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Best New Gear: August 2020
…his 18 liter roll top creation fills their specific niche perfectly. Photo Wotancraft “Pilot” Travel Camera Bag 10L In our opinion, Wotancraft makes some of the most handsome camera bags on earth. The thing is… they don’t look like camera bags. They look like rugged travel bags from a forgotten past. Their new 10L “Pilot” camera sling is made from a Cordura Waxed Canvas that is lighter, stronger, and more durable than traditional waxed cotton. The…
Best New Gear | December 2022
…Pepper” Rucksack but built for modern-day use, Wotancraft’s New Commander Travel Camera Backpack doubles as a travel companion and photography pack in one. The bag is made with tough, water-repellent Cordura® fabric and weatherproof YKK zippers. It features a dual-compartment design separated by a removable deck divider, allowing you to store photography gear and personal items separately. Quick-access storage and pockets keep gear accessible on…
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…
Revelar Workshop: Upgrade Your Packing Cubes
…ore Cubepacks are compression packing cubes that transform into individual bags. They double as day bags for use at your destination, letting you pack less but get more out of what you do pack. With three sizes to choose from, you’ve got ready options to accommodate smaller or larger loads and different carry styles. The Large Cubepack is 13-18L and transforms into a backpack courtesy of concealed straps that secure to the base of the bag with G-h…
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…
Kickstarter Highlight: GoBag 2 Vacuum Compressible Carry-on Backpack
…e rest of your gear out of sight. Built to go the distance…and then some A travel bag is no use if it can’t stand up to use and abuse on your journeys. But the GoBag’s hard-wearing Hypalon base embraces rough terrain and smooth airport floors alike, with the rest of the exterior crafted with TPU-coated Ballistic Nylon for protection against the elements. Likewise, failing zips render a bag useless. So the GoBag opts for quality and reliability wit…
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…
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…
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…
The Best Modular Backpacks
…to customize your carry to changing loads. This, and many of Acronym‘s and Bagjack’s early designs, inspired so many. Notch this down as carry royalty. Oh, and it’s now a unicorn. So good luck tracking one down! Y-3 Multipocket Backpack The Y-3 Multipocket Backpack merges clean streetstyle, minimalism, and functional modularity. The bag offers multiple exterior pockets that can be removed and used internally as organization pouches or separately f…
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…
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…
A Tool Roll Worthy of Your EDC
…Tool Roll excels equally well as a compact and convenient way to organize travel essentials in one fuss-free location. Alternatively set it up as a first aid kit that you can easily store in a bag for outdoor trips, in your car for quick access if needed, or in your home. Cyclists will also find it makes a great storage spot for bike tools and accessories, while designers and artists will have plenty of options for keeping their creative tools ti…
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….
The Little-known World of Modern Bespoke Trunks and Cases
…el were reserved only for the upper class and the aristocracy, a wonderful travel category was born: the bespoke travel trunk. Luxury pieces handcrafted by only the very best gentry-approved artisans to not only carry your silks, jewels and garb from country to country but, more importantly, to show off your class, sophistication and personal brand. These were timeless pieces of pure romance and utility. But modern takes on this classic form are h…
Specialist Carry :: Alpine Photographer
…y, not to bulky and lightweight. Do other carry products such as messenger bags, rollers, hard shells, etc. have features that give you ideas for photo bags? 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…nes: the Zealot and Mutant. First up, the Zealot consists of a 45L and 30L bag as well as the Chalk Bucket and Chalk Bag accessories. The Zealot series represents Osprey’s first packs specifically designed for the rock climbing gym (but they also work equally well for crag climbers). The Zealot packs feature an EVA-molded back panel and HDPE framesheet. Inside, the Zealot features compartments to keep chalk and sweaty climbing shoes separate from…
Testing the Updated Nite Ize RunOff Collection
…d electronic device organizers may have. The cube doubles as a compression bag and can hold a lightweight jacket to help save additional space when traveling. In the event that your cube should fall into the water, being airtight allows the cube to float – although I didn’t test with heavier items. The RunOff Small Packing Cube is great for daily use to hold electronic gadgets and protect them from damaging dust and water. It’s also great for trav…
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…
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…
Packing List: 5-Day Documentary Trip in Nepal
…nsporting your cameras and accessories – but it’s not so great when you’re traveling light. Inside that case though is this handy little bag. It features a mesh, zippered divider pocket which provides easy access to batteries, cards, cords, and mounts. Shoes & Apparel Temperatures on this trip ranged from 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day at lower elevations, all the way down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit at night, so my clothing system had to be su…
A Rugged and Slim Attache Case Perfect for EDC
…sthetics and functionality are present, but how about the durability? BOND Travel Gear creates pieces not just for right now, but many years from now. And while the timelessness of their designs is integral to that commitment, so is the reliable construction. The Attache 13 combines a rugged PU-coated ballistic nylon exterior with a tough Hypalon base and weatherproof YKK zips. This is a bag built to endure and thrive with everyday use, from the c…
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…