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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…
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….
IV Nutrition Backpack Project :: We Need Your Help
…bag that will really make a difference to people’s lives and the way they carry vital equipment on a daily basis. – You’re a carry enthusiast with a great idea or suggestion and you want to share it. We’d love to get an active discussion going in the comments section at the bottom of this post, so please do share your thoughts and suggestions. Maybe you have design ideas; perhaps you’re frustrated with your own medical carry and would love to see…
The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
…ptions on the market. Db Hytta Price: $299/$329/$359 Capacity: 50L/70L/90L Carryology Credential: Structured carry, protective construction, sleek. Db are the Norwegian powerhouses whose whole mantra is built on disrupting a crowded market. That thought process is clear in the Hytta (translation; small house in the wild) series, a collection of duffels designed to be functional and not “sag on your ass”. The result of this is an extremely capable…
The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
…e gusset it accommodates larger loads but also self-compresses for compact carry with smaller setups.. DSPTCH Waist Bag (US$ 85.50) – Volume: 8L – Dimensions: 13″ x 9″ x 1.5″ The DSPTCH Waist Bag is designed to carry essentials in durable, low-key style. Made in the USA with water-resistant 1680D Ballistic Nylon, the bag features a padded tablet sleeve in the main compartment that fits up to a 10″ device. The front compartment features Fidlock mag…
True Utility Connect Everyday Carry Bag :: Drive By
…ithout getting in the way), and I haven’t had any issues with the zippers. Carry Options The Everyday Carry Bag can be carried in two primary ways, either with the included shoulder strap, or by attaching it to your belt using the belt loops on the bag. The strap is adjustable and can be tucked inside the mesh exterior pocket or secured in place with the magnetic button strap to keep it out of the way in belt-carry mode. Alternatively you can remo…
Top 5: Best Carry-On Bag 2020
…your pack Black Ember FORGE The Black Ember team are also veterans of the Carry Awards, earning themselves a 1st place spot in the Everyday Bag category with their Citadel backpack. Clearly, they didn’t kick up their feet and bask in their own glory since then… they’ve been going hard. Enter, the FORGE. I’ve been using the FORGE-MAX since before it officially hit the digital pages of the interwebs and my very first impression when I opened the bo…
Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi
…a love poem. We even awarded it the “Hall Of Fame” winner for this year’s Carry Awards. We love this bag. And for good reason. Tracing its original concept story back to the 1960s, this nearly 40-year-old product was born as a direct result from a process in design thinking and research, which is some high-level nerding that we appreciate. Hundreds of millions of them have been produced since then, all thanks to the two fathers of big blue, Ingva…
Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi Small
…a love poem. We even awarded it the “Hall Of Fame” winner for this year’s Carry Awards. We love this bag. And for good reason. Tracing its original concept story back to the 1960s, this nearly 40-year-old product was born as a direct result from a process in design thinking and research, which is some high-level nerding that we appreciate. Hundreds of millions of them have been produced since then, all thanks to the two fathers of big blue, Ingva…
Fraktaologi | The Most Punk Rock Bag in Existence
…a love poem. We even awarded it the “Hall Of Fame” winner for this year’s Carry Awards. We love this bag. And for good reason. Tracing its original concept story back to the 1960s, this nearly 40-year-old product was born as a direct result from a process in design thinking and research, which is some high-level nerding that we appreciate. Hundreds of millions of them have been produced since then, all thanks to the two fathers of big blue, Ingva…
The Gravel Travel System Gives You a 3-in-1 Experience
…roblems experienced by travelers, namely aisle hold-ups while storing your carry-on bag, carrying too much stuff while out and about at your destination, and enduring uncomfortable loads. The first problem is solved with a clever detachable hip belt that doubles as the Sling Bag. The hip belt can be quickly detached from the 42L Carry-On Backpack while walking down the plane aisle to avoid holding people up, allowing you to store the pack quickly…
