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REHOSE | Meticulously Crafted Softgoods from the Czech Republic
…ove, that isn’t my jam, so I opted for a blacked-out Carryology P13 Signal patch. Below that, still on the front panel of the bag, is a larger, gusseted mesh pocket. The wand pockets from the FLASH series also make a return here, and since the BUDDY typically does not come with exterior bottle pockets, this is where I stowed my water bottle of choice, a Slim memobottle. These won’t fit a larger Nalgene-style bottle, but I was able to easily stow m…
Specialist Carry | Creating the Gordon & MacPhail Whisky Trunk
…a bonus. For touchpoints, like the protective edging, D-handles, and logo patches, we instead chose a veg-tan bridle, laminated for thickness and saddle stitched by hand. Because of its tactility, thickness, and the clean way it takes a de-boss. (To save a few more precious millimeters, the inner-lid logo patch was actually flush-fitted into the panel work.) Hardware and fittings are, like the bridle, Italian. Solid brass, gold plated to prevent…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…ly and biodegradable enzymes. A drawstring waist, two slant pockets, and a patch pocket in the rear, with a Goldilocks inseam, make it the perfect choice for travel, BBQs, and beach activities. Olivers Venture Series Looking for cool, chic comfort that transitions effortlessly from the commute to weekend fun? Olivers delivers all of this in their new Venture series. The collection features the Venture Polo and Venture Long Sleeve Polo, both made w…
Filson Restoration Department Create Limited Edition White Oak Denim Duffle
…f Filson’s iconic backpacks. All of the hardware on the Barrel Duffle Bag is brass, so a lifetime of rust free carrying is in your future! Each bag is individually hand stamped on the leather patch, to remind you that you are part of an elite club. Move quickly, there are only 50 of these beautiful barrel bags, and they won’t hang around for long!…
Kitanica VESPID 30L Backpack Review
…any tech, or to attach any hook-backed accessories (like a cool Carryology patch). On either side of the main compartment there are a few pockets. The first is a zippered mesh pocket which runs about two-thirds of the height of the flap and serves for a variety of items. Below that zippered pocket is a simple, open-top pocket. This would be more for water bottles, tall pouches, or even a shell layer. Finally, across from the tech sleeve is a verti…
Exclusive Release | Carryology Community Challenge Coin
…“tails” side. So for ours… there would be a unicorn (famously used on the patch design of Mystery Ranch x Carryology “Carryology Assault Pack” AKA “Unicorn”). Of course, our man Hadrien Monloup, co-founder of Carryology, was the illustrator artist for the design. However, the 2nd supplier couldn’t achieve the level of detail we needed for the knight and his beast. Onto the third and final supplier. They had titanium priced just right so you would…
The Level Collective Scout Pack Review
…color if you’re looking to jazz things up a bit. You’ll find a small logo patch on the bottom corner of the bag; the only exterior branding and an understated nod to the brand’s love of the outdoors and sustainability. Construction, Materials, and Hardware The Scout Pack exudes quality as soon as you see it. And that sense of premium quality only increases when you handle the bag and venture out with it. This is due to a combination of excellent…
Best New Gear | March 2022
…y, and wrinkle and stain resistance. The Pants are a jeans-style pant with patch back pockets. The Chinos are a Khaki-style pant with welt back pockets. Lastly, the Shorts are a Khaki-style short with welt back pockets. They are truly versatile; able to adapt to many situations. This means they can be dressed up for a meeting or wedding, yet are rugged enough for outdoor excursions. The pants even pack smaller than a t-shirt, making them ideal as…
Get Comfortable: Best Joggers and Loungers for Men 2020
…inside jersey-lined slant pockets situated at the waist, as well as a rear patch pocket. The Slim Sweatpant gives the comfort of sweatpants with the more slim and stylish cut of joggers. Great for training and relaxing alike. Wills Cotton Cashmere Sweatpants (US$125) Sometimes it’s good to indulge in a little luxury. But what if that luxury came courtesy of one of the toughest animals on the planet? The Wills Cotton Cashmere Sweatpants feature cas…
Packing List :: A Vagabonding Lifestyle, 1300 Days and Counting…
