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Best Carry-On Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…rtability of both with the HEXAD Carryall, a durable and weather-resistant travel bag that can do double duty as a handheld duffel or pack. The carryall features a variety of pockets including a leak-resistant toiletry pocket and separate storage for shoes or dirty clothes, along with an easy-access laptop sleeve and wide-opening main compartment. _________________________________________________________ Cotopaxi Allpa Venture outdoors or along ur…
How to Pack Light for a Week: Tips, Lists, and Bags
…rt about it,” advises the Carryology HQ team in The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel. Though in reference to hiking, it applies to travel as well. Trust that you can pick up most ‘just in case’ items on the road if and when you actually need them. Stick to only bringing the “know I’ll need” items. 5. Pack a couple of days in advance, then revise When you’re in a rush, it’s easy to pack too much—or all the wrong stuff. To avoid this, set aside tim…
Fly Prepared: Travel-Friendly EDC Gear
…ion. Yeah, sign me up. Travel Jacket: It just wouldn’t be a comprehensive travel write-up if it didn’t include travel-friendly clothing. Arguably the star of this first travel-friendly write-up is the Tycho Down Hoodie. This. Jacket. Is. Amazing. It is amazing if you never travel and only utilize it for fall and winter hikes. But it is also the perfect, and I mean perfect, travel-friendly outerwear layer. Let me explain. The Tycho Down Hoodie use…
The Carry-Minded EMT
…Medical System professionals was centered on two key bags: the ALS and BLS bag. The ALS bag, or Advanced Life Support bag, is exclusively for paramedics and EMT-Intermediates. These are the bags the public is most accustomed to seeing in movies and shows. They’re filled with a dizzying array of medications, IV equipment, and advanced airway management tools to treat complex medical ailments. When it comes to treating traumatic injuries, EMS profes…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
…nd makes for a great day hiking pack. . . . . Their Split pack duffel is a travel bag for the minimalist, with a large capacity and center split access with separation for your gear. You can store ski boots on one side and clothes in the other. . . . Another offering is a travel pack equipped with all the pockets and comfort you will need for day or weekend trips. Also new are travel accessories that vary from passport-size pockets to small should…
The Best Camera Backpacks Buyer’s Guide 2019
…(21L and 31L), the versatile WANDRD PRVKE Pack serves as a camera bag, EDC bag or travel bag depending on your needs. Three access points make it easy to reach your gear, from the rolltop and clamshell access to the quick side camera access so you don’t miss that great shot. The bag can be paired with an optional WANDRD camera cube (or you can use your own) and there’s plenty of pockets to organize camera accessories, small EDC and travel items. T…
Drive By :: Topo Designs Daypack
…t of what I am looking for in a bag, while getting very little wrong. Topo Designs makes all their bags by hand in a LEED certified building near the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado. They source their Cordura from a converted mill in Connecticut and the YKK zippers are from America as well. Currently, there are five bags in the collection, each occupying a distinct category. I really appreciate this because it reduces the paralysis of choice for the…
The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
…stabilizer strap for bike commutes make this a useful piece for daily and travel use. The bag also offers a range of pockets including an exterior water bottle pocket, an attachment point for a bike light, and both grab handle and shoulder strap carry options. The Brown Buffalo Despatch Brief (US$ 180) Durable, functional and adaptable, the Despatch can be carried as a shoulder bag or briefcase and also includes a luggage strap for convenient por…
Mismo M/S Soft Work Briefcase: Road Test
…the way of additional weather protection, though it really rounds out the bag visually. The strengths the bag draws from its blended nylon/canvas material isn’t without compromise however, namely in weatherproofing. The nylon, woven in with the canvas, certainly beefs up the canvas’s ability to shed water and adds a nice tensile strength to the overall weave. But said another way, the canvas, woven in with the nylon, mutes some of that syntheti…
Minaal Carry-on 3.0 Bag Review
…D Picton™ fabric + 1200D Picton™ fabric Price: US$349 Who It Suits The one-bag traveler or digital nomad who needs a fairly spacious option that isn’t “enormous” once packed out. Anyone needing a sleek travel bag that can quickly convert from backpack to suitcase depending on their needs. Who It Doesn’t Anyone not planning on traveling, this is too large for a daily carry (see the Daily 3.0 for that option). If you like to have a pocket for every…
