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The Tenth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
Our Tenth Annual Carry Awards are here! A celebration of the industry’s finest, across 14 categories. Shining a spotlight on exceptional pieces that are stellar representatives of their respective categories. And when it comes to pinpointing those pieces, we know our highly knowledgeable readers always deliver. So once again we’re turning to your carry expertise to highlight the very best new releases from 2021 / 2022. We’re trying some things, t…
Aer x Carryology | Tokai Resurgence
…ty, and affordability all in one complete package. They’re leaders in the industry, and no stranger to the annual Carry Awards, racking up an unprecedented three 1st place titles. That’s no easy task. And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out i…
Exclusive Release | Aer x Carryology Tokai Backpack
…ty, and affordability all in one complete package. They’re leaders in the industry, and no stranger to the annual Carry Awards, racking up an unprecedented three 1st place titles. That’s no easy task. And for all these reasons above, we were stoked when Aer hit us up back in 2019 with interest in doing a collab project. Later, we launched the Tokai Sling, a nod to Japanese streetwear: “Tokai” is Japanese (都会) for “urban” or “city”. It sold out i…
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards X
…tador Founded in 2014 by Chris Clearman with the vision to combine outdoor-industry expertise and the pursuit of travel, Matador has burgeoned into a brand that is much loved, smart, and agile. They know who they are and what they do best, and they bring a consistency and cohesion to their ever-growing line, and a unrelenting dedication to innovation and the evolution of carry. In their Boulder HQ – fitted with a prototyping lab, 3D printing lab,…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | A Griffin for the Ages
…om several of their specialized waxing machines, as their processes are an industry secret. In this ancient-yet-highly-advanced factory they do everything in-house; a high-tech laboratory for R&D and testing, fabric singeing (fire!), custom fabric dyeing, pressurized rolling machinery to ensure consistent wax smoothing, sanforising, emerising, waxing, and much more. Since we were using the best waxed cotton in the world, Kevin opted to use the be…
Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Griffin Collection
…om several of their specialized waxing machines, as their processes are an industry secret. In this ancient-yet-highly-advanced factory they do everything in-house; a high-tech laboratory for R&D and testing, fabric singeing (fire!), custom fabric dyeing, pressurized rolling machinery to ensure consistent wax smoothing, sanforising, emerising, waxing, and much more. Since we were using the best waxed cotton in the world, Kevin opted to use the be…
Buy It For Life | Arc’teryx Veilance
…this should be it. Equally at home in the city or on the move, Veilance’s modern take on the iconic field jacket combines the brand’s signature sleek styling with premium materials and construction, creating a sharp silhouette with dependable weather protection. The Veilance Field Jacket features taped seams and waterproof and windproof yet breathable 3L GORE-TEX fabric, paired with a microfleece backer for comfort and light warmth. I’ve worn thi…
Top 5: Best Accessory 2020
…on sling and lash options for cameras, or turning the EDC and travel pack industry on its head, you can be sure the crew from San Francisco always come correct. Winner of Carryology’s 2019 Best Innovation Award at Outdoor Retailer, the Travel Tripod is the latest in Peak Design’s string of hits. The first thing that stands out is the amazing use of space, or rather lack of wasted space, in the design. A traditional tripod is comprised of a center…
The Eighth Annual Carry Awards: 1st Round Voting
…are here! The time where we all gather together to celebrate the best the industry has to offer, across 14 categories. Giving truly great gear the accolades it merits. Of course, when it comes to highlighting that gear, you guys, our awesome readers are always on point. Endorsing pieces from big names and smaller players alike. So we’re looking to your knowledge and expertise again this year to shine a spotlight on the best and most innovative ne…
Holiday Gift Guide | The Outdoorsman
…ey here if you’re serious about spending time outside. Arc’Teryx have been industry leaders in the outdoor market for almost three decades now and their fabric technology, manufacturing innovation, and warranty services are industry leading. The Alpha Jacket (originally the Alpha AR) is a robust mountain shell made from a combination three layer GORE-TEX Hadron and N40d three layer GORE-TEX PRO, and this hybrid approach provides exceptional weathe…
