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7 Awesome Cold Weather Travel Essentials
…can chase adventure wherever your next trip leads. And these cold weather travel essentials are perfect for keeping the heat in while you get out and about… Gloves Hestra Tore Glove (US$64) Keeping your digits cozy is crucial for enjoyable cold-weather travels and Hestra’s Tore Glove does the job admirably. The glove pairs a deerskin leather exterior with a polyester fleece blend lining for warmth, with a ribbed wool and polyamide cuff to help tr…
Best Accessory Champion 2020
…ver you are. The Pourigami is a highly packable dripper that’s small enough to fit in a pocket but assembles into a sturdy triangular design for pour-over coffee. Durably built to easily withstand heat and travel use but slim enough to pack flat inside a bag or even pant or jacket pocket, this coffee dripper is the answer to getting your quality bean fix wherever you go. Great job, MiiR! –…
Staff Picks: Gear We’re Loving Right Now
…s using a camera pack or laptop brief for work or some form of luggage for travel or even various bags for review – there’s a few essentials that I bring with me every day including a pen, battery pack, lightning cable, micro USB cable, USB charger, or even Jason Markk wipes to keep the kicks clean. The Incase Nylon Accessory Organizer makes it easy and efficient to bring it all with me no matter what form of carry I have. It has plenty of storage…
NOMATIC Backpack and Travel Pack: Video Review
…NOMATIC aims to create the most functional bags for life on the move, whether that’s the daily commute or traveling. And to conquer these different carry environments they offer two packs. The NOMATIC Backpack designed for EDC and the Travel Pack for roaming further afield. So do these backpacks deliver where it counts? Find out in this video review……
Berlin Muse carries the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis to Prague
…al, design-focused bags for every facet of urban life – messengers, laptop bags, travel luggage, camera totes and sundry accessories. They create bags with character, bags built to last, bags they love to make. The 78cm Vis-à-Vis is the largest trunk in their current travel collection, designed for safety, durability and unforgettable style. Created out of a custom polycarbonate ABS blend, the features on the Vis-à-Vis are subtle but solid – the T…
Manfrotto MB PL-220 Instagram Competition :: Travel Photo Entries
…Our Manfrotto giveaway competition is now closed and we’d like to send out a big thank you to everyone who participated. 🙂 We can’t share the winner just yet (you’ll have to stay tuned 😉 ) but we can share the awesome travel photo entries we received. We hope they inspire you to keep on travelling……
Week In Review ~ 13 July
…e Aeronaut 30 and Night Flight Travel Duffle are both suitable as carry-on bags, while the Travel Laundry Stuff Sack keeps your clean and dirty clothes separate during your travels. The Daylight Backpack works for day trips, work commutes, outdoor explorations and pretty much anywhere you want to keep your carry light and compact. If you’re after somewhere to store small items during your travels, the Q-Kit will get the job done and is suitable fo…
Classic American Style | Our Top Picks from Taylor Stitch
…e updates that fit the day-to-day of the modern man. Taylor Stitch Utility Bag (US$298) The utility of a tool bag with the refinement of a weekender? Not an easy balance to get right, but Taylor Stitch nails it with their Utility Bag. Built for weekend adventures away, the bag features a burly blend of 16 oz. cotton canvas and leather that will take travel scuffs in their stride and look even better with use. While this bag is tough, it isn’t stif…
Mission Workshop Radian Backpack: Carry Giveaway
…luggage that will keep you agile. Luggage like the Mission Workshop Radian Travel Pack. Even better? You can get your travels off to a great start with the chance to win this pack for yourself… The Prize We’re giving one lucky winner the chance to score their very own Mission Workshop Radian, a 42L travel pack that deftly blends style and function for life on the go. The pack offers both front panel and rolltop access for easy packing and access o…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…d of course a laptop, while its understated style can zip between work and travel needs. Speaking of travel, the Transit also comes with a choice of carry options and quick-access pockets for stashing frequently used items. Best Active Backpack: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Dyneema 2400 Ice Pack Lightweight, durable, highly water resistant, with just enough external attachment points to carry the right gear as opposed to unnecessary weight. Hyperlite’s…
