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Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…a higher recognition – an honoured place in our Carry Hall of Fame. Iconic designs, game changers in their respective fields, the finalists in our Hall of Fame award are enduring pieces of carry that have captured the imaginations and hearts of users and made their mark on the carry world. Now it’s time to make your mark and decide who enters the hallowed halls of carry glory. You have two votes to use as you will… Allocate your 1st choice with 2…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…an welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the b…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
…above, it might just be one of the finest examples of one of our favorite design pillars: ‘Fitness for Purpose’. You see, great design doesn’t have to have all of the bells and whistles or that premium price tag swinging from its corner. Iconic design can excel in its simplicity, nailing its core task for its core user with supreme ease and efficiency. And the IKEA FRAKTA has done that for decades, remaining unchanged. Then, of course, factor in…
The Second Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
…e Toursafe AT29 — Best Specialist Winner: Revelate Designs Pika Seat Bag Highly Commended: MindShift Gear Rotation 180° Backpack Highly Commended: Salomon ADV Skin S-Lab Hydro Running Pack — Best Accessory Winner: Eagle Creek Specter Packing Cubes Highly Commended: Triple Aught OP1 Pouch Highly Commended: Bellroy Passport Sleeve — Hall of Fame Winner: Kriega R20 Highly Commended: JanSport Daypack Highly Commended: Rivendell Mountain Works Jensen —…
Carry Awards VII: Sportique Selects…
…kpack is the end result of hundreds of creative minds collaborating on one design. From San Francisco, the founder Justin Kwong created and built ISM after his bag broke down on him while heading to a meeting. With over 80+ designs and samples under their belt, ISM is confident they’ve crafted the perfect work backpack. The Classic Backpack can be carried virtually anywhere with confidence. Crafted with precision and elegance, this bag boasts the…
Best Waterproof Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
We’ve welcomed a new category in our Carry Awards IX: Best Waterproof Bag. And it’s off to a flying start with our category champion. Your wet gear worries are well and truly over with this superb submersible champ… 1st Place Subtech Pro Drybag 45L A lot of waterproof bags are great at keeping water out… and not much else. With the primary focus on being a barrier to the elements, a lot of practical features can fall by the wayside. But that’s no…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…, in an environmentally-friendly factory. Check out their campaign. Triple Aught Design Fall 2022 Collection With the weather starting to feel fresh, a little spruce to your fall wardrobe may be in order. And TAD have a range of worthy additions to consider with their Fall 2022 collection. Standout pieces include the likes of the Dreadnaught Peacoat and Haven CPO Popover, which blend naval influences with urban-ready style and offer the flexibilit…
Week In Review ~ 31 January
…expensive timepieces safe and sound, plus a new tactical pouch from Triple Aught Design. Learn more in our Week In Review… – Staying dry in seas and storms A water-resistant bag will happily take care of a little rain here and there. If however boat trips and water-based activities are the norm, you need a bag that goes beyond basic water protection. The Drift Dry USA range of bags don’t mess around when it comes to protecting your gear from a sol…
Week In Review ~ 22 January
City-ready security from Pacsafe, a stealthy drop from Triple Aught Design, and new releases on the horizon from Timbuk2. Discover more in our Week In Review… – Security meets city style When you’re on the go, worrying about the security of your gear will only slow you down. Pacsafe’s Vibe Collection delivers secure carry on the move, with urban-friendly aesthetics that look right at home on city streets, and understated safety features that don’…
Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
…ing for checked bags. So, I wear a large comfortable backpack (like Triple Aught Design’s FastPack EDC which I’m testing currently, or the BLACKHAWK Phoenix Patrol which I previously tested). I hardly notice the backpack is there because I choose backpacks with comfortable suspension, and I practice packing uber-minimally. Big backpack on my back, Recon on my shoulder to quickly access my carry on gear. And just enough items in the Recon so the we…
Time With A New Subsurface Legend: The Sangin Instruments Neptune
…tioned earlier. The Sangin Instruments Neptune retails for $695 and can be purchased through their website. The writer was gifted a Neptune from Sangin Instruments, not for the purpose of this article. This article was written by Phil Adams: Marketing virtuoso at Triple Aught Design, adventure connoisseur, and gear enthusiast. He’s devoted to inspiring others to live an adventure-driven lifestyle with captivating stories through imagery and writ…
The Carry Awards – Best Carry Accessory
Best Accessory – KILLSPENCER Dopp/Folio “The first Dopp kit to get us excited about toiletry bags” The Accessory category is where we get excited about the little things, and so a toiletries bag feels like an appropriate winner. Why the KILLSPENCER Dopp? Because it’s the first Dopp that has ever got lots of you excited about Dopps. Beautiful minimalism combined with practical versatility. You can use it in different formats, you can contain sunsc…
Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…d your 2nd choice just with the 1 point. – Crafted Goods Carrera Two Swiss designers based in Japan and working with a Columbian brand. You know the results will be interesting. The Carrera finds a subtly new form for a messenger, which combines the slouchy folds of bike bags, with the more structured forms of work bags. The details, fabric and components all work in harmony to make a versatile real world messenger. – Filson x Magnum Camera Fiel…
Best Sling Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ravel, and even outdoor use. An eye-catching blend of heritage and modern, designed with practical access, comfort, and hard-wearing durability in mind, this is a sling that will stand the test of time. Touchdown, Trakke! 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 fla…
Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…dness to this bag. Speaking of the strap, it offers a wide and well-padded design for comfy carry, with a stabilizer strap when it’s time for action. The strap is ambidextrous and the Cobra buckle offers an easy way to release and secure the strap, so you can quickly access gear or adjust the bag on the fly. Dual compartments and an assortment of pockets provide convenient organization, with a bright lining making it even easier to quickly spot an…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ted, this is a fine testament to master-piece’s carry expertise. Excellent design! QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large What do you get when you pair minimalist Swiss style with a quest for sustainable fabric innovation? Pieces like the QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large; a bag that celebrates the power of nature in a pared-back and multifunctional design. The bag’s clean silhouette really lets the fabric shine. And what exactly is that fabric? A mate…
Best Travel Luggage Champion | Carry Awards IX
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos. If this were a dais, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Continental Carry-On Case Zero Halliburton’s…
Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…itar sleeve One of the few guitar travel cases that looks like it has been designed by a softgoods designer rather than a roadie. The innovative Headlock system braces the neck and headstock, and the vertical access means you don’t need to lay it out on the ground. This is an accomplished travel case that lets you go light. – KILLSPENCER Precision Pocket™ Modular Camera Bag If you’re running high-end cameras, this is one heck of a nice way to prot…
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
…e. Founded in 1974, they have an exceptional history behind them. And that design pedigree is evident in the Osprey Talon 22. This classic pack welcomed a variety of updates in 2021, making it even more functional and ready for active use. The primary update is the suspension, which now features an injection-molded back panel with die-cut foam and a mesh overlay. Super comfy and breathable? You bet. The harness and integrated hip belt are designed…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Sling
…to be expected. The body of the bag looks slim, and it is, but has a well designed gusset around the edges, so that extra granola bar will fit just fine. The side pockets are one of the things you have to use to understand, and really appreciate. They’re surprisingly deep, and thanks to the stretchy material the pockets stay pretty secure and closed when on the move – as an extra precaution there’s a key loop inside. The strap is made from a supp…
Best Messenger Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos. If this were a dais, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Bedouin Foundry Poacher Inspired by traditional game keepers’ bags, the Bedouin…
Best Specialist – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…SK 32 Pack The Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Pack is a sleek and durable backpack designed for backcountry pursuits. The lightweight pack is well suited to minimalist loads, with a choice of top and side access to easily reach gear on the go. Designed to offer tough and weatherproof functionality without unnecessary bells and whistles, this is a versatile outdoor pack for those who want to roam with just the essentials in tow. ___________________________…
Best Work Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…an go beyond work settings when adventure calls. Functional and stylish in design, the Wee Lug Mk2 is a carry partner that will graft hard whenever you need it to. Stellar work, Trakke! ________________________________________________________ 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 craftsm…
Best Carry On Results :: Carry Awards IV
…The Blade series has been epic from day dot, influencing legions of wannabe work-meets-travel backpacks along its journey. And the recent upgrade has taken it up a notch, no doubt. Charming frequent flyers here at HQ and across the globe with its all-rounder appeal and attention to detail….
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
…And year after year, they deliver packs that are nothing short of amazing, designed in every tiny detail to perfection. Even such small things as a toggle to keep the back of the lid attached without that usual small back gap, which could let snow and rain in. Or doubled daisy chains or internal gear loops, this team really know what they are doing! So if your next adventure will lead you into the mountains and you’re looking for a compact daypac…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
Riding high on the coattails of this year’s Third Annual Carry Awards – and with the singular objective of rocketing you into the stoke-a-sphere – we’ve teamed up with 5 of this year’s winners to dish up the most 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 Instasa…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Selects…
…mmute to work, or a trek through the backcountry. . Best Specialist – Peak Design Everyday Messenger . . Designed to meet the exacting standards of professional photographer Trey Ratcliff, there’s a good reason the Everyday Messenger became Kickstarter’s most successful camera bag of all time. The expandable, origami-inspired removable inserts easily fit a full-frame DSLR and three lenses, while still leaving plenty of room for the integrated trip…
Best Check-In Finalists : Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…ral treks and city pavements alike thanks to a hybrid backpack/trolley bag design. The adaptive wheel-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 j…
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 Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…f the page! _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Field Pouch The Peak Design Field Pouch is a well resolved pouch for small accessories. But the real magic comes from the adaptability Peak’s attachment systems give. Click on a strap and you have a shoulder bag. Attach the Capture system and you have quick release. And all this without compromising the basics of a well resolved accessory pouch. _____________________…