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Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Phoenix Chapter 2
…k sold, which is the only way to get your hands on this killer collectible patch. It will never be sold individually. But we wanted to have a little fun to differentiate between the original Phoenix and the Phoenix, Chapter 2. So we inverted the 3D silicone patch’s colors. Orange background, black Phoenix and logos. Ultra Bright, Ultra Limited RVX25 And… just like the last Phoenix … we wanted to create an even rarer bird of fire. Something ridicul…
The Most Secret Place on Earth | Packing List
…f UXO-related injuries. For the final Carryology Global Expedition Project Patch placement there was only one location left, the hidden city of Long Tieng, The Most Secret Place on Earth. I left Phonsavan early in the morning, unsure about the road conditions heading South into the mountains. After an hour or so I found myself navigating off-road along dusty tracks that wove amongst mountainous valleys punctuated by towering karst monoliths. I kne…
ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag Review
…Dan is a true legend among the designers within the ‘carry’ world, and his patches are some of the most sought-after among patch junkies (yeah, like me). Price? Well, at $199.99 regularly (including the Matsuda patch) this bag is a pretty good deal, but at just $99.99 on sale at the time of writing, this bag is tremendous value! The ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag is a solid option to stay gray in today’s world. Jason Bourne would carry it, I’…
EVERGOODS x Carryology Griffin II | Exclusive Release
…riffin Collection carries a mark of distinction: a limited-edition leather patch, custom-designed by the legend, and long-running Carryology collaborator, Dan Matsuda. AN ODE TO AN ICON – THE BOOKBAG To move the Griffin Collection forward, we looked back. The Civic Book Bag 22L, or CBB22, is a classic, reinvented. A bag built for daily life but grounded in history. With P400 Wax C4X, we gave it a heritage texture. With EVERGOODS’ signature harnes…
December 2024’s Must-Have Gear | From Do-It-All Chinos to Sustainable Jacket Fixes
…on adventures instead of in landfills, Arc’teryx have created the SV Insert Patch as a quick and efficient repair solution for rips, tears, or holes. The process involves removing the fabric in the affected area and using a heat-activated technique to seal the patch onto the jacket. The process is currently available for free at Arc’teryx ReBird Service Centers and takes less than a minute to complete. The waterproof patches come in various sizes…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | The Griffin Reawakens
…riffin Collection carries a mark of distinction: a limited-edition leather patch, custom-designed by the legend, and long-running Carryology collaborator, Dan Matsuda. AN ODE TO AN ICON – THE BOOKBAG To move the Griffin Collection forward, we looked back. The Civic Book Bag 22L, or CBB22, is a classic, reinvented. A bag built for daily life but grounded in history. With P400 Wax C4X, we gave it a heritage texture. With EVERGOODS’ signature harnes…
Jeremy Fish x Carryology | UNICORN HUNTER V2 (CAS04)
…nt itself. Our Unicorn Hunter acts as a symbol for all of the above. This patch can represent any piece of gear, any mission, any goal. It’s up to you to decide what your unicorn is. Attach this patch to your pack and let it bring you luck on your hunt. Score Yours at Suburban! Sold exclusively through a partnership with our friends at Suburban. FREE Worldwide Shipping to the following countries: North America: Canada, USA Oceania: Australia Asi…
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 Samurai | Exclusive Release
…oth. 500D on inner shoulder straps and back panel. Custom Auxikko geometric pattern printed on hi-vis red 500D Cordura nylon. YKK zippers with glove-friendly Japanese braided silk rope zipper pullers. Samurai artwork designed by Jiro Yaguchi of Onizuka Tattoo in Los Angeles. Morale patch handmade by Tatsuhito Imamura-san of Kyoto Armor in Japan. Backed by GORUCK’s Scars Lifetime Guarantee. 21L Dimensions: 11.5″W x 18″H x 5.5″D 21L Weight: 2.9 LBS…
Adventure at Home | Best Accessories for Socializing in the Pandemic Era
