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Trakke Adds Port Colorway to Their Waxed Canvas Range
…rakke bags always do well. Largo Sling The Largo sling is a 6L beaut that caught our attention, ever since we got our first look! Comfortable, deceptively cavernous, and just the right amount of organisation needed for EDC, travel and light camera carry. There is a reason it won best sling at this years Carry Awards! Laggan Pro EDC Tech Kit The Laggan Pro is the perfect tech kit, for both travel and EDC. With a total of 16 sections, this has a spo…
Gura Gear Launches Their First Roll-Top: The Kiboko City Commuter 18L+
…w! Gura Gear were highly commended by our readers and writers in the Carry Awards VII for their previous line. With this new design, and thoughtful updates, could the Kiboko City Commuter 18L+ be another contender? We think that if you’re looking for a smaller camera bag that is tough, functional, and reliable, you won’t go wrong with this well designed bag and it is now live on Kickstarter at discounted launch prices! Thanks to our friends at Gur…
EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix Collection | Chapter 2
…d so many boxes of perfection. It was EVERGOODS’ most feature-rich pack. A design triumph in utility and comfort and versatility. Why so much love for the CTB35? First off, we had all been eagerly waiting for EVERGOODS to update their legendary discontinued CTB40 backpack. While that pack was great, we knew the evolution of the EVERGOODS design process, materials, and details had progressed leaps and bounds. We were hungry for its replacement. An…
Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix Chapter 2
…d so many boxes of perfection. It was EVERGOODS’ most feature-rich pack. A design triumph in utility and comfort and versatility. Why so much love for the CTB35? First off, we had all been eagerly waiting for EVERGOODS to update their legendary discontinued CTB40 backpack. While that pack was great, we knew the evolution of the EVERGOODS design process, materials, and details had progressed leaps and bounds. We were hungry for its replacement. An…
Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…before they launched. Just like the City Sling, it was compact, perfectly designed for city essentials, and had an ultra-clean exterior – and with its contoured back panel designed to curve with your shoulders, its on-body comfort was top-tier. After months of testing the City Pack, we knew it was one of the best compact daypacks in the industry – and the perfect partner to the Tokai. City Pack’s Greatest Hits • Padded, suspended laptop pocket w…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…before they launched. Just like the City Sling, it was compact, perfectly designed for city essentials, and had an ultra-clean exterior – and with its contoured back panel designed to curve with your shoulders, its on-body comfort was top-tier. After months of testing the City Pack, we knew it was one of the best compact daypacks in the industry – and the perfect partner to the Tokai. City Pack’s Greatest Hits • Padded, suspended laptop pocket w…
Top 5 | Best Packable Bag
…that pack away compactly until you need them. Our top 5 finalists vary in design and intended use settings but they all celebrate carefully considered compact carry, whether you’re heading up a mountain, meandering in a market, or stashing some souvenirs during a day of sightseeing. But which one really excels as a worthy benchmark for this category? Choose your top contender below… Matador Beast28 Specs Liters: 28 Weight: 24oz/680g Material: Int…
Hunting a Unicorn: Mystery Ranch Beams Day Assault
…stery Ranch, picking up where his father has stepped back. Most of the new designs you see coming from The Ranch are either designed by D3 or he has a very big part in their design/development. Anyway, I had the pleasure to meet D3 at an Outdoor Retailer show. Turns out we shared several common interests, which developed into simply recognizing each other over the years, and now, dare I say a quality friendship. Long story short; if there was anyo…
Our 6 Favorite Bags from IWA 2019