Week In Review ~ 5 October
…ct some understated Swiss style into your carry. The range includes a shoe bag, garment bag, toiletry kit, pencil case, camera case and travel wallet to help keep your bag contents in order when you’re on the go, whether it’s a short overnight trip or longer getaway. Luggage that’s up for any adventure Of all the carry items in existence, those that fall into the luggage category got a pretty rough deal. Getting hauled through storms, being tossed…
Specialist Carry :: Alpine Photographer
…? Only Pelican cases when I travel and I have a Think Tank shoulder camera bag. Burton rollers, board bags and camera packs have always lasted well and been great for me… What’s one great thing you’ve learned from all of your years of photography? One thing is the more you do the more you learn; it takes time. I’m always learning and most things click from experience or mistakes. I have a long way to go and look forward to it. You are obviously so…
Mystery Ranch Mission Duffel 55 Review: Drive By
…nt by an oversized floppy nylon barrier and I really like this feature for traveling. I use it often as a laundry area so during my travel more stuff goes in there after use. And that flexible separator allows me to store progressively less in the main cavity, and more in the side storage. Well done. “There is a separate storage area in the ‘bottom’ part (in backpack mode) and it’s great for heavier items like shoes, a camp stove, etc.” Of course…
The Second Annual Carry Awards
…post. – Best Accessory: Speciality categories – from computer sleeves and travel wallets, to bum bags if that’s your thing. Click here to peep last year’s award post. – Hall of Fame: Classics pre-2012 – what are the iconic carry pieces, the stuff that helped redefine our industry? And for a twist this year, we’re asking that it has modern relevance to now. Click here to peep last year’s award post. – Remember the criteria: Consider value, versati…
Best Carry Accessory – Carry Awards
…clients, and resilient enough to outlast the laptop you protect. — Bellroy Travel Wallet The travel wallet that finally let you ditch the man-purse when traveling. Clever details, a neat pen, and a travel solution that has been embraced by frequent flyers around the world, our Bellroy contributors were stoked to see this getting nominated. — Incase Pathway Collection It’s a little bizarre to see a whole collection nominated, but the way this capsu…
How To Skivvy Roll & Why It’ll Revolutionize Your Packing
…o be efficient with how we pack our bags. Whether it’s fitting all of your travel needs in a carry-on bag, or simply being pressed for space in your car, traveling light and tight is the best solution. There are a lot of products out there that can help you do just that. However, they can get expensive and sometimes don’t fully solve the problem of packing efficiently. That is where more innovative methods can help. For example, if you love wearin…
Best New Gear: July 2020
…Some of our personal favorites are the Daypack, the Tote Bag, the Shoulder Bag, the Travel Organizer, and… you know what… we love them all. One of each, please. Matador On-Grid Series Matador, known for their lightweight bags and travel accessories, introduced a collection of packable bags for city-centric on-the-grid travels. The Series includes the On-Grid Packable Duffle, Tote, Backpack, and Hip-Pack. They measure 25L, 16L, 16L, and 2L respecti…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
…ou need a backpack. Other times you may want a shoulder or briefcase-style bag. You could get three different bags…or you could get QWSTION’s Office Bag, which lets you carry it using grab handles or easily converts to a shoulder bag or pack. If you love organizing your gear, you’ll dig the variety of pockets in the Office Bag, and the laptop section will fit a 17-inch laptop. The North Face Hot Shot Lots of colorways, no shortage of pockets, plus…
Interview w/Chris Graham
…s. If I’m travelling for pleasure then I try and pack light and use a Talon 22 or 33 which are great lightweight packs that suit both travel and adventure at the destination. These are small enough that they can be carried onto a bus or plane for a quick exit at the other end! – Note: The Question time series has been run by James Jeffrey, who himself has and does live abroad to design carry gear. A big thanks to him for running the series (with m…
Road Tests :: Clothing Arts P^cubed Adventure Pants (?!)
…EDC list, but there is certainly a possibility of that with these. I think they’re great everyday/EDC pants, looking nice, and not looking overly tactical. They would no doubt be amazing travel pants, if not, the perfect travel pants. Next time I fly overseas for a backpacking trip, these will undoubtedly be the first pants I go to….
