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Best Specialist Carry – The Carry Awards
…omination, they’ve already released a tweaked and refined version ready to carry your snow planks to every corner of the globe. We can’t wait to see some of these ideas rolled out to other specialist areas like surfboards and kayaks. — SealLine Duffle A water-resistant duffle without all the complexity, this bag will get used for much more than just your white-water adventures. The flat profile stacks well, and the zipper opens wide. — Cilogear Ul…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Carry-On Travel Bag
…adventures, your travel needs can vary extensively. And while no single carry-on bag will cover every possible environment and load, you can find great options to handle particular environments and needs well. Ultimately a top-notch carry-on bag will travel well, whether that’s moving smoothly between plane and Uber and crunching the sidewalk, while keeping you comfortable and prepared for adventure. Our Best Carry-On Bag finalists all offer the…
The Most Popular Bags, Backpacks and Gear of 2019
…Overnighter Pack delivers it all in a versatile 33L carry-on design. Away Carry-On The Away Carry-On combines chic style, a travel-ready build and functional design in one. Made with durable yet lightweight polycarbonate, the suitcase features spinner wheels for easy maneuverability, interior compression, and a laundry bag. Add in its removable battery and you get a stylish travel companion that helps keep your tech charged up on the go too. Thul…
Best New Gear | May 2023
…grab handles and grab loops at either end let you maneuver the bag by hand, while the shoulder strap can be mounted in two positions to enable either over-the-shoulder carry or across-the-back carry. Our Best New Gear guides are written by David Vo and Catherine Baecker-Khoury….
Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L Review :: Drive By
…name, the Everyday Backpack is first and foremost for someone who wants to carry their photography gear. Does it carry everyday items better than other camera bags? I’d say yes. Is it a regular daypack with a camera insert? No. It’s a focus built camera backpack that happens to also carry non-photography gear very well. It is also best suited for a photographer who is likely to be shooting mirrorless with one body, a few lenses, perhaps a compact…
Best New Gear: August 2018
…ou’ve got a solid all-rounder. DSPTCH Sling Pouches When you don’t need to carry a lot, why carry a big bag? DSPTCH’s Sling Pouches deftly handle smaller loads, keeping gear secure, tidy and easily accessible when you need it. Available in Small, Slim and Medium sizes, the pouches are a useful solution for keeping bulky pockets at bay. In addition to three sizes, they also come in a choice of two colorways (black and with a clear laminate front pa…
A New Initiative :: Send us Your Carry ID!!
…ss items keep you organized. Whether you’re hitting the city streets or embracing the peaceful wildnerness, this versatile pack will win you over with its tough, down-to-earth functionality. How To Enter Updated: 1) Post your Carry ID on Instagram or Twitter. It can be your daily carry, your work tools, carry-on, snowboard bag, whatever you’re feelin’. 2) Tag @carryology and @huckberry and slip in the #mycarryID hashtag. 3) And tag the friend you…
Best New Gear: July 2019
…kpack and tote mode. The bag has stowable shoulder straps, allowing you to carry comfortably during the commute and then switch to tote carry for a more professional work aesthetic. You’ll find a handy mix of pockets located for easy access to items, along with a zipper guard to protect your tech when packing or retrieving a laptop. All in, a versatile carry choice for work and the weekend alike. Big Idea Design Ti EDS Need a screwdriver at the re…
Carl Friedrik Carry-on X Review
…the best case for every scenario or every person. Enter the Carl Friedrik Carry-on X. We’ve tested this carry-on roller over the past year, over several trips, over many more flight legs and layovers. It’s held up spectacularly and performed admirably. Even better, we got compliments on it and another traveler in an AMEX Lounge even bought one while we were chatting with them about it. Let’s get into the details. Who It Suits You’re an experience…
Best New Gear: September 2019
…andles, with a luggage handle pass-through at the ready too for all-in-one carry. Osprey Transporter Carry-On If you’re keen on Osprey’s Transporter Global Carry-On but want a little extra space and more carry options, look to Osprey’s Transporter Carry-On. The bag can be carried briefcase-style, as a shoulder bag or as a backpack courtesy of the stowable shoulder straps. Additionally, you can also utilize the luggage handle pass-through if requir…
Carry Hack Photo Contest: Results & Winner!
