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Drive By :: Kelty PK 50 backpack
…o store your rain coat. The way they are designed — to hug the rest of the bag’s contents — is the best whole bag compression system I’ve used to date. Most bags have a couple of side compression straps which leave a bit to be desired. The highlight of the pack is the 15L front flap that’s designed to carry your clothes and a few small items. By making it detachable it’s very convenient to bring your clothes with you into the tent or to leave it b…
Mission Workshop Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief Review
…with a shoulder strap and two hand straps. These options were perfect for travel as the bag carries well over the shoulder while walking through the airport, but the hand straps are great for carrying the bag through the plane aisle. The rear of the bag also has webbing for attaching your brief to your luggage as you navigate the airport. The Not So Good The large drop pocket on the interior is somewhat flimsy. What I mean by this is that when y…
Osprey Farpoint 55 Review :: Drive By
…ce, a travel backpack with a 42L main pack and a 13L daypack. It is a well traveled bag and a favorite amongst backpackers around the world. I wanted to see if it lived up to its fame. Who It Suits This is a generalist traveler’s bag. Good for people who want a bit of versatility on longer trips moving from hostel to the outback. Who It Doesn’t This is not for a specific-purpose traveler. If you are off for a hiking adventure or a city tour I woul…
Pakt Anywhere Travel Bag Collection Review
…campaign, showcasing their newest lineup of travel gear: the Pakt Anywhere Travel Bag Collection. With bags ranging from 5L to 120L, and with a lot of ways to carry and combine them, this new collection lets you customize your setup to fit your travel needs. With the pandemic, the way we travel has changed. The team at Pakt took that into consideration as they built their new collection that stays versatile regardless of what your travel looks li…
Gift Guide | Gifts for the Traveler
…, while the packable, lightweight design makes it convenient to stash in a travel bag or even a jacket pocket. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Pods (from US$50) When the grams count but you still want to stay organized, turn to Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s Pods. Handmade with 100% waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabric and a water-resistant zipper, the stackable pods come in two sizes and offer dependable weatherproof protection from the elements. Sized to f…
The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
…then consider the Outlier Futureworks. A versatile choice if you want one-bag travel pants for work and play, the Futureworks are lightweight and breathable yet durable enough for travel use. Stylish for business trips but allowing freedom of movement for active use, they’re a smart all-rounder staple. Matador NanoDry Shower Towel The Matador NanoDry Shower Towel wrapped up our Sixth Annual Carry Awards as winner of our Best Accessory award. And…
Best New Gear | March 2023
…rt and performance with every step. Travel WP Standard Repurposed Military Travel Bag When WP Standard founder Ryan Barr embarked on a mission to turn his father’s old Vietnam-era duffel into a travel bag, the result was the Repurposed Military Travel Bag. A bag so functional and full of history that it inspired a limited run of additional repurposed military bags. Each bag is deconstructed and rebuilt into a bag that adapts to modern-day travel w…
Insights :: Nomad Travel Bag
…hether you travel for business or pleasure, there’s no denying that a good travel bag goes a long way to making your journey as convenient as possible. Since we know many of our readers travel a lot, we’re always keen to share interesting new discoveries in the travel carry category as we become aware of them. One such recent discovery is the Nomad Travel Bag, created for Mandarina Duck by designer Daniel Valsesia. Valsesia’s design experience ext…
6 Stylish and Premium Duffel Bags for Weekend Getaways
…he gym when you want to step up your workout style. Le Tanneur Quentin 48h Travel Bag ($295) If chic elegance, superior craftsmanship and straightforward functionality sounds like your ideal travel mix, make sure the Le Tanneur Quentin 48h Travel Bag is on your short list. The French brand have been crafting premium leather goods since 1898 and their timeless quality and style is well showcased with the Quentin 48h Travel Bag. Expertly crafted in…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the Outlier X Boreas Ultrahigh Travel System
…ss we looked at the rolltop duffle as an antidote of sorts to a particular bag phenomenon, the bag that demands to be filled. Most luggage has a strange gravity of sorts, bags want to be filled with stuff. It’s most noticeable in hardshell luggage, I’ve rarely encountered a hardshell that wasn’t filled to the brim. These bags almost need to be filled to function properly. Your average rollie bag gets packed horizontally (aka in landscape mode) whi…
