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The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
…(US$ 275) The Red Oxx Air Boss is a rugged carry-on bag designed with one-bag travel in mind. The duffel features three clamshell compartments to organize your gear, with compression straps in the side compartments and quick-access exterior pockets for smaller essentials. The Air Boss includes a removable non-slip shoulder strap and top carry handles for flexible portability. And since traveling is often grueling on your carry, you can enjoy extr…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Best New Gear: August 2018
…straps let you adjust the volume from 75L to 47.5L as needed. NOMATIC 30L Travel Bag NOMATIC’s 30L Travel Bag finds that sweet spot between short trips and day-to-day use. A bag that has been designed for one to three-day trips, but with the versatility to also serve as a daily commuter bag, gym bag, or outdoor gear bag. The pack offers a wide opening for easy packing and access, along with a ventilated shoe compartment and laptop and tablet pock…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Design Heads :: Interview with Evan Hong of Incase
…e compliment on them walking through the airport. The larger wheels on the travel roller glide across the floor so easily too. As for others, I like the design of Arc’teryx and Osprey hiking packs. What bags do you run with daily? I try to switch it up every other week, as we do user testing on new protos and whatnot, but my go-to would be the ICON Backpack because it keeps me so organized. It’s my mobile office/studio. What kinds of hobbies do yo…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 New Gear: July 2018
…ep your daily or travel essentials secure and tidy on the go. Topo Designs Travel Bag Topo Designs gets your trips off to a solid start with their Travel Pack. Available in 30L and 40L sizes, the carry-on backpack features a U-shaped zipper to the main compartment for easy packing and access. A front organizer compartment and dedicated laptop compartment keep your travel essentials and tech at the ready. The pack also features stowable backpack st…
NOMATIC Messenger Bag: Drive By
…l list some of the standouts: Fidlock straps TSA laptop pocket (up to 15″) Roller bag sleeve Retractable key leash Sunglasses shell Magnetic bottle pockets Cord pass throughs Customizable panels “The Messenger is for someone who appreciates having extra room to fit an occasional package shipped to work or perhaps a camera setup for a photo session after checking out.” The Good The thing that really stands out for me is how thought out the features…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Andy Mann Interview :: Adventure Photographer
…the bag it’s home and it’s safe. Do other carry products such as messenger bags, rollers, hard shells, etc have features that give you ideas for photo bags? I think you can always keep an eye on fabrics. In the outdoor industry where everyone is going lighter, faster, stronger you see that. Recently I decided to go a little more cowboy. I like canvas and denim. I’d like to see bags last longer and show signs of wear. I dig the messenger style bags…
First Look | No Reception Club Hideaway Duffel
…kes travel with offspring a breeze. Who’s it not? This is a function first travel bag. It isn’t for those who are minimalist travellers. Who are No Reception Club? The brainchild of Daniel and Gemma Ng, No Reception Club was founded from their desire to travel with their two children. Disappointed at the lack of functional options, they took to Kickstarter with their first two products – the Getaway Bag, and the Sidekick sling. These proved to be…