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Design Talk | 2022 Trend Forecast
…Reese Cooper are now starting to tap into these emerging sewing skills. In 2020 Reese launched a DIY version of his Chore Coat. His pattern and a sewing kit gave homemakers all the tools to make a custom coat for a fraction of the price of the original. This willingness to get hands-on with gear is a promising trend given the growing environmental need to mend and reuse the things we buy. To get the full, free 48-page report follow this link to d…
Peak Design Field Pouch V2 | First Look and Giveaway
…the San Francisco-based Peak Design. They even won Brand of the Year in our 2020 Carry Awards due to their commitment not only to carry, but also social and environmental initiatives. That made them stand out to us and our readers. They’re famed for their approach to refining designs and making functional products that you actually want to use. They choose to keep a small catalog full of excellent products and take customer feedback into the desig…
The Evolution of the GWA Citadel
…Generation: As we look to the most current iteration which was launched in 2020, we can see a culmination of all the feedback that GWA has received over the years. Subtle refinements and tweaks to improve the overall user experience of the bag without completely redesigning the bag with every generation. Arguably, the most notable change between the packs comes with the redesigned shoulder straps. GWA experimented with this design update in the S…
Alpha One Niner x Carryology: Stealth Cobra Prepares to Strike
…ver seen, period. Champion lifted to new levels The Evade 1.5 Full won the 2020 Carry Awards in arguably the most competitive category of Best Everyday Bag. A category packed full of brand giants. Well, the people spoke and the votes didn’t lie. It was a David vs Goliath upset win. The Evade 1.5 Full took home the crown… which is precisely why we chose this champion to collaborate on. So I rang Helmie one morning, and we began one of the biggest…
GORUCK X Carryology | From GR1 To Guerrilla X
…their Jacksonville Beach, FL HQ for a Carry Collective meetup in January of 2020, while slugging back Budweiser beers, Jason remembered our time in that Holiday Inn hotel bar. One thing had specifically stuck in his memory. As a design nerd, I’d mentioned The Golden Ratio (1.618:1), a mathematical ratio found in nature and used by the great artists of the past. I relayed how that magic ratio could be applied to design elements of the GR1, specific…
Carrying My Thoughts
Let’s face it, 2020 sucked. The world shut down in an effort to stop people from getting sick, and lots of people got sick anyway. Many of us spent months on end locked up at home, cut off from family, neighbors, colleagues, and friends. Many died. Even now, with the physical risk gradually diminishing in parts of the globe, the toll on social and emotional wellbeing is really beginning to show its head. That sounds depressing, and it is, literal…
Our Favorite Knives from FOX Cutlery in 2021
…e Year” awards at the 2019 Blade Show, as well as a Red Dot design award in 2020. Ryu The Ryu is another piece designed in collaboration with Black Roc Knives and it shares similar characteristics to the Monkey Thumper. A 5.12″ Niolox blade, coated with a black stonewash, is the biggest in our selection from FOX and this was designed to work! The G10 patterned handle (model FX-634) will withstand years of abuse, and the 225g weight gives real heft…
GiantMouse ACE Riv | EDC Knife Review
…s fierce than its larger siblings. We even featured it in our Best New Gear 2020 at the end of last year. So naturally, we were excited to get our hands on it when we had the chance! Facts/Stat Sheet Price: $195 Blade Steel: Elmax Blade Length: 2.44″ Handle: Green Canvas Micarta Handle Length: 3.375″ Lock: Titanium Frame Lock Weight: 2.4oz They say the best knife is the one you have with you. Well, that’s not always strictly true. Conversely, the…
Best Men’s Travel Pants 2022
…you be the judge. But the Diversion Pant did scoop our Best Travel Clothing 2020 award for a reason. Several, actually. The pant is packed full of great travel features such as four-way stretch, breathability, water and stain resistance, and wrinkle resistance. It’s tough enough for active use, smart enough for urban or business travel, and an excellent all-rounder for everyday, weekend, and adventure use. Smart Style With Subtle Performance Featu…
The Pro Guide to Dyneema® | the Modern-Day Miracle Material
…ok. Now even luxury brands such as Moncler are getting in on the act. Their 2020 collection was self-described as a merger of skiwear and space suits. It is a functional range that plays up the material’s unique look and exotic appeal. ECCO Leather is bonding a Dyneema® composite fabric to leather to make the thinnest yet strongest leather on the market. Dyneema has also partnered with other fabric mills to develop high-performance fabrics like mo…
