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Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade
…primary audience was the 17 to 19 year-old surfer. This certainly made our design briefs crystal clear, but it also felt limiting for us, as designers. Our own goals and desires were changing, and we had curiosity for new areas that would never be the right fit for a surf brand. Hadrien and I knew we wanted to work together. And while we didn’t have a name for the space back then, we wanted to build something focused around our passion for bags, a…
The Carry Awards :: Best Carry-On Results
…Tom Bihn is more of an overnighter than a week away, but it’s every bit a Carry Awards credentialled winner. Excellent fabrics and zips. Flawless construction. An interesting three-dimensional pattern that grows and shrinks without need for compression. And every organizing pocket you could want. Tom Bihn care about making excellent carry, and it totally shows. Oh, and particularly in this pack, we like the black. – Highly Commended These are the…
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…higher, next year. Aer Travel Pack 3 Aer continually strives to hone their designs and the Travel Pack 3 is a fine celebration of their design prowess. The brand really knows how to nail the sleek-and-functional vibe and the Travel Pack 3 is a great choice for the traveler who wants discreet carry that will perform like a travel pro without drawing unwanted attention. The minimalist aesthetics fly under the radar, while the tough and weatherproof…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…al pick. Not to mention it’s a savvy choice if you’re after an understated design that doesn’t advertise expensive photography equipment inside. Crafted with full-grain leather, the pack offers back-panel access and a host of interior pockets, customizable dividers and a padded 15″ laptop sleeve to tailor your organization setup. The ventilated, padded back panel helps you stay cool and comfy, while the lifetime guarantee is a welcome touch on thi…
Best Carry-On Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…el has a degree of unpredictability to it. But the Ultrahigh Dufflepack is designed to deal with change, adapting to a range of loads and carry requirements so you can keep on moving forward. The Ultrahigh Dyneema Composite keeps the elements at bay while remaining very lightweight yet durable enough to withstand regular use. The bag comes with two Double Action straps, allowing you to alternate between backpack and shoulder bag mode. But what rea…
Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…design so it can be opened and laid flat for convenient packing. . Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed (version 2.0) . The original (and extremely popular) TAD FAST Pack Litespeed was great but we’re really digging the updated version (our Drive By of the updated FAST Pack Litespeed provides insight into key differences between the two versions). Internal and external anchor points on the pack enable the user to configure it to different trav…
Best EDC Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…Ye, an engineer and passionate flashlight enthusiast, created the ReyLight Triple Ti in 2014. Fast-forward to now and the eye-catching Triple Ti Dawn. The flashlight offers a range of updates over the original including a redesigned tail for easier use, improved build quality with a custom-made rubber cap to keep the elements at bay, a glow-in-the-dark gasket, a highly durable and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens, plus a Nichia 219C 4000K L…
Best Sling Bag – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…clever way. The centered strap and two-way zippers create an ambidextrous design, with a magnetic strap clasp to quickly and conveniently remove or secure the sling. The clever design also offers effortless expandability when you need to carry a little extra, with simple self-compression when you don’t. And two compartments are on hand to organize your gear, with an interior soft-lined pocket for delicate items like sunglasses. __________________…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…EDC. _________________________________________________________ WaterField Designs Sutter Slim Laptop Backpack With its pared-back aesthetic, slim profile and thoughtful design, the Sutter Slim Laptop Backpack is a savvy choice for carrying minimalist work loads. The front features staggered pockets with a pleated leather panel to reduce bulge and maintain the pack’s clean look. The interior provides padded storage for a 15″ laptop and 13″ tablet,…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ged and water-resistant 2018 Borealis Camera Pack features a self-standing design and a waterproof cover to protect your gear from the elements. Designated compartments for camera and personal gear helps keep the contents tidy and accessible, while the padded laptop compartment keeps tech secure and at the ready. _________________________________________________________ MindShift Gear PhotoCross The MindShift Gear PhotoCross is well suited to more…
The Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Have Your Say!
