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The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
…on panel and considered pocket layouts keep your gear neat on the go. Peak Design Tech Pouch Pouches are great for storing smaller items within easy reach. But many lack organization to keep the contents tidy. The Peak Design Tech Pouch is different. Inspired by origami, it provides a variety of pockets to store items separately and ensure quick and easy access on the go. Exterior handles and a wide opening also make it convenient to hold and get…
From Concept to Production :: The Story of the Tortuga Daypack
…isten to this interview for more on finding and working with an industrial designer. Our designer works from the brief to sketch out a few initial concepts. Each concept is a different construction, look, and combination of features. “Before we sketch anything, we outline the product’s mission and requirements. We meticulously map the competitive landscape to avoid duplicating what’s already on the market.” From the initial concepts, we choose one…
Top 5 | Best Packable Bag
…that pack away compactly until you need them. Our top 5 finalists vary in design and intended use settings but they all celebrate carefully considered compact carry, whether you’re heading up a mountain, meandering in a market, or stashing some souvenirs during a day of sightseeing. But which one really excels as a worthy benchmark for this category? Choose your top contender below… Matador Beast28 Specs Liters: 28 Weight: 24oz/680g Material: Int…
Alpha One Niner x Carryology: Stealth Cobra Prepares to Strike
…st, then repeat. There’s a famous quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery about design: “A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” Stealth Sides Next, we talked water bottle pockets. It’s something that is really controversial here among our readers, community members, and Carryology team members. Some need them. Some don’t. For the record, I’ve officially personall…
Challenge Sailcloth | The Dawn of Ultra™ Fabrics
…ould eventually be called ECOPAK™ and Ultra™; check out some of the Triple Aught Design prototypes floating around out there. However, in early 2020, when the world was disrupted by a pandemic, the program was unfortunately shut down. As we know, the story doesn’t end there. With the support of his friends at Challenge Sailcloth, Hale was able to restart the program, and that’s where he resides today, as Managing Director of Challenge Outdoor, Cha…
12 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…wDk0 Featured EDC Backpacks: Tom Bihn Synapse 25 Porter Tanker Daypack Trakke Bannoch GORUCK GR1 Heritage (26L) Brown Buffalo Conceal V3 Mystery Ranch x Carryology Unicorn Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Bellroy Apex EVERGOODS CPL24 Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5 (Full) Mission Workshop Rhake…
8 Best Everyday Carry Backpacks
…edom”. These backpacks can be used for work, for play, for travel… for anything. It wasn’t easy to choose 5 personal favorites, so I chose 8! Enjoy my best everyday carry backpacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RtU8wObfZc&t=715s MY TOP 8 Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 (v2) Alpha One Liner EVADE 1.5 Full Bellroy Apex Backpack EVERGOODS CPL24 (v2) GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 “Slick” 21L Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin The Brown Buffalo Conceal Pack V3 Mystery…
What’s In My Bag: Home Office Edition
…While many of us may still be staying at home, that doesn’t mean we can’t delve into work setups and pick up a little future carry inspiration along the way. So we’re taking a peek inside the Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 loaded up with Bo Ismono’s work setup… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOO-L2VUDUw If you liked this, why not check out these too: How To Find The Perfect Bag Staff Picks: Work from Home Essentials…
Essential Outdoor Gear, According to Search and Rescue Operatives
…d accuracy that is needed. My current go-to and favorite pack is a Triple Aught Design Spectre 46L which is made from a super tough and water-resistant, yet lightweight, sailcloth material. It’s designed more like a typical mountaineering pack that is top loading with a front center zipper and full suspension. Dave Fenton, Southland LandSAR, New Zealand. Area Our group has a wide range, crossing into other sections as searches scale up. We cover…
Our Beginners Guide to the Best Used Gear on the Planet
…, this community is well worth checking out. TADjunkies If you’re a Triple Aught Design fan, this one’s for you. TADjunkies is a group where fans can discuss TAD gear, as well as buy, swap and sell TAD items amongst members. In addition to the groups above, you can search for outdoor gear exchange groups on Facebook that are in your area or within a particular region. Such groups may offer online and/or in-person buying and selling options. Try be…
EDC No3 – Modularity Reboot – The X3 Carry Ideology