…Introducing the “Night on the Town” Carry Hack. Tape, Glue, String, Corks, Cigar Box… done.” (Note from Carryology: The absinthe spoon being used for an emergency handcuff escape tool… genius!) Congrats to MJ and to everyone that entered the first Carryology Carry Hacks photo contest! We were overwhelmed with the creative cool submissions, never expected so many. Stay tuned for more of your regularly scheduled carry content, and more giveaways/co…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…ble with either a 6.5″ or 8″ inseam. The Carry-On Suit is comprised of the Carry-On Jacket and Carry-On Pant, in Jet, Sage, Anchor, and Khaki colorways. They are constructed from 5.5 oz stretch cotton twill, with a 3-roll-2-button blazer for a modern, sporty look. The bottoms are vintage army chino-inspired and feature slash hip pockets, two single-welt back pockets (including one with button closure), and a single welt coin pocket. Alex Crane Bo…
EDC No3 – Modularity Reboot – The X3 Carry Ideology
…f; this could not happen again. I’ve tried all sorts of solutions for this carry but for me this works best. Grab bag carry Most of the time the Grab Bag is MOLLED inside my GORUCK GR1 (I’ll come to that later). When I need it as a standalone, it can be carried very comfortably by its own handle but if I need a hands-free option, I use a Maxpedition shoulder strap. This is very useful nearly all the time, ranging from paying for something in a sho…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
…e). Tom Bihn Night Flight Travel Duffle This versatile bag works hard as a carry-on piece, gym bag, car trip carry and more. A great choice if you like bags with organization options, the Night Flight offers handy side pockets, an inside lid pocket, O-ring attachment points and a wide opening for easy packing and access to your gear. The removable foam padding in the main compartment also provides protection for fragile items. The bag can be carri…
Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
…lves to be well-considered designs that address many pain points in camera carry. Such as how to get more out of your camera carry with limited travel capacity? Enter the innovative McKinnon Cube Pack 21L. The clever design functions as a 7L camera cube to fit inside a larger bag. But once you’ve reached your destination, it expands into a 21L backpack, becoming a handy day bag for exploring with camera gear and personal items in tow. The cube com…
Best Tote Bags for Work 2020
…office meetings to after-work drinks. And many offer at least a couple of carry options, allowing you to carry by hand, over a shoulder, or even convert the tote to backpack-style carry. So with the above in mind, we’ve selected some of the best tote bags for work that suit a variety of budgets, personal style tastes, and carry loads… Bellroy Classic Tote – Google Edition (US$99) Google designed the Pixelbook as a tech device you could take anywh…
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…
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards EDC – or everyday carry – are the items we carry on a daily basis. Sometimes they’re purely functional; other times we may be drawn by form. But our EDC Finalists find a balance between both, fusing practical design features with intriguing aesthetics that makes them true contenders. Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ Bellroy Micro Sleev…
Carry Awards VII: Reddit OneBag Selects…
As part of our Seventh Annual Carry Awards, we’re dipping into reddit’s well of carry knowledge for the first time. Asking the well-traveled r/onebag community what their top picks for Best Travel Clothing and Best Carry-On Bag would be. Discover their selections below (and check out some other ineligible but still solid recommendations here)… Best Travel Clothing: Western Rise Evolution Pant Packing space is often at a premium, especially if you…
Top 5 | Best EDC 2023 Carry Awards X
…also maintains compact dimensions – it’s thin enough for easy jeans pocket carry or for the inside pocket of a formal jacket. STRENGTHS – Slim and compact, easy to carry – RFID protected – Easy-to-use magnetic closing – Pre-molded for easy storage of cards and notes (most currencies) – Leather takes awesome patina with time Prometheus Design Werx SPD CAS OTF Who It Suits If you’re an EDC fanatic who loves great design, exceptional material, and po…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Active Backpack