…Scandinavian markets, so the quality is simply amazing. Stone Glacier Avail 2200 And last but not least, the Avail 2200 pack by Stone Glacier from Montana, USA. I’m a big fan of well featured alpine-style daypacks. But this one is more than that. It also comes with full-blown suspension and features, which makes it an all-in-one pack. It can be a daypack, climbing pack, lightweight scouting pack, biking pack and even a skiing pack. It looks great,…
Specialist Carry | Osprey Kode 22
…much up. They’ve been making core outdoor packs since the 70’s, have more awards than Jonathon Ive, and more nights under canvas than Ghengis. For this Specialist Carry post we’re looking at the Kode 22, the smallest of this series. It’s aimed at those short trips in to the back country, usually from a resort base. And it’s these side country packs that are surprisingly the hardest ones to get right. Stuff we love: There’s awesome flexibility for…
Huayhuash Carry — Joey Schusler Interview
…nce is an inspirational must-watch for the outdoor set, and won a bunch of awards to boot. We caught up with Joey in Whistler, BC, to get some background on their big adventure. What was the process of packing like? How did you decide what to bring for an adventure like this? Was there anything you thought “ah shit, I should have brought _____” as your flight was taking off? Packing was a huge process. It took a few weeks of planning and a full da…
5 Minutes w/ Silas Grant
…le exhibition space meets a 19th century East London opium den, and do our design and prototyping out the back. We will make it a real experience to visit. New designs, we are just launching the Delireis, our latest backpack, it’s a really tight little pack, nice and simple with clean functionality but a unique look. We also have the Barbarossa, a super padded shoulder bag. We are prototyping some specialist function bags at the moment and a leath…
The Carry Award – Hall of Fame
…t little stabilising strap so widely copied has helped create an entirely new category of bags, bringing stability to shoulder bags that never previously had it. When you add this influence to all the other innovations from Pat McGibbon’s humble brand , you start to see PAC Designs a little like the Xerox PARC of the carry world. Professional messengers still run with her Pro Series Messengers as their daily workhorse, and almost every other messe…
Week In Review ~ 12 January
…ay lambskin, antiqued brass hardware and YKK zippers, as well as some nice design detailing on the adjustable single strap that functions as two shoulder straps thanks to a brass ring and stud system. – Keeping connected with your carry – The plane touches down, you’re amped for the important business meeting just a few hours away, or alternatively the warm beach sand or fresh snow that awaits…only to discover your luggage is in another country. N…
Week In Review ~ 19 January
…Wheel, designed by Vitamins for Maddak Inc., has been shortlisted for the Design Museum’s Design of the Year Award 2013. It looks like a stylish means of making wheelchair storage and carry a lot more convenient. Nexiom’s packing the power The problem with using gadgets whilst on the move is that often there’s no handy power source nearby to recharge them when the battery goes flat. So how about carrying your own power source along with your gadg…
Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
…comes with Riri zippers, metal hardware and a bullhide handle. The bag is designed and made by hand in KILLSPENCER’s Los Angeles workshop. So what is the Special Ops Backpack anyway? Is it a luxury backpack, an outdoor backpack, a military inspired backpack, a cycling backpack, a work backpack or a hybrid? In my opinion it’s a combination of a luxury backpack and a work backpack that can hold its ground in bad weather. The build quality and mater…
Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip
…ed or heavy structure, instead utilising velcro, PE board, and some clever design. The curved ‘Blade’ gives the back panel its shape, while also acting like a spear that you shove down behind the shoulder strap assembly to separate it from the velcro holding it in place (when you want to adjust height). The only downside to this neat assembly is if you forget that the Blade can be used to help adjust the harness height. Cough, cough, I might have…
How to beat airline baggage fees? Wearable Luggage.