…by Gear Aid. It’s like duct tape but made of fabric and without the mess. Patch up holes in clothing, repair rips in bags and much more. Strips of Velcro Sticky Back Tape ($10) have been extremely useful in countless ways. A 3-piece set of small and 3-piece set of the larger GoTubb Containers ($6) by humangear holds everything else I need for repairs and spare parts. The Things One of only two souvenirs I ever bought is a fist-sized LINE Teddy Be…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…akes an appearance at other locations too, such as a tasteful Bellroy font patch on the top and a small one featuring just the logo at one zipper end. What sets the Bellroy Tech Kit apart from its competitors in this field is the focus on sustainable materials, the clever use of patterning and a sartorial nod and the lay-flat feature. I think it’s such a great middle ground size that’s big enough to fit your essentials but still able to easily fit…
Road Test :: Skinth Plus and Skinth XL
…Tool Blackburn Flea Rear LED Light (with USB Charger) (2) Tire Levers Tube Patch Kit Swiss Army Knife Stubby Phillips Screwdriver This kit is great to wear on a belt, even though I generally don’t like wearing pouches on my belt. But for cycling around, running errands across the city, it is spot on. Everything I need, right on my hip. The clever H&K metal hardware is extremely convenient for clipping on a set of bike/house keys on the go. With th…
Cult Bags :: The Revival of the Jensen
…ave plans to do some small-scale hydro, we use a generator too and sort of patch it all together as best we can to keep our power footprint low. But again, it’s challenging. I bet. How has 2014 been for Rivendell? Off to a good start. I’m excited about the raingear. It’s really been dragging me down just because of the whole process of getting it going. It’s just taking way longer than I thought and it’s expensive to do. I am still not really sure…
Geek Vs GORUCK SD25
…e.” The SD25 is nondescript. It’s one solid colour with space for a Velcro patch on the front. The only branding you’ll see is inside. It ticks my “minimalist” design box. This continues with its pocketing. The handsomely diagonal front pocket is easy to access and makes a good place for your wallet and love poems (if that’s your thing). The main compartment is neatly divided. The front panel has two pockets: a small go-to one (complete with a san…
BagWise :: Recycle Your Bag
…, wears out quick and falls apart even if you put in many hours to repair, patch up and make good. How do you plan to grow in the next five years? By pushing this campaign in every direction possible and nationwide. We have expertise in evaluating and repairing quality bags, so we can do our bit in the society where we make a living. We also have plans to run the campaign at a corporate level: getting corporate staff to donate bags in return for n…
Carry Geeking :: Zipper Pulls
…lls on a bag way more than that nice full-grain leather or that fancy logo patch. So let’s go over some requirements for zipper pulls. [ITW zipper pulls, skull and paracord zipper pulls] Requirements A zipper pull has six basic requirements: 1. It has to (duh…) help you open and close the zipper, whether with normal, cold, hot, frozen, injured, sweaty, greasy or gloved hands; 2. It has to not break; 3. It has to support security measures (e.g. TSA…
Drive By :: Tumi Virtue Diligence backpack
…f the front pockets, ID tags provided, really good zippers, a nice leather patch with the Tumi logo on the back and front. The Diligence has a main compartment, two front pockets and two side pockets. Within the main compartment and front pocket there are still some more zippered or open pockets and pen loops. Its dimensions are H x W x D: 17.5″ x 12.5″ x 5.25″. Good size. Good details. All that for just a small $295 donation… (regardless of excha…
Carry History :: Antique Japanese Bags
…ry specialising in antique, Japanese, indigo dyed cotton boro fabrics, the patched and mended folk textiles of old Japan. Sri’s extensive collections of Japanese utilitarian fabrics include a rich variety which are hand made of hemp, ramie and other natural fibres in the form of work clothing, farm bags, rustic netting, wrapping cloths and futon covers. Sashiko, shibori, katazome, sakiori and other textile techniques are represented. The collectio…
Road Tests :: Defy Bags R&R Weekender
…The construction of the pack is simple. There is only one external leather patch pocket to hold a wallet, phone, passport itinerary and tickets. I appreciated the simplicity of the design, as I am near always the person who misplaced his boarding pass, keys, or anything else I might actually use while carrying it. I’d suggest moving the pocket up to help make it feel more secure,and possibly adding a snap. The entrance is a chunky Riri Aquazip, wh…
Road Tests :: EVOC FR Enduro 16
…d pocket houses 7 internal pockets, best for extra tubes, small bike bits, patch kit, air pump, multi tools and first-aid supplies – if you are into that kind of thing. The top blue zippered pocket hosts 2 (best for eyewear, keys, wallet). The yellow zipper accesses the main compartment, which only houses a hydration system and sleeve for the protection plate. Now, I am not the type of person to want or fully utilize this level of pocketry. I typi…
