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Carrying a Camera Without a Bag
…gear, with Velcro closure. Check out these videos to see it in use. Tenba Messenger Wrap Like the SkoobaWrap, the Tenba Messenger Wrap can be folded and rolled in numerous ways to provide protection for camera equipment, tech devices and any other items you want to keep safe and secure on the go (or even while stored at home). The corners are secured in place using Velcro, and a choice of colors and sizes help you easily identify and store your g…
Week In Review ~ 17 July
…everyday carry Peak Design enjoyed tremendous success with their Everyday Messenger, recognizing real carry problems and delivering thoughtful solutions with this versatile camera and everyday bag. Now they’re adding new members to the Everyday line with their Everyday Backpack (in two sizes), Tote and Sling. Taking inspiration from the Everyday Messenger, the Everyday line features great expandability, access, organization and versatility. Check…
Week In Review ~ 10 July
…he SOFT SHELL dopp kit that can double as a sling bag, the DAYTONA rolltop messenger and the 27L DASH messenger bag with a floating liner for added weatherproofness. From festivals to EDC With summer the season of festivals, you need a bag that can handle mud, wear and tear. The new FREITAG F-estival bag F553 LOU is eager for outdoor partying, but able to go beyond the festival ground too. The 3.5L volume provides space and organization for festiv…
Week In Review ~ 15 May
…down sibling for an acclaimed camera bag The original Peak Design Everyday Messenger took the photography bag world by storm, winning acclaim across the industry for its innovative approach to everyday and camera carry. But now big brother’s got a helping hand to accommodate smaller loads and smaller body frames. The Everyday Messenger 13 is a scaled-down version of the bag that is designed to fit a 13″ laptop and mirrorless camera kits. All the g…
Week In Review ~ 6 March
…ired aesthetics can make a lot of them stand out. But not the ITS Discreet Messenger Bag, which lives up to its name with a design that flies under the radar. The messenger is constructed using Martexin weather-resistant waxed canvas and rugged AustriAlpin COBRA buckles, with a pass-through zipper for quick access to the interior. The Velcro-lined interior lets you attach items according to your personal preferences, while expandable interior and…
Week In Review ~ 13 December
…ablet. Check out a video of the pack’s features here. For those who prefer messengers, Life Behind Bars has you covered. The 32L Echelon messenger has a stabilizer strap, a secondary shoulder strap to help balance the load for better user comfort, an exterior carrying system for attaching large or awkwardly-shaped items to the bag, a floating interior construction to protect your gear against the elements, as well as a padded laptop compartment in…
Week In Review ~ 6 December
…or all your bits and pieces in this versatile bag that can be carried as a messenger bag or briefcase. There’s also a stabilizer strap if you want to swap out walking for cycling. If you need to carry tech, the bag fits up to a 13-inch laptop, with a back pocket that accommodates up to an 11-inch tablet or laptop. The Maker’s Bag is available in either 1050D ballistic nylon or 400D Dyneema/420D ripstop nylon and is self-standing for easier access…
Week In Review ~ 29 November
…the tasks you need to get done. The collection features a backpack, tote, messenger and duffel, with versatile aesthetics that suit diverse environments, as well as quick-access pockets and interior organization to keep your tech, work tools or other daily carry tidy and within easy reach. Check out the Invisible bags Indiegogo campaign to learn more. Four-way carry meets two-wheel compatibility One bag is good…four bags in one compact form is ev…
Drive By :: Samsonite Pro-DLX 4
…the same kind of luggage combination: a soft carry-on spinner and a laptop messenger bag. I found this to be the best combination for my business trips, but to be honest, after years I became frustrated traveling with two pieces of carry-on. So I decided to buy luggage with a laptop front pocket to avoid traveling with a messenger bag for the laptop. Everything fits in this spinner and I am able to travel hands-free or to bring with me any additio…
Week In Review ~ 8 November
…industry, the collection covers a range of carry situations courtesy of a messenger bag, pencil carrier, laptop sleeve and tote. Carry for your kicks Traveling with your sneakers requires some packing finesse – but things get a lot easier when you have dedicated space for your shoes. The HEX Sneaker Duffel delivers with two end pockets that each fit a pair of sneakers, along with mesh pockets for your socks. The main compartment features a padded…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…______________________________________________________ Freitag F13 TOP CAT Messenger Utilising recycled and upcycled materials is becoming increasingly popular. But decades ahead of the game were Freitag, the first to create bags from upcycled materials. Many have since followed in their footsteps, making bags from materials such as discarded sail cloth, signs, etc. But Freitag led the charge with recycled truck tarps, car seat belts and inner bic…
