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Packing for the Appalachian Trail
…uxuries YOU need. A few people brought a guitar and it was great for group morale, others brought camera gear to capture their trip, others Magic the Gathering cards. Figure out what’s going to make your hike more bearable and bring it, just don’t bring it all. I discovered freezer bag cooking when researching the AT and adopted it straightaway. It’s easier to cook your meals and saves having to clean up after yourself. You can also buy items in b…
Carry Jobs 2014
…t expanding their collection of original 2-D artwork via graphic t-shirts, morale patches, stickers and other mediums, and supporting their visual media production across various channels. Sound like you? GORUCK – Product Designer If you wanna work in design for a small growing company, you love PAD (currently version 5.0) and you’ve been owning it for years, then read on. For this position, you will report directly to the Creative Director and wi…
Chicago Cut and Sewn: Interview with 1733
…e up in black 1000D Cordura and had MOLLE webbing and a big loop panel for morale patches. The juxtaposition of the heavy military elements of the bag and the refined delicate nature of the instrument really appealed to my sense of humour. What’s your favorite 1733 piece and why? The Daily Tote is my favorite bag that we make. I love the X10 material and how well it integrates with the size, shape, and functionality of the design. It’s kind of a…
Best Jackets for Summer Outdoor Adventures
…ckets inside for gloves, buff, etc. Each sleeve has a big Velcro panel for morale patches (with bold TD logo), elbow reinforcement with a soft protective insert (removable), and an adjustable cuff with two metal snaps. The collar can be used both in a flat and stand-up position (with a special strap). The fit is quite athletic, but with “soldier silhouette” in mind so it’s not a skinny-trim type. It looks really good, and the mix of black accents…
Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
…ou want? What hardware choices do you prefer? Do you want strap keepers, a morale panel, Velcro silencers, a key loop, or a secret pocket? What colorway do you want? An online template lets you easily spec your desired design and see how much it will cost too. Francli Francli was born as a partnership between Frances Baseley and Ali Goodman, initially intended to be a three-month creative project. Many years down the line, Francli is still going s…
Top 6: Best Everyday Bag 2020
…c shock cord for modifying your load-out. A discreet Velcro loop panel for morale patches (covered by a panel of matching pack body fabric). And so much more. The EVADE 1.5 offers rugged durability, quality materials, incredible organization, comfort, and more… and somehow this thing is still only $180. This pack screams epic value. STRENGTHS Wins in value Quality build Highly adaptable Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip Peak Design is no stranger…
The North Face HQ Visit
…ctor, they’re a close-knit bunch – who, I discovered funnily enough, boost morale by occasionally breaking out into all out in-office Nerf wars; one developer is even swapping out all the internal pieces with little CNC metal parts so the inside of his gun is “all like metal”. “It’s kinda hardcore” laughs Hunter, one of EQ’s young designers. (Top row, left to right – Matt Paduano, Hunter Nordhauser, Ezra Liang. Bottom row, left to right – Daniel…
What’s In My Bug Out Bag Backpack?
…ing you warm, and warding off predators; sitting by a friendly fire boosts morale, providing a sense of calm and tranquility that will allow you to think clearly. Knowing how to produce a flame without the use of modern fire-starting materials is truly valuable. Nevertheless, you want to be prepared and have some gear on hand to assist. My kit includes four methods of starting fires: · Storm-proof Matches · Magnesium or Ferrocerium Rod · Wind-proo…
9 Hiking Essentials to Never Hike Without
…C drink mixes if you need to neutralize the taste. Food Food is great for morale (and your metabolism). I try to eat a big meal before I head outside so I don’t have to carry so much, but it’s still a good idea to take some extra calories in the event of an emergency. I like to make my own trail mix: peanuts, almonds, and cashews; dried pineapple, raisins, and cranberries; beef jerky, and M&Ms. A half quart of that gets me anywhere. Fire Fire ben…
Route Werks Handlebar Bag Review
…That may sound nit-picky, but having an intact lunch means quite a lot for morale on longer rides. This version of the Handlebar Bag is very good – but it could be even better. The Lid A hard polycarbonate lid connects to the D-Frame and provides a stable platform to which electronic devices attach for easy visibility. Aluminum hinges work smoothly for opening and closing. The lid opens away from the rider for great accessibility to bag contents….