WANDRD FERNWEH Backpack Review
…empty, so that might be a deal-breaker for some. If you are looking for a travel bag/backpacking bag and only carry a small mirrorless camera, there are cheaper options out there that are more suited to the user without having the features of a full, dedicated camera bag. The Good There are a lot of unique features to the FERNWEH, but let’s start with the harness and back panel. At 50L, when fully loaded, this bag gets heavy. But, while using th…
DadsFanny Sling Bag Review
…in compartment, but still, it’s another cool feature packed into this tiny bag. Just because this bag is affordable, doesn’t mean they cut costs on the materials. Since it wasn’t clear on their website, I asked Brad if he could go into detail on what this pack is made of. Of course, you’ve got your waxed canvas which gives the bag a nice, structured feeling. And Aquaguard YKK zippers that glide easily and help keep your gear dry when the rains fal…
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…&Ciel’s trademark fashion-tilted functionality in a tough, water-resistant bag that can take you from work commutes to travel day trips and back again. Made with MemoryTech fabric for sleek style and lightweight protection from the elements, the pack includes a waist belt and sternum strap for comfort and stability, with dedicated space for a laptop and handy quick-access pockets. _________________________________________________________ rofmia Sh…
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
…muting. There is also no sternum strap, which I felt was strange for a 27L bag. So the fact that this bag does not have either makes it hard to commute with, especially for the longer commutes. As far as organization, that is where this bag excels. If you need to carry a lot of gadgets along with a laptop and tablet, this bag is kickass. The front of the pack has three pockets. The front pocket on the bag has both a magnetic flap as well as a zip…
The Gravel Travel System Gives You a 3-in-1 Experience
…shoes, along with a G-hook to hang it up. Built for a lifetime of journeys Travel bags don’t have an easy time of things. They get drenched, knocked, scraped, wedged into tight spaces, hauled around with demanding loads, and still need to keep going strong so you can keep going on. So Gravel picked high-quality materials for their system that will endure when the going gets tough. The main fabric is a PU-coated 300D polyester for a weatherproof an…
BagWise :: Recycle Your Bag
…hole thing work? We try to keep it simple and short: once you choose a new bag from Bagwise.com and have an old one from your closet in hand to trade in, you register on our site and click on the “Recycle your Bag” link. You fill in a few details online about the old bag and send us some photos by email. We evaluate your bag and, if suitable to be recycled, email you a voucher for a generous discount on your purchase. We then pick up the bag from…
Drive By :: Amōs Oscar Travel Bag
…Kyle Bardouche. Given my new obsession with weekender bags, the Amōs Oscar Travel Bag seemed ideal to test out. Who it Suits A professional willing to invest in a product designed to last for years and who wants to add a bit of style and class to their travel game. Who it Doesn’t Although Amōs positions itself as a brand nomad or modern adventurer, this isn’t really an adventurer’s bag. Not because it isn’t rugged enough (surely it is), but the ae…
The Matador SEG42 is a Best in Class One Bag Travel Pack
…tle last year and now the SEG42. The SEG42 is Matador’s entry into the one bag travel pack category. Dissecting the name, you can surmise it’s a segmented 42-liter pack. The volume puts it on the higher end of a one bag pack, but comes nowhere near the capacity reserved for large duffels or multi-week hiking packs. In fact, the ~40L size is quite common for this type of bag. So if the size is typical, what makes the SEG42 special? Sleek Minimalism…
Remote Equipment Alpha 31: Drive By
…suddenly you’re into that side (left or right) pocket. No need to take the bag off to get into the bag. The same can be said for the top “hidden” pocket. One of the things I love about the DSPTCH Ruckpack is that I can access this pocket on body. It’s a short list of bags that allow me to do that and I’m happy to report, the Alpha 31 made the cut. My only gripe about this pocket is that it’s a black mesh bag instead of white so it stands out again…
Langly Multi Camera Pack Review :: Road Tests
…tested a number of other bags over the years and never found the ‘perfect bag’. I needed a bag I could carry on an airplane, hike with, hold my gear, keep me organized, yet be functional and comfortable. When the opportunity to test out the Multi Pack came up I jumped at it. MATERIALS: The bag is constructed with heavy-duty materials which makes it feel strong and safe and confidently protects the valuable and sensitive gear within. Made primaril…