…2017/2018. Voting considerations Carefully consider your nominations. Our Carry Awards are about celebrating the cream of the carry crop. So if you have a piece in mind, think carefully about whether it deserves your vote or not. What puts it head and shoulders above the rest in your opinion? Is it particularly innovative? Maybe it’s an exceptional blend of form and function? Or perhaps it really excels in meeting a particular carry need and trul…
Best Work Shoulder Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…_____ Stuart & Lau Cary Briefcase Lightweight, luxurious and considered in design, the weatherproof Cary Briefcase offers a refined blend of style and practicality. Features range from an inbuilt umbrella holder, concealed phone pocket and padded laptop sleeve, to a trolley pass-through sleeve, luggage tag and pen for smooth business travel. _________________________________________________________ Aer Tech Sling Pared-back in looks and designed t…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…aped items. _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Everyday Tote The Peak Design Everyday Tote really pushes the boundaries of what a tote can achieve, offering a host of useful features such as customizable organization with FlexFold dividers, a simple and quick magnetic closure, dual side panel access, a laptop sleeve and interior pockets, plus exterior carry options for bulky items. Versatile enough to suit a rang…
Best Carry Accessory Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…eather and thread make this a very refined way to skip around the world. Triple Aught OP1 Pouch This pouch is great for tucking away EDC and even survival items (if you’re a little Rambo-ish on the weekend). It can be carried on your backpack, vest or as a drop-in pouch for any day pack or overnight bag and gets bonus points for flexibility. It has a nifty fully clam shell design that helps the pouch settle easily when placed on non-flat surface…
Drive By :: Minaal Carry-on
…sample or something. And the little niggles continue: the zip arounds get caught up on the compression straps and the side handle gets caught up by the compression straps too – again, it’s quite unresolved. The compression straps are good if you’re running a small load, but because of the clips’ length and where they’re anchored they don’t allow full compression. If they used a different clip or anchored it further down the back of the bag you’d g…
Carry Giveaway :: Alchemy Equipment AEL008 Carry On
Our annual Carry Awards season is one of our favorite times of the year. We love seeing excellent category finalists step onto the carry stage for some well-deserved recognition. And of course we know you’re eager (as are we! 😉 ) to find out which pieces will win. But while we’re counting votes we thought we’d get a little nostalgic. While bags can only be considered one time in each category, it’s worth remembering that some of our past winners…
The Carry Awards – Best Carry On
Best Carry On – Goruck GR2 “Our favorite Carry On for traveling the world with only one bag” We can’t think of a better Carry On bag to travel the world with. The GR2 fits everything you need, blends in to anywhere you go, and can be customised with modules to most configurations you desire. If you’re a OneBag convert, the GR2 let’s you carry on everything, yet still present in front of a client or fancy hotel lobby. This is not a cheap pack, but…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…15, a versatile trail running pack. The bag features a trail running vest design to keep the chest unrestricted while ensuring the load is snug and stable on the move. Designed to protect gear from the elements, the bag is made with lightweight, weather-resistant and breathable fabrics and features a rolltop main compartment. Inbuilt compression allows you to quickly and easily expand or cinch the pack to suit different loads, while quick-access…
The Eighth Annual Carry Awards: 1st Round Voting
…tly updated, they’re eligible for a nomination again. We want to celebrate designers who strive for iterate and improve their designs. Note, the updates do need to be significant (i.e. a color change or new fabric options aren’t going to cut it here). Unbiased praise for big names and up-and-comers alike Our Carry Awards are not influenced by any brand affiliation. They are an unbiased celebration of great design regardless of who created it, from…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…_____________________________ The North Face Kaban Sleek and thoughtful in design, the Kaban easily adapts to a range of work carry needs. A wide-opening front organizer panel and self-standing design enable convenient access. Handy ejector handles let you quickly get to your tech. And multiple pockets keep items in check. Complemented by a water-resistant build that takes inclement weather in its stride. ________________________________________…
Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2015
