The Rambo of duffel bags, the Fliegerduffel is tough as nuts and makes lesser duffels more than a tad nervous. Abrasion-resistant construction with a water-resistant coating and reinforced stitching sets this duffel up for demanding expeditions near and far. There’s versatile portability all round, with grab handles, a shoulder strap and stowable backpack straps. Exterior […]
Having that extra peace of mind that your gear is secure goes a long way to making your travels a lot more pleasant. The trouble is, it’s not convenient to travel with the bag equivalent of Fort Knox. Pacsafe offers a much more attractive alternative with their Toursafe EXP series. This is security done stealthily […]
Staying under the baggage weight allowance during your travels can be tricky enough without your bag’s own weight taking a big bite out of that precious limit. Osprey knows excess baggage fees suck, which is why they’ve focused on keeping bag weight to a minimum with their Ozone 80 roller. Coming in at 4 lb. […]
Want a bag that packs plenty of features without getting weighed down? This travel wingman is at the ready. The compression molded EVA base shell offers protection for your gear while keeping things lightweight. A 100-liter volume provides plenty of space for quick getaways and longer jaunts and the clamshell opening takes the hassle out […]
A good weekender combines functionality with laidback style – and you get plenty of both with the QWSTION Weekender. The unisex and versatile design boasts a smart-casual vibe that looks good whether you’re heading off on a weekend getaway, hitting the gym, using it for the office or as your carry-on. The double-zip opening provides […]
Checking in bags can be costly, both in terms of money and time. The Tortuga Travel backpack aims to keep your hard-earned cash in your wallet by bringing everything you need for your trip in a carry-on sized bag. The 44L volume offers enough space for longer and shorter trips, with a front-loading design for […]
When you’re on the go and want to travel fast, backpacks are a great option. Choose a rubbish one though and your journey will come to a grinding halt before the adventure’s even begun. The Aviator Travel backpack finds a sweet balance between price and features, offering good value, reliability and flexibility. The stowable shoulder […]
The Western Flyer is a great bag for overnight trips – or longer ones if you have ninja level packing skills. Compact and suitable for use as a carry-on bag, the Western Flyer adapts to different carry requirements thanks to top and side grab handles, zip-away backpack straps, as well as shoulder strap attachment points […]
Incase’s EO Travel Backpack is all about urban-friendly styling jamming with practical travel design. Compression straps cinch the load when you’re traveling light, while the expandable main compartment lets you pack a bit extra for longer trips or bringing home holiday mementos. The front panel and external pockets keep small and important items close at […]
Backpacks offer some of the most mobile and quick traveling options. Through in a little bit of added versatility and you’re onto a winner. Case in point, the Osprey Farpoint 70. The backpack includes load lifter straps, a hip belt and sternum strap for carry comfort when you’re on the move – but what if […]
When you need to handle multiple missions, the Gregory Covert Extended Mission is a reliable operator. This versatile bag doubles as a work and travel bag, making it easy to pack for overnight business trips and quick getaways alike. Large front pockets, multiple interior pockets and a separate dedicated laptop compartment ensures quick access to […]
Getting in a flap about your pocket carry? MAKR offers a simple and stylish solution with their Flap Slim wallet. Designed as a single pocket with a flap opening, this wallet is a handy hauler for coins, cards, cash and other small items you like having within easy reach. Built to last, the wallet is […]
The Waypoint 80 (and Wayfarer 70 for ladies) is a lightweight, one fits all, travel trek pack that carries like a comfortable backpack. With 80 liters of capacity and a detachable daypack, this luggage awesome for adventuring around the globe – everything from two-week trekking vacations to year-long odysseys. Plus it’s modular, with a cool […]
With its raindrop silhouette, Côte&Ciel’s Moselle backpack brings tears of joy to fashionistas everywhere. A stylish carry option that morphs between a backpack and a tote. Tons of organisation, tons of material options, tons of fun for any urban cat who digs this aesthetic. A great daypack for work and street.
This Millet is a pack that’s innovating in a lot of ways. From the a pivot waist-belt element that gives you greater flexibility and movement to the asymmetric design that allows ski-carry and access to co-exist. Did we mention it’s some shows? And fittingly so.
