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Executive style: the Best Luxury Bags for the Office
…in mind, we’ve combed through luxury offerings to highlight briefcases and backpacks that deliver on performance, quality build and appealing aesthetics. So if you’re keen to promote your carry and make an impression, these luxury bags for the office are a solid investment… Briefcases Mismo M/S Briefcase (US$ 458.86) Casually refined and functional, the M/S Briefcase works equally well in formal and informal offices alike. Available in a range of…
Best New Gear: January 2018
…nturesafe series fit the bill well. The Venturesafe X18 and X12 Anti-theft Backpacks feature a variety of handy theft deterrents such as PopNLock security clips, eXomesh® Slashguards, Carrysafe® Slashguard Straps and RFID-blocking pockets. All in lightweight designs that work well as both travel and EDC bags. Mystery Ranch 2018 Line Mystery Ranch always deliver with rugged durability, functionality and user comfort. All worthy features to have in…
Building a Modern Luggage Brand with Netta Shalgi
…dfunding, business, and to check out the latest collection of travel bags, backpacks, and luggage that’s currently on Kickstarter. How do you actually conduct the research and analysis when building a brand? Any great services or tools? We conducted a ton of market research primarily looking at trends in emerging markets like fashion, technology, travel and gear and kept a close eye on what people were talking about in blogs, newsletters, press, a…
Noteworthy New Release :: Bellroy Bags
…ait. Six bags. Three collections. Four colors. Let’s get into it. Everyday backpacks Both modern takes on familiar styles, the Classic and Slim backpacks are clean, simple and timeless when you ogle over the ‘lines’. But when you dig down, there’s real smarts. The 17L Classic Backpack takes a familiar silhouette but adds integrated lumbar support, a new way of incorporating your tech (with a seriously awesome laptop section that stops the rigid fr…
5 Small Boutique EDC Brands to Watch
…nd a range of hard-wearing gear ready to handle your carry needs including backpacks, wallets, slings, camera straps and key clips. Everything is made by hand in Portland, Oregon. And you can bet durable, weather-resistant fabrics will be front and center, ensuring their gear is always ready for adventure. The Ancoats Bag Company John Clark, the founder of the Ancoats Bag Company, is no stranger to the design world, having worked as a softgoods de…
Best New Gear: December 2019
…Each one comes with a black G2 Mini 0.7mm Refill, all-metal construction, and their trademark texture in an impressive 4.4″ package. Perfect for those who like to do more with less. Available in titanium, copper and bronze, they’re also easy to pair with your personal style too. Travel SALKAN Backpacks There’s a new heritage brand on the UK scene and they’re making fine gear for the outdoors and travel. Meet SALKAN. Created by founders Tom and Wi…
GORUCK x Carryology | Kaidan 3.0 ULTRA Collection
…on, we know you all love this feature, so we added this to ALL FOUR of the backpacks (GR1 21L, GR1 26L, GR2 26L, and Bullet 18L). Quick access pockets across the board. HIGH-VIS INTERIOR High-vis interior. This is something we always do, as it’s a functional feature used to make your life easier. Bright-colored interiors make it easier to spot bag contents in low-light conditions, such as the backseat of a sketchy taxi somewhere in the outskirts o…
Best New Gear: February 2020
…ures a variety of pieces, from hardside carry-on and checked suitcases, to backpacks, packing cubes and more. There’s a lot of familiar silhouettes here, in very safe and on-trend colorways, but these will certainly please folks keen on saving a buck. Western Rise Diversion Pant Just when you thought Western Rise’s pants couldn’t get any better, they release the Diversion. A blend of the ruggedness of the AT Slim and the lightweight comfort of the…
Top 5 | Best Everyday Accessory
…t into any bag it’s tossed in. It excels at filling out the bottom of most backpacks, allowing you to stack other accessories and items on it. Finally, since it excels at standing, it’s perfect to take to your destination and set up next to your workstation where it acts as an impromptu organizer. The CAP2 is an instant classic in the world of EDC organizers. It introduced a new shape and design, holds everything one might need, stands on its own,…
5 Key Elements :: Designing EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment
…. These are good questions, and ones that deserve answers if you’re making backpacks (or anything else). Jack is generally a bit better spoken on this topic than I am, but the answer for a while was this string of run-on sentences that attempted to explain what we wanted EVERGOODS to do. Eventually we started calling it “crossover equipment” and saving the run-on sentences to answer the follow-up question: “What does Crossover Equipment mean?” At…
Hill People Gear Ute Light Review
…size” – HPG suggests a volume of 76 liters to compare UTE Light to classic backpacks. It’s a good size, easily big enough for a weekend hike with food and shelter and even a week-long backcountry expedition. UTE Light is made in the USA, mostly of 300D cordura, with high-stress areas reinforced with 500D. Quality webbing, YKK zippers, and US-made hardware make it a rugged carry tool. It’s a pack that can be used and abused in the harshest environm…
Brand Radar | 10 Brands You Need to Know