Brooks Pickwick Cotton Canvas Backpack 12L Review
…r a bike bag really doesn’t place this bag well for being a true “cycling” bag. If this bag was at least waterproofed better, then I think it could be well suited for very casual/light riding. VOLUME: I typically only carried my laptop and a few sketchbooks, a pen case and several tiny accessories in this bag, which was perfect for me. If you needed to carry anything more, such as an extra light jacket, water bottle, or a bit of food on the way h…
Bag Collectors :: JP Guilbert
…eme backpack Madrid Skateboards Flypaper skateboard bag Nike SB Skateboard bag Burton Bags Gravis X The Hundreds Flight Deck wheelie bag Gravis X The Hundreds backpack Burton packable Tinder backpack Burton Mark XIII mini duffel Burton Mark XIII rucksack Burton Warren Jacket convertible backpack Burton Cruiser Lil’ Buddy bag Burton Cruiser gear bag Burton Cruiser backpack Burton tool bag Burton Beeracuda Burton sling pack Gravis Plaid hip sack Gra…
Huckberry x Peak Design | X-Pac Collaboration (and Giveaway)
…30L Looking for a grab-and-go pack for last-minute weekend getaways? A one-bag travel buddy for minimalist international adventures? A slightly larger EDC option for commutes with bigger loads? The Huckberry x Peak Design X-Pac Travel Backpack 30L steps up to handle it all. A solid addition to your carry quiver if you’re after a do-it-all travel and daily backpack, this pack combines great access and organization for easy carry. The main compartme…
Knack Bags Expandable Knack Pack Review
…trips, and for speaking engagements. It served as a backpack, and for one-bag travel. I also gave it to my wife to use on several occasions to get her thoughts. Here are the takeaways: Who Is It For? The Knack Pack’s design and functionality serve a spectrum of people: The commuter, the professional, the traveler, the entrepreneur, the day hiker, the city explorer, the vacationer, the parent, the gym rat, etc. – male or female. It’s for those who…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…n Camera Pack It’s safe to say NOMATIC know a thing or two about designing travel bags. And that Peter McKinnon is pretty handy with a camera. So when a well-experienced travel carry brand and a renowned photographer team up, things are going to get exciting. The NOMATIC McKinnon Camera Pack is a collaborative design that finds that sweet spot between photography and travel use. Allowing you to adjust loads courtesy of customizable dividers, an ex…
Top 5 | Best Waterproof Bags
…g secure while on person, the zipper allows for a wide opening to pack the bag. The bag’s interior has four zippered pockets for keeping gear organized and a small sealed port for a hydration tube. One of the unique parts of the Atrack is the adjustable carry system. The user can adjust the back panel to fit their frame, so this pack will work for you, whether petite or tall. Because this pack falls in the category of an everyday pack you can use…
23 Reasons Why You Should Try ‘One Bag’ Travel
…ntain tops about the idea. But you still haven’t made the jump over to one bag travel. Listen, I was in the same boat… lugging 60-100 liters of gear (mostly clothes) on trips that were anywhere from 7-90 days of travel, like a damn tourist. I’d see folks carrying 30 liters and my ignorance-based hubris made me dismiss this one bag travel idea entirely. That’s insane, even stupid. How could they do it? These individuals, despite their deep travel e…
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
…satisfy your carry and gym needs. Versatility You’ve probably heard of one-bag travel. There’s no reason you can’t apply that philosophy to your gym carry. A bag that serves as both a work and gym bag means greater carry freedom. And if you don’t need it for work, you could consider a bag that doubles as a gym and travel bag instead. Getting more out of your carry is awesome. – Now we know that looking for bags can be fun but time-consuming. So we…
10 Awesome Travel Essentials for One Bag Travel
The less you carry, the more enjoyable your travels become. One bag travel not only keeps you agile on the go but also helps you avoid baggage check-in charges and long waits at the luggage carousel. However, the key to becoming a one bag travel ninja is packing the right gear. Compact size, light weight, and multifunctional design are key when considering your one bag travel packing list. So we’ve selected 10 awesome essentials that are worthy a…
The 10 Best Camera Bags 2018: Messengers and Slings
…nsider whether the piece you have your eye on can double as an everyday or travel bag for added flexibility and value for money. Additionally, features such as a stabilizer strap will help keep the load secure, making it easier to move from laidback to more active use such as hiking or cycling with the bag. And if there’s a little bit of expandability to boot? Even better when you need to store a variety of items. So with the above considerations…
