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Best New Gear: October 2020
…S and we got to get a first hand walkthrough of these “V2” CPL24 and CPL28 backpacks. Folks, they nailed it. Building upon the success of their hugely successful “V1” bags, the details and refinements here already make this a contender for next year’s Carry Awards, no joke. Bellroy Transit Workpack Funny, we were just chatting about how much we loved Bellroy’s Transit backpacks. The Transit Plus is my (Taylor’s) current favorite travel backpack in…
ORBITGear R103 Review
…r R103 has been a mix of emotions. I was too long involved with ultralight backpacks or mountaineering rucksacks where every gram counts. Consequently, when I initially opened the Orbit Gear package I was skeptical. This bag is heavy. At least that was my first overly-biased impression. But after putting the pack to use, all my doubts about the ORBITGear R103 were gone—washed away by the extreme comfort of the pack’s fit and its extra padded strap…
A Decade of Heimplanet: Interview
…of 2019. They told us how the production team fell in love with one of our backpacks. At first, I thought it was some kind of scam, but the person explained that they decided to make our bag a present for everyone on set and that they would like to place an order. I would have loved to be there for the moment when they received it! What are some influences behind your designs? Function is always our first concern. The Cave was born from a technica…
Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
…ionalize the premium price. Only more recently have I started using their backpacks. As with their shell jackets, Arc’teryx packs deliver straightforward simplicity and premium aesthetics that never disappoint. The Brize 25L is the fourth backpack I’ve had the chance to deeply test and review. When looking at the design of other packs like the Alpha AR and the Alpha FL, I can notice the essentialism built around a specific type of activity: alpin…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Active Backpack
As the name suggests, active backpacks are the packs you carry to get moving and embrace adventure. And just as adventure differs, so do active backpacks. Some may provide reliable protection from the elements, whether you’re hitting the water or caught in downpours during hikes or active commutes. Perhaps their goal is to provide maximized comfort and load stability over day-long trips in the backcountry or multi-day treks. Or maybe they excel a…
Incase Bionic: The Most Well-Rounded Sustainable Carry System?
…Sleeve in Marine Blue. Or choose the upcycled route with Freitag and their backpacks, sleeve and pouch in truck tarp. Well, two options… until now. Enter the Incase x Bionic collection. A super minimal collection all very clean, cohesive and kinda cool. At a price that’s incredibly hard to beat. Meet Bionic Bionic is a textile company formed by Tim Coombs and Tyson Toussant and in 2010 musician Pharrell Williams joined as a Creative Director. Thei…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
As the name suggests, active backpacks are the packs you carry to get moving and embrace adventure. And just as adventure differs, so do active backpacks. Some may provide reliable protection from the elements, whether you’re hitting the water or caught in downpours during hikes or active commutes. Perhaps their goal is to provide maximized comfort and load stability over day-long trips in the backcountry or multi-day treks. Or maybe they excel a…
How To Find The Perfect Bag
…t bag for you… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeLU6wwh0BM&feature=youtu.be Enjoyed this article? You might like these too: Nine of the best EDC Backpacks: Roundup Video 7 of the Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks…
Essential Outdoor Gear, According to Search and Rescue Operatives
…own personal protection equipment including clothing, helmets, headlamps, backpacks, first aid kit, etc. Additional technical equipment is purchased and owned privately by members who are trained to use such equipment. However, the agencies we work through and with have technical equipment that we can use. The initial purchase of necessary gear is indeed a major expense for new members, however many new prospective members are already involved ei…
Our Favorite Anti-Theft Travel Accessories and Tips
…natching. Plus wearing bags on the front of your body (whether messengers, backpacks, waist bags or shoulder bags) makes it easier to keep an eye on them, especially in crowded spaces. And if you can lock zippers with a padlock, cable ties or even pipe cleaners, you’ll make stealing your gear even less of an attractive prospect. 16. Share your itinerary with friends and family This is a useful habit to get into particularly if you’re traveling alo…
GORUCK Kid Ruck 8L and 13L :: Drive By
…pinch, even with the smallest size. And compared to most Dora/Frozen/Hulk backpacks, this is leagues better. And the colors are good too. The blue and black are safe, and the pink will get a nod from the girls, but has a touch of purple to keep it tough enough to avoid Barbie territory. “The Kid Ruck is tough enough that dads can wear it, restrained enough that it should go mostly unnoticed, and credible enough that those in the know will dig it….