…trap • VANQUEST PPM Husky Organiser • VANQUEST Hydra Bottle pouch • TRIPLE AUGHT DESIGN S2 pouch • NALGENE 32oz bottle • MOLLE Backpack Accessory Straps • ITW Nexus Side Release Buckles EDC No3 gear list, the decompile Future upgrades It’s true, if I had my time again I would change three pieces of gear. The Field Pocket I would swap out for a GR2 4L version. This is larger and would allow me to carry a Nalgene 16oz water bottle. I think this woul…
Digging: TAD’s FAST Pack Scout Special Edition from the Foundry
I’ll admit it, I’m sipping a nice ice-cold tall glass of Triple Aught Design Kool-Aid and I’ve got about 5 gallons chilling in my fridge right now. With all the high-end gear that comes across my desk on a daily basis, it’s not easy for me to find a brand that keeps cranking out product after product that continually impresses me. Well, spoiler alert, they’ve done it again. Maybe more so? Let me top off my glass of TADKA™ real quick here. If you…
Why Choose Merino Wool for Travel?
…no. Their socks are famous but check out their other offerings too. Triple Aught Design – TAD has you covered for all your adventures whether it’s a hike in the local mountains or slogging through the jungles in a foreign land. Their apparel uses a variety of materials and blends, depending on the intended use, but their merino pieces in particular are world-class performers. Unbound – Come here for the basics – tees, socks, boxers. Wool&Prince –…
Week In Review ~ 28 May
…Adventure-ready adaptability From daypack to off-grid overnighter, Triple Aught Design’s new Spectre 22L Backpack has been designed to adapt and thrive in a variety of settings. Lightweight, durable, and water resistant, the pack features a host of organization options including an exterior PALS grid and daisy chain, interior mounting points, and a choice of pockets for keeping smaller items within easy reach. The bag also offers a dedicated hydr…
Octovo Backpack Review:: Drive By
…and a hidden pocket for quick/easy access to your keys (similar to Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack EDC). This hidden pocket, zippered onto the seam, blends in so well that even after I was shown it was there, I forgot about it for a few days until I reached back by accident and realized it was there. Since then, I used it all the time to grab my keys or cellphone without ever having to take off the pack. Winning! “The depth of the bag is impressi…
Backpack Mods Part 2 :: VINJABOND
…ing instructions were specifically designed for the latest model of Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack Litespeed but the basic concept should work with most other tactical backpacks. Materials: Cable Bike Lock (4 Feet) Extra Small Pad / Combination Lock 3 Split Key Rings (Standard Size) 3 Split Key Rings (Micro Size) 1 Split Key Ring (Medium Size) Super Glue (Optional) … Step 1: Place 3 zippers exactly as shown so it meets together. Using just 2 (ma…
The Quest for the Perfect Pack
…researching the higher-end brands, in particular Mystery Ranch and Triple Aught Design. TAD’s FAST Pack EDC caught my eye, and I ordered one immediately, selling my 5.11 Rush 24 as soon as the EDC arrived. The FAST Pack was definitely a new level of in-your-face styling – there were straps everywhere, this beavertail thingie dangling around…I really underestimated just how “military” this bag would look. I wasn’t entirely happy with this bag, the…
Best New Gear | March 2023
…c salvaged military canvas, full-grain leather, and brass hardware. Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 The Axiom S2 takes the core principles behind the Axiom 24 and evolves them for new adventures. Designed with great organization, practical access and understated aesthetics in mind, the Axiom S2 straddles the everyday/travel divide. New features include a high-aspect back panel for maximized airflow, side-panel access for the main compartment and lapt…
Backpack Mods Part 1 :: VINJABOND
…your devices juiced wherever life takes you… . If you’ve researched Triple Aught Design’s FAST Pack Litespeed, you may have come across my photo of the first generation model with this modification. I’ve been using this setup for nearly three years but recently applied it to the new model, as pictured. . The concept is simple. A solar charger collects power throughout the day while the backpack is equipped. The actual charger retains its own energ…
Drive By :: DSPTCH Ruckpack
…ag with a similar military-inspired aesthetic, look no further than Triple Aught Design’s Litespeed and GORUCK’s GR1. The other company I would look at that perfectly combines utility and killer hardwear is Mission Workshop. Conclusion The DSPTCH Ruckpack is hands down one of the best EDC bags I’ve ever owned or tested. It continues to impress me with its storage capability. I marvel at how I can throw seemingly anything at it and it takes it like…
Week In Review ~ 22 September
…y usage. Some insights into heritage Ah, heritage. Heritage is pretty much everywhere you look nowadays. We have a pretty awesome guest post from Mike Weiss, the guy behind Triple Aught Design’s marketing, who provides some great insight and thoughts on the trend of heritage, which you can read for yourself here….