…maintaining wild areas. The brand offers a variety of bag styles including backpacks, slings, totes, bottle bags, and sacoche bags, as well as hats and caps. Inspired by diverse influences, from Japanese forest bathing to birdwatching, foraging, microscopy, and more, ELLIKER is all about embracing and connecting with nature in a variety of ways. Gear of note: Kiln Hooded Zip Top Backpack 22L Carston Tote Bag 13L Fitts Sling Bag 2L Fells Crossbody…
Exclusive Release | GORUCK x Carryology Kaidan 3.0 ULTRA Blaze Collection
…on, we know you all love this feature, so we added this to ALL FOUR of the backpacks (GR1 21L, GR1 26L, GR2 26L, and Bullet 18L). Quick access pockets across the board. HIGH-VIS INTERIOR High-vis interior. This is something we always do, as it’s a functional feature used to make your life easier. Bright-colored interiors make it easier to spot bag contents in low-light conditions, such as the backseat of a sketchy taxi somewhere in the outskirts o…
Exclusive Release | GORUCK x Carryology Kaidan 3.0 ULTRA Black Collection
…on, we know you all love this feature, so we added this to ALL FOUR of the backpacks (GR1 21L, GR1 26L, GR2 26L, and Bullet 18L). Quick access pockets across the board. HIGH-VIS INTERIOR High-vis interior. This is something we always do, as it’s a functional feature used to make your life easier. Bright-colored interiors make it easier to spot bag contents in low-light conditions, such as the backseat of a sketchy taxi somewhere in the outskirts o…
Ultimate Travel Gear List That Will Change the Way You Travel
…might like. Let’s start with bags, yeah? https://youtu.be/c2gH1xOZpqI?t=74 Backpacks I used to obsess about traveling light and, okay, I still do, but I don’t worry about the weight of a specific object that much. I’m much more focused on the functionality. In other words, I’d rather have less things that work better and last longer than bringing the lightest weight bag that won’t last a whole trip, won’t hold everything I want to bring, or even i…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Active Backpack
Top 5 | Best Active Backpack Active backpacks – without any doubt, my favorite Carry Award category. To compete here, each pack must be a champ on many levels: comfort, durability, used technologies, organization (inside and outside), and more. In this category, you’ll find cross-functional packs and very specialized sport-specific packs featuring cutting-edge technologies of the backpacking world. Each of these packs is different, but each is un…
Top 5 | Best EDC 2023 Carry Awards X
…living a life full of adventure and providing the best tools for it. From backpacks all the way through to patches, their products speak of nature and giving every person the right equipment to enjoy it. Their backpacks are excellent, their clothing and apparel adored, and their accessories are second to none. The SPD CAS OTF (Special Projects Division California Special Out The Front) is a unique piece of carry. Full tang and folders are often t…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Work Backpack
…ptops, phones, wallets, cameras etc. etc. Whatever the items are, our work backpacks can be laden with a lot of expensive goodies, and more importantly, priceless information. Fear not, Pacsafe and SLNT have you covered with their anti theft backpack. You’d be forgiven for glancing over this unassuming backpack on your morning commute, the sleek black 750 denier recycled polyester intentionally flies under the radar with it’s minimal branding, bu…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Travel Accessory
…living a life full of adventure and providing the best tools for it. From backpacks all the way through to patches, their products speak of nature and giving every person the right equipment to enjoy it. Their backpacks are excellent, their clothing and apparel adored, and their accessories are second to none. The ATP Pouches are the elite of adventure organisation. Coming in three sizes (1, 2, & 3), there is a pouch for your needs. All three po…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…k, estimated around 20 liters. One thing that always drives me crazy about backpacks with cinch straps… is the straps cross over the zippers, blocking your access to grab something quickly. It’s just annoying. Aer clearly has taken note of this and added one-hand quick open and close magnetic hardware on all 4 compression straps. Who knows how these magnets work, but they work flawlessly. Little details like the perfectly-sized Apple AirTag holder…
Best New Gear | August 2022
…se. Inspired by the great outdoors, pulling inspiration from hiking shoes, backpacks, tents, fishing gear, and nature itself, the pen is based on the new Slim Side Click. It comes with a speckled Cerakote body and a redesigned clip with a special and on-brand laser engraved design. It is available in three lengths until October 30, 2022. GiantMouse GM9 & GMP9 The GM line can be thought of as Vox and Ansø’s no-holds-barred studio, a playground wher…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…ext outdoor adventure takes you. Azo Equipment Dejen and Amhara Adventurer Backpacks Azo Equipment’s updated Adventurer series offers products aimed at those who spend a lot of time outdoors, including the Dejen Adventurer and Amhara Adventurer backpacks. Both packs are handmade in the UK and feature rugged Cordura fabrics, laser-cut PALS attachment points, and a choice of pockets for storing smaller items. The 22L Dejen is a burly companion that…
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
…ty contests, but neither are you. Stop lying to yourself. This isn’t the backpack you want, it’s the backpack you deserve. One of the best affordable backpacks ever made in the history of backpacks: The JanSport Right Pack….
