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Best New Gear: February 2020
…rugged, weatherproof functionality. Mission Workshop Khyte VX Weatherproof Messenger Bag Mission Workshop has spruced up their original Khyte with a slick VX-21 diamond ripstop fabric for even better performance. The fabric offers excellent abrasion, tear, and weather resistance while keeping weight down. The messenger fits a 15″ laptop, with additional pockets on hand for smaller items. Built in the USA and backed by a lifetime guarantee, the bag…
Wotancraft Rider Sling Collection Review
…T started commuting to work on a fixed gear bicycle, and wished for a bike messenger bag, Albert told him: ‘No.’ ‘You ride for over 2 hours everyday and on a hot summer day you don’t want a large bodied bag that stifles your sweat soaked back. What you need is a small, compact bag that can carry a lot more when required. I will design one for you.’ And in less than a week, Albert came up with an original prototype, a WOTANCRAFT design made for rid…
Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
…work, Greenroom136! Peak Design Everyday Messenger V2 Peak Design gave the messenger world a solid shakeup with their original Everyday Messenger. But not content to stop there, they’ve forged ahead in making their design even better. The Everyday Messenger V2 serves up Peak Design’s signature hybrid DNA, with a design that can tackle day-to-day gear as well as camera setups thanks to clever customizable organization. The bag’s expandable volume,…
Best New Gear: January 2021
…versatility of a tote with the secure comfort and handy organization of a messenger. The stabilizer strap allows the bag to convert from tote to messenger during active use. Separate interior wet/dry storage complements the bag’s rugged, weatherproof build. Plus a range of pockets and a zippered main compartment secure your belongings on the go. Mystery Ranch Crazy Black Collection Japan loves Mystery Ranch. Mystery Ranch loves Japan. So an exclu…
Bedouin x Carryology | The Bounty of the Sharky
…k. Where the DNA and aesthetic lines really shine for Bedouin, as in their messenger bags. A backpack – built from the ground up We decided to make something brand new, not a riff of an existing product from their collection. Created from a blank slate, inspired by what we really love about Bedouin and their iconic messenger bag styling. We’d take these elements and apply them to a backpack. The unique and iconic bridle leather veg-tanned arrow-s…
Bag Collectors :: JP Guilbert
…kpack Gravis Plaid duffle bag Burton MNug Snowboard Bike Bags Incase X HUF messenger bag Incase X DQM messenger bag master-piece sling SAGLiFE X DQM bag SAGLiFE X Mash SF SAGLiFE X Translate Talon bag SAGLiFE X Benny Gold SSCY Bandolier sling Chrome Niko Sling Chrome Cardiel O.R.P. Camera Bags Lowepro Photo Runner bag Burton Shooter case Lowepro Trim Trekker bag Burton Snake Mountain backpack How do you store your collection? I have converted my…
Best Bags for Architects
…ent, traveling out of town on business, or even using it as a handy laptop/messenger bag by detaching one of the smaller pockets and pairing it with a shoulder strap. The Arkiv bags feel supremely well made, and as well as being weatherproof, come with a lifetime warranty which makes them a great investment. C6 Laptop Bag Best For: Minimalist architects with lots of tech. C6’s bags are really on trend with their minimal designs and fantastic build…
The Carry Awards Roundup
…ck — Carry Awards Work Messenger 1. Bedouin Barbary 2. Defy Recon 3. MW VX Messenger — Carry Awards Active Backpack 1. Mystery Ranch 3 Day Assault Pack 2. Triple Aught Design Fast Pack Litespeed 3. Arc’teryx Quintic 28 — Carry Awards Active Messenger 1. Mission Workshop Rummy 2. Trakke Mule 3. Acronym 3A-5TSR — Carry Awards Carry On 1. Goruck GR2 2. QWSTION Weekender 3. Lexdray London Garment — Carry Awards Check In 1. Rimowa Salsa Air 2. Tumi Teg…
3 Questions :: Timbuk2
…to those roots while expanding our lifestyle and travel offerings. We love messenger bags and will never abandon them, but our objective is to be known as more than a messenger bag company and more of a lifestyle brand. Which carry product are you the most proud of? I tend to be most excited about our newest bags. Right now, I’m very happy with the Especial Raider Backpack. It was a fun project we worked on with San Francisco’s Mission Cycling Clu…
Week In Review ~ 9 June
…r bag? If you’re feeling a tad out of your depth in terms of finding suitable bags that can cover all aspects of your life, whether it’s dad-on-the-go or man-up-a-mountain, our Bags For Dads post will help you to maintain your manly dignity. — Stand to attention: The Chrome Lieutenant Rolltop Messenger Chrome have brought out a new roll-top messenger, the Chrome Lieutenant, kind of like the messenger version of the Chrome Ivan backpack. Maybe it’s…
