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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…
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…
Best Carry Accessory Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…r reason to be nice. Scrubba Wash Bag Some of the precious time that one-bag travel saves you in airport waiting, later gets consumed in washing those 2 pairs of undergarments you brought on your 3-month jaunt. Rather than bumbling around in a bathroom sink or hotel tub, you can now wash anywhere (even on the rickety old bus trip if you so desire). But be prepared to get a few strange looks when you’re sloshing this thing around on the 412 Expre…
Week In Review ~ 12 January
…ies and other small items in one place during your travels but many of the designs could do better when it comes to quickly and easily accessing the contents. The Lay-n-Go Traveler aims to make access as simple as possible with a drawstring design that allows the pouch to lay flat so there’s no need to waste time rummaging around in a small bag trying to locate even smaller items. A climbing pack that’s stuffed full of versatile features Patagonia…
Road Tests :: Osprey Flap Jack | Part 1
…hem in the follow up post… Most of my bag collection consists of messenger bags. I have always loved how varied their designs are (colors, straps, materials), and I felt wearing one promoted a casual, laid back and relaxed vibe. However, despite their name, they are uncomfortable while cycling or on walks of any significant distance. While I have some backpacks, they are all designed specifically for hiking, cycling, or photography equipment. On a…
Road Tests :: BLACKHAWK! Phoenix Patrol Pack
…find it easier to carry my things this way, rather than dragging a wheeled bag behind me as I walk forward. Personally, I like my hands free. On my most recent travels domestically (in fact, all the photos in this post were taken in Savannah, GA), I brought the Phoenix Patrol backpack, and it held everything I needed, no problem. The outermost pocket with diagonal zipper was the one I used for quick access items. But not small items. My Apple ear…
5 Minutes w/ Barrett Alley
…ur notebooks. Some of them have been prototyped out already – you saw some bags and cases when you were here. We should be announcing new belts and wallets soon. I always welcome suggestions for new products as well. 5 – What do you carry daily and how? I have been carrying the Disciple Wallet in Shell Cordovan No 8 (Barrett’s personal wallet is shown below) for the last year or so. For daily life in the US, it’s perfect as it holds a few credit c…
5 minutes w/Travelteq
…r brands do that you think are great or could be improved? The thing that bothers me most are the high end brands that sell their products for way too much and the quality is often not that good. 4 – What’s next for you guys? We are working on several different new models for our bag line to complete the range. A weekend bag and a tote for example. Also we will be working more with nylon and canvas in the future. 5 – What do you carry daily and ho…
Week In Review ~ 13 October
…can function as a chair, sound system and tech gadget charger. Some of the designs are conceptual whilst other pieces can be purchased now. Most of them aren’t cheap but they’re definitely fun. Nike SB gets into the holiday spirit Is it too early to start thinking about holiday gifts? Nike SB doesn’t seem to think so and have five new backpack styles to choose from: here, here, here, here and here. If you like the look of the packs you don’t have…
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)…
MODALITI
…be able to have his approach skis fit in a technical, functional and cool bag and we delivered. First designs were sketched in mid-April and after 3 sample packs from our factory, Cory had his first production run at the end of November. Being avid mountain people it was great to design and develop a pack that we would use. We’ve also done a slew of other packs that range from fashion, the brand Kensington, concepts for Nike, to dogs (literally),…
Carry Retail Segments :: Fashion
…’s a range of styles available, including totes, messengers, backpacks and travel bags to name a few. MAPS Another Japanese retailer with a nice selection of fashion bags is MAPS. Mainly totes, backpacks and messengers are available through MAPS, including the SLOW rubono shoulder bag below. A lot of the bags are smart enough to use in a work environment but also stylish enough to transition into leisure time. SSENSE SSENSE has a chic collection o…
Drive By | Mattt iPad Cover
…idualizes your mass produced iPad, this probably isn’t it. In a world of increasing desires for customization and individually you might be better off looking elsewhere. Having said that, this is a pretty well designed cover, not only aesthetically but also functionally. For more of Mattt designs hit them up at Mattt.com.au or catch him at his Flinders lane studio. For : 100% handmade in Aus Durability Dirt/ScratchProtection Durable quality materi…
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?…