Top 5 | Best Travel Luggage
…out the shoulder straps and throw it on your back. Unlike a lot of rolling backpacks, here the wheels and base of the bag aren’t pressed against your back, which is a much cleaner option. Lastly, you can roll it on some decently sized 75mm wheels that will take most offroad tracks smoothly. And while the bag is by far the biggest of the contenders, its lack of a metal trolley system means it comes in at only 2.4kg. Super lightweight for such a big…
Best Tote Bags for Work 2020
…ey’re generally more accessible than messengers, more office-friendly than backpacks, and more versatile than briefcases. All good reasons to consider them on your short list for your next commuting companion. A good tote will offer easy access to gear throughout the day, whether you’re reaching for a public transport card, hunting for a charging cable, or extricating a folder. Additionally, a lot of totes have versatile styles that make them suit…
Best New Gear | June 2021
…ey’s All Mighty (Lifetime) Guarantee. The series includes daypacks, travel backpacks, waist packs, duffels, and slings. So whatever your adventure may be, this series can help you get out there and chase it. MAKR x Monster Children Prism Sacoche Bag When you don’t need to carry a lot, small carry is where it’s at. Enter the MAKR x Monster Children Prism Sacoche Bag. A compact bag that can be worn crossbody or around the waist and which is a conven…
Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
…omfortable. Of course, inherently messenger bags are less comfortable than backpacks simply because the weight is not distributed on two shoulders. But as far as messengers go, the Wee Lug is damn great. My typical loadout includes: – MacBook Air M1 – Remote Equipment org kit for cables, dongles, and chargers – Tom Bihn Side Kick for documents, passports, wallet – 32 oz Nalgene bottle – Uniqlo Ultra Light Down jacket for unpredictable weather Wi…
Inside Line Equipment Transit 25L Backpack Review
…people looking for an innovative alternative to Chrome or Mission Workshop backpacks, without breaking the bank. Who It Doesn’t The design of the Transit is slightly different from the iconic ILE backpack; the cylindrical body of the pack has a slightly tight waist, which paired with the geometrical front pocket creates a pretty unique look. But it’s definitely not for everyone. Also, this pack has subtle side pockets to carry two bottles, but the…
What to Pack for Winter in Tokyo
…ssential Lightweight Down Shacket I knew Alchemy Equipment for their great backpacks, which I have used in the past. But I had never tried their clothing line before this year. Let me say I’m impressed. The quality of this little down shirt is incredible. The 600-fill down keeps you nice and warm. Plus it’s stylish enough to be used as your only outer on a day with milder weather or during those sunny December afternoons when you might be commutin…
Best 2020 Black Friday Deals, Updated Daily
…eir Coffee Kit. Day Owl Day Owl is offering $50 off their sustainably made backpacks. Mission Workshop Mission Workshop is offering 20% off, plus 20% off a future order with the code BF2020. Inside Line Equipment ILE are offering 20% Off using code ‘BF20‘. Valid until 11/30. côte&ciel côte&ciel are offering a variety of big discounts including over 50% off some pieces. Trakke Trakke will be offering up to 50% off during their Black Friday sale whi…