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Carry Awards VII: Best Active Messenger Finalists

…A well-designed active messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also carry comfortably, keeping the load secure when you’re on the move and taking inclement weather in its stride. Our Best Active Messenger finalists are all up to the challenge. But which one will cross the finish line first? Decide below….

Carry Awards VII: Best Active Backpack Finalists

Active backpacks need to perform a variety of different duties well. Perhaps protecting your gear from water during a boat excursion. Perhaps prioritizing rapid on-the-go access or excellent load-bearing comfort for long days with larger loads. Or maybe keeping you cool and comfy while you eat up the miles on two wheels. But whatever their intended purpose, they should tick off a few common elements. Activity-appropriate durability and water resi…

Carry Awards VII: Best Camera Bag Finalists

Carrying camera equipment is a challenging niche to nail. Good camera bags need to be on point across multiple elements: Effective access. Efficient organization. A durable build to handle heavy hauling. And of course suitable protection to look after fragile equipment, from shock-absorbing padding to reliable protection from rain, snow, dust and dirt. And since camera gear often leans towards the heavier end of carry, a good bag will maximize yo…

Carry Awards VIII: Best Accessory

Accessories are some of the most useful tools in carry. Designed with specific goals in mind to help you tune your daily or travel setup. They may serve as organization for corralling smaller essentials, useful allies in protecting gear from the elements, or clever travel companions to help save space or improve enjoyment. Our Best Accessory finalists have been created with different needs and purposes in mind, but all do a stellar job of meeting…

Carry Awards VIII: Best EDC

…Everyday carry is the pocket-friendly gear that helps stay prepared. Tackling unexpected DIY fixes, jotting down important notes, lighting up dark spaces, and much more. Our Best EDC finalists are varied, but all top-tier performers in their own right. But which finalist brings truly elevated performance to the table, deftly blending form and function in a refined way? Pick your top choice……

Carry Awards Top 5 | Best Waterproof Bags

…While water-resistant bags will be sufficient for most carry needs, sometimes you simply can’t afford for gear to get wet. And this is where our Best Waterproof Bag finalists shine. These bags can take a drenching and then some, while remaining burly enough to embrace outdoor adventures at every turn. From super-rugged duffels to multifunctional packs, discover the top 5 best waterproof bags in 2021 and vote for your ultimate winner below… …

Carry Awards Top 5 | Best EDC

…EDC encompasses a wide range of gear in all shapes and sizes. And while our top 5 finalists serve a range of different purposes, they all stand out for their deft blend of functionality, attractive styling, and durability that will handle everyday use with ease. But which of our finalists elevates the category as a whole? A worthy addition to daily carry setups and a truly worthy winner? Vote for your top contender…  …

Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Travel Accessory

…erves as a base station but also charges up the TAU when parked Prometheus Design Werx ATP Pouches Who It Suits If you’re an adventurer at heart who loves to stay organised, these pouches are for you. Made from recycled materials, fully waterproof, and available in three sizes, these pouches can step up your organisation game while keeping all your goodies safe! The Lowdown  Prometheus Design Werx are all about getting you outside. They are focuse…

Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Travel Accessory

…s its intended purpose with ease of carry? Choose your top contender below……

Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Active Backpack

Top 5 | Best Active Backpack Active backpacks – without any doubt, my favorite Carry Award category. To compete here, each pack must be a champ on many levels: comfort, durability, used technologies, organization (inside and outside), and more. In this category, you’ll find cross-functional packs and very specialized sport-specific packs featuring cutting-edge technologies of the backpacking world. Each of these packs is different, but each is un…

Best Camera Bag Champion | Carry Awards X

…e sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag A functional camera bag needs to keep your gear secure on the go, yet quickly accessible when that epic shot presents itself. Enter the WaterField Designs Cargo Camera Bag. Available in two sizes to suit different setups, the bag offers a wide opening to get to gear in a jiffy. Interior mesh pockets let you quickly discern where specific smaller acc…

Best Work Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards

So after a LOT of submissions, including from a selection of awesome industry vets, we have our first short list – Work Backpacks. We’ve had to cull a very long tail, but the below bags all got votes and 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….

Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag

…e’re going to use the Academy Awards as a benchmark. It’s the most competitive category, with the most products up against one another, all from the world’s biggest and best brands. These brands put all of their design efforts into making these packs, which balance the act of being awesome for a casual stroll around town, the commute to and from work, and even for travel/adventure. This is it, the pinnacle….

