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12 Streetwear Sling Bags Perfect for EDC
…nt craftsmanship and everyday functionality with their Counter Shade Waist Bag. The nylon bag can be worn as a sling or around the waist and keeps your gear neat and tidy with three front pockets in addition to the main compartment. Liked this article? You might enjoy these too: A Beginner’s Guide to EDC Sling Bags The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2018T Blend In: Our Favorite Backpack Camo Patterns 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Kno…
DECKED x Uncharted Supply Co. D-Bag Emergency Kit Review
…raps, so you can carry this bag as a backpack if needed. So What Is the D-Bag? The D-Bag is a weather-resistant, military-grade, hybrid hard/soft bag. This means that the top and bottom of the bag are thermoformed EVA foam. The foam is heated and shaped to create the sturdy shape needed to protect your gear. The foam is coated in ballistic nylon so it can take a beating and survive. The soft sides of the D-Bag are TPU-coated nylon, which was desi…
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…
The Best Clothes for a Men’s Travel Capsule Wardrobe
…X Duckworth Woolly Liked this article? You might like these too: How & What to Put in your Minimalist Travel Capsule Wardrobe The Best Men’s Travel Shirts and Jackets for One-Bag Travelers The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now 9 Amazing Travel Pants for Long Flights and Beyond…
Bedouin Foundry Delireis SE Review
…and it performs in multiple disguises time and again. It’s nice to have a travel bag that, well, doesn’t look like a travel bag. Sure, it doesn’t have every bell and whistle from the carry world, but it doesn’t need them. I wouldn’t say I’m a minimalist yet, but I can bring the Delireis to perform the job of three other bags! Sometimes, you just want to rely on a bag to do a job, and to do it well. I’m enamoured with the Delireis SE’s can-do atti…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part II
…that caught our eyes the most was the Convertible Satchel known simply as Travel Pack #12. It’s (roughly) a 40L masterpiece that is based on their carry-on but converts easily into a daypack. Some notable features include stowable straps, carry-on sizing, and a shoulder sling. The coolest thing I saw was a little strap you can use to pull out your laptop, instead of reaching in with your big paws. Their take on the weekender duffel with waxed cot…
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
…sit nicely just inside lightweight. The result is an unpack-at-destination bag that works as a daily explorer, travel companion, emergency car pack and is totally essential during those occasional scenarios. Fjällräven Räven 20 | Brandon Vulaj Choosing an affordable backpack shouldn’t have to come with compromise, and Fjällräven doesn’t compromise on anything. From their hard-use outdoor gear to their ever-classic Kånken, Fjällräven does everythin…
Best New Gear: November 2017
…ty of day-to-day and adventure needs? Meet the High Above Lost Lake Duffel Bag, a tough, simple, and multifunctional bag that can haul your gym gear, groceries, outdoor adventure supplies and more. The duffel is crafted with Phifertex® that is not only durable but also antimicrobial to help keep unpleasant odors at bay. Additionally, the mesh material enables gear to ventilate and dry, allows loose dirt and sand to fall to the ground, and also all…
The Best Snowboarding Gear, Tested 2021
…skis too!), it works just as well on groomers. The Best Snowboard Wheelie Bag – Burton Wheelie Locker Board Bag Beast. That would be the first word to describe this 600D and 1200D TPE reinforced wheelie bag. It is the Cadillac of snowboard bags that surprised me with how useful it is. After all, it’s just a wheelie bag, right? The name locker is so apt here because it actually fits all of your snowboarding gear. This bag has room for three decks,…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…s exterior side and front pockets. Tom Bihn Synapse 25 (US$235) EDC to one-bag travel Tom Bihn have built up a loyal following, and with pieces such as the Synapse 25 it’s not hard to see why. Thoughtfully placed pockets keep smaller items within easy reach without disturbing the silhouette of the pack. The main compartment provides plenty of space for a laptop, outer layer, your lunch and work supplies. Alternatively store a packing cube inside a…
Drive By :: QWSTION Weekender
…ou have to arrange them differently in order for your pair to fit into the bag. If traveling for more than one or two days most of us like to take a spare pair of shoes; it’s a shame you cannot do it easily when loaded with a laptop. “Unfortunately there is no space for a bottle of water or any kind of food, something I would have appreciated.” Something else worth noting is that the material lacks rigidity. Personally I would have preferred a mor…