The Best Bags for Business Travel
…C38 Travel Bag (around US$ 710) The VOCIER C38 is a handsome and luxurious carry-on bag designed to carry work clothes wrinkle-free. VOCIER’s Zero-Crease System provides curving storage for a suit to prevent wrinkles, and can also be hung up in your accommodation for easy access. A quick-entry opening lets you remove items such as a wash bag from the inner compartment without having to open the main zipper. A removable interior compartment stores…
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
…king it quick and easy to grab and store items. The duffel offers multiple carry options including top carry handles, grab handles, and removable shoulder straps. The tough, weatherproof build and padded base help keep gear safe from the elements and bumps too. And its versatile design also makes this a great duffel for short travel needs. Aer Gym Duffel 3 (US$169) A thoughtful blend of functionality and style The Gym Duffel 3 features a ventilate…
Specialist Carry :: Expedition Documentarian
…T PDF I think it’s a real expression of identity, ya know? What and how we carry the things we carry. If you have a person or a consumer who is very acutely aware of what that says, I mean you can really make big statements with bags and with carry – it’s very, very detailed. Exactly. Exactly. I think it’s in a way of course you have the practical aspects, and it’s useful, but it’s also a bit like selecting your avatar, or profile picture on Faceb…
The Best Modular Backpacks
…system is a well-considered modular system featuring a range of backpacks, carry rigs and accessories to adapt to a variety of urban and outdoor carry needs, like hiking, running and fly fishing. Designed to be lightweight yet durable, the modular components can be used together or individually depending on your requirements and existing carry setup. KUIU ULTRA Pack System The KUIU ULTRA Pack System is primarily designed for hunting but is adaptab…
The Evolution of Carry :: Interview with CO.ALITION
…acks on, adjusting the fit and really getting into the pack. Are there any carry brands or carry products that stand out as design inspirations for your own creations? Either particular products themselves and/or a brand’s design philosophy that resonates with you? Casey: For me, Thule’s lines of luggage and daypacks have really caught my eye. I really connect with the style lines, simple yet crucial uses and the overall aesthetic of their bags. I…
Minaal Carry-on 3.0 Bag Review
…d a thing for every pocket you’ll be disappointed. Design Looks The Minaal Carry-on 3.0 (Carry-on from here on out) is, in essence, a 35L rounded rectangle you can wear on your back. Overall, it’s a fairly sleek design with minimal exterior branding and details. This makes it a great choice for those who don’t want their bag to appear overly flashy or attention-grabbing. Don’t take that to mean that it’s boring aesthetically. There are thoughtful…
Best New Gear | April 2021
…ble, leak-proof metal construction will easily handle the demands of daily carry. Aer Tech Folio If you carry a lot of tech but don’t want to carry a large bag, look to Aer’s Tech Folio for sleek, tough, and practical tech carry. The dual-compartment design features dedicated storage for a laptop, as well as separate storage for smaller items such as cables, accessories and EDC items, with an assortment of pockets to keep gear tidy and easily acce…
The Best Travel Backpacks for Business 2019
…peace of mind. Flexible portability While backpack mode is great for load carrying, the ability to carry the bag as a duffel or in briefcase mode will better suit a formal event. Not only will it look more professional but the bag will also not crinkle your blazer or suit jacket around the shoulders. Daypack adaptability Lastly, while it’s not strictly necessary, it is useful having a backpack that can compress down for day trips. Alternatively y…
Best New Gear: January 2020
…shots. But that’s not a problem with Mystery Ranch’s DSLR Chest Rig. Three carry options let you get flexible with your carry. Use the harness to keep gear quickly accessible on your chest, the shoulder strap to sling it conveniently over your shoulder, or the included straps to secure it to your backpack harness for all-in-one portability. Travel Pebblebee Found GPS Tracker Want to keep track of your valuables? Hunt down lost luggage? Provide loc…
Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