A sleek and stylish rolltop ideal for the urban biker, the Pickwick from Brooks is designed to provide an aesthetically and functionally outstanding pack. 24L of water resistant storage space is contained in this beautiful rolltop, crafted in Italy. Hidden in the back of the bag, two secret compartments allow a discreet valuables storage option, […]
A heritage bag that suits cyclists and fashionistas alike – does such a creature exist? Well, yes, actually. The sleek and stylish Dalston Knapsack’s waxed canvas finish is waterproof to standard and looks exquisite on daytrips through the city. The 12L capacity includes three interior pockets, a 13” laptop compartment and two exterior pockets. A […]
For $165, we file this one in the “Great Deal” category. This 16-liter pack is lightweight, supremely organized and is fitted with an innovative CE certified back protection system designed to pad the user from spinal impacts. This is great for snow play and mountain biking and has a build quality that’ll keep this colorful […]
Inspired by TAD customers who were looking for a lightweight and more nimble alternative to their legendary FAST Pack EDC for use in active scenarios when in need of full range of arm motion. And for us, it’s great for 1-3 day travel trips, riding your bike around town on errands or over to the […]
Used by some of the best and designed for those energetic skiing and snowboarding trips, the Khamski comes with everything you’ll need to make the most out of those slopes. It has a nice kangaroo pocket that is perfect for a shovel, probe, and snow science equipment. Plus some space to put skins in on […]
At Carryology, we love all sorts of bags. But when somebody releases a bag with modular functionality, it stands out against the crowd. That’s the case with the TOPO Designs Travel Backpack. Specifically built to meet carry-on size requirements for most airlines, and designed with attachment points for their Trip bag, this backpack might be […]
Topo’s classic. An ideal travel companion, workmate or pack mule for the daily hike in the hills, giving strong nods to days gone by. Solid hardware and construction, good organisation for small tools and tech. There’s a reason why this is Topo’s flagship.
A flexible work bag that allows you to take your business anywhere, providing the versatility of hand, shoulder or backpack carry options. Featuring a quick-access laptop sleeve with the office environment in mind, few other bags match the convenience and aesthetics provided by QWSTION. At 15L, you’ll have plenty of room for your documents, folders […]
Aarn is a New Zealand innovator that’s flown under crew’s radar for way too long. The “balance body bag” approach is at their core, which they’ve spent more time researching and understanding than most brands spend on Facebook. It reduces fatigue, allows a more upright posture, and has excellent flexibility in load amounts. This is […]
There’s customization and then there’s the Arkiv Field Pack. This pack offers a range of weatherproof accessories that can be attached or removed to alter the pack to your specific needs at any one time. These include a folio organizer, a laptop case, a tool pocket, a utility/cell pocket, a vertical rolltop pocket and a […]
For most of us, we’d get a little bored wearing the same clothes everyday. Yet when it comes to carry, we’ll often sport the same bag or wallet for years. Ethnotek lets you change it up simply and quickly. But more than that, it provides a great canvas to showcase fair trade textiles, so you […]
If the heritage thing is going to survive past these next few seasons, designers are going to have to draw on more than just the 3 silhouettes they’ve all been inspired by. The Jensen has so far been only somewhat imitated, which is almost a pity, because this pack has more personality than Yogi Bear […]
Ahhh, the classics. Like a VW Beetle, Ferris Bueller, or those white IKEA high chairs you see in every cafe around the world, the Kånken has grown up with more people than Elmo. It’s blocky, it has lots of handles, and the straps are pretty basic. But there’s something so primal about the Kånken that […]
The Kletter has one of the most attractive silhouettes we’ve ever seen. The fabric is interesting, the hardware has personality, and the color options are nailed. This is heritage but with reinvention. There is annoyingly little in the way of organising, but you can pack your own module or two. This thing is about simple […]
With a flair of streamlined functionality, Cilo Gear has developed the Commuter II, a remodelling of their previous backpack’s design. The new result features a 30-L capacity between the main compartment and two side-mounted mesh pockets, useful for storing detachable gear and quick-access items. This backpack features reflective lining that helps you stick out on […]
Aimed at outdoor photographers who are tired of having to take their backpacks off every time they want to access camera gear, this pack has solved a lot of issues. A beltpack is directly integrated into the pack and can swivel around at a moment’s notice by unstrapping the pack’s holster, allowing quick and easy […]
This is a great everyday bag for the day-to-day commuters, business and school crew; it doesn’t feel too boring or square-ish and floats between the realms of casual and corporate like a nice fitted blazer would – and this pack took home the Carry Award for Best Carry-On, so you know it’s rad for tarmac-related […]
The Tom Bihn Brain Bag is designed for travel, everyday carry and whatever else you want to throw at it. It can carry up to 40 plus pounds of books without wearing out your shoulders. The bag seamlessly expands everything you need like Hermione Granger’s never-ending purse. This is one of those investment pieces that […]