…s little cooler really packs a punch. You can customize with your favorite morale patch on the 2×3″ Velcro too, along with more customization potential thanks to the MOLLE webbing! YETI have a range of useful accessories if you want to level up, including bottle openers and waterproof pouches. Handles on the top and side, along with a padded shoulder strap make it easy to transport. This has been incredibly useful for the afternoon trips. Whether…
The Mysterious and Elusive Mystery Ranch Scape Artist
…Velcro field up on the top storage zippered access brain for tossing on a morale patch. And lastly, it has that iconic and beautiful Mystery Ranch woven black and orange label (even if it is off-center, which tweaks with my design OCD). I had been searching for my own Scape Artist for quite some time. Sure, I found a few here and there, with months in between each “successful find” during my searching. But I was in no financial place to drop $750…
Best New Gear: July 2018
…ation. Made with 1000D Cordura Nylon, the pack includes a removable Velcro morale patch and comes in an exclusive Dusky Green colorway. Equipped with Mystery Ranch’s 3-Zip design for ready access throughout the bag, this versatile and hardy pack will see you through countless carry missions in urban and outdoor environments alike. Uncharted Supply Co. Seventy2 Survival System In an emergency you don’t have time to gather essential supplies. So Unc…
First Tactical Specialist 1-Day Backpack :: Drive By
…s you can rep the bag any way you want, spicing it up with your own unique morale patch flavor. Personally, I love adding reflective strips onto bags for no actual reason. The Specialist rocks it. “The Specialist is definitely comfortable to carry. The shoulder straps will separate far enough for the widest of shoulders, and are nice and taut for those with a smaller frame.” It’s well built, fairly priced and looks pretty damn slick. The Not So Go…
Matsuda x Carryology: The Fall and Rise of 2020
…2020 struck us all. And now we strike back… with a space blaster. Introducing… the Matsuda x Carryology “FALL and RISE” Artist Series morale patch set…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from June 2024
…strap. The thumb and index finger are touchscreen compatible, while a gel patch at the outer palm heels helps provide impact protection. Hiking Patrol Messenger Bag The Hiking Patrol Messenger Bag brings multifunctionality to your daily carry, with dual magnetic flaps providing access to the main compartment and two hidden pockets respectively. The main compartment offers two wallet pockets and a 15-inch tech pocket, while the Cordura 1000D OEKO-…
September 2024’s Must-Have Gear | From EDC to Technical Slings
…14 oz heavyweight 100% BCI denim. They feature a branded leather waistband patch, a ‘90s-inspired straight leg with a slight tapered hem, and are available in three washes. Mack Weldon ACE Blazer Nothing classes up an outfit like a blazer, but they can often be stuffy and uncomfortable. For cooler nights, they also might not offer enough protection on top of an Oxford or Poplin shirt. Mack Weldon’s ACE Blazer is a new take on the old formula. It c…
Mountain Standard 28L Mountain Utility Pack :: Drive By
…ng on the compression and the shoulder straps. The full-grain leather logo patch is discreet and tasteful. Hypalon zipper pulls and pinch points for opening and closing round out the smaller details. “Attention to detail. Mountain Standard included elastic retainer bands for excess webbing on the compression and the shoulder straps. The full-grain leather logo patch is discreet and tasteful.” The value. It’s really, really good value. With all the…
Dan Matsuda: a New World of EDC
…t is challenging, but there’s something about the tangible nature of these patches that really makes them feel personal and fun to look at. At the moment I’ve only released two embroidered patches on my own. They’re intended as a three-part series, to which the third is currently in production. There could have easily been more than three, but the list of influences was getting out of hand so I had to audit my choices. The first release ‘Oni’ is a…
Packing List: South American Motorbike Adventure!