Holiday Gift Guide | Staff Picks
…ed bonus, the company, which launched the Responsible Packaging Movement in 2020, has eliminated plastic from their consumer packaging as of August 2021, with loftier goals in the coming years. Ibex Woolies Tech Long Sleeve Crew Nothing travels or wears better than merino wool. And not many companies have the history or expertise that Ibex does when it comes to nature’s miracle material. Their new Woolies Tech Long Sleeve doubles as a lounge or sl…
Haerfest Spread Awareness with New Apparel Capsule
…“These hate crimes are up by 1,900 [percent, in New York City, according to 2020 NYPD data] and are a symptom of a larger issue rooted in systemic racism.” The attacks have come as the Asian community has been wrongfully scapegoated or blamed for the COVID-19 outbreak. Members of the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community are behind many of the brands and products covered here at Carryology. They also make up a sizable piece of our r…
The Best Mechanical Pencils to EDC in 2021
…ucts has evolved and improved. First introduced in 2018 and discontinued in 2020, to say the return of the Pencil is one of the most anticipated of 2021 is an understatement. The new version comes with a slimmer body (0.365″) and clip design while maintaining the bolt lead advance on the side and a replaceable friction eraser at the top. The Pencil uses a Schmidt DSM2006 mechanism. The engagement with the bolt is fiddly at first but becomes second…
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
…ance; that defies the trends and is no-frills. I received the pack in April 2020, right in time for the COVID-19 lockdown in Tokyo. So I had to wait almost one year (winter climbing in Japan starts around January) to fully experience the versatility of my BUILT TO SEND X2. Who It Suits The BUILT TO SEND X2 is a 30L (extendable to 42L) alpine rucksack made for one sole purpose: alpine ascents. Alpinists, ice climbers, and rock climbers will appreci…
The Ninth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards are here! The time where we all gather together to celebrate the best the industry has to offer, across 14 categories. Giving truly great gear the accolades it deserves. Of course, when it comes to highlighting that gear, you guys, our awesome readers are always on point. Endorsing pieces from big names and smaller players alike. So we’re looking to your knowledge and expertise again this year to shine a spotlight on…
Best New Gear | August 2022
…dive into the month’s best new gear… EDC Orbitkey Sanitizer Holder In early 2020, just five weeks into the pandemic, the Orbitkey team designed and shipped the original Sanitizer holder. This month, they revisited it and came up with a new version. This time, it has been redesigned into a beautiful aluminum bottle and is available in three finishes: black, silver and blush. Designed as a 50ml pump, it’s suitable to dispense liquid and gel-based sa…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…DE 1.5 FULL took home the highly competitive Best Everyday Bag award in our 2020 Carry Awards. So when we got the opportunity to put our own spin on this champ, we struck hard. The Alpha One Niner x Carryology Stealth Cobra Evade features Dimension Polyant’s X50 with Kevlar X-Ply Ripstop in a stripped-back, stealthy design that moves easily from daily carry to travel use and more. rofmia Daypack V2 Minimalist in looks but maximizing quality, rofmi…
Aer Day Sling 3 Review
…ave been making quality pieces in this space since the uptick. The year was 2020, a pandemic had swept the globe, and the vast majority of us found ourselves largely stuck indoors. As we began venturing out of our homes, we quickly realized we now had to carry more things than would typically fit within our pockets. Many of us now needed a small bag to carry these newfound essentials, something smaller than a backpack, but larger than a pouch; we…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars Project
…ook a blueprint schematic of NASA’s Atlas V-541 rocket that went to Mars in 2020, then modified the drawing so it could be used as the suspension height adjustment marker. Then it was lasered onto the aluminum stays. A nice little detail hidden away for the user to enjoy. EXTERIOR EXPANSION These packs wouldn’t be complete without matching accessory pouches. Just like the packs developed for NASA, Mission Workshop added on their patented Arkiv At…
The Top Gear to Buy in November 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…ctive fields. Coming together for the first time in 2018, and then again in 2020, Pedla and Crumpler have reunited to create special editions of Crumpler’s Fruiterer, Dry Floral Arrangement and Squid bags. Engineered with 150D RPET Ripstop, XPAC V21 Veggie Leather and extensive recycled materials then finished with water resistant zippers, key clips and and reflective accent logos for added visibility, these bags are your new ride companions. Pata…