All The Gear You Need to Be a Traveling Photographer
…day pack that can carry two cameras (especially when adding a large Tenba Messenger Wrap (84 g.) to add protection for one of the two cameras), a small tripod (Really Right Stuff Pocket Pod TFA-01 Ultra tripod + BH-25 Pro ball head: 312 g), a bottle of water (Vapur Element, foldable and equipped with a carabiner: 38g for a 0.7L bottle), and a few other items. GORUCK GR2 (40L), folded Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW and Tenba Messenger Wrap. Final though…
DSPTCH RND Unit Sling Pouch Review
…en the two straps. It’s a very similar setup to what you’d see on a larger messenger with a quick-adjust loop to boot. Personally, I think this is a bit overkill for what is an otherwise very simple and streamlined sling. Over the past few months of use I don’t think I ever once found the need to use the quick-detach and I found the buckle ever so slightly annoying, where a simple tri-glide would have been more low profile. DSPTCH does offer strap…
The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
…long the way. RESISTANT developed as a local answer catering to these bike messengers’ needs. It began in the garage of a bicycle messenger company, founded very much along the lines of “If you can’t find it, make it.” Japanese design details featured in an early prototype from the get-go, highlighting they were ready to step up and claim their place as a Japanese alternative in a market sorely lacking in local offerings. And it’s grown into a bra…
Match Up: 7 Awesome Bag and Footwear Combinations
…-ready style, and the Khyte exudes both in spades. The weatherproof laptop messenger keeps tech safe and dry during your daily commutes, yet quickly accessible. And its understated looks slide unobtrusively into a variety of work environments, while still looking slick on your downtime wanderings. Style King HELM Boots Marion Olive and Bedouin Foundry Genghis “Dang, those are killer.” Or simply, “I WANT.” Two apt statements when considering the bo…
Our Favorite Japanese Bags in 2024
…pacity and two soft water flasks are also included. master-piece potential messenger bag No.01756-v3 (US$286) Exuding master-piece’s quality craftsmanship and practical design, the potential messenger bag No.01756-v3 is a multifunctional addition to your carry arsenal that can handle daily commutes, weekend excursions to your local cafe, and travel needs with tech in tow. The wide-opening main compartment makes it easy to pack and retrieve gear, w…
The Top Gear to Buy in October 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…-edition Kadet Sling Bag, Mini Kadet, Ziptop Waistpack, and the new Ruckas Messenger, dished up with custom electric green hardware and trims and a custom ALC-designed liner in electric green or classic black and white. VSSL Nest Pour Over Coffee Kit The founders of VSSL have had one goal in mind from day one – to assemble great kits that offer convenience and value. Previously having dipped their toes with the Java coffee grinder, the team from C…
Best New Gear | August 2023
…y urban use. The series includes the Aoede Briefpack, Aoede Daypack, Aoede Messenger, and Aoede Crossbody. Each piece is made with bluesign® approved 840D 100% ballistic nylon and comes in two colorway options that transition easily from work settings to about-town carry. The Aoede Briefpack provides three carry options including backpack, shoulder strap, and hand carry mode, while the Briefpack, Daypack, and Messenger all offer a padded laptop sl…
Bedouin Foundry Delireis SE Review
…dry. I am deeply in love with the Barbarossa, which is my favourite camera messenger, then there’s the Khan, our updated collaboration which is the most comfortable messenger in existence. I even have my wife firmly onboard the BF train with the Bosun’s Tote I gifted her. Silas and his team create beautiful works of art, and I don’t say that lightly. They just happen to be bags too! Chances are I would be equally smitten if they were jackets, or a…
Carry Awards IX | Finalists Recap
…v2 Mountain Hardwear Snowskiowski Arch Industries Grisetti 30 Best Active Messenger Instagram Images Greenroom136 Metrorunner PRIME Tactical Chrome Buran III Ally Cappelino Kenny Orbitgear r200 Apidura City Messenger Best Waterproof Bag Instagram Images Subtech Pro Bag 45L Yeti Panga Duffel Chrome Urban Ex 2.0 Patagonia Guidewater Sea to Summit Flow 35L Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack Ortlieb Atrack 25 Ortovox Traverse 30 Dry Big Creek…
