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Week In Review ~ 15 March
…your eye on an Apple Watch, you’ll also want protection for it. WaterField Designs has you covered with their new Time Travel Apple Watch Case. Available in leather with a variety of color options or black ballistic nylon, the case has a soft Ultrasuede lining to protect the contents. The three interior pockets hold the watch charger, extra watch bands or the watch itself, along with an extra small item of your choice, while the main compartment i…
Drive By :: RAWROW R Bag 302
…be?). It’s a nice extra but a little out of place – this isn’t the type of bag I’d be using for my camera gear. My one main gripe with the bag is the undersized #5 main zip (it should be an #8), which would make use and product longevity that much better, but I looked past it – although ask me again in 12 months, once that tiny zip has been put through its paces. Verdict This was a nice surprise: yet the form is simplistic, the materials, finish a…
Design Heads :: Interview with Evan Hong of Incase
…rooted in minimalism, and we were able to achieve the shape of our Reform bags with fewer panels than our other bags by wrapping around two major surfaces. For example: the top panel wraps to the sides, the bottom panel wraps up the sides, and the front panel wraps around to the sides in a dynamic manner. Even the materials are unique. We used Ecoya fabric that uses an eco-dyeing process that helps reduce CO2 emissions and uses less water. We’ve…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Carry Hall of Fame Results
…ation Backpack Is it really 25 years? Before CamelBak thought to put an IV bag in a tube sock, water was something we kept in bottles and only accessed occasionally. While water bottles worked well enough on smooth surfaces, they were a nightmare for trail-riding and countless other pursuits where you didn’t want to take your hands off the controls. Since those first CamelBaks, the evolution has been rapid. Better nozzles and access, better bladde…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Backpack Results
…rved recognition. – Timbuk2 Especial Tres Backpack Timbuk2 tick all the boxes with their updated version of the Especial Tres Cycling Backpack – enhanced visibility, a better user fit, improved ventilation and the ability to expand the volume for carrying larger loads. This bag packs plenty of urban style, along with a choice of pockets and a waterproof drop liner to keep the contents safe from the elements. Timbuk2 are one of the top names in cyc…
Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…ints And your 2nd choice just with the 1 point. – Chrome Citizen Messenger Bag One of the most recognized bags in the entire carry scene. This bag single-handedly (single speed?) encouraged many of us to seriously entertain the idea of becoming a bike messenger. And while this bag is certainly a classic, it’s never really faded from our view. – Karrimor Whillans Alpiniste 1964 Not just an iconic pack, THE iconic pack. This pack kickstarted the Bri…
Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…tion to detail, you’ll feel pro and classy all at once. – Douchebags Douchebag This bag has totally redefined snowboard and ski travel. It’s light, customisable, intuitive and awesomely flexible. We think the design will influence all sorts of equipment carry, and the updates continue to refine the bag. Oh, and we recently tested one of these…and wow! Stoked on it. – Eberlestock J34 Just One When it comes to difficult carry challenges, hunting pac…
Best Carry-On Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…sonably easy access, modularity and a resolved aesthetic. We’re digging. – Bagagiste 24 Hr It’s funny how compelling novel constructions can be. Bagagiste do for handles what Boreas do for daisy chains, hiding them beneath kissing zip style flaps, and it totally works. Combine the separated pocket flaps, and you get a quietly fantastic look that doesn’t turn heads until after they’ve already passed. It then helps that the rest of the bag has been…
Week In Review ~ 1 February
…he Work Tote, Attaché Briefcase and Utility Pouch 2.0. However, the unisex designs and enticing black leather of the collection means these pieces will tempt anyone who likes a bit of classy carry by their side. A digital do-it-all device for use on the go Inspired by the Swiss Army knife but designed for digital needs, the KiiTAG 2 is a compact device stuffed full of features. For instance if you need to recharge your battery-dead phone, store fi…
Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
…d tour of the place, but I did catch the awesome new ABS modular avalanche bag system they launched. The bag mates with any pack you want to travel with in the backcountry, so long as it is over 12L in volume. You unpack it from its carrying case and strap it to the pack of your choice, pull on the leg loops which are used in lieu of a secondary waistbelt, mate the shoulder straps to the ones on your pack, set up the pull-handle and you’re off. Ba…