Kitanica VESPID 30L Backpack Review
…any tech, or to attach any hook-backed accessories (like a cool Carryology patch). On either side of the main compartment there are a few pockets. The first is a zippered mesh pocket which runs about two-thirds of the height of the flap and serves for a variety of items. Below that zippered pocket is a simple, open-top pocket. This would be more for water bottles, tall pouches, or even a shell layer. Finally, across from the tech sleeve is a verti…
Harvest Label Flyer’s 70XX Backpack Review
…on the bottom left compartment. The pack comes with both a tonal circular patch, which I didn’t notice at first, as well as a cover for an even more streamlined look. I prefer the cover myself but do like having the option to add a bit of personalization. I found the pack to be overall comfortable. The pack itself weighs about 3.3 lbs with the internal organizer or 3 lbs without, which is on the moderate end. Yet it feels light when worn, possibl…
The Calamity of the Single-use Plastic Bag
…and water contamination. Plastic bags can also contribute towards garbage patches, which are collections of marine debris such as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Plastics make up the majority of this debris as they aren’t biodegradable, but are broken down by sunlight into tiny pieces through a process called photodegradation. During this process they can dispel harmful chemicals. Moreover, plastics can also absorb harmful chemicals, causing the…
What’s In My Pockets | Cyberpunk 2077 EDC
…ks Rino Ready GRD-01 Machine56 MS-Bomber D2 Jacket TEC Accessories Embrite Patch Soapstone Sanitizer Illumicyberwear ID Holder AOKU Keyfob 2.0 DSPTCH CapSnap Root Co Gravity Mag-Reel Lite Nite Ize LED Glowstick Damned Designs Shield Tool DSPTCH Unit Fidlock Pouch Cahp Tools Armored Panda Mackie RT Fidget Spinner Pfab Design Batuu Coins DSTPCH Y Connector DSTPCH Fidlock Sling Strap DSPTCH Camera Sleeve Case Dango A10 Adapt Wallet Dango C…
Pacsafe :: Anti-Theft Travel Gear
…r a set of headphones for your mp3 player. The back also features a velcro patch closed drop pocket that the area of the back panel. To the casual viewer there is nothing fancy or eye catching about this bag (because discreet = good when traveling). Even with all the extra features to help you come home after a vacation without a tale of woe of losing your wallet, have you bag snatched or getting pick pocketed, common sense will always prevail. It…
Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…f the front pockets, ID tags provided, really good zippers, a nice leather patch with the Tumi logo on the back and front. The Diligence has a main compartment, two front pockets and two side pockets. Within the main compartment and front pocket there are still some more zippered or open pockets and pen loops. Its dimensions are H x W x D: 17.5″ x 12.5″ x 5.25″. Good size. Good details. All that for just a small $295 donation… (regardless of excha…
Apple iPad Pro | Is This the Perfect Mobile Studio for Travel and Adventure?
…al media, or in our group, has been refined on this iPad. Even some of our patch designs have been drawn and vectorised on this iPad. When I look at the above paragraph, that blows my mind. Even a couple of years ago – to make a statement like that would have been incomprehensible to me. Sure, the iPad Pro range has shown promise, but I honestly feel this is the first iteration that has given me the freedom to create on the road, and not worry abo…
GORUCK releases GR1 Heritage + GIVEAWAY!