Week In Review ~ 21 May
…rk hard and play hard? Mammut’s Seon series is built to keep up, with four backpacks that move seamlessly from work to workouts. Clean aesthetics help them blend into work environments, while separate compartments provide dedicated storage for work tools and gym gear or climbing equipment. Separate storage options for gear also makes the backpacks suited to short trips.The largest piece is the 35L Seon Cargo which can be carried as a pack or by tw…
Triple Aught Design shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
…ted in their carry products and the accessories that went with them. Their backpacks, their messenger, their pouches, patches, etc. I can now say these are some of, if not the nicest, items of clothing I’ve ever seen. Everything is considered. A subtle blend between everyday clothing (do I say “fashion” here?) and outdoor/tactical ability. Everything, down to the last stitch (or lack thereof in terms of a stitch in some cases), has a purpose. Thei…
Interview with Luke Mastrangelo :: Prism concept backpack
…ructure to protect an egg from cracking, comes to mind. I noticed how many backpacks lacked internal structure, so I took a page from mountain backpacking. There’s sort of this disparity in the market between the valuable objects we own and carry (primarily expensive, delicate electronics) and the soft, water-permeable protective carrying packs we put them in. What were the greatest challenges and what were the most useful things you learned? Sewi…
Road Tests :: Incase DSLR Pro Pack
…he back panel can be unzipped. This was new to me, having only used camera backpacks with front access before. I thought it may take some adapting to, but within a day I’d forgotten about the change and it was a great system. It’s also good knowing that your expensive gear has an extra layer of padding (the front section) between it and any potential knocks. The internals have a set of Velcro-attached padded dividers much like you’ll find in most…
Week In Review ~ 27 April
…ech gadgets. Options include a solar iPad case, solar messengers and solar backpacks. Duffle for the downpour Source: http://www.chromeindustries.com/bags/sotnik Chrome’s Sotnik duffle offers waterproof carry for your everyday needs, with a roll-top opening and dual portability options (by hand or as a pack). The duffle has a volume of 45-65 liters, with an interior lining that protects your gear from the rain (or alternatively prevents wet conten…
Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX / R8 Arkiv Field Pack
…e pocket to protect a little against impacts (not ideal, but it works). My backpacks are always primed for travel, so I loved having the flexibility of sections and configurations. Those side pockets are gold. – Josh’s carry While Josh only carries a 13″ MBP, he felt like the laptop module was a bit too heavy for his likes, and also left the weight too far out for his rigorous awesomeness. He also carried his laptop in the main section. While gene…
Road Tests :: Poler Excursion Pack
…’t feel as though you’re wearing a camera backpack. I’ve used other camera backpacks in the past with enough secret compartments to hide lots of camera gear. This backpack gave me ample storage room yet still retained a relatively slim profile. For me, keeping the center of gravity close to the wearer (especially when the pack is fully loaded) makes a huge difference to long-term comfort. Other bulky camera backpacks I have used that don’t have a…
Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip
…ng bullets, it happens to double as one of the best travel and all-rounder backpacks I’ve ever used. It is hands down my go-to for travel or diverse needs. Below, I’ll try and explain why… ^ That’s why ^ Check the above image, and you’ll get an idea of just how radical this pack’s load carrying and access abilities are. If you’re packing an SLR, you can reach it quickly at the bottom of your pack. If you’re hauling a couple of laptops, a uke, and…
Carry Retail Segments :: Outdoor
…by the Department of Goods is the chance to score some great discounts on backpacks. For example pick up the Gregory Tarne 36 Backpack (with features such as two hydration ports and an interior reservoir sleeve, as well as adjustable ice axe/trekking pole loops) for 50% off the retail price. — Altrec Created in 1997, Altrec.com is a website focused on offering outdoor gear and clothing. For instance, the Osprey Aether 70 backpack (specifically fo…
Week In Review ~ 3 November