Best Commuter Gear for Cyclists in 2021
…cling Buyer’s Guide. Chrome Industries Citizen Night Messenger (US$160) If messengers are more your style, Chrome’s iconic Citizen Messenger is a dependable choice. And the Night version provides welcome low-light visibility with a reflective panel and trims. The weatherproof tarp liner helps protect your commuter gear against the elements and Chrome’s quick-release buckle with integrated bottle opener gives added functionality to this tough and t…
Aer Travel Sling 2 Review
…ities easier to access. Who It Doesn’t Anyone who isn’t a fan of sling or messenger-style bags won’t suddenly be enlightened by this bag. If you need to carry a lot more than your tech, this will run out of space. Additionally, if you need to, or prefer to carry on your right shoulder, unfortunately, this is not your bag. While you can hang the bag off your right shoulder, it is designed for cross-body wear. Specifications Name: Travel Sling 2 Br…
Trakke Whisky Collection is One Tasteful Release
…eautiful, small backpack, ideally suited for someone under 6′ tall. Bairn Messenger Ah the Bairn, Trakke’s delightful small messenger, really looks fantastic in the new Whisky color. When Trakke updated the Bairn they increased the overall dimensions to accommodate a 13″ laptop while still maintaining an overall small form factor. It has great access for your gear and is easily worn over one shoulder or across your body thanks to the adjustable s…
ORBITGear R103 Review
…R103 looks like a way through a military tactical pack and a typical bike messenger backpack. To be a 20-25 liter pack it actually looks smaller than what it can really carry. If you are a fan of daisy chains, you’ll find plenty on the R103. The entire pack body is customizable with modules sold on the ORBITGear site. This lets you create an external carry space or add a couple of carabiners. The closure system is redundant for each access. When…
A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
…. Bicycle messengers were cool, everyone wanted to pretend to be a bicycle messenger, even I probably did too. I was studying Graphic Design at art school and I was sick of being stuck behind a computer for hours. I wanted to make stuff with my hands. But of course, I was a broke art student. So my friends and I would ride our bicycles around Glasgow and go dumpster diving. We would find materials and then liberate them; couches, ad banners, zippe…
Trakke Bannoch Backpack Review: Drive By
…t might suit your needs. If you like the Salt & Canvas material but want a messenger, consider the Trakke Bannoch Messenger. If you want urban/outdoor versatility Alchemy Equipment and Mystery Ranch are well worth exploring too, with pieces such as the AEL006 or the Urban Assault or Rip Ruck. Filson also offers heritage aesthetics with rugged durability for a variety of environments. Verdict The Trakke Bannoch Backpack excels at finding that sweet…
Best New Gear: July 2020
…t, and repeating this process until the end of time. Orbitgear R221 & R231 Messenger Bag It’s Back! Refined. Redefined. Orbitgear has brought back their most advanced technical messenger bag featuring their AXIS ADV Sling System. Available in a variety of eye popping materials for durability, weather resistance, and style for those who want a bit more flash. Mission Workshop 500D Drift Tote – 28L Mission Workshop has officially elevated the world…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…er-work drinks, or venturing out on the weekend. Odin Leather Goods Texas Messenger Odin Leather Goods is a family-owned and operated brand with a leather workshop based in Coppell, Texas. Their beautifully handcrafted pieces feature premium leathers and hardware, with an attention to detail that makes them worthy heirloom pieces for future generations too. But they make sure those eye-catching looks are well balanced with functional design. Case…
Best New Gear: March 2020
…first customization process with four very different takes on their Fleet Messenger for four very different users and needs. Check out the details here. Bellroy Apex Collection The Apex Backpack is Bellroy’s version of a concept car, uniting 10 years of design insights into a truly advanced pack that blends the cutting-edge in pack construction with proven and timeless luxe. The ultra-sleek, minimal design makes this pack a chameleon, transitioni…
ORBITGear R231 Bag: Quick Look
…Got your eye on ORBITGear’s R231 Messenger Bag? Take a quick look at the details to see if it’s right for your needs… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzfttXdmjAA Liked this article? You might enjoy these too: Minaal Daily Bag Review The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Messenger and Shoulder Bags…