a sponsored series, but only the best candidates are given this feature placement. Above are the facts, but there’s always a little risk when backing a crowdfunder, so keep that in mind before you…
Hunting a Unicorn: Mystery Ranch Beams Day Assault
…click to view the calendar for one near you) at his shop this past December 2019, which was a lot of fun. Cutting straight through the Hong Kong customs export documentation to get into the box, I try to keep a steady hand. There it is. Years of waiting for this moment. A real-life unicorn, in Multicam and coyote Cordura fabric. This is the first time I have seen one of these in real life. Let alone been able to physically touch and hold one. Folk…
The 9 Best Motorcycle Backpacks for Commuting in 2024
…riega Carrying on a motorcycle The Best Cycling Backpacks for Daily Commuting This article was originally published on 27 March 2019 and recently updated….
G-RO’s SIX Carry-On Reimagines The Way We Use Wheeled Luggage
…ernative way to travel with your gear so that you can focus on the journey instead of fighting your suitcase. If you want to enjoy a more considered travel carry approach, check out G-RO’s Kickstarter campaign which runs until 19 July 2019. Note: this is a sponsored series, but only the best candidates are given this feature placement. Above are the facts, but there’s always a little risk when backing a crowdfunder, so keep that in mind before you…
What’s In My Tech Backpack: Incase ICON Edition
…se. This is a Mid-2016 Retina Display one and it’s never failed me. The new 2019 Macbook Pros with Touchbar and the lighter and thinner chassis are a dream to use. Apple iPad Pro 11″ (2018, 256GB) Something happened last year when Apple decided to update their standard 9.7″ iPad and sell it for under $350. At the same time, they majorly updated their iPad Pro line-up, giving them, in some cases, Macbook beating powers. But the final straw was fork…
Stuart and Lau’s Briefcases Just Got Better
…an be engraved with contact information or initials. Stuart and Lau’s collection of updated briefcases are available to pre-order now and will ship on 15 June 2019. This article was published in partnership with our curated sponsor, Stuart and Lau…
This Swedish Brand Just Reimagined the Garment Bag (Again)
…tinues to keep your work or travel tools in check and protected throughout the day. If you’re keen to add the Origami Organizer to your travel setup or active commute, check out IAMRUNBOX’s Kickstarter campaign which runs until 14 May 2019. Note: this is a sponsored series, but only the best candidates are given this feature placement. Above are the facts, but there’s always a little risk when backing a crowdfunder, so keep that in mind before you…
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
…gram. You can find them here. Step 2: Sign up for Triple Aught Design and participating partners’ newsletters here. The prize winners will be announced via newsletter and TAD’s social media on 29 March 2019 at 18:00 Pacific. Please note: This giveaway is only open to legal residents of the United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years of age or older. …