…under the seat in front of you. Each comes with 6 pockets for stowing up to 22 lbs of your things. Definitely looks like “wearable luggage” to us, not fooling anyone. Bagket comes in with a convertible vest/bag carry option, with 22 pockets which can hold 15.4 lbs of luggage. Made from “100% high quality polamide”, so you can expect some water resistance and decent durability. The red strap across your stomach could be matched to the color of the…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…lens and four medium-sized lenses, in addition to a separate space for a 10-inch tablet, pockets for small accessories and exterior tripod carrying capabilities. Have your say and honor those who are worthy Have you heard the news? If you haven’t, where have you been?? The second annual Carry Awards are now running, woop! Seriously folks, this is something to get excited about, your chance to honor the brands and designers who don’t make average…
Week In Review ~ 9 February
…all leather, a 1.9 oz coated Ripstop Nylon lining and YKK zips in a duffle design which is equally happy to be tossed in the back of your car for road trips or to accompany you to the gym. bagjack’s new collection is no longer under wraps bagjack have been busy…being stealthy. Until now. They’ve broken cover by revealing their new Stealth Tec collection which features Kryptek Typhon camo and quality hardwear such as Fidlock magnetic buckles. If yo…
Week In Review ~ 16 February
…y bags on which it is based. Shift your approach to camera carry It’s handy to think of MindShift Gear’s rotation180° Panorama as a smaller and lighter version of the rotation180° Professional (currently a finalist in our Specialist Carry Awards category). The backpack has a total volume of 22 liters (compared to big brother’s 29.63 liters) and is a good alternative if you’re digging the design of the rotation180° Professional but want a cheaper o…
Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…d in one of our weekly updates and even nominated for the 2nd annual Carry Awards. Could the Virtue Diligence be the perfect work backpack? Here’s a spoiler alert: not for Mr. Zing. But read on! First impressions It’s 1.30 pm on a rainy weekday in The Hague. With half an hour to spare in between meetings, I head up to the local department store for a serious drive by of the Diligence. In the middle of a gazillion boring bags, backpacks and suitcas…
From Satchel to Grave
…yell. Really, they were just cheap and sturdy: they’d never win any design awards but would hold up against most things short of a knife fight. Of course, I didn’t know that then. By hanging from the shoulders of a kid who, by the benefit of distance, could be everything I thought myself to not be (carefree, confident, artistically gifted), that bag became a symbol of what I wanted to be. It was the visual representation of “This place ain’t me” a…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…uch an impact on us, that they were double finalists in our the 2014 Carry Awards, winning “Highly Commended” for Best Work Backpack and Best Work Messenger (Faraday Tote Pack). “Live uncompromised, with rebelliously good gear”. Their team, made up of a small tight knit group of friends, must drink a lot of that delicious SF coffee, as they handle nearly every single aspect of their business in-house, including; web design, shipping, manufacturing…
Road Tests :: Tom Bihn Synapse 25
…During the craziness of this year’s Carry Awards, we were sent a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 (in limited edition Parapack) to play with, and I raised a hand to test it – and I’m glad I did. The Synapse could be Tom’s best offering: a versatile pack that’s perfect for travelling light, day-to-day, and when in black, works well with a suit….
Week In Review ~ 8 February
…in all these environments. Taking design inspiration from SUVs, the SUB is designed to handle a variety of carry needs and situations. It can alternate between duffle and backpack mode, with water-resistant construction and separate sections for EDC items, shoes and a laptop. If you’re keen to hook one for yourself, stay in the loop with availability updates from Keep Pursuing. Camera carry in a daypack disguise Having your camera on hand means yo…
You Need to Know about the Nite Ize TRU-Zip. Period.
…I’ve probably used the equivalent length of their zippers on products I’ve designed to reach the moon. I’m sure I’ll use them again. But this TRU-Zip… I suspect we’ll start seeing this zipper everywhere in the next few years. And honestly, I’ve already heard rumors of some very (very) big players in the industry that are interested in using the patented design for their own products. Watch. This. Space. So what’s all this hype about? Nite Ize – th…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
…ar, we’ve also got to show some love to Tae Kim’s other bag company, Alite Designs, for all they’re doing to design for more leisurely outdoor adventures. Outfitted with a full campsite and boasting the comfiest packable camp chairs at all of OR, the Alite Designs booth proved to be an oasis for a weary Carryology crew on multiple occasions. The majority of Alite gear is designed with car camping or leisurely afternoons in a park in mind. Boasting…
Guest #mycarryID :: Conservation Photographer
…shot from the land or soaring high-above. His photography has won him many awards and accolades – even appearing in Al Gore’s Inconvient Truth – but it’s the work that drives Daniel. A work that encourages people across the world to talk about important global environmental issues. And we dig that. And snapped up the opportunity to learn more about his work and the gear he carries that makes it possible… As a world-class photographer you must carr…
Man of Action :: Remembering Douglas Tompkins
…ecognize his efforts – Tompkins was the recipient of numerous conservation awards from organizations such as the African Rainforest Conservancy, the International Conservation Caucus Foundation and the American Alpine Club. From creating successful companies, to living the thrill of outdoor pursuits and making great strides in conservation, one thing is evident. Douglas Tompkins was a man of action, and his efforts will live on as a lasting remind…