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Best Active Messenger 2019
…we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger 15L TAD are no strangers to the active carry scene, creating versatile and rugged pieces designed with adaptability in mind. But they also stand out for their dedication to building on and improving those designs. And that’s what they’ve done with the Parallax Messenger 15L. The updated design takes user feedback on board with a smaller size,…
Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
…ur kit. Best Additional Filter (Insertable) Masks Best Tough Mask – Triple Aught Design Shadow RS What it’s good for: Everyday, Travel MSRP: $45 Why you want it: The Shadow RS was built with customer feedback, it is made for people like YOU. Great materials, multiple wearing options, and understated design. Why you might not: This mask is rather angular; if you are looking for smoother shapes and rounded edges, look elsewhere. It takes a little wh…
AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
…r. “I’m so much of an AustriAlpin addict/junkie, that I modified my Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed to include a total of 9 Cobra buckles. Yes, nine.” For the purpose of carry geeking, the Alchemy Equipment AEL008 Carry On and AEL006 Daypack were my two bags on this trip and they were more than amazing for carrying everything I needed for 14 days in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary. Plus, no checked bags since the AEL008 is carry-on…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…foam body also helps protect the contents when you’re on the move. Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed (US$245) Military inspiration for changing missions The FAST Pack Litespeed is designed to adapt to a host of carry needs. Multiple pockets, anchor points and PALS webbing provide organization for your gear and the option to carry bulky items externally. The comfortable suspension helps you move easily from one setting to the next, and the d…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…e and suave enough to step out in style every time you venture out. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Discreetly understated aesthetics, multiple pockets for organization, a clamshell main compartment, and quick-access tech storage make this pack equally well suited to daily and travel use. And with its tough, weatherproof build it’ll handle whatever the day has in store and keep going strong. Code of Bell X-Pod You might not carry large loads every da…
Design Heads :: Interview with Carlos Calderon (Samsonite)
…booth in the OR show last year. What amazes me is that they look like they designed it without design paradigms in mind. As if you could design the first backpack in history without ever having seen one, that is the result that would come out. Kata is another player that makes amazing bags. I own a Sensitivity V bag and can happily report that it resists everything, even catching fire (literally!). I am so sad that they discontinued it. When talki…
A Conversation with Mystery Ranch Founder Dana Gleason
…more than 100,000 of them to this point and it’s become a pretty accepted design. And it is such a practical design that it has truly spread through the entire Mystery Ranch line in all of the places we actually operate in. And, okay, ego time: I had never seen a zipper system like that until we ended up creating it. And I’m awfully darned proud of it. It is something that’s become a bit of a standard. With such a long history in the hunting, mil…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…ot here – pretty much within an hour after you’re gone. Along the lines of design, how do you design new products? Do you use CAD programs like Rhino? The real core of it is thinking about the need of the user of the bag and what their expectations are going to be. When we are building something for the outdoor market or the lifestyle market, that’s quite a bit more difficult than when we are building for the military or the firefighters because i…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…elcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, with submissions closing on 4th…
Best Check-In Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…when you need to suit up, these check-in pieces are on the last leg of the awards journey but it’s up to you which one reaches the winner’s podium first. You have two votes to use as you will… Allocate your 1st choice with 2 points And your 2nd choice just with the 1 point. – Eagle Creek ecLYNC System Luggage Most luggage is optimised for a particular type of trip, which is great for just that type of trip. But if you want it for a shorter trip, o…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Selects…
…mmute to work, or a trek through the backcountry. . Best Specialist – Peak Design Everyday Messenger . . Designed to meet the exacting standards of professional 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 trip…
Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…n. Versatile in form and function, our Best Active Messenger finalists are designed for comfort on the move and quick, easy access to your gear. Outdoor hikes, the daily commute, globetrotting and more…these bags are always up for the journey. Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Everyday Messenger Here’s a messenger that is innovating on several fronts, without losing sight…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…come to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the bottom…
The 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….