Drive By :: Lexdray Mont Blanc Pack
…rfect for the type of traveler who might otherwise use a large backpacking bag. The type of traveler who does not have a checked bag, but instead carries enough for 3-5 days inside their carry-on pack. This would also be great for someone exploring a city, but with a base to return to, such as a hotel or hostel. Who It Doesn’t Despite what Lexdray says, this bag is absolutely not for hiking or backpacking. At 4.5 pounds it is fairly heavy. As some…
This 3-Way Bag Transforms to a Carry-On Travel Pack
…lend of urban functionality and technical design in an all-in-one work and travel bag. A piece that helps you get the most out of your carry, doing more with less, and in a way that simply makes sense for EDC and travel needs alike. If you’re keen to get your hands on your very own FORGE, head over to Black Ember’s Kickstarter campaign which runs until 6 September 2019. Note: this is a sponsored series, but only the best candidates are given this…
Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
…’s Parallax Messenger is an exceptionally durable and tactically beautiful bag. It’s a great bag for carrying lots of gear with enough pocketing to easily hold even your smallest EDC. Add to this an understated style that looks sharp in any setting. There are a few gripes I had with how this bag carried, but to be fair they are mostly biking specific or when the bag is worn as a messenger. All in all, the Parallax Messenger is an exciting and vers…
Drive By :: Joshu+Vela Medium Boat Tote
…ign cues all over the Boat Tote. There’s definitely a nautical hint to the bag (not surprising given the bag’s name), which might be the source of the timelessness, but it’s not overt or intense. Joshu+Vela did a nice job piecing together a bag that will likely be en vogue for a long time coming. “Another thing I like about the Boat Tote is that the canvas is really sturdy – more than other canvas bags I’ve owned. It doesn’t become an awkward shap…
Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
…ighest safety for mountain climbers. But I am glad these made their way to bags. Is it overkill to put on a messenger bag? Most definitely. Is there cooler hardware you could use instead? Nope. Even Fidlock magnetic buckles (that are more convenient in day-to-day use thanks to magnets) bite the dust compared to Cobras. My Wee Lug came with a whopping four Cobra buckles – three 25mm versions (two on front buckles and one for securing the stabilizat…
Octovo Backpack Review:: Drive By
…difference in details and quality of materials between these and Octovo’s bag. A bag on par with the latter is another SF brand, Rickshaw with their Sutro Backpack ($129). It’s simple, elegant and a bit more on the technical side. Bonus points for being made in SF too. “Having been caught in multiple rainstorms and dealing with the daily grind for over a month, I can safely say that the construction and quality of the materials shine through.“ Ve…
The Mountainsmith x Chris Burkard :: Collab Talk
…reusable bags that I keep in my car, nothing special. What’s your go-to travel bag not for camera gear? I love bags that are versatile, anything that can serve multiple purposes and is easy to use is ideal. I recently got this bag from Eagle Creek that I love. It’s basically a backpack on wheels that acts as a carry-on for any additional gear. Makes it really nice for traveling through airports and similar situations. What single photography mo…
Our Favorite Men’s Travel Clothing Right Now
…ure-wicking, temperature regulating and machine-washable, it’s a solid one-bag travel option that slips just as well into a larger travel wardrobe too. Olivers Convoy Tee (US$78) The Olivers Convoy Tee is an adaptable piece that can hit the city streets or the hiking trails as duty calls. Made from 18.5-micron 100% Merino wool, the t-shirt is odor resistant, water repellent and helps regulate your temperature. Served up in a relaxed, comfortable f…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part II
…horseshoe zip. Thule New from Thule for S17 is a huge range of luggage and travel bags, as well as two really solid technical packs. The luggage line, called the Subterra series, is all about making your life easier while on the road. They do this in a couple of ways. Thule’s smaller bags address transitions in traveling with packing inserts that you can remove once you arrive wherever you’re going. Their 34L roll-top for example comes with a near…
Best New Gear: March 2018