Brand of the Year – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Recognizing a champion in the industry for more than the standard of their releases, this award goes to the brands pushing beyond product and profit – the brands who genuinely engage, educate and inspire. But what do these three key criteria for Brand of the Year really mean? Let’s break it down: Engage Do they present in public forums? Dive into 1-on-1 conversations? Ask questions of us, playful and meaningful? Connect with events and content? C…
5 Key Elements :: Designing the Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag
Arc’teryx is one of the most respected names in the outdoor industry, with a reputation for advancing design and always searching for better. So when they announced the new Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag, the industry sat up and took note. While Arc’teryx Senior Hardgoods Designer Peter Hill handled the design of the pack itself, the mechanics of the airbag system were steered to success by the experienced hand of Gordon Rose, Senior Industri…
Packing List :: Outdoor Photojournalist
…ell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on assignment in the past year I’ve learned how to throw spears at coconuts in French Polynesia, dodge saltwater crocodiles in Cuba, navigate uninvited sharks in Samoa, and eat all manner of unidentifiable food. Based in southwestern Montana, I can usually be found trying to juggle a fly rod, a notebook, and a camera. My work chiefly involves the fly-fishing…
The James Brand :: Studio Visit
…way more knives than I actually need. The James Brand is a newcomer to an industry that is filled with giants like CRKT and Kershaw (both of which are based in Portland), as well as plenty of small shops and independent makers. What makes three guys with backgrounds completely unrelated to the knife industry think they could pull off making a product people would actually want to know? It took a while to find the shop, but Ryan came down and gave…
Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 2)
…to ask who is riding out here. I’m told these are wild burros. The mining industry relied heavily on donkeys for carrying heavy loads and then when the industry died, rather than haul out all the equipment and the donkeys…they simply left it all behind. They went home, heads hanging low, hats in hands, dreams left behind in the dark barren mines. As Jeff Goldblum notably said “life, uh…finds a way.” The wild burros adapted and found their water s…
Hall of Fame Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…roach to weatherproofing carry gear. Not only is the WaterTight™ zipper an industry game changer, but its development history is great inspiration for not giving up on an idea you’re passionate about, no matter how long it may take. Much respect, Arc’teryx! ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Comm…
The CamelBak Pursuit Series :: A New Experience
…l gear and instruction provided by the brands. It’s a win/win. The outdoor industry is booming. Or perhaps it’s more accurately described as trending. Swoon-worthy Instagram photos and epic Facebook videos have done a lot in the last few years to drive people to the outdoors more than ever before. Yet for every one of these newly-hooked outdoorsmen and women taking sunrise selfies on top of a mountain, there’s two who have no actual clue how to pa…
5 Reasons To Wait for Thule’s New Hardside Luggage
…re delivering some of the most durable polycarbonate hardside cases in the industry. Its impressive 8-wheel system glides with ease and over any surface The collection features an 8-wheel system that includes a combination of oversized rear wheels and smaller front wheels. The larger rear wheels move easily over rough terrain such as cobblestone streets, high pile carpet and curbs or steps, while having smaller wheels in the front of the case maxi…
CIVIC: Bringing Merino Basics to the World
…trip, and we hold our product to a standard commensurate with the outdoor industry. That said, we’re obsessed with materials. We spend a disproportionate amount of time looking over fabric swatches, buttons, snaps, zippers, thread and more fabric swatches. Having found inspiration in an industry connected to the outdoors as well as a natural material, we fully understand the impact we have around the globe. One of our core tenets is to use any an…
The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
…icago’s front line responders, so your purchase will do a little good too. Industry of All Nations Community Face Mask – Pack of Three (US$24) Industry of All Nations are offering sustainably made face masks, available in packs of three. The washable and reusable Community Face Mask is made from a triple-layered, upcycled cotton fabric and has tie straps to secure it in place. Kiriko Face Mask (US$25) Kiriko offer an eye-catching take on face mask…
Join our Exclusive Community and Marketplace Today!