New Contributor :: Shelby Craig
…man does it hurt. A roller is always smooth sailing until you hit a rough patch. And then the hard case is forever strong but never willing to flex when we need. The biggest problem is that photography bags too often try to be good at everything and end up being good at nothing. This lack of identity is their biggest downfall. Without a clear purpose how can a camera bag be anything but disappointing? A few though have left their mark and don’t t…
Sidetracked Presents :: The Karun River
…raid of the unknowns I knew existed than of those I didn’t. Then a blurred patch of orange beneath the surface identified itself as the lost paddle. It sidled past the upturned boat, seemingly ignoring the whirlpool, and then gently – almost deliberately – passing lengthways through an impossibly narrow gap between two submerged rocks, and into darkness, as if a coin entering a slot machine. It was the last we would ever see of that expensive fibr…
Week In Review ~ 10 August
…re’s no MOLLE webbing on the pack’s exterior and no Velcro for attaching a patch. Available in three office-friendly colours (black, sand and coyote), the minimal look could have you ready for action in your work environment or up for urban adventures as a city-slick daypack. Chrome embraces the combat look If you are after a military look for your carry, Chrome’s Barrage rolltop backpack is keen to pack a punch. The external cargo net is suitable…
Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Rucksack (SXSW ’13 edition)
…e extra stuff; keys, bike lights, bike multitool, wristbands, badges, tube patch kit, etc. Peace of mind to know that all my important stuff was tucked away into one zippered pocket that would be nearly impossible for anyone else to access while wearing the pack on my back, due to the bag’s unusual access to the front compartment. Additionally, the dual main compartments (separated by a triple layer wall of fabric) allows for an easy method of sne…
Road Tests :: Ignoble Lenore Capsule
…ck’s low profile, branding is minimal. The IGNOBLE brand can be found on a patch on the outside and a small tab on the left shoulder strap. Inside there is only one label on the hanging pocket and a small tag denoting the bag’s manufacturing origins. I like to be organized when it comes to travel. I’m a proponent of the previously described ‘Inception packing’ method. I like to have a place for everything and everything in it’s place, ready and wi…
Carry Hack Photo Contest: Results & Winner!
…k#3 Utterly useless patchwork smellypantz. They got a hole and ripped so i patched it! Hack#4 is my utility pouch Ive had this thing for 5years. Old leather jacket, stretch jeans, heavy duty zipper,and clips from a high school gymnastics big ass landing pad Hack#5 Heres what really happened! Yeah BROTHER echoeed the streets of NY. ground shaking,fires blazing, WHAT the fuck could it possibly be. The real story is motha fu*king HULKAMANIA (Carryolo…
Road Tests :: Millican’s Keith the Writer’s Bag
…touch and the leather trims are solid. The branding is a debossed leather patch and the underside of the flap is embroidered with a line and mountain pattern. The canvas is roll coated on the back, providing a weatherproofing and water resistance. I did not get a chance to check this, surprisingly good English weather! Rare, at best! As I said, the first thing that you notice is how soft this bag is, the padding is minimal and the structure natur…
Drive By :: Topo Designs Daypack
…in this industry. The labeling is very minimal which I liked; just a small patch for the logo plus a tiny tab with the American flag. They use large YKK zippers which are a dream to open and close – so smooth and no snagging! The best part about them is if your hands are full, you can zip them open or closed with just one hand. There’s no need to hold the fabric with another hand to give it enough tautness to glide. I am digging the large zippers,…
Cumulus Singapore | Carry Retailers
…with “Jim’s Franchisee Conference 2010 Las Vegas” poorly embroidered on a patch at the front. That’s pretty sad. The next biggest area is in really boring derivative styles for terrible department stores and carry shops that have zero differentiation or personality points. Then way down the chain, past the cheap school bags and boring wallets, and only doing relatively tiny volumes, is the world of carry we love. This is the world with versatile…
Pacsafe :: Anti-Theft Travel Gear
…r a set of headphones for your mp3 player. The back also features a velcro patch closed drop pocket that the area of the back panel. To the casual viewer there is nothing fancy or eye catching about this bag (because discreet = good when traveling). Even with all the extra features to help you come home after a vacation without a tale of woe of losing your wallet, have you bag snatched or getting pick pocketed, common sense will always prevail. It…