Orucase Saddle Bag HC and Smuggler HC Handlebar Bag Review
…. It can also take care of all of your tools if you’re not rocking a saddlebag. The bag is perfect to empty out your jersey pockets and ease accessibility. The bag shares the same premium materials, color, and construction as the Saddle Bag HC. Who It Doesn’t If you are looking to go bikepacking or touring, you will definitely want to look into a proper setup with larger volume bags (which Orucase makes). That is not to say it won’t work, depen…
EDC No3 – Modularity Reboot – The X3 Carry Ideology
…t will be different to the bag we need for an extended weekend hike or one-bag world travel. The solution? The X3 carry ideology I work on this solution all the time and different configurations come and go but the one that seems to be sticking, therefore working, is based on 3 excellent bags from GORUCK. Why this works so well is that, by hook or by crook, GORUCK have designed equipment that complements each other perfectly. Given they are from t…
Vermilyea Pelle: Luxurious Handmade Leather Goods from the Heart of Washington
…at this bag will be traveling with me for years to come! All Leather Field Bag This bag smells amazing. It’s true! The Dark Snuff Regency Calf leather is a sensory experience in every way. It looks amazing, it smells delightful, and it feels hearty. This is the perfect everyday bag if you’re a streamlined traveler. I have used this as an “about town” bag, and it carries all that I need to work remotely when on the road or just for a change of scen…
Our Favorite Japanese Bags in 2024
…thick DCF. Lightweight and packable, the bag can be stored inside a larger travel bag to be used as a day bag at your destination or alternatively as an everyday bag. Grab handles and a shoulder strap provide flexible portability, while an interior pocket offers storage for small valuables. PORTER Ride Waist Bag (~US$279) Launched under Porter’s sub-label POTR, the Ride series offers dependable carry options for people on the go, whether by foot o…
Haven & Florin Rollpack Review: Drive By
…ost, no one will care! Others to Consider Given the everyday nature of the bag and its profile, a few bags definitely come to mind. Obviously there’s the GORUCK GR1 as mentioned before or Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack Litespeed given the clamshell design. Other bags on the list include Topo Designs’ Mountain Rolltop, YNOT’s Magnetica and DSPTCH’s Ruckpack. “Walking around with the straps affixed to the back panel and not anchored to the bag make…
9 Awesome Designers to Follow on Instagram
…ypical diaper bag. It has multi-purpose features that make it a great work bag, travel bag, or school bag; so it continues to be useful when your child grows out of diapers. I personally don’t have kids, but I’ve been wearing it as my daily work bag and it’s been a joy to use. I’ve got some more bags coming out this year that I’m extremely excited about, so stay tuned! Johannes Flem From mechanical engineer to a designer for Bergans of Norway goin…
Top 5: Best Camera Bags 2020
…build and the carry can bridge between the outdoor/adventure pack and the travel/day shoot bag. STRENGTHS Epic traveler Sleekest aesthetics NYA-EVO Fjord 36 NYA-EVO has hit the adventure camera pack market with force. With the Fjord series introduction, they have been building high-level adventure packs that will last a lifetime. The Fjord 36 is a fantastic backpack. Made with a thermoplastic polyurethane coated nylon fabric and YKK AquaGuard zi…
Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
…t and a quick-access top pocket for items needed on the go. . Topo Designs Travel Bag With its 30.3-liter volume, the Topo Designs Travel Bag is large enough to be the only bag you’ll need for a short trip. Alternatively use it as carry-on for longer trips, with a variety of quick-access and tech gadget pockets to keep the contents safely organized. The bag can be opened out flat to make packing a breeze, while the shoulder straps can be tucked aw…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…________________________________________________________ Nomatic Messenger Bag One bag to take you from the daily commute to zipping through airports? The Nomatic Messenger Bag steps up with its excellent access, adaptable organization, and durable and weatherproof build backed by a lifetime warranty. The organization really is top-notch, with wide-opening compartments and a variety of pockets to handle diverse everyday, work and travel items. Plu…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…_______________________________________________________ Porter 2Way Boston Bag The 2Way Boston Bag exudes Porter’s signature understated practicality, with features such as multiple carry options and a wide-opening main compartment for convenient packing and gear retrieval. Exterior pockets provide handy storage for frequently used items, while the shoulder straps can be tucked away to reduce the potential for snagging or dangling straps. With its…