…Multicam colorway, available across the GR1, GR2, Echo, Rucker 2.0 and Kit Bag. The bags are built with durable 1000D Cordura and are a solid choice if you want stealthy style that packs a practical punch. Away Carry-On With Pocket and Aluminum Edition Having quick access to essentials is key during your travels. And Away takes care of this with a new addition to their Carry-On, an integrated nylon front pocket that keeps your tech and travel esse…
The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
…rand offers a lifetime guarantee, they’re referring to the lifetime of the bag, not yours! That being said, some bags are just that tough to become heirloom pieces that will be enjoyed by multiple generations. So with that in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 ‘Buy it for Life’ bag brands that are well deserving of the title… GORUCK “I received the repaired GR1 exactly a week after GORUCK received it which was a very impressive turnaround. Hidden inside th…
Drive By :: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Messenger Bag
…messenger bag and didn’t look to solve a problem (other than weight). The designs were very run-of-the-mill and the bag just never worked as I hoped it would. Others to Consider Timbuk2’s Classic Messenger started it all and is as good today as it’s always been. Better yet, you can customize one just to your liking. You can’t talk bike messenger bags and not mention Chrome. Their styling, details and approach really grasp what the urban messenger…
Road Tests :: Millican’s Keith the Writer’s Bag
…urban jungle? Well I used the pack for everything. Shopping, picnics, day bag and work bag. The paradox with the bag is that its best feature is also, potentially, its biggest issue. As it is so soft and light its great for forcing in odd shaped items, the bag will just bend and flex to the shape of whatever you put in it, so you can overload this bag a treat! This soft construction was also giving me some pause for concern as it is intended as a…
Top 5 | Best Active Messenger
…ips of hook-and-loop to keep the flap secure when you’re in and out of the bag. While ORBITGear bags have a certain look to them, they’re almost always identifiable by their unique strap system. It’s “strappy”, but it’s modular as all get out, and you can flip it any which way, adjusted for your own personal fit and preferences. The magnetic stabilizer strap is there if you’re weaving in and out of traffic. Under the flap is a simple, zippered sli…
Keeping Your Critical Gear Dry (Part 4)
…feway store brand, which is 2½ mils thick and currently costs $3.79 for 10 bags. Hefty brand bags are similar in size and weight. Trash compactor bags can sometimes be difficult to find in retail stores, however, so it may be necessary to purchase them online from sources such as Bell Parts or Gillroy’s. As an alternative, clear poly bags of almost any size can be ordered from suppliers such as Associated Bag, Universal Plastic, or Hillas Packagin…
Tanner Goods Nomad Duffle Review: Drive By
…getaways with the Nomad Duffle, there’s a lot of things I like about this bag. The first is the craftsmanship of this bag. It’s made by hand in the U.S. out of waxed 18 oz canvas. It’s thick, durable and absolutely gorgeous. Heaps of vegetable-tanned Cambara English bridle leather adorn the exterior of the bag. A chunk of brass hardware rounds out this bag on the clasps, hooks and buttons. This is a piece that just feels and looks good at my side…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Tres
…Velcro pouch closest to your back. It serves to add some stiffness to the bag as well as protect your bag against anything pointy (like the corner of a book) that might stick out. Additionally, a user can remove the board if they want to save some weight. – Straps In my opinion, straps are one of the most important features of a bag, luckily, the Tres has a great assortment of them. The chest strap is narrow and unobtrusive, while still being com…
NOMATIC Messenger Bag: Drive By
…but after using the Messenger, I am curious about what their backpack and travel pack/bag are like. They managed to put together a complete package of very useful features while eliminating any of the unnecessary fluff nobody uses. If you are the type of person who needs to carry a laptop every day, plus a handful of other accessories (battery pack, sunglasses, keys/fob, cables, documents) and you want a bag that performs when you need it to but…
Road Tests :: QWSTION Media Pack
…upright. During the month I had a gig in Sydney, so I decided to take the bag with me and travelled on a domestic flight from Melbourne to Sydney. As the current domestic cabin weight restrictions in Australia are so strict, I tried to pack as light as possible, given that I had to play a two-hour set. I packed the backpack with 27 records, my iPhone, keys and wallet and the bag weighed in at 10.5 kg. I was stressing out a little as Jetstar Airli…