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5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
…Carry – Organization – 9 Airflow on the back panel – 8 Weatherproofing – 9 This article was originally published on 9 November 2020 and recently updated….
Staff Picks: Gifts We’d Like to Be Given
…AK… yeah, that’s exactly the Huntsman: “Husaria” Polish special edition for 2020. It looks amazing with the 3D print hussars’ wings. And at about $55 it was a steal (considering the limited edition factor). Something special: GiantMouse ACE Nimbus V2 If you’d be willing to spend a bit more for a serious outdoor edged tool and jump on the $100-$200 bandwagon, things start getting really interesting. Now we enter the territory of such companies as S…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
…ded down over long distances, the Black Hole Waist Pack is sure to please. This article was originally published on 15 December 2020 and recently updated….
What’s In My Pockets: Mini Blackout EDC V2
…to say the least. This mini blackout EDC collection is a fitting way to end 2020, while striding into 2021 coolly confident. Ideal for slipping into pockets, keeping you understated and prepared, and bringing a welcome smile and some lighthearted fun wherever your day takes you… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGrUEmpSUnY&feature=youtu.be Mini Blackout EDC List: The North Face Mountain Suit Modern Dayfarer Cap RhinoShield SolidSuit Case (SAVE 10%,…
Mystery Ranch Rip Ruck 24 Review
…atest version of their products. The hero of today’s article is the updated 2020 version of the Rip Ruck 24. The bag was initially inspired by Special Forces bags (specifically military ALICE ruck) and made ready for any urban mission you can throw at it. The idea with the Rip Ruck was simple. Create a compact daily bag that can push the envelope of organization and access. The Rip Ruck is a mid-sized backpack with a 24L capacity. It boasts two se…
Introducing: Afterschool Projects
…nobody else wants what we make, we can just use them! Lyle Barton Some say 2020 was the year of the sling and you’d be hard-pressed to find a brand launching without one. The ASP Simple Hip Pack is a simple affair. It’s a Made in the USA VX bag that’s as comfortable around your waist as it is worn cross-body. A mesh pocket subdivides the single main compartment. Wings on both ends provide a little more stability and comfort. Lastly, the Sacoche i…
The Best Winter Hardshell Jackets, Tested 2021
…help Nims Purja to climb all 14 of the 8,000m-plus peaks within 189 days in 2020. Not enough? So what about climbing with a team of other Sherpa (also using ThruDark clothes) the K2 summit in winter for the first time in history, which took place just a couple of weeks ago. If something works on K2 in the winter then it must be pretty darn good quality. Anyway, the ThruDark SF Raid Jacket is a 3L heavy weather protective hardshell armor. It’s buil…
Quick Look: Groundtruth RIKR 24L Backpack
…The Groundtruth RIKR 24L Backpack uses 100% recycled post-consumer plastic. While an eco-conscious approach is great, does the bag perform well in terms of features and build? Let’s find out… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-PlIsjrT94 Liked this article? You might enjoy these too: My Favorite Bags of 2020: Top 5 Backpacks Travel-Friendly Camera Gear: Moment Lenses and Peak Design Travel Tripod Review…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
The Best Men’s Travel Pants for One-Bag Travelers in 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…
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…
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…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P05, P06, P07, P08 Firefly Rare Camo Collection
…led down and copied widely on a commercial level. It was only last year, in 2020, that the country of Sweden actually copyrighted the design, making it uniquely their own… and even more difficult to source. Photo clue answer: Pile of leaves = “The leaf pile” = Nickname for M90. NOTE: Due to its rarity and difficulty sourcing this fabric, there is an extremely limited amount available! Upper: Cordura 500D Nylon (M90 Swedish) Lower: 3M Diamond Grade…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A Portable Gym for the Minimalist Traveler | Pocket Monkii 2 Review
…ell, you are in luck! It was just before the pandemic started. January 6th, 2020. I looked at my calendar. I was going to be flying around the US and overseas for 5-12 days at a time nearly every other week for at least the next 4 months, making films and consulting with clients. I’d worked really hard to get in shape over the previous 5 years. And although I’d always traveled a lot, it was never quite this packed. How was I going to stay in shape…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
GORUCK and Huckberry Combine to Release the GR2 Slick
…ure! We reviewed their initial partnership offering, the GR1 Slick, back in 2020 and we’re delighted to take a first look at their newest venture – the GR2 Slick. Take it all with you At 40L, the GR2 Slick is a beast, it can take everything you need and then some more. For the average person that looks like 2-5 days of clothing, for a packing ninja or minimalist, there is no reason why a bag like this can’t take you on an epic adventure for months…
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…
Challenge Sailcloth | The Dawn of Ultra™ Fabrics
…Triple Aught Design prototypes floating around out there. However, in early 2020, when the world was disrupted by a pandemic, the program was unfortunately shut down. As we know, the story doesn’t end there. With the support of his friends at Challenge Sailcloth, Hale was able to restart the program, and that’s where he resides today, as Managing Director of Challenge Outdoor, Challenge Sailcloth’s wing of softgoods-focused laminates and fabrics….
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