9 Amazing Bags Available Now
…ling like a victim when strawberry shortcake pink backpacks make a return. Messengers: Mission Workshop VX Messenger The MW guys are killing it. After setting up and then selling Chrome Bags, they’ve continued on evolving their ideas into some really sweet formats. Their Rummy Messenger has started a format that will be copied by many, and now their Advanced Projects range takes this format to another level of fabrics and finish. — Tailfeather Nig…
Philosophy Bags
…Troy left Molly and I with parting gifts, one “promotional” Philosophy Bag messenger each. He explained he didn’t feel comfortable selling these products, he just made them (by hand) to give away, but now he was keeping them in a box, hidden away, so not to lessen the quality of his brand. This is the nicest “promotional” bag I’ve ever seen, easily better than some of the other messengers out there being sold for $100 or more. That should tell you…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Fitzroy Rucksack
…he pack’s size. – The main opening gusseting works really well Just like a messenger bag, the Mission Workshop VX Fitzroy has a big opening that’s easy to shove things into. Unlike many messenger bags, there is zero chance of Gorby Gap, with a gusset that both encourages itself to bend inwards and then seals super tight against the elements. It works really well. – We’re fans of the Arkiv closures Be sure to check out the vid of these buckles gett…
Week In Review ~ 16 November
…yle Boasting a bagful of attention-grabbing Japanese street style, the Y-3 Messenger Bag 2 stems from a creative collaboration between adidas and the award-winning Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto. The messenger is constructed from CORDURA® Ballistic and UltraLite fabrics with leather trim, with aesthetic tweaks that give it a slicker appearance than many standard messenger designs. A simple and stylish solution to dirty clothes carry Ther…
The Carry Award – Hall of Fame
…stability to shoulder bags that never previously had it. When you add this influence to all the other innovations from Pat McGibbon’s humble brand , you start to see PAC Designs a little like the Xerox PARC of the carry world. Professional messengers still run with her Pro Series Messengers as their daily workhorse, and almost every other messenger brand continues to benefit from the ideas these bags shared. We salute you Pat, for a very worthy en…
Week In Review ~ 2 March
…y insight with the ‘making of’ process for Porter Classic’s Super Nylon line. From initial assembling to the dyeing process that the pieces undergo, it’s a nice sneak peek into the history these pieces had even before they make it to the retail floor. Road Test: Bagjack Next Level messenger If you’re on the hunt for a functional cycling messenger that offers casual-chic style for the office, you may find inspiration via our indepth road test of Ba…
Week In Review ~ 9 June
…histle-worthy €690 (around $900). However, if this is just a tad too much to stomach there are cheaper versions that range from around $220 to $260. Money-friendly messenger If a bit more wallet-friendly carry is in order, you may want to check out Burton’s Flint messenger. Coming in at just under $55, this messenger has a padded laptop section and 20 liters of internal space. For this price tag you’re not going to get top of the range materials (…
Week In Review ~ 7 September
…s of discovering your shampoo or toothpaste has leaked all over your kit). Messenger meets tote We’ve highlighted Modern Industry before but they are now stepping into the world of totes and messenger bags – or rather a combination of the two with the Faraday Totepack. Constructed out of Martexin 10.10 oz waxed army duck and Horween leather, the totepack can be carried as a tote or a messenger and accommodates a 15-inch laptop in either form. Ther…
Carry Wishlists :: Ando
…me beautiful VX style fabrics. When they do that, I’ll be first in line. — Messengers Nike ACG Messenger After seeing the Hardgraft 2Unfold a few years ago, I’d really wanted to take those principles to a more bike inspired messenger. Then in a gallery-like Nike store, down a lane in Tokyo, I saw the ACG. It had loads of the ideas I’d wanted, and added some more. It has since been evolved into the welded NSW range, however in my mind the original…
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L Review :: Drive By
…xFold dividers. The ones in the new Everyday range differ from last year’s Messenger in that they are dual panels. This gives additional stiffness for better separation and walling, and also stronger shelving. Personally, I think three dividers is too much since the bottom one is most likely going to sit flush along the bottom of the bag. However, there aren’t actually many cons to this configuration and it actually gives a stronger bottom shelf….
