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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…
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…
Best New Gear: September 2018
…moves from the gym to work to the weekend, it’s a versatile choice for one-bag travel and minimalist packing. DUER Men’s 9 to 9 Button Down Shirt Another smart wardrobe choice for everyday and travel needs is the DUER Men’s 9 to 9 Button Down Shirt. It features a blend of cotton, COOLMAX, and Spandex, providing office-friendly style with the functionality, comfort and stretch of active apparel. The Spandex and invisible DUER gusset enable comforta…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
…com Synik 30, $320: tombihn.com Red Oxx Red Oxx makes some of the burliest travel bags out there, backed by their legendary “No Bull” lifetime warranty. The bags exude a military level of toughness and dependability (not surprising since the founder and current CEO both have military backgrounds). Wherever you’re going, these bags will get there and back again, multiple times over. Their bags are made by hand in Billings, Montana, using trusty 100…
The Matador SEG42 is a Best in Class One Bag Travel Pack
…tle last year and now the SEG42. The SEG42 is Matador’s entry into the one bag travel pack category. Dissecting the name, you can surmise it’s a segmented 42-liter pack. The volume puts it on the higher end of a one bag pack, but comes nowhere near the capacity reserved for large duffels or multi-week hiking packs. In fact, the ~40L size is quite common for this type of bag. So if the size is typical, what makes the SEG42 special? Sleek Minimalism…
Our Favorite Japanese Bags in 2024
…thick DCF. Lightweight and packable, the bag can be stored inside a larger travel bag to be used as a day bag at your destination or alternatively as an everyday bag. Grab handles and a shoulder strap provide flexible portability, while an interior pocket offers storage for small valuables. PORTER Ride Waist Bag (~US$279) Launched under Porter’s sub-label POTR, the Ride series offers dependable carry options for people on the go, whether by foot o…
Vermilyea Pelle: Luxurious Handmade Leather Goods from the Heart of Washington
…at this bag will be traveling with me for years to come! All Leather Field Bag This bag smells amazing. It’s true! The Dark Snuff Regency Calf leather is a sensory experience in every way. It looks amazing, it smells delightful, and it feels hearty. This is the perfect everyday bag if you’re a streamlined traveler. I have used this as an “about town” bag, and it carries all that I need to work remotely when on the road or just for a change of scen…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…_______________________________________________________ Porter 2Way Boston Bag The 2Way Boston Bag exudes Porter’s signature understated practicality, with features such as multiple carry options and a wide-opening main compartment for convenient packing and gear retrieval. Exterior pockets provide handy storage for frequently used items, while the shoulder straps can be tucked away to reduce the potential for snagging or dangling straps. With its…
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…
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…
5 Reasons Why the Peak Design Travel Line Should Be Your Next One Bag
…has been carefully considered. That’s what makes it the total package and worth considering if you are looking for a one-bag travel pack….
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…
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…
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…
Best New Gear: October 2017
…ti-carry design handmade in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty. The 40L bag can be carried as a backpack, shoulder bag or by the top grab handles and features exterior compression straps to help cinch the load. A choice of three compartments help keep your travel gear neat and accessible, and the burly build will stand up to years of demanding use. G-RO Office, Backpack XV, Backpack Light and Check-In Bag G-RO’s innovative approach to carry…
Bartaile C12 Bag :: Drive By
…ety of environments. Work. After-work drinks. Exploring new places on your travels. This bag will look good wherever you take it. You can also get flexible with the contents. For example the bag is more than capable of holding small EDC, a laptop and documents for work settings, an outer layer and snacks for your downtime on the go, or even a change of clothes and toiletries for an overnight trip if you’re a light packer. You aren’t going to get a…