…nd culture brand BEAMS. The 2012 Incase x BEAMS collaboration features two backpacks based off the Incase Campus pack, in a choice of black canvas with black pebbled leather and gray canvas with navy pebbled leather. – On a modular mission You might have read our post on Mission Workshop’s Arkiv Field Pack. Well now you can get your hands on the Advanced Projects Edition VX / R8 Arkiv Field Pack. With its modular system offering a choice of access…
Week In Review ~ 13 October
…o this Week In Review where we check out a new collaboration, some stylish backpacks, a wallet that’s taking a new approach to card and cash carry, as well as some awesome futuristic luggage design… – New collaboration stretches its wings What do you get when you cross an American fashion brand with a coveted Japanese carry brand? A Jaybird. No, this is not a new endeavor into the world of portable pets but rather a backpack stemming from a collab…
Week In Review ~ 6 October
…with this rucksack on or reserve it for the urban jungle instead. – Sport backpacks get hardcore Pelican are known for their durable hard cases that can withstand pretty much whatever you can throw at them. Of course, such cases are not always practical for your daily carry needs, where you want protection for your tech items but flexibility and light weight for easy transport. So can you have it all? With Pelican, you can. Their line of Sport ba…
Week In Review ~ 15 September
…ve read our Back To School Bags post which featured suggestions for school backpacks but if messengers are more your thing then you can check out this list of 10 leather laptop messengers/satchels that might have something which catches your eye. Shining the spotlight: Taylor Welden We were super-stoked to hear that Core77 shone the spotlight on one of our contributors, Taylor Welden (but with his mad skills it’s not hard to see why). You can view…
Week In Review ~ 4 August
…s – pretty much everything you need for a busy day at work followed by a workout. The Henty Wingman is suitable for commuting by bike and is also suitable for train and airport travel purposes. We’re split on the overall vibe of it, but it is a handy approach. Biomechanics and Backpacks If you haven’t checked it out yet, our Biomechanics and Backpacks series takes a look at an interesting design concept by Bergans of Norway to facilitate greater f…
Week In Review ~ 21 July
…. You can also access an indepth write-up of the show here. A New Face For Backpacks The North Face have a new range of backpacks for autumn/winter 2012 known as their Back To Berkeley range. The packs rock some vibrant colours and are constructed from a lightweight and water-resistant coated canvas with suede bases. Each pack also features a padded back and straps, as well as an interior drawstring divider to separate contents and an interior zip…
Week In Review ~ 9 June
…ecord time. — Hot picks: Backpack guide for summer Staying on the theme of backpacks, if the pull of the outdoors has you firmly in its grasp, this handy buyer’s guide to backpacks may be just the sort of advice you’re searching for. Whether you’re planning a day hike, a hell-for-leather charge down the side of a rather steep incline with nothing but two wheels beneath you, or an overnight stay, you might just find your ideal backpack in this guid…
Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
…e mountaineering kit too. A friend lent me a range of late 1960’s Karrimor backpacks, and they are stunning. Very basic, but incredibly comfortable and simple. At the time, they were really pioneering some new ideas in backpack design, so it’s amazing to see the original packs in the flesh! Are there any trends or things folk do in carry that drive you nuts? I hate it when brands claim to be innovating when really they are marketing… I think as a…
Week In Review ~ 12 May
…nts to “borrow” it. — Going on a trip? The good folk at Red Oxx have some very useful advice when it comes to packing for trips. Check it out in order to avoid over-strained muscles and evil glares from airport check-in staff. — Backpacks getting your back up? Speaking of strain, if you have back problems and/or are experiencing less than optimal performance from your backpack, have a read through our Bad Backs and Backpacks post. Your back will t…
OR Show 2012 Pt II
…Cannot imagine why…) — Kelty: Kelty is celebrating their 60th year making backpacks with their heritage line of bags. Inspired from the 60s, 70 and 80s, these bags feature modern design elements such as pen and computer pockets. — Mile High Mountaineering. This photo was taken on “the streets” of the show. The company didn’t have a booth, but the bags look great, if not groundbreaking. I am sure we’ll see more of this company in the future. — Mys…