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Carry Awards VIII: Best Travel Luggage
…s too. And of course convenient access and organization so you can easily get to the items you need during the journey and not end up with a jumbled mess for the rest of your gear. Our Best Travel Luggage finalists are designed to thrive in a diverse range of environments, each doing a great job for their intended purpose. But which one delivers the ultimate first-class performance that merits the category crown? Decide below….
Carry Awards VIII: Best Specialist
…While some bags offer versatility, others are designed with a specific purpose in mind. Specialist pieces that excel in nailing a particular need or use case, such as keeping you hydrated during races through the mountains, chilling your brews for long stretches of time, or helping you survive in emergencies….
Carry Awards VIII: Best Sling Bag
…id sling will deliver across multiple fronts to keep your essentials secure yet close at hand. This year we’re welcoming a strong list of Best Sling Bag finalists. All carefully designed to keep you agile, and your gear organized and accessible. But which finalist really shines? Pick your top choice below….
Carry Awards VIII: Best Work Shoulder Bag
Shoulder bags, briefcases and totes are the traditional work companions. But to really succeed on the job, a good work bag will go the extra mile. Offering up appropriate organization to enhance workflow with ready access to necessary tools. Aesthetics that look the part, whether that’s a more casual style for informal work settings or sharp, slick style for executive-level boardrooms. Sufficient durability and protection from the elements so tha…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Everyday Bag Finalists
…A great everyday bag is a consummate all-rounder. Keeping gear close at hand through access and intuitive organization. Delivering the kind of durability that takes the daily grind in its stride. And offering that oh-so-important versatility to adapt as your loads and environments change. A bag that can flex from the commute to weekend adventures. Our Best Everyday Bag finalists all deliver the above in their own distinct ways….
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 Everyday Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Bagging the top spot in our Best Everyday Bag category is not easy. These are our pure all-rounders. Delivering considered blends of versatility, durability, access and organization to help you get through your diverse daily tasks with ease. These are the kinds of bags you’ll reach for more often than not, flexing from scenario to scenario, always ready in their functional adaptability. But which one has worked hard enough to merit the top spot o…
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!…
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…
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…
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: 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Best Packable Daypacks for Travel 2018
…in luggage when not in use, and weighs 1.1 lbs (around 500 grams). Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack (US$ 120) Lightweight and multifunctional, the Azimuth is a durable 19L pack coming in at 0.8 lbs (around 360 grams). The bag is versatile enough to handle urban and outdoor pursuits and is made in the USA with weather-resistant VX-21 ripstop and VX-07 fabric. A choice of top and side access lets you easily get to your gear, with an internal pocket…
Outdoor Retailer Show Wrap-Up
…yology Road Test…s! Three new gear reviews coming your way… Mike at Triple Aught Design generously hooked me up with their Fast Pack EDC (in black), some accessory pouches, and patches. After reading great things about TAD’s gear and drooling at their images for some time now, I can’t wait to finally see one of these amazing packs in person when it arrives via post. Jamie at the CamelBak booth provided me with a serious military tough H.A.W.G. bac…
Mission Workshop Rhake VX Review
…nown for making technical and modular packs for everyday carry. The Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 backpack also carries a similar technical aesthetic to the Rhake while being a more traditional option. Verdict The Mission Workshop Rhake VX is a phenomenal display of craftsmanship. It has exceptional weatherproofing, remarkable external access and organization, and outstanding ergonomics. Despite being built to last a lifetime, I can see myself movi…
Week In Review ~ 13 March
…. See the duffel in action here. Carry-on that flys under the radar Triple Aught Design have earned legions of fans through their rugged and versatile backpacks. But sometimes a tactical backpack just doesn’t suit a particular carry situation. Sometimes you need something sleek and understated that still provides lots of practical features. So TAD created the Meridian Transport Case. Suitable for carry-on use, the bag features three clamshell-styl…
Drive By :: Alpha One Niner Recon Nine EVADE
…as it’s not the mainstream shoulder strap setup. If you’ve seen the Triple Aught Design packs, this is extremely similar. They’re designed to fit a wider range of body types, and it does that job well. “This bag definitely suits the commuter (and someone into the tactical vibe), someone looking to carry a laptop, organize their gear, and have a place for everything.” I’m a fairly big guy myself at 6’3. I spoke with Helm about the shoulder strap le…
14 May Week in Review: Versatile Work Bags, Travel Packs, and Expedition Duffels
…or the road less traveled Weatherproof, durable, and versatile, the Triple Aught Design Axis Expedition Duffel embraces life on the go. Made in the USA, the duffel comes in three sizes: 50L, 75L and 100L. The bag also offers three carry modes including removable padded shoulder straps that can be used in backpack or cross-body mode, or as carry handles. Also adding to the functional design are reinforced grab handles at the front and back, along w…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | The Griffin Reawakens
…ntly punches above its weight, turning out products that have won multiple Carry Awards and gained a loyal global following. Their designs don’t chase trends; they build for the long haul, with each product carefully iterated, tested, and refined. When we collaborate with EVERGOODS, we’re working with the best. Whether it’s reimagining iconic designs or developing new gear from the ground up, they approach every project with the same level of inte…
Instinct Pro Camera Sling Bag Review
…ng for your buck Those who seek the peace of mind of a lifetime warranty Design Looks The Instinct Pro Camera Sling is a simple, symmetrical bag that is easy on the eyes. There are no flashy logos or insane design elements. It is minimal and stealthy. A bag that Batman would probably carry. Construction The outside of my unit is black VX21 fabric that is light, durable, and extremely abrasion and water-resistant. I had no issues with stitching o…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…arge zoom lens and four medium-sized lenses, in addition to a separate space for a 10-inch tablet, pockets for small accessories and exterior tripod carrying capabilities. Have your say and honor those who are worthy Have you heard the news? If you haven’t, where have you been?? The second annual Carry Awards are now running, woop! Seriously folks, this is something to get excited about, your chance to honor the brands and designers who don’t make…
Carryology x Bellroy | The Chimera Rises
…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 resi…
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