…e beautiful leather they used on the bottom base, the grab handle, and the patch (removable Velcro, not stitched on)… that’s from Red Wing, Minnesota. Yes, that Red Wing, Minnesota. Specifically, it’s an amber harness full-grain oil-tanned leather that will get more handsome to more you use it. And what about that extra trick up their sleeves on the 26L? Well, it’s not really up their sleeves… it’s in the zippered pocket. Brand new for GORUCK, the…
Shimoda Explore 30 Backpack: Drive By
…on the interior and use it as a holder for snacks, water, lens caps, Sour Patch Kids, or trash. This, in my opinion, makes the pocket very modular and useful to those out in the field as there are times where you may not want to put trash into your bag, but you want to and should follow the Leave No Trace principle and pack everything out. This means that you can store the tripod holder many places on the bag and still keep the area clean. It is…
New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
…she’s only 4’10 (147.32cm), it looked great on her. Slapping my Baby Yoda patch on the front gave it a bit of personal flair. Everything but a bag of Skittles and a spare spit-up rag was stored in the main compartment. The external zipper can be tough to utilize while packed out, so these flat objects were stored there. Inside, everything was laid out Tetris-style, with the smaller pouches tucked away in the internal mesh pockets. The only down…
Carrying Babies
…fortunately, no-one is really doing this perfect carry option, but you can patch together a neat enough solution. For framed carriers, we like the look of the Kelty Journey 2.0 and the Sherpani Rumba, to which we would add some Aarn balance pockets to the front if we were hiking for any extended period. Or if you are after a more urban look, the phil&teds Metro looks neat. And if you’d prefer to just quit the carrying at this stage, here are a few…
GORUCK GR3 Review
…ure. The front panel features GR’s signature rows of PALS webbing and 2×3″ patch field. You’re also going to find PALS on the bottom of the GR3, but it’s thick 2″ strips which allow for overflow packing using lash straps (which are not included with the bag). In addition, you’re going to find compression straps and buckles on both sides. These help manage the size of the bag if it’s not completely loaded out. It’s worth noting that you *can* compr…
Week In Review ~ 10 July
…mple solution to extend the life of your bag, with no sewing required. The patches are activated by heat, so fixing a bag is as straightforward as sticking the patch in place and putting the bag in a dryer. Constructed out of nylon ripstop, the patches come in a variety of designs and colors. Check out the Noso Indiegogo campaign for more details. Pocket bulge to controlled key carry When Orbitkey was first released, it decluttered pockets with it…
The Quest for the Perfect Pack
…irst full-time job as a warehouse storeman, picking and packing orders, dispatching freight, all the fun stuff that manual labour involves. This was my first taste of a steady paycheck, and it was time to buy some cool stuff. When my adventure started, I still had my school bag, a Thule Crossover 21L, but I had recently come across the concept of EDC and all these folks in America with guns and awesome bags that had first aid kits and MOLLE. I was…
Specialist Carry | Creating the Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Trunk
…a bonus. For touchpoints, like the protective edging, D-handles, and logo patches, we instead chose a veg-tan bridle, laminated for thickness and saddle stitched by hand. Because of its tactility, thickness, and the clean way it takes a de-boss. (To save a few more precious millimeters, the inner-lid logo patch was actually flush-fitted into the panel work.) Hardware and fittings are, like the bridle, Italian. Solid brass, gold plated to prevent…
Best Gym and Workout Clothes for Women
…d elbows for added durability, and even a small 1″x1″ loop swatch and logo patch that glows in the dark! This is definitely a hoodie for colder weather and would work well as a standalone layer for spring/autumn, or as a mid-layer for winter if you’re venturing outdoors (though you’ll probably be okay wearing this with a base layer if you’re actively moving on a walk, hike or cycle). It’s also great for those days when you just want to snuggle int…
Best New Gear | August 2023
…al stash keeps your passport and boarding pass close by and secure. A back patch pocket with button closure and small stash pocket is great for cellphone storage. The Layover Pants are made of a two-way blended stretch fabric for maximum comfort. Photography Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses As the saying goes, the best camera is the one you have on you. It’s not always feasible to carry cameras on your outings but with Moment’s T-Series of mobile len…
Best New Gear | May 2023
…with each Palissy Briefcase numbered from 1 to 100 on the interior leather patch. Trakke Arkaig Backpack Finding a bag that’s just right isn’t always easy. But having choices can make things a lot more efficient. And that’s what Trakke offers with their Arkaig Backpack. The pack gives you hardware options, now available with G-Hook and COBRA buckle variants as standard. You can easily select which option you prefer, so you get a pack that opens ju…
Carry Hack Photo Contest: Results & Winner!
…k#3 Utterly useless patchwork smellypantz. They got a hole and ripped so i patched it! Hack#4 is my utility pouch Ive had this thing for 5years. Old leather jacket, stretch jeans, heavy duty zipper,and clips from a high school gymnastics big ass landing pad Hack#5 Heres what really happened! Yeah BROTHER echoeed the streets of NY. ground shaking,fires blazing, WHAT the fuck could it possibly be. The real story is motha fu*king HULKAMANIA (Carryolo…
Road Tests :: Defy Bags R&R Weekender
…The construction of the pack is simple. There is only one external leather patch pocket to hold a wallet, phone, passport itinerary and tickets. I appreciated the simplicity of the design, as I am near always the person who misplaced his boarding pass, keys, or anything else I might actually use while carrying it. I’d suggest moving the pocket up to help make it feel more secure,and possibly adding a snap. The entrance is a chunky Riri Aquazip, wh…
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