Designed to go anywhere in all conditions the ACRE Supply Hydration 14L is completely waterproof but doesn’t forget your hydration needs. It’s compatible with hydration reservoirs up to 3 liters. A heavy-duty Nylon mesh tool roll also augments this pack’s versatility. Sturdy and comfortable with the ability to adjust to many different body types while […]
Designed to go anywhere in all conditions the ACRE Supply Hydration 10L is completely waterproof but doesn’t forget your hydration needs. It’s compatible with hydration reservoirs up to 3 liters. A heavy-duty Nylon mesh tool roll also augments this pack’s versatility. Sturdy and comfortable with the ability to adjust to many different body types while […]
The little bro of The Vandal, The Rambler is a littler bag with a lot to offer. You see, the pack can expand to double its size, so there’s plenty of space for additional storage if required. It not only looks the biz but has quality structure and a good waist strap (removable) and is […]
One of the smaller offerings from the Mission Workshop stable but still with all the looks and killer build. Made with a 1000 denier VX Cordura ripstop shell backed with a PET waterproof membrane, this 20L gem will keep the weather out, whilst keeping your gear snug. Designed for the bike, this pack can double […]
It looks great in most environments and will keep your contents dry. The Arkiv Field packs come in lots of configurations, to which you can add lots of modules, giving you LOTS of options. Our favorite though is the R6, letting you add side pockets and a flat front pocket. Beware though, the modules soon […]
This is a really innovative pack made for urban environments and two-wheeled adventure. There are loads of original ideas in it, that get jaded old bag fiends like ourselves frothing. And dang this can grow! The pack has massive expansion abilities and can double its size. The build quality is high, looking as good in […]
This pack took home our Best Work Backpack award two years back, and for good reason – it’s crazy versatile and customizable. The Field Pack is part of a modular backpack approach utilising Mission Workshop’s proprietary Arkiv attachment system. In simpler words, you can bolt on all sorts of sleeves and pockets to a few […]
The f-stop Kenti is a feature-rich bag that is light, agile, and functional. It’s a camera daypack for outdoor shooting and urban day travel, more stable than a sling bag, and still has quick camera access. For those whose photographic adventures stray from the beaten path, or those who appreciate a fast-paced urban bag, the […]
The Loka UL is designed for photographers who need to get more gear further into the mountains under their own power. F-stop has carefully cut weight in key areas to keep it robust—our test unit was shamefully abused for a good part of a year and has shown only minor wear. As always, F-stop’s great […]
A design out of a French fashion house rather than a bag workshop, the Twin Isar always gets heads turning with its free flowing looks and interesting variations on access. This pack won our Best Work Backpack award and is a favorite in the office. If you think of yourself as a bit of a […]
Coined the Sweet Pea after the long running festival held in the place of its birth: Bozeman, this day pack was the first to feature Dana Gleason’s game changing 3Zip access. The 3Zip design opens wide for easy access to all your gear – even the awkward stuff. The Futura Ruck frame is ideal for […]
The smaller and more streamlined version of the 3DAP, the ASAP is great for a day in the hills or a day on the street. It’s kitted out with lots of external PALS webbing, two internal hydration sleeves that will fit the wider style of reservoirs, a large hydration/cable port on the top of the […]
When you’re preparing for long hikes or long weekends away, you want to make sure you have everything you could possibly need. With a 3-zip design opening up to a cavernous 45-L interior, the Rush from Mystery Ranch is great for hauling. And besides its supreme access, it’s kitted out with multiple hydration options and […]
The Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer is a light, highly customizable pack that serves as a larger scouting pack and an ideal day or overnight hunting pack. It’s highly versatile, hardwearing and incredibly comfortable. It’s equally suited to both the bow and rifle hunter and can hold its own as a go anywhere, all-weather pack. Able […]
The Quintic 28 is about getting from bottom to top, then back to bottom, with your skis, board, or whatever snow toys you play with. This is a versatile daypack for backcountry pursuits. The bonus is that this pack also gives you great access, works well in travel, and can even do double duty as […]
The Cordova is a minimalist, modern, urban backpack loaded with high tech fabric and great comfort all around. It has a very understated design and presence, but make no mistake, this is a serious bag and an excellent addition to anyone’s bag collection. It suits urban and suburban commuters, is great with organization for a […]
Topo’s classic. An ideal travel companion, workmate or pack mule for the daily hike in the hills, giving strong nods to days gone by. Solid hardware and construction, good organisation for small tools and tech. There’s a reason why this is Topo’s flagship.
The smaller brother of the GR1 you were always waiting for. Supertough, well organized, supertough and badass looks. Did we mention supertough? This is for smaller loads and smaller people. If you’re kinda short or a lady and want a bombproof bag that moves between work and play, then definitely check this out.
Sometimes it feels like the whole world is getting on the GORUCK wagon. Blending a conservative aesthetic that fits in a work space, with a military spec that can John Rambo through war zones, the GR1 is a super-versatile workhorse. It ain’t cheap, but it will definitely last. It looks just as good with a […]
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