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The Tenth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…Our Tenth Annual Carry Awards are here! A celebration of the industry’s finest, across 14 categories. Shining a spotlight on exceptional pieces that are stellar representatives of their respective categories….
Best Travel Clothing – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Best Travel Clothing is a new Carry Awards category, but it makes sense to include it. After all, the more versatile a piece of travel clothing is, the less you need to pack. And keeping carry weight down is one of the key ways to get the most out of ‘one bag’ traveling. Hauling less means greater freedom to go further and experience more. Our category finalists below all offer travel-friendly features such as water and stain resistance, moisture…
Best Everyday Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…but the Alpha One Niner WHITLEY just might be the best value in all of the Carry Awards this year. A well-deserved, first-place win. Bravo, Alpha One Niner! Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos….
Best Travel Clothing Champion | Carry Awards IX
…Western Rise are industry leaders in travel-friendly clothing and reigning Carry Awards champs. And the AirLoft Hooded Jacket celebrates their expertise in a highly versatile piece that looks good on city streets but thrives in the outdoors too. The key to its success? Super-clean, understated aesthetics paired with technical performance makes this a great all-rounder wherever travel takes you. The jacket combines Toray’s 40g 3DeFX+® hollow-core,…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VIII
Our Eighth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the world’s most iconic school bag into the Hall of Fame… JanSport SuperBreak The mythology of the Superbreak begins with a bookstore in the University of Washington, and a small mountaineering brand called JanSport selling their ‘Ski and Hike’ backpack at the sports store across the way. On a wet rainy day, the owner of the bookstore called a young Skip Yowell, JanSport’s founder, as students spilled out o…
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 Eighth Annual Carry Awards: 1st Round Voting
…Our Eighth Annual Carry Awards are here! The time where we all gather together to celebrate the best the industry has to offer, across 14 catagories. Giving truly great gear the accolades it merits….
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VII
Our Seventh Annual Carry Awards welcomes an iconic backpack into the Hall of Fame… GORUCK GR1 Backpack If you’re into backpacks or you’ve read Carryology, it’s pretty darn likely you’ve heard of the GORUCK GR1. A pack we’ve recommended more than any other. And a pack that has stood the test of time, unchanged, and inspired so many. And whether it’s your pack of choice or not, it’s hard not to respect its origin story. Because really, it’s not jus…
Carry Awards VII: Altitude Sports Selects…
…top picks for Best Active Messenger, Best Carry-On and Best Specialist in Carry Awards VII… Best Active Messenger: Cocotte Equipment Alfredo Bike commuters and messengers need bags that allow them to ride safely and put in the miles without worrying about their belongings. The Alfredo messenger by Cocotte Equipment does precisely that. Rugged and waterproof, this bag was crafted with the help of Montreal’s messenger community and lives up to its…
Best Travel Clothing – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Best Travel Clothing is a new Carry Awards category, but it makes sense to include it. After all, the more versatile a piece of travel clothing is, the less you need to pack. And keeping carry weight down is one of the key ways to get the most out of ‘one bag’ traveling. Hauling less means greater freedom to go further and experience more. Our category finalists below all offer travel-friendly features such as water and stain resistance, moisture…
The Carry Awards: Huckberry Selects…
…that deliver in both form and function. Discover who they’d crown for the Carry Awards categories Best Everyday Bag, Best Check In and Best EDC. Even better, if you’re digging a particular piece, you can score yourself a discount with the promo code carry15 which provides 15% off your first order… Best Everyday Bag: EVERGOODS CPL24 (Black) GORUCK co-founder, Jack Barley, teamed up with outdoor industry veteran, Kevin Dee, to form EVERGOODS, based…
The Carry Awards: East Dane Selects…
…om, frantically counting the thousands of votes for our Sixth Annual Carry Awards, East Dane, purveyors of all things luxe and premium, have been busy too. Casting their knowledgeable eye over swathes of carry to pick out their top recommendations for pieces that really shine. Discover their top picks for Best Work Shoulder Bag, Best Carry-On Bag and Best Work Backpack below… Best Everyday Bag: master-piece Potential v2 Shoulder Bag The bumbag is…
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 Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…It begins, our Sixth Annual Carry Awards enters the final stages. To kick things off, we’re opening with the ‘new look’ Best Work Backpack. Trained eyes will spot a shift to a more heightened ‘formality’. Finer materials and craftsmanship now in stronger numbers as the trend of executives ditching the briefcase continues, and more premium brands knuckle down on crafting the backpack with not only daily functionality, but a luxury touch. …
Carry Awards Final Nominations
…Hey guys, Below is the final list of bags, etc we’ve rounded up for the Carry Awards. Can you go thru and vote on who think deserves to be finalist for each category. Need top 5 for each category except Hall Of Fame. Pick your single winner there. Any questions, hit me up. Oh and don’t share this link it’s private for you guys only….