Week In Review ~ 18 January
…stand out from the crowd, the Magnetar Black Men’s Crossbody Bag from Lift Off is one that could be wheeling into your collection. Made by hand in the Czech Republic using Italian full-grain leather, the Magnetar serves as both a bike bag and a shoulder bag, attaching to a bike frame through hooks and magnets. The silhouette is unusual enough to draw attention while still remaining sleek for the office and there is a choice of five leather colors…
Drive By :: Platypus Siouxon Hydration Pack
…packs over the years, the Platypus Big Zip bladder is one of the smartest designs I’ve come across. The hose detaches from the bladder with a button release at the base which makes removing it from the pack a breeze. This feature has become fairly common on hydration packs, but still can’t be overrated. The hose features a magnet that attaches to a second magnet on the shoulder strap which keeps the mouthpiece on hand but not hanging in your way…
Carry Evolution :: Alite X Boreas Collab Pack
…his particular pack special? We integrated the needs of two users into one bag design, and the results are a progressive direction both companies are stoked on. The suspension system combines urban and technical capabilities. We can honestly say that we’d use this bag for going anywhere – it’s sleek enough for happy hour and it’s rugged enough for a bike ride up Twin Peaks. What single thing are you most proud of in relation to this pack? What did…
Design Heads :: Henrik Björkman (Haglöfs)
…hardware team; this is where we focus on the product categories backpacks, bags and sleeping bags. It’s been an absolute joy being part of developing and strengthening Haglöfs’ hardware collection. What areas are you really trying to strengthen for Haglöfs? Where do you want to be truly world-class? Which range or category gets the most resources and attention? Henrik: One category we’re working hard on right now is our Mountain products. It’s an…
Week In Review ~ 14 December
…leather when you’re out capturing the world on camera? With the Box Camera Bag Hard Graft have focused on the photographer who likes snappy carry for their gear. The Box Camera Bag features single-piece construction and is made out of vegetable-tanned Italian leather and Italian wool felt. Inside is an interior pocket, as well as a removable padded wool divider. The bag also has a double layer of closure with interior cord ties and outer snap butt…
Fly By :: Victorinox Lexicon 22 Dual-Caster
…l island in the Philippines, not to mention the rougher surfaces it has to travel over when it’s with me in such places as opposed to the usual big international airports that I travel to when on duty. Despite such abuse, it has shown its sturdiness and the corner trimmings and materials used have shown their worth with their durability and build quality. The four-wheel design was a first for me as I’ve previously only ever used two-wheel suitcase…
Road Test :: XTS Titanium Pen + Stylus (EDC)
…ng it a smart and subdued aesthetic. They do offer some of their other pen designs in the raw titanium finish that I’m such a fan of and I was a bit worried that this silver might have me longing for that darker battleship grey raw tone. But I’m really attracted to this silver finish straight out of the box and it continues to grow even more on me daily. Not too bright or flashy. The way it reflects light, showing a wide range of greys, is really…
Modern Industry’s Refreshing Take on Carry
…stry. They have passion, energy and the mindset to really make a mark. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. Hopefully they’ll let us get our hands on the Magnitude or Conduit Sling for a more in-depth review. – Mike Weiss has always believed that a bag serves a purpose and used this excuse to make sure he had a specific bag dedicated for specific use cases. When not obsessing over the latest and greatest, he can typically be found eith…
Week In Review ~ 30 November
…e guys make their stuff well) with functionality is Topo Designs’ Mountain Bag. This bag will always be willing to commute with you, no matter how ridiculously early you have to get up. It loves going on short breaks and is more than happy to keep you company in airports. Plus, it’s content to stick by your side and just enjoy the simple pleasures of a leisurely outdoor stroll. Lots of pockets and a padded laptop section keep the contents organize…
Carry Wishlists :: Ando
…to buy? — Mission Workshop VX For most bag designers, roll-tops are a styling statement. For the MW guys, they are one part of a dialed access and protection arrangement. Just as Hardgraft are inspiring fashion bags around the world, MW are inspiring bike bags, pushing new formats and breaking new ideas. I’d still love them to better provide for digital toys, but all that will come in time. Keen to buy?…