…t inspires them or any insights they might have for getting into the carry industry yourself? Carryology Classified will be hosting a variety of Live Q&As with brand heads, makers, designers, adventurers and more, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask those carry questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to. Swap, sell and buy This is a big one, folks! It’s long been requested that a space could be set up for our community to buy, sell…
You Need to Know about the Nite Ize TRU-Zip. Period.
…Nite Ize’s TRU-Zip is the best innovation I’ve found in the entire outdoor industry in at least the past 5 years. Yep, that’s a seriously bold statement. And I stand behind it. In fact, if we gave out Carryology awards at OR winter shows this would have won the “Best Carry Innovation” award… AND the “Best In Show” award. No joke. Look, just to clarify, I do love YKK zippers. I’ve probably used the equivalent length of their zippers on products I’v…
Showstoppers: The Best Gear from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019
Outdoor Retailer is North America’s biggest outdoor industry tradeshow. A place where big names and up-and-comers alike showcase their best new offerings. And you can be sure Carryology wasn’t going to miss it. Summer Market 2019 delivered a host of top-notch gear but some offerings in particular stood out. Discover some of the best carry-related gear from OR that really captured our attention… Osprey Archeon and Arcane Collections For the first…
Best EDC 2019
…erman have been in the multi-tool business for 35 years and are one of the industry’s most prominent and respected names. Their Free series builds on the brand’s extensive expertise, taking multifunctional EDC to the next level. Five years in the making, the Free series utilizes magnetic architecture to allow tools to open smoothly and effortlessly. And with all of the tools located externally, you get easier and quicker access. The series is made…
How to Choose a Well-Designed Backpack, According to Designers
…tgoods design of bags, packs, and travel gear for some major brands in the industry… My best advice… Yes, listen to OutKast.“I’mma show you how to wild out like Jack Tripper. Let me be bambino on your snipples. YKK on yo’ zipper, lick you like a lizard when I’m slizzerd”. That quick 4-word verse snuck in there from Mr. Big Boi can make all the difference between choosing a great bag and one that falls apart on you at the worst time possible. For e…
Our Beginners Guide to the Best Used Gear on the Planet
…rowing quickly and fast, with individuals, small indie companies and large industry players alike all getting in on the resale and secondhand action. More and more people are looking for the best used gear as an alternative to new. And there are plenty of reasons why it makes sense to make the switch… Why buy, swap and sell secondhand gear? Money savings There are a variety of benefits to buying, swapping and selling secondhand gear. But probably…
Origin Story: Reflecting On Our First Decade
…the mainstream. We wanted to shine a light on the best innovations in the industry in the hope of pushing the needle, just a little bit, every year. Around this annual drumbeat, we were interviewing heroes, attending our first OR, sharing Japanese carry culture, making friends, and praising Big Blues. We were exploring the fringes of carry, the cutting-edge ingredients of carry, whilst also telling stories about the foundation pieces that helped…
Best New Gear: December 2019
…good Ti pens to killer collabs and a new wonder fabric set to shake up the industry. Let’s dive in! Outdoor Klättermusen Ull Blot Special Edition Klättermusen want to help people enjoy the outdoors as sustainably as possible. And to do that they’ve created the Ull Blot Special Edition Backpack. A limited edition of their 30L mountaineering pack, this lightweight bag is crafted from undyed, recycled Polyamide with Kevlar® reinforcements. Designed f…
The Top Gear to Buy in November 2023: Travel, Outdoors, EDC, & More
…he patterning that has made the team from Bozeman a favourite of the carry industry, the EDI can morph to any task at hand. Suitable for a variety of loadouts, from tech to travel, the EDI is an exciting addition to the EVERGOODS line and your carry quiver. Outdoors Db Welcomes B-Corp Status and the New Snow Pro Vest Db are striding forward to greater sustainability with their new certified B Corp status. As part of this journey they have implemen…
Design Heads :: master-piece Japan
Over two decades in the carry industry, master-piece has firmly cemented its reputation as one of the most iconic and well-respected bag brands to come out of Japan. Having built up a loyal fan base through products that boast superior craftsmanship, functional design and fashion-friendly aesthetics, master-piece is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. We were stoked at the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes perspective from the de…