Best Check-In Luggage Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…There’s a few things that have become apparent through the course of these awards: 1) The lines between carry-on and check-in are blurred, with one country’s carry-on being another’s check-in. 2) Heritage re-invented is way more fun than heritage replicated. 3) We’re suckers for this vibe Tanner have going on right now. The Nomad is manly yet refined, sumptuous in detail, yet stops short of self indulgence. It uses leather without consuming the wh…
The Carry Awards :: The Perfect Pack Presents…
…versatile enough to move between EDC and travel use. – If you’re feelin’ any of this stellar recommendations, click over to the Carry Awards and log your vote….
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….
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…
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Small but mighty, our Best Accessory Finalists work in conjunction with other carry items to help you get the most out of a specific setup. From work and travel, to gym trips, leisurely days out and general day-to-day, these pieces fulfil a range of carry needs with style and versatility. Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ Peak De…
Best Check-In Finalists : Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…eel-set design enables a smooth and quick transition between the different carry modes, while Kathmandu’s C3 Adapt harness provides carry comfort on the move and can be covered to keep things tidy for check-in. _________________________________________________________ Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 90L A well-featured duffel for around $100 that sneaks in just under 1kg. That’s a serious bit of value. Multiple grab handles and backpack straps provide fl…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Selects…
…carry that nails style and practical design. See who they’d crown for the Carry Awards categories Best Carry On, Best Active Backpack and Best Specialist… . Best Carry On – Aer Duffel Pack . . The Aer Duffel is hands down one of the most versatile packs that’s ever made the rounds of Huckberry HQ. It’s compact enough to slip into a crowded overhead compartment, but spacious enough to store a 15-inch laptop, a weekend’s worth of clothes, and a pai…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…t 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 Instasafe Z400 / Best Work Messenger Incase ICON sleeve / Best Accessory Arc’teryx Lunara 17 / Best Active Messenger Competition Closed. …
Best Accessory :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…pretty 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. T…
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…
Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…is innovative Kiwi brand, and the Liquid Agility brings their awesome load carrying into a versatile smaller capacity setup. If you need to carry heavy loads over irregular terrain, this is probably your single best way to do it. – ILE Apex Daypack ILE have been making neat bike and camera packs out of SF for several years now. The Apex is a simple roll-top – think the less in more mantra – made for less demanding excursions, but it wins you over…
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…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
…respect from a broad base. In keeping with the interactive nature of these awards, we now open this short list up to voting again. If your favorite work backpack didn’t make the short list, see if there is another gem that you’d like to support. To recap, a good Work Backpack should look great in an office. That generally means restrained and not too techie. It should also be comfortable on the commute to and from work, and travel well when air fl…
The Carry Awards :: Best Accessory Results
…re for TAD fans very soon? Stay tuned… – Bellroy Passport Sleeve Our Carry Awards panel are not allowed to vote for their own associated designs, so with a few Carryology contributors involved in Bellroy, that radically reduced any potential Bellroy votes. But with loads of public votes, and the praise of several non-Bellroy contributors, the Passport Sleeve thoroughly deserves its commendation. This minimalist sleeve is built from just leather an…
Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Our second Carry Awards shortlist is for Work Messengers. These are the single shoulder solutions for hauling your office life about. They generally take either a traditional satchel or briefcase format and add comfort, or take a bike messenger format and add pockets for your tech. Either way, they should look styling and restrained. Once again, we’re opening this shortlist up to voting, so if your previous nomination didn’t make the cut, you hav…