Week In Review ~ 15 September
…e that big meeting or the hung-over rush to get the groom to the church. – Bagging some new carry – If the encroaching colder weather is getting you down, there’s nothing like a new bag to lift the spirits. The Fall/Winter 2012 collection from Property Of… is now available in suitably autumnal grays, browns and blues. The collection includes the likes of backpacks, iPad covers, messengers and totes. – Welcoming a carry hack into the fold – Think y…
Carryology x Frank Clegg project
…jacket. We don’t like hunting for things at the bottom of a narrow-opening bag. Wheeled sandwich construction bags seem to work better than simple duffels when on the road. Inspiration: KILLSPENCER, Frrry, Red Flag, and some of our favorites in our Buyer’s Guide. — So now that you’ve had the opportunity to fully absorb the awesomeness of a Carryology/Frank Clegg collaboration (we’ve absorbed it and we’re still bouncing off the walls), we’d love to…
5 minutes w/Alex Drayer
…g in September including a unique camera sling and a one-of-a-kind garment bag. We also have some dope colab projects in the pipeline including a sling bag I designed and produced with Jeff Staple as part of the Kidrobot Black Collection. 5 – What do you carry daily and how? My daily go-to bag of late has been our new Sao Paulo Sling which comes out next month. It holds an SLR with space for two lenses, an iPad and a ton of cool pockets to stash y…
Buyer’s Guide :: Work Messengers
…ric folds and clever details allow a relaxed charisma in a functional work bag. Interested? Buy it now. – Property Of… Tommy Work Bag The format is nothing original, but the details are dialed. The Tommy adds a nice dose of relaxed style to your work satchel, and improves with age as that waxed cotton canvas takes your shape. The external pocketing can grow a surprising amount, and the colorways are subdued without being drab. Interested? Buy it n…
The Problem—and Solution—to Biomechanics and Backpacks
A guest post about backpacks Johannes Flem designs backpacks for Bergans of Norway. Despite Bergans having a crazy long history of designing interesting backpacks, Johannes and the team haven’t stopped trying to progress things. – Johannes: There are many unanswered questions in the world… did the chicken or the egg come first?… was there really an Atlantis? But none of these are really going to affect your daily living if you never find out the…
Mission Workshop shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
…rd luggage maximum dimensions are ridiculously tiny, and I refuse to pay a bag fee while traveling on our damn own blimp. So maybe next time I’ll bring the Surly. Yes, if you must ask, the photo of the Carryology zeppelin is real, there was no “.com” back then.). This was an easy meeting to set up. I emailed MW, and quickly got a response back from Bart, one of the two founders and owners of Mission Workshop. Lyle, the other half of the pair, was…
Buyer’s Guide :: Weekenders
…erested? Buy Now. —– Wood&Faulk Carpenter’s Bag With an oversized doctor’s bag format, the Carpenter’s Bag gives a relaxed traditional feel without a painful luxury price-tag. A solid color and material combo do justice to the format. Interested? Buy Now. —– Ally Capellino Freddie Big and slouchy with more of a fashion feel, this UK brand has been focusing on carry for the last decade, and developing a strong flavor and vibe. We like. Interested?…
Week In Review ~ 26 May
…here are two very simple reasons you should read this post, along with our travel wallet guide. Firstly, your travel wallet shouldn’t be large enough to merit its own plane/train/bus seat. Secondly, sorting out a travel wallet means you won’t miss your plane whilst scrounging around in your bag, on your person or glaring suspiciously at that nearby unsuspecting toddler (curiosity and sticky fingers – all the makings of a ticket thief), all because…
RELoad Bags shop visit :: Philadelphia, PA
…hrough in detail. Since I left, I’m still dreaming of that pizza messenger bag, but I’m a bag nerd, and I love pizza. I’m smitten, and I feel guilty because of it. Must. Have. Some specs on the construction… – Your choice of 1000D CORDURA® fabric, Ballistic Nylon, or waxed canvas outer material (we love that Cordura here at Carryology) – 18oz vinyl-coated nylon lining – Heavyweight main strap with nickel plated buckle – Double-layer base for durab…
Douchebags :: The Interview
…s etc, and we’ll definitely look into solutions for this when we have more time at hand for new designs and wholly new markets.” Need to know more about Douchebags? Douchebags Facebook Douchebag Website all photos courtesy of Sebastian Berg Hestvedt)…