Roew Roll Top Board Bag Review
…size adjustability, and (in my opinion, the worst) a soggy, moldy, stinky bag. So with his bag design pedigree, he set out to change things and the result is a chill and obvious conclusion. A roll-top, breathable spacer mesh board bag. I’ve had a chance to use a personally sewn proto from Joey over the last three weeks. I managed to snag a surf trip and get some good testing in. I had the bag on roof racks, in the back of my car, stored in a hous…
Best New Gear | August 2023
…tem to secure a range of clips, straps, and accessories to any part of the bag. The bag can be set up in multiple ways to suit different needs, ranging from duffel mode to fold-over or roll-top backpack setups and more. The adjustable volume adapts to a range of different loads, and when paired with the optional accessories kit you get even greater flexibility to accommodate diverse everyday and travel carry needs. North St. Custom Bag Collection…
Interview with Wookey Design Studio
…cal projects. So it’s hard to say “Oh, we just want to work on a lifestyle bag.” We could make that bag so freaking cool because it’s simpler, we don’t have to spend all this time engineering a harness system and the back panel but people are like “Well, that would be kind of a waste of our money on you. We need to put you on this super technical project because we have designers in-house who can do the daypack.” We’re like “Yeah, but just think w…
What’s In My Bag Collection: Sylvain Paley
…tery Ranch Urban Assault 21L Porter-Yoshida & Co Tanker 3Way Briefcase The travel bags for longer trips: Cotopaxi Allpa 35L The North Face Base Camp Duffel S Patagonia Lightweight Travel Tote (as a stuffable daypack) A backcountry ski bag: Black Crows Dorsa 27 And the bag with my boulder climbing gear already packed (it’s like my gym bag): Fjällräven Kånken That’s 13! How do you store your collection? Great question. I used to want to show off an…
Best New Gear: July 2019
…parel pieces and eight bags. Technical, versatile pieces designed without seasons in mind but rather for enduring use. The bags include a backpack, messenger, two-way sling and small shoulder bag. Each bag comes in a choice of X-Pac or 580D elecor fabric options, both offering weatherproof durability, and is crafted in-house at ORBITGear’s studio….
Best Ski Bags 2024 | Rollers, Boardbags, Backpacks and More
…ures including roller wheels and stowable cargo straps to secure the board bag to another bag. Top and side carry handles, a wide-opening compartment for easy packing, and plenty of space to accommodate multiple boards and additional gear enhance the bag’s functionality. Fully padded to protect your gear, the bag can also be packed down small for space-saving storage. Burton Wheelie Flight Attendant Snowboard Bag (US$309.95) A convenient option fo…
What Dopp Kit Should You Choose? | Buyers Guide
…isn’t quite right for you, Gravel also offers additional Explorer Toiletry Bag designs to suit smaller or larger setups. Heimplanet Carry Essentials Dopp Kit (around $85) If you love dedicated pockets for all your items, the Heimplanet Carry Essentials Dopp Kit is well worth checking out. Multiple compartments and a host of pockets provide plenty of options for organizing your toiletry items, while the lay-flat and hangable design keeps items acce…
Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast Pack Review
…d figure out which bits went where. Just something to keep in mind. Waist bag – To be honest, the bag felt a bit too big to wear with just the hip belt and nothing over the shoulders. It was less an issue of weight, and more that it felt a bit awkward carrying something that large and boxy. While the waist belt held most of the weight, the shoulder straps kept the bag hanging more comfortably. Crossbody – I carried the bag as a lumbar pack for tr…
Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
…nner and just really try to stay creative and motivated. What’s your go-to travel bag not for camera gear? I travel with duffels. Climbing and haul bag duffels. I travel with them because they are waterproof, you can throw them around. They pack super well. You can strap them onto a roof of a car, to a camel, anywhere really. You can stash them outdoors in the pouring rain. When it comes to travel the important thing to do is to have room. I have…
Hawkesmill Marlborough Camera Bag :: Drive By
…anning should be considered. Weight, space and functionality are key for a bag like this. The bag can accommodate a wealth of full-frame gear, lenses and a 15-inch laptop but I personally wouldn’t take too much as the weight would become too great for a long, full-day wedding. The situations where I have used this bag are in pre-engagement sessions, events, client consultations, working in an office and needing my camera and laptop, short trips, s…