…IC Classic Lighter Apple AirTag TOILETRY KIT: Carryology Global Expedition Patch (X2) Carryology End Of The World Patch (X4) Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses Rx (X10) Menicon LacriPure Saline Solution Vial (X3) Oral-B Toothbrush Sprayco Toothbrush Cover Crest 3D White Toothpaste .85oz Wet Brush Pro Pop Fold Old Spice Deodorant 3oz Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Wallet: Emergency First Aid Kit Nalgene Wide Mouth Bottle 1oz: Emergency Medication Natural HDP…
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
…e are very few contact points is nice so that you do not have a huge sweat patch on your back when you take the pack off. This bike commuter backpack was probably my second favorite when it comes to airflow. As far as the pack’s overall carry, it does sit nicely while on the back with a full load. There is no waist strap on this bike backpack. For the normal ride with my regular carry, I never had issues with the pack flopping around. But I never…
The Best Winter Hardshell Jackets, Tested 2021
…se since Patrick has always been known as a designer of the coolest Velcro patches in the industry. However, the Defiant was meant to be an adventure technical hoodie so the no-patch approach was a good choice in my opinion – less bulk, dries faster. It has a two-way main zipper (great!) plus the neck area is covered with a soft and brushed chin guard. And last but not least, the sleeves… long enough, with adjustable cuffs (Hypalon tabs) and an in…
Alpha One Niner x Carryology: Stealth Cobra Prepares to Strike
…ur Senior Editor, Laurence Fry, a talented graphic designer, to design the patch to adorn the pack’s exterior Velcro field. Originally, we tried a few attempts at making the design via embroidered fabric. It looked nice, but it needed more. So we opted for our very first molded patch with a geometric cobra with orange eyes and orange fangs, in a striking position to face the viewer. Of course, like all of A19’s standard Evade backpacks, this colla…
LOCTOTE Flak Sack II | The Ultimate Portable Carry Safe
…sistant and heavy-duty. Leather elevates the overall look in the form of a patch, sternum clasp, and corner accents. This is anything but your normal drawstring bag. It also comes in its own canvas slip bag, which is a nice touch for storage. Security LOCTOTE® are famed for their ingenious security measures, and the Flak Sack II is full of them. Aside from the FLAKnit™ fabric, there is a reinforced locking strap that pairs with a beefy brass comb…
The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
…, and a few other choice locations throughout the bag such as the monogram patch and key snap. You’ll find a UCAN zipper (complete with leather zipper pulls) to the cavernous main compartment and there are interior and exterior zippered pockets for your organization, which pair well with the rugged outdoor style Tecovas are gunning for. The bag is also compressible on either end of the main zipper, so if you find yourself not using the full capaci…
CGEP Claim Form
…CONGRATULATIONS! Want to learn about the Carryology Global Expedition Project? Click here read all about the project’s origins and to view the CGEP Database! Please enter your information below so that you and your patch claim can be added to the CGEP Database: CGEP Patch Code: Date Claimed: Claimed By: Email Address: Photo Of Claim (10MB Limit): Δ…
The Best Shorts for Men for Summer 2022, Tested
…hat is a cotton and nylon blend–a good mix of comfort and strength. A rear patch pocket (with snap) and two slash pockets on the front keep all of your essentials close at hand. The 7″ inseam is great for being active, and the contoured waistband prevents chafing. These are a stylish pair of high-performance shorts. Wellen Hybrid Cruiser Short Price: US$47 on Sale! Carryology Credential: Stylish swimmers that look like a bespoke chino. Huckberry’s…
Prometheus Design Werx | All Terrain Bags Review
…all bags have full-size Velcro panels on them, which are good not only for patch junkies (like me) but more importantly for easy personalizing and identification. This could be useful when similar bags are used by several people. And I can imagine this when kayaking or rafting with friends. PHOTO_6 And What About The Pouches? If you need to protect some of your smaller equipment against aquatic conditions, the ATP pouches are the way to go. Imagin…
Mastering Minimalist Travel: Guide to My Favorite Personal Item Bags & Accessories
…he perfect place for chargers, cables, and the like. There’s even a Velcro patch for your customizing pleasure. Personally, I keep the included DEFY patch on there as I think it looks striking. Altogether this bag is a looker with top-notch construction and materials adding up to an incredibly usable bag that’s built to last. Tom Bihn Synik 22 The Tom Bihn Synik 22 is a fun reimaging of the TB Synapse. The Synapse is one of the most useful designs…
Best New Gear | July 2023
…colorways, it’s handmade in Scotland and also includes a removable Trakke patch. Mission Workshop Ocho Looking to beat the heat with a multifunctional short? Mission Workshop has restocked their fastest-selling short ever, the Ocho boardshort. Made in the USA, it takes inspiration from 1960s lifeguard shorts and pairs it with a modern Tweave 518C textile. The American-made, mil-spec fabric provides four-way stretch, water repellency, and dries qu…
Best Commuter Gear for Cyclists in 2021
…to carry every day while helping you stay prepared. It includes six round patches, one oval patch, one emery paper, and one tube of CFC-free cement to repair a variety of punctures. CamelBak Podium 24oz Bike Bottle (US$11) Secure yet accessible hydration is important on shorter and longer commutes alike. CamelBak’s Podium Bike Bottle is designed to fit within a range of water bottle cages and offers an easily squeezable design with a high flow, s…
Beginner’s Guide | Gear to Stay Safe Outside
…water sterilization, and a possible signal for help, but it also improves morale, which can be vital in real survival situations. If you’re carrying a knife, you might just need to add a ferro rod to your pack which doesn’t cost much and doesn’t take up space. I carry a bit of a DIY fire kit and the Firebiner from Outdoor Element which weighs practically nothing. You could also opt for a small tin of waterproof matches, or your favorite classic Z…
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