Best New Gear: July 2018
…EDC needs, with organization for daily or travel essentials. The Roll Top Messenger combines a briefcase and messenger in one and can be carried by hand, over the shoulder or across the back. Its magnetic roll-top closure and choice of organization keeps your tech and tools tidy for work and the weekend alike. The compact Sling Pocket is ideal for minimalist loads, with internal organization to keep your smaller essentials easily accessible on th…
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
…hnical construction, the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15 is a sure bet. This messenger fuses all these elements flawlessly to create a bag that’s equally at home in the office, about town or keeping essentials close during your travels. Multiple entry points and customizable organization let you easily access gear and get creative with pouches. And with its flexible carry options you can keep the bag secure on the go or within easy reach depending o…
The Best Modular Backpacks
…need to unpack when you just need one or the other. Acronym 3A-7TS Tec Sys Messenger Backpack The rugged Acronym 3A-7TS Tec Sys Messenger Backpack (made in collaboration with modular pioneers Bagjack) features a Tec Sys grid for securing pouches and other items externally. Additionally, the main compartment liner, the laptop sleeve, the back pad, the interior pocket, and logo tape can be removed to customize your carry to changing loads. This, and…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…entures outside of the office too. Peak Design Everyday Sling (Best Active Messenger) Winner of our Best Active Messenger award, the Peak Design Everyday Sling moves seamlessly from the commute to EDC and photography trips. Easy access, customizable organization and expandability makes this a highly versatile piece for a range of active carry needs. Aer Travel Pack (Best Carry-On) A bag that adapts to both work and play trips? With sleek aesthetic…
Week In Review ~ 16 April
…glances whether you’re in the office or striding through the airport. The messenger is crafted by hand in Italy with vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather and comes in three handsome colorways. A choice of interior and exterior pockets provide organization for a laptop, accessories, EDC or travel items, while a luggage strap secures the messenger to a suitcase for easy combined transport. Modularity with a burning passion for adventure Black Ember ar…
The Gear We Use Every Day
…urist. Before that it was DODOcase’s leather wallet. Electronics organization – I don’t really have one but I am quickly becoming obsessed with Cord Tacos. These are a game changer for my headphones (and miscellaneous cables). Travel bag – Osprey Farpoint Messenger/Miscellaneous bags I throw in rotation: YNOT’s Viken (still one of my favorite “duffels” but I treat it more like a messenger. I use this in lieu of the DSPTCH depending on my needs). T…
Mountainsmith Day Lumbar Pack :: Drive By
…enient stash sleeve, just use the shoulder strap, and the bag turns into a messenger-style bag for around town and the office.“ The Not So Good While feature-rich, the Day pack can be intimidating to someone not familiar with all the bells and whistles built into it. I would suggest a new owner of this bag spends some time getting familiar with what all these straps and zippers do. Though some of the straps on the bag are part of the suspension sy…
Week In Review ~ 31 July
…’teryx may have just the fix you need. New for Fall/Winter 2016 is the Fyx Messenger, part of Arc’teryx’s 24 Collection. Available in two options, the Fyx 13 messenger fits a 15″ laptop while the Fyx 9 fits a 13″ laptop. In addition to a suspended and padded laptop compartment, both messengers accommodate a 10″ tablet and share a range of other useful features. A concealed back pocket stores notebooks and travel documents, and front and side pocke…
Week In Review ~ 13 March
…ppers and three colorway options. If you like pockets you’re in luck – the messenger has plenty to keep your work tools or travel essentials tidy, including space for a 15-inch laptop, an easy-access front pocket and mesh side pockets that hold a 32oz Nalgene bottle. Plus extra items can be attached to the external daisy chain webbing. The bag includes a shoulder strap and grab handles, as well as a removable stabilizing waist strap for zipping ar…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Selects…
…rofessional photographer Trey Ratcliff, there’s a good reason the Everyday Messenger became Kickstarter’s most successful camera bag of all time. The expandable, origami-inspired removable inserts easily fit a full-frame DSLR and three lenses, while still leaving plenty of room for the integrated tripod carrier. Finished with a handsome weatherproof waxed shell, the Everyday Messenger is the most stylish and specialized solution out there for haul…