…stuff from easily sliding out. Another thing, I use this bag as my primary carry on bag when I travel. I carry my Dopp Kit in here with me (sometimes they take my $2 razor replacement blades for my vintage safety razor, sometimes they don’t). My Dopp Kit contains all my small toiletry stuff, plus other random EDC/emergency items (lighter, needle/thread, etc). I found that with using a bit of Inception Packaging (if you put your tiny items in a sma…
The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
…Pastime offers a quick-access exterior pocket and an interior pocket. Two carry options including a removable shoulder strap and removable carry handle let you alternate to suit changing needs. Troubadour Messenger (US$ 375) Timeless style and quality construction makes this Troubadour Messenger a fine choice if you’re after a bag that will serve you well for years to come. Inside is a padded pocket to keep your laptop safe and secure on the move…
Pelican 1535 Air Carry-On with TrekPak Divider System
…ded dividers, and my personal favorite, TrekPak. The Pelican 1535 Air Case Carry-On is the latest iteration and possible successor to the highly popular Pelican 1510 Carry-on. Utilizing new technology and innovations, the Pelican 1535 Air Case features a super-light proprietary HPX² polymer to help reduce the weight, while retaining the strength and durability that Pelican is known for. Weighing in at 8.69 pounds, the company claims that this is u…
Carry Conversations :: Dana Gleason
…ctually in a lot of cases are the most interesting parts. What bags do you carry daily? I carry one or two variations of our 3Zip designs. Our 3Zips are something I’m hugely proud of. In the civilian market we build it for skiing and it’s built so you can just grab the top of the pack at the vertex of the two zippers that come down from the top and just rip it open. That is something, because of the angle of zippers, we’ve minimized the wear on th…
Watch Carry :: Presented by Time+Tide
…arry the watch. For most, you just strap it on your wrist and away you go. Carry factor, sorted. But what if you’re carrying multiple watches? What if you have one on your wrist while packing a more serious timepiece for serious purposes, like impressing your new girlfriend’s dad? You need some dedicated watch carry. In a pinch, a sock or a Ziploc bag will serve carry duty, but if you’re a lover of luxury mechanical watches and you’ve just dropped…
All The Gear You Need to Be a Traveling Photographer
…32 x 56 x 23 centimeters and 2 kgs, the GR2 is a large bag but one that is carry-on compliant (TSA carry-on compliant). It opens flat, has a very large laptop compartment (with a “false bottom” to protect the laptop), can hold a hydration bladder (a Velcro opening at the top of the ruck allows for a hydration hose to come out), has integrated pockets and mesh compartments, and 4 rows of external and internal MOLLE webbing that make customization e…
Best New Gear: March 2019
…c that will hold up to demanding travel use with trusty reliability. Three carry options give you versatile portability, allowing you to carry the bag as a backpack, shoulder bag or briefcase. The backpack straps are stowable and the shoulder strap is removable if desired. A wide opening also makes it easy to access gear in the main compartment, with exterior zipped pockets and an interior laptop sleeve to keep gear tidy. Ortlieb Atrack The conven…
Carry Giveaway :: Submit Your Best Carry Tips and Hacks
…ng a little shy but still want to share, email your tips and hacks to info@carryology.com with ‘Carry Tips’ in the subject line. The Prize People lead busy lives, and we get that. So to show how much we appreciate you taking the time to drop us some nuggets of carry gold, we’re dishing up a little treasure of our own. Up for grabs are three Bellroy Micro Sleeves that will be given to the individuals who submit the best tips and hacks. The closing…
Carry Portraits Exhibition
…how they portray themselves, and what they value. So at the launch of our Carryology Store we held a carry portraits exhibition. A celebration of carry in its simplest form, featuring contributors from across the world. Enjoy! “This is my daily carry, pretty mellow for a photographer. I’ve got 24-200mm covered and prefer to make do with only the essentials; I upgrade and add only when I have to. If I don’t need to use it on the reg, it comes out…
Most Popular Gear of 2021
…FULL took home the highly competitive Best Everyday Bag award in our 2020 Carry Awards. So when we got the opportunity to put our own spin on this champ, we struck hard. The Alpha One Niner x Carryology Stealth Cobra Evade features Dimension Polyant’s X50 with Kevlar X-Ply Ripstop in a stripped-back, stealthy design that moves easily from daily carry to travel use and more. rofmia Daypack V2 Minimalist in looks but maximizing quality, rofmia’s Da…