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
Riding high on the coattails of this year’s Third Annual Carry Awards – and with the singular objective of rocketing you into the stoke-a-sphere – we’ve teamed up with 5 of this year’s winners to dish up the most drool-worthy carry giveaway in the history of our glorious (but kinda short) lifespan. 1 awesome prize pack. 1 winner! Prize Pack Osprey Atmos AG 50 / Best Active Backpack Alchemy Equipment AEL008 Carry On / Best Carry On Pacsafe Instasa…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Carry On Results
…y pieces, but it’s their Carry On that beat the competition in this year’s awards. With its 45 litre capacity, multiple sections and carry options, and really well balanced silhouette, the Alchemy Equipment Carry On is both handsome and versatile. The sandwich construction makes it easy to organise your travel gear. The shoulder strap disappears into a slim pocket, and doesn’t try to span across the openings, so it doesn’t get in the way when acce…
Best Specialist Carry Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…____________________________________________ Lexdray x TRJR Drum Pack Some designs just make sense. When you see the TRJR Drum Pack, you know what it is, you can imagine it sitting beside your kit, and you know it will work for what it’s intended for. Lexdray teamed up with Tony Royster, Jr. to design the pack, which can also double as a daypack for your work or downtime essentials. _________________________________________________________ Osprey…
Best Accessory :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…special level of innovation and refinement to make a mention in our Carry Awards. Peak Design have achieved that by creating a versatile, fast and comfortable system that doesn’t scream tech or craft, but rather constraint.Our favorite features are the foam filled webbing with a non-slip side, the quick adjust sliders that avoid stiction or snagging, and the custom clip system that can be changed out quickly but still feels really secure. This is…
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…f the page! _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Field Pouch The Peak Design Field Pouch is a well resolved pouch for small accessories. But the real magic comes from the adaptability Peak’s attachment systems give. Click on a strap and you have a shoulder bag. Attach the Capture system and you have quick release. And all this without compromising the basics of a well resolved accessory pouch. _____________________…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards: Hall of Fame
…recognition for creating the first internal-frame backpack. The innovative design, which kept the pack close to the back and decreased load shifting, paved the way for the widescale adoption of internal-frame packs over external-frame packs. _________________________________________________________ Osprey ErgoPull™ hipbelt closure There were sighs of appreciation – and comfort relief – all round when Osprey released their ErgoPull™ hipbelt closure…
Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best Work Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Practical with pleasing aesthetics. Ease of access and versatile carrying options. A dialed work messenger, or shoulder bag or brief (because they fall into this category too) are things of beauty…and not easy to achieve. But our ten finalists hit that sweet spot of work-friendly functionality with a generous splash of style. And because all business and no play is boring, these contender…
The Carry Awards :: Best Carry-On Results
…ihn 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 piece…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VII
…n backpacks and bring his ideas to life. So he placed an ad for a backpack designer, fortuitously answered by Wookey Design Studio. They understood Jason’s requirements for military-grade quality and efficient functionality. And following a number of iterations, a workable prototype was created. A prototype that would go on to be carried by thousands, and when paired with the GORUCK Challenge, would propel GORUCK into more than a brand but a movem…
The Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Have Your Say!
…The Sixth Annual Carry Awards have arrived! We’re set to honor the world’s best carry, raising it on a podium of recognition for pushing the boundaries in innovation, taking functionality to the next level, and offering up styling that makes us take a second look (and a third…). And we’re looking to you, our knowledgeable readers, to help us single out the best of the best over 2017/2018….
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…
Best Everyday Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…l be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Bellroy Venture Backpack 22L Need a pack that takes you effortlessly from week commutes to weekend adventures? Bellroy delivers a great all-rounder with their 22L Venture Backpack. One of the key features of this pack is the adaptable opening, which provides both top-loading and front panel-loading access depending on your needs. The adjustable slide hook flap closure lets you expand or contract t…
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…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…rmally the everyday backpack category is the most competitive in the Carry Awards. Don’t get me wrong, it still is a very tough one this year. But this time, in my personal opinion, the Carryon category is the most competitive of the entire competition, with several brands refocusing on travel bags and what makes them great. Even getting this list down to 5 finalists via the public voting from a few months back, was a serious challenge. After enjo…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…quivalent to the “Best Picture” category if we’re going to use the Academy Awards as a benchmark. It’s the most competitive category, with the most products up against one another, all from the world’s biggest and best brands. These brands put all of their design efforts into making these packs, which balance the act of being awesome for a casual stroll around town, the commute to and from work, and even for travel/adventure. This is it, the pinna…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Packable Bag
Our Best Packable Bag category is a new addition to our Carry Awards this year. High-fiving everyday and travel-friendly pieces that are perfect for stashing in luggage or a vehicle or carrying about town, this category is all about lightweight bags that pack away compactly until you need them. Our top 5 finalists vary in design and intended use settings but they all celebrate carefully considered compact carry, whether you’re heading up a mounta…