…ntures, walking the dog, or even when testing knives and gear for upcoming Carryology articles. What I like the most are the brilliant organization inside (especially for the size) and the quick rip-style opening front flap. And last but not least, the MCB color scheme has tactical flavor but is not as flashy as a classic multicam. It blends well with most colors and stays relatively ‘grey’ in urban environments. So if you need a rigid and compact…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…rade that leather goods have been waiting for in the world of EDC and tech carry. This is the type of bag that gets people talking, regardless of their interest level in the world of carry. Each gorgeous piece of Wickett & Craig Leather is perfectly placed on this elegant pattern, and it creates a unique yet under-the-radar modern-day messenger. This leather body is upgraded with X-Pac® UVX40 for the liner and finished with hardware that is a mix…
Best Accessory Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…to mention easily transferable between bags when you want to swap out your carry. LOCHBY Pocket Journal BOND Travel Gear rebranded to LOCHBY last year, shifting their focus to stationery, notebooks and savvy ways to carry them. Their Pocket Journal does a great job of protecting and organizing your stationary in a ruggedly built zippered case crafted from durable waxed canvas. There’s a nod to classic, heritage aesthetics neatly balanced with pock…
Best Carry-On Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
A carry-on bag can make or break a trip. But our Best Carry-On Top 10 are the kinds of travel companions you’ll want to team up with again and again. Though they may be better suited to some travel environments over others, each of these pieces excels in particular design elements that support smooth journeys, from expandability and modularity, to great access and organization. Choose your favorite travel buddy in our second and final round of vo…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool B) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Check out our Carry-On final contenders in Pool B below. Ease of movement with portability options. Suitable organization to prevent content chaos. Minimal weight to reduce carry slog. Adaptability to a range of settings and changing needs. Each of our finalists brings something to the table to help make your travels easier and more enjoyable. But only one will get that first-class upgrade….
Best Specialist Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ds (one inside and one secured externally), and also includes a variety of carry options such as top and side grab handles and a backpack mode. _________________________________________________________ The Transience Yoga Bag The Transience Yoga Bag delivers a serious style boost to your workout carry, with an eye-catching draping silhouette that can fold flat for space-saving storage. The bag includes a water-resistant lining, two-way zip closure…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…just one bag or a companion to complement your check-in luggage, our Best Carry-On Finalists are just the ticket. Ease of movement with portability options. Suitable organization to prevent content chaos. Minimal weight to reduce carry slog. Adaptability to a range of settings and changing needs. Each of our finalists brings something to the table to help make your travels easier and more enjoyable. But only one will get that first-class upgrade….
Best Carry Accessory – Carry Awards
The Carry Accessories category is the most broad we have, so we’re expecting a really interesting discussion around it. From tech sleeves to toiletry bags, travel wallets and packing aids, these are all the smaller carry bits that subtly contribute to your travel running smoothly. There is no country or region that dominates this stuff, with a broad range of brands getting nominations for a broad range of solutions. We look forward to seeing how…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Carry Hall of Fame Results
…baby bond. BabyBjörn added a sense of fashion to the functionality of baby carry and did much to popularize the “front pouch” style of carrying. Today, the design of the current Baby Carrier Original is based on BabyBjörn’s first baby carrier. – Karrimor Whillans Alpiniste 1964 An iconic pack released in 1964 that massively influenced Britain’s outdoor industry and pack designs. Mike Parsons from British outdoor brand Karrimor created the pack on…
Best Carry-On Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
A great piece of carry-on should tick off important flight checks – compact but still spacious enough to be useful for your specific needs, easy access to your gear, and comfortable to use, all while not eating massively into your weight restrictions. Our Carry-On Finalists are more than ready to get underway, soaring high on practical design, convenient access and versatility to suit different travel needs. Log your vote at the bottom of the pag…