…nearby Wasatch Mountains. But amidst this sea of adjustability, seeing the design cohesion behind Granite Gear’s Lutsen Series actually had us cooing oohs and ahhs in unison. Sure, the Lutsen Series hip belt is adjustable from 28 in – 40 in, the 55L pack just tips the scale at 3 lbs, and the entire pack can be adjusted in seconds, but it’s the design ingenuity that allows for this. The entire frame utilizes an injection-molded polycarbonate frame…
The Fifth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
The Carry Awards are here! That time of the year where we salute the world’s best carry across a range of niches, praising innovation, giving the thumbs up for functionality, and sighing appreciatively over covet-worthy styling. And when it comes to dropping serious carry knowledge, our readers do it right. Digging into the details, sharing the passion, and delivering solid recommendations for trusty gear. So we’re looking to you now to embrace t…
Best New Gear: February 2019
…loops if you want to secure the pack with your own mounting straps. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack Special Edition Multicam Black Xpac TAD’s Axiom 24 Pack is a sleek and solid choice for users seeking a bag that can alternate between everyday and short travel use. The pack’s clamshell opening and multiple pockets make it easy to organize, with a dedicated padded 15″ laptop compartment. But what if you want the pack’s adaptable functionality wit…
Fly Prepared: Travel-Friendly EDC Gear
…mpact survival kit and the Ti-SST is the perfect storage container. Triple Aught Design’s Life Capsule Omega also works really well. This doesn’t have the same level of functionality as the Ti-SST, but it’s a high-quality great option if you are looking for a stash tube. It is constructed from lightweight and durable aircraft grade T6 aluminum and was specifically designed dimensionally to hold the ubiquitous NATO SAS Compass. Emergency Blanket: I…
GORUCK X Carryology | From GR1 To Guerrilla X
…tsuda. Dan has a long history of designing products and patches for Triple Aught Design and now for himself. We worked with him on a collaboration pair of patches last year. Essentially, anything this gent works on is magic. So we asked him to bring the ‘Guerrilla X’ to life. The mysterious intergalactic star-jumping warrior. Dan dreamed deep into the cosmos and presented the artwork: it was an instant “YES” across the board. The plan was to take…
Week In Review ~ 16 April
…and play. Discover more in our Week In Review… – EDC eXpandability Triple Aught Design are known for their tough, aesthetically tactical gear. But overtly tactical gear can stand out and isn’t the best option when you need a bag that can blend in. That’s where the Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 Pack comes in. Durable but understated, this sleek pack is right at home in urban and travel environments, with plenty of handy features to help you adapt…
The 8 Best All-Black EDC Backpacks Out Right Now!
…and a main compartment that opens flat for easy packing and access. Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 (US$ 350) This year’s winner of Best Work Backpack, the Triple Aught Design’s Axiom X25 packs a host of features into its super sleek and low-key design. A variety of external and internal pockets and webbing are on hand to keep smaller items neat and accessible, and the flat-lay main compartment opens wide for convenient modular packing and retrieval…
Haven & Florin Rollpack Review: Drive By
…pack still on. It reminded me a lot of the flashlight cave found on Triple Aught Design’s EDC pack. One of my biggest pet peeves about bags is the gap between what they’ve been designed for and how they are actually used. Take water bottle pockets for example. They look great, sound great and yet often never actually amount to anything other than wasted space. The reason being that most of the time, the pocket isn’t designed to work with the bag f…
A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
…bout this before you commit to the purchase. Even with my all-black Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed, I’ll have people casually ask me when/where I served while I’m in the security line at airports. Additionally, do you like Velcro patches? These are generally called “morale patches”. Inspired from actual armed forces with a civilian spin on them. Some people think they’re cool and funny. Some think they’re tacticool. There are hundreds of…
Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…nnovation, well deserving on any kudos fired into its atmosphere. – Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed 2.0 This cult classic has been updated in a slew ways – the team at TAD worked closely with their customers, penciling down the qualms and queries over the past 4 years of use and abuse, and came out with one seriously wicked update – resulting in an even more versatile and dialled pack. We got our paws on one of the first if you need a remi…