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Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…everyday adventures. The Foundation After the launch of the Tokai Sling in 2020, Allen Choi reached out with a new pack he’d designed, the Aer City Pack, and we got our hands on some production units before they launched. Just like the City Sling, it was compact, perfectly designed for city essentials, and had an ultra-clean exterior – and with its contoured back panel designed to curve with your shoulders, its on-body comfort was top-tier. Afte…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…everyday adventures. The Foundation After the launch of the Tokai Sling in 2020, Allen Choi reached out with a new pack he’d designed, the Aer City Pack, and we got our hands on some production units before they launched. Just like the City Sling, it was compact, perfectly designed for city essentials, and had an ultra-clean exterior – and with its contoured back panel designed to curve with your shoulders, its on-body comfort was top-tier. Afte…
9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
…Certainly not Circle Sportswear. The French sportswear brand was founded in 2020 by Romain Trebuil with the aim of creating technical apparel that supports circular production. The brand focuses on sustainability through the use of recycled materials for their clothing, which is itself recyclable. The designs are created to be durable and timeless, so you can use them for many years to come, thereby also contributing to a more sustainable alternat…
Matador GlobeRider45 Review
…g line, there has been a strong focus on packability and waterproofness. In 2020, Matador launched their first travel pack, the SEG42, a unique backpack with segmented compartments and a larger duffel-style central cavity. But it wasn’t until early 2023 that we finally got to see what the team from Boulder has been working on for the past couple of years. The Matador GlobeRider45 (GR45) is engineered to be the ultimate travel companion, combining…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…ce top honors spot for their tactically-inspired EVADE 1.5 backpack back in 2020. So how does Helmie Ashiblie and A19 up their game to dethrone their own champion? By doing what they always do, listen to their customers, adapt, refine, and ultimately… make something new, which doesn’t “defeat” their other offerings, but compliments them and fits different needs. Customers asked for a more minimal pack from A19. One that was lighter, slightly small…
Aer Day Sling 3 Review
…ave been making quality pieces in this space since the uptick. The year was 2020, a pandemic had swept the globe, and the vast majority of us found ourselves largely stuck indoors. As we began venturing out of our homes, we quickly realized we now had to carry more things than would typically fit within our pockets. Many of us now needed a small bag to carry these newfound essentials, something smaller than a backpack, but larger than a pouch; we…
GiantMouse x Carryology | Riv Auxikko
…s, as they use locations that are meaningful to them. From GiantMouse: “In 2020, GiantMouse moved its headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area to East Lansing, MI. So we felt it only fitting that we should commemorate this event by naming our latest model after an equally meaningful local establishment. Turns out “The Riv” is a historic local dive bar in East Lansing that was frequented regularly by GiantMouse CEO Jim Wirth while he attended…
Exclusive Release | GiantMouse x Carryology Riv Auxikko
…s, as they use locations that are meaningful to them. From GiantMouse: “In 2020, GiantMouse moved its headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area to East Lansing, MI. So we felt it only fitting that we should commemorate this event by naming our latest model after an equally meaningful local establishment. Turns out “The Riv” is a historic local dive bar in East Lansing that was frequented regularly by GiantMouse CEO Jim Wirth while he attended…
A Brand You Need to Know | Alpine Sea Co
…n!” It was only a matter of time before they wanted to go their own way. In 2020, the opportunity arose when DaKine was sold and moved away from Hood River. It was the beginning of lockdown, and they sat on their porch sipping wine while going through “all permutations. Should one person get a steady job while we start slow? Should we keep taking design consultancy gigs on the side?” It became apparent to them very quickly that if they were going…
Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…ented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all found ourselves with a lot of extra time. Can’t remember why we had so much time, but I digress. It made for a perfect time to brainstorm what a project together might look like. But… how do you improve a t-shirt? LEVELLING UP A TEE A t-shirt is already so simple. It’s a staple. It just kind of… exists. It’s perfection in its basicness. A t-shir…
Exclusive Release | Unbound Merino x Carryology Meili Travel T-Shirt
…ented that, “Hey, maybe someday we should do a project together!” Then once 2020 rolled around, we all found ourselves with a lot of extra time. Can’t remember why we had so much time, but I digress. It made for a perfect time to brainstorm what a project together might look like. But… how do you improve a t-shirt? LEVELLING UP A TEE A t-shirt is already so simple. It’s a staple. It just kind of… exists. It’s perfection in its basicness. A t-shir…
The Top Gear to Buy in November 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…ctive fields. Coming together for the first time in 2018, and then again in 2020, Pedla and Crumpler have reunited to create special editions of Crumpler’s Fruiterer, Dry Floral Arrangement and Squid bags. Engineered with 150D RPET Ripstop, XPAC V21 Veggie Leather and extensive recycled materials then finished with water resistant zippers, key clips and and reflective accent logos for added visibility, these bags are your new ride companions. Pata…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars Project
…ook a blueprint schematic of NASA’s Atlas V-541 rocket that went to Mars in 2020, then modified the drawing so it could be used as the suspension height adjustment marker. Then it was lasered onto the aluminum stays. A nice little detail hidden away for the user to enjoy. EXTERIOR EXPANSION These packs wouldn’t be complete without matching accessory pouches. Just like the packs developed for NASA, Mission Workshop added on their patented Arkiv At…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Exclusive Release
…ook a blueprint schematic of NASA’s Atlas V-541 rocket that went to Mars in 2020, then modified the drawing so it could be used as the suspension height adjustment marker. Then it was lasered onto the aluminum stays. A nice little detail hidden away for the user to enjoy. EXTERIOR EXPANSION These packs wouldn’t be complete without matching accessory pouches. Just like the packs developed for NASA, Mission Workshop added on their patented Arkiv At…
Fraktaologi Blackout Collection
…trength, water resistance, and color. Meet the New, CX42 It started back in 2020, when Taylor called Brandon with an idea, “If we could make our dream, technical EDC fabric, who would make it and what would it look like?” After a long discussion with ideas flung back and forth, the answer was simple; we’d hit up the lamination wizards at Dimension Polyant to pitch our idea and get their professional take on it. We took some existing cutting-edge X…
Collect Paris Sling Collection Review
…udying fashion design in Paris. Following a transition to remote working in 2020, Benjamin wanted to turn his hobby into something more, a brand that offered sustainably made, portable gear designed to keep you organized and productive on the go. And so Collect Paris was born; a brand committed to making functional products for fast-paced lives, using collected (hence the name) waste materials. Collect Paris partners with the fabric supplier Waste…
Peak Design x Carryology Essentials Collection
…el bags with built-in smarts, Peak Design is always ahead of the curve. In 2020, they earned our Brand of the Year Award, recognizing brands that go beyond just product. They’ve also collected several other Carry Awards and numerous accolades from publications around the globe (I’d love to see their trophy room, ha!). So, collaborating with them for a Carryology Essentials upgrade? It’s not just exciting—it’s an honor. There’s something truly spe…
How Boro Became Art | The Quiet Survival of Japan’s Patched Cloth
…‘Boro Textiles: Sustainable Aesthetics’ at Japan Society Gallery, New York, 2020. Photo: © Richard P. Goodbody; courtesy Japan Society Gallery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnQd5qFrUGM When you stand before one, you realize: the beauty isn’t in perfection. It’s in persistence. A coat that shouldn’t have lasted one lifetime endured through three. Boro isn’t just Japan’s story—it’s the universal one. The art of making do. The courage to repair. An…
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