The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide
…nder this category are, but are not limited to; BLACKHAWK!, Osprey, Triple Aught Design, GORUCK, Killspencer, etc. – 2. Everyday Water Proof (EDWP2) Significant sections of the bags are waterproof under daily circumstances (and even beyond that). This is a very high level of waterproof, but not the definition of 100% waterproof. If you get caught in a relentless level 27 torrential downpour for 10 hours, your gear will be bone dry. Not a drop will…
Olympics Edition: 10 Days in London
…specific use cases. When not obsessing over the latest and greatest, he can typically be found either running, biking or looking for that perfect shot. He currently does marketing for Triple Aught Design. — Side note. All images except the header image were shot by Mike Weiss. The header shot we grabbed from Santa Banta as it’s nice and pretty 🙂…
Waterproof vs Water-Resistant, explained
…vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need? post! We break things down a little simpler and give suggestions on great bags that suit, drizzle, rain, downpours and submersion. Image credits: Carryology Waterproof vs Water Resistant 2 (Triple Aught Design) Carryology Waterproof vs Water Resistant 4 (Mission Workshop) Carryology Waterproof vs Water Resistant 15 (Bexar Goods) Contact us for photo credit, as the remaining photos were on an external hard drive…
A Week in Carry :: 7th October
…the way of the bag future. Here is the @timbuk2 Snoop Camera insert http://bit.ly/o3uGA0 5/ for those who don’t know much about Triple Aught Design, here’s a profile worth watching……
GORUCK x Carryology GRXC2 | The Samurai Rises
…lor, vibrant red. And then… we had the fabric printed with our own custom-designed Carryology geometric pattern called auxikko. Our design is directly inspired by the Japanese geometric pattern kikko, which is the word for samurai armor plates as well as the word for the pattern of a tortoise shell, both being visually similar to one another. Custom auxikko-printed high-vis samurai-red Cordura 500D nylon liner, done. SMOOTH AS SILK GORUCK’s zippe…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | A Griffin for the Ages
…as this project was to both our teams, we wanted to go big with the artist/designer for this particular patch. So we hit up our mutual friend, Carryology collab patch designer veteran and industry legend, the inimitable Dan Matsuda. We reached out and as usual, Dan was instantly in on this one. We gave him a very brief breakdown of the patch dimensions, materials, and process… and he came back with a fierce-looking Griffin design, flanked by both…
5 Minutes w/ Silas Grant
…le exhibition space meets a 19th century East London opium den, and do our design and prototyping out the back. We will make it a real experience to visit. New designs, we are just launching the Delireis, our latest backpack, it’s a really tight little pack, nice and simple with clean functionality but a unique look. We also have the Barbarossa, a super padded shoulder bag. We are prototyping some specialist function bags at the moment and a leath…
Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
…made such an impact on us, that they were double finalists in our the 2014 Carry Awards, winning “Highly Commended” for Best Work Backpack and Best Work Messenger (Faraday Tote Pack). “Live uncompromised, with rebelliously good gear”. Their team, made up of a small tight knit group of friends, must drink a lot of that delicious SF coffee, as they handle nearly every single aspect of