The Brown Buffalo Conceal Backpack V3 26L Review

…Conceal Backpack V3. This latest version of an already celebrated bag was designed to be the perfect urban everyday carry backpack and the fact that it took first place in the Best Everyday Bag category in the 2019 Carry Awards indicates they may have done just that. Who It Suits The Conceal Backpack V3 26L (which for the purposes of brevity I refer to as the “CB” going forward) is a fantastic urban EDC backpack that is a great choice for anyone…

Exclusive Release | BIGiDESIGN x Carryology Bolt Action Pen and Mini Bolt Action Pen

…s clinching top spots on every pen aficionado’s list.  Each one of the BIGiDESIGN finely-designed pieces is focused on clean, functional, minimalist design. And like us, they’re self-admitted huge fans of titanium. The lightweight, strong, beautifully finished ruler of all metals.  Why the fuss over a pen? For everyday carry? Yes, absolutely. There’s a common phrase used by carry experts: “slice, write, light”, which represents the holy trinity of…

Best Work Messenger Finalists

…expressive. Living up to its name, this bag is simple to use, efficient in design and versatile enough to adapt to a range of carry needs. _________________________________________________________ Building Block Weekday We were a bit late in finding Building Block, but we’ve been loving the process of discovery. Combining a fashion feel with a minimalist, almost architectural approach, they’re building stunningly simple leather carry goods that ar…

The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals

…gives peace of mind on the durability front. Understated and refined, the Troubadour Fabric + Leather Ziptop Rucksack doesn’t need to shout to make a statement. Arc’teryx Nomin 2.0 (US$ 800) The updated Arc’teryx Nomin is undeniably pricey, but equally undeniable is the technical expertise in its design and construction. The pack offers an excellent balance of light weight and durability, in a super clean design that blends easily into a variety…

Exclusive Release | Carryology x Bellroy Chimera Sling

…same Bellroy ripstop Baida nylon used on the Chimera Backpack. But as JJ (Design Director over at Bellroy) puts it, for this project it was all about multiple small upgrades and improvements, “Cascading upward into a finished design”.  After trying several different fabrics, structure and body started becoming one of the primary focuses in the process. Normally it’s critical, but it became even more apparent here. It had to be tough, abrasion res…

Best Active Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards

…essenger in the way you want, and to look the way you’d like. It’s a solid design, made even better through its customizability. — Chrome Citizen Elements LTD The Chrome Citizen Elements LTD has taken the classic format and added fabric interest for a fresh look. For a classic format messenger, it’s hard to go past the proportions and details of the Citizen. — Acronym 3A-5TSR Acronym work closely with Bagjack, so this is almost a collaborative ent…

The Carry Awards – Best Work Backpack

Best Work Backpack – Mission Workshop Arkiv Field Pack “A supremely flexible system that doesn’t intimidate or confuse – Mission Workshop innovate yet again” A category that ran a very close race, in the end it was the Mission Workshop Field pack that just pipped the Goruck GR1 for Best Work Backpack. While both are awesomely versatile bags, the MW Field Pack system just offers an extra level of customisability for your work tech. The Arkiv syste…

The Carry Awards – Best Work Messenger

Best Work Messenger – Bedouin Barbary “Luxe yet hardcore. Trad yet innovative. The Barbary somehow has it all” Bedouin somehow manage both a luxury feel and a hardcore vibe. They get traditional fabrics to feel fresh and innovative. They get that whole British thing of looking interesting and quirky in a way that you really want to get to know. And the Barbary is a prime example of this Bedouin charisma. A classic messenger format is created with…

The Carry Awards – Best Check In

…crowds and concrete without supporting the load vertically. However their design has generally been plagued by small wheels and weight issues. The Salsa Air reduces lining and hardware weight, while leaving the polycarbonate shell strong enough to resist most knocks. So you get a 3-odd kilogram case that can haul gear without creating excess luggage fees. Styling looks, ‘just enough’ design, and some really well considered details (like the inset…

The Carry Awards :: Best Work Messenger Results

…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Modern Industry Faraday If we had a Rookie award, Modern Industry would have tak…

The Carry Awards :: Best Check-In Luggage

…e The North Face’s Base Camp duffel has been one of the most copied duffel designs of the last generation, we’re hoping the ‘Erawan’ becomes that for the future generation. This simplified, more carryable layout stays up above your bum, freeing you to actually haul it the way the shoulder straps promise you can. The hidden gear loops, the shoe section, and the tubbed base all add extra bits of neat to the design. The ‘Erawan’ genuinely feels like…

Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Backpack Results

…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honour, we bow our heads in the upmost respect and kudos. If this were a dias, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And I’m sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Aarn Liquid Agility New Zealand based Aarn have been quietly creating revolution…

Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards

…Built tough to go the distance – be it on foot or by bike – these messengers are ready for action. Versatile in form and function, our Best Active Messenger finalists are designed for comfort on the move and quick, easy access to your gear. Outdoor hikes, the daily commute, globetrotting and more…these bags are always up for the journey. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…

Best Active Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards

…When the going gets tough, these packs don’t quit. Built for demanding use, our Best Active Backpack Finalists are designed to be durable, versatile and comfortable. From outdoor adventuring, to weekend getaways and the daily commute, these reliable haulers don’t care how far the journey is, just as long as you’re on one. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…

Best Work Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV

…The votes have been counted, samples played with, and our team of specialists locked in and released from heated debate, for us to arise with one winner. The very best work backpack of the last year is……

Best Active Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV

…Weight is almost never an advantage in an active backpack. But to get durability and features in your pack design, a weight compromise is somewhat inevitable. Hyperlite Mountain Gear is one of the pioneering brands trying to break this paradigm…

Best Work Messenger Results :: Carry Awards IV