Exclusive Release | Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…ented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all found ourselves with a lot of extra time. Can’t remember why we had so much time, but I digress. It made for a perfect time to brainstorm what a project together might look like. But… how do you improve a t-shirt? LEVELLING UP A TEE A t-shirt is already so simple. It’s a staple. It just kind of… exists. It’s perfection in its basicness. A t-shir…
Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…ented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all found ourselves with a lot of extra time. Can’t remember why we had so much time, but I digress. It made for a perfect time to brainstorm what a project together might look like. But… how do you improve a t-shirt? LEVELLING UP A TEE A t-shirt is already so simple. It’s a staple. It just kind of… exists. It’s perfection in its basicness. A t-shir…
A Brand You Need to Know | Alpine Sea Co
…n!” It was only a matter of time before they wanted to go their own way. In 2020, the opportunity arose when DaKine was sold and moved away from Hood River. It was the beginning of lockdown, and they sat on their porch sipping wine while going through “all permutations. Should one person get a steady job while we start slow? Should we keep taking design consultancy gigs on the side?” It became apparent to them very quickly that if they were going…
Exclusive Release | GiantMouse x Carryology Riv Auxikko
…s, as they use locations that are meaningful to them. From GiantMouse: “In 2020, GiantMouse moved its headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area to East Lansing, MI. So we felt it only fitting that we should commemorate this event by naming our latest model after an equally meaningful local establishment. Turns out “The Riv” is a historic local dive bar in East Lansing that was frequented regularly by GiantMouse CEO Jim Wirth while he attended…
GiantMouse x Carryology | Riv Auxikko
…s, as they use locations that are meaningful to them. From GiantMouse: “In 2020, GiantMouse moved its headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area to East Lansing, MI. So we felt it only fitting that we should commemorate this event by naming our latest model after an equally meaningful local establishment. Turns out “The Riv” is a historic local dive bar in East Lansing that was frequented regularly by GiantMouse CEO Jim Wirth while he attended…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…ce top honors spot for their tactically-inspired EVADE 1.5 backpack back in 2020. So how does Helmie Ashiblie and A19 up their game to dethrone their own champion? By doing what they always do, listen to their customers, adapt, refine, and ultimately… make something new, which doesn’t “defeat” their other offerings, but compliments them and fits different needs. Customers asked for a more minimal pack from A19. One that was lighter, slightly small…
Travel Better with Peak Design’s New and Improved Collection
…ll the way through to tripods. They even won our Brand of the Year award in 2020. While it may be a little while since you’ve heard from them (the pandemic has slowed everyone’s roll!) – they’ve been working away like crazy. You may have seen their new mobile line launch – yet another example of thoughtful and functional innovation from the San Francisco based team. However, there is another exciting line of products we’re dying to tell you about:…
Matador GlobeRider45 Review
…g line, there has been a strong focus on packability and waterproofness. In 2020, Matador launched their first travel pack, the SEG42, a unique backpack with segmented compartments and a larger duffel-style central cavity. But it wasn’t until early 2023 that we finally got to see what the team from Boulder has been working on for the past couple of years. The Matador GlobeRider45 (GR45) is engineered to be the ultimate travel companion, combining…
9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
…Certainly not Circle Sportswear. The French sportswear brand was founded in 2020 by Romain Trebuil with the aim of creating technical apparel that supports circular production. The brand focuses on sustainability through the use of recycled materials for their clothing, which is itself recyclable. The designs are created to be durable and timeless, so you can use them for many years to come, thereby also contributing to a more sustainable alternat…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…everyday adventures. The Foundation After the launch of the Tokai Sling in 2020, Allen Choi reached out with a new pack he’d designed, the Aer City Pack, and we got our hands on some production units before they launched. Just like the City Sling, it was compact, perfectly designed for city essentials, and had an ultra-clean exterior – and with its contoured back panel designed to curve with your shoulders, its on-body comfort was top-tier. Afte…