Foursevens x Carryology Preon P1 Onibi
…t continents, temperatures ranging from -20°F to 120°F, inside my EDC work bag to the coffee shops on Austin’s East Side, plane rides up to visit my folks in Pennsylvania, deep within the jungles of the Philippines, among the sand dunes of Morocco’s Sahara Desert, atop the snowy Alps in Switzerland, inside of glaciers in Iceland, and more. Unlike a pocket knife, the P1 can travel with me everywhere. It’s both my trusty everyday carry tool for dail…
Carry Awards VII: Altitude Sports Selects…
…passport for quick connections through airport terminals. If you put your travel bags through the ringer, the 1680d ballistic nylon material holds up to the most robust journey. Chrome is renowned for its rugged durability, and the Juno Travel Tote is no exception. Best Specialist: Camelbak K.U.D.U. Protector 10L Hydration Backpack If you’re hitting the trails for some weekend mountain biking, chances are you’ll need a pack for tools, snacks, key…
Staff Picks: Gear We’re Loving Right Now
…ign is simple to use and small enough to keep attached to your daily pack, travel bag, or even belt loop via the carabiner clip. The other end grabs hold of the button found on the crown of the cap (fun fact, it’s called a squatchee), and tightly locks into place. I’ve been using a CapSnap for a few months now and haven’t had any issues while traveling. For $10 it’s a deal. I’m looking forward to getting the limited edition UNDFTD version that tea…
ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
…mance Despite not being the best for everyday carry, this pack was a solid travel bag for my short weekend trip to Miami. The aforementioned issues still remain of course, but having the huge main compartment and the ability to open it all the way made packing and unpacking great. Although it’s accessible to open, it’s not necessarily easy to see what you’re grabbing unless you open the whole thing up. This wasn’t too much of an issue as when I go…
m0851 Passeport Holder
…e collection in Montreal (hence the funny ‘passeport’ spelling). On top of travel wallets, they also make bags, accessories and most recently leather bomber jackets! The piece in particular we’re talking about is the Passeport Holder. With pockets in all the right places and it’s passport size, the m0851 Passeport Holder, in David’s words, ‘features beautiful leather and smells so damn good’. On top of giving us great feedback and a mini review on…
Get Smarts: a Beginners Guide to Smart Luggage
…in scales. Raden A22 is a nice example of this. You put everything in your bag and use the handle to weigh your bag. An app on your phone will give you a weight read out. Miscellaneous luxuries There are some fun other things jumping out in the smart luggage space that’ve worth a look. Barracuda packs in a table you can extend to get some work done when you can’t find a surface (and a cup holder to boot). Modobag is motorised so you can sit on and…
Exclusive Release | Foursevens x Carryology Preon P1 Onibi
…t continents, temperatures ranging from -20°F to 120°F, inside my EDC work bag to the coffee shops on Austin’s East Side, plane rides up to visit my folks in Pennsylvania, deep within the jungles of the Philippines, among the sand dunes of Morocco’s Sahara Desert, atop the snowy Alps in Switzerland, inside of glaciers in Iceland, and more. Unlike a pocket knife, the P1 can travel with me everywhere. It’s both my trusty everyday carry tool for dail…
Kickstarter Highlight: Fraser Kit Co. Aviator Weekender
…vas and top grain leather, the weekender is built to handle the demands of travel – and look good doing so. This is the kind of bag that will age gracefully, while reliably accompanying you year after year. The hardware is well up for a life of travel too, with military grade parachute clips to secure the shoulder strap and Riri zippers with paracord zipper pulls for smooth and easy movement. A bright tartan wool lining helps increase the visibili…
Best Check-In Finalists : Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…a worthy travel companion in its own right. Though they cater to different travel needs, they’re all first-class options designed to make travel more enjoyable so you can focus on the destination rather than worrying about the journey. Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ Néit Collapsible Luggage While we’ve loved the evolution of hardcase spinners over the last half decade, our wardrob…
Best Carry-On Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ps for snag-free storage. All in, this is a tough, practical and versatile travel bag that will suit a range of trips and carry needs. Well done, Cotopaxi! Trakke Storr Carry On Backpack The Storr is Trakke’s first foray into travel carry. And the Scottish heritage carry kings have nailed the balance of suave style and rugged functionality. Super minimal, the pack is stripped back to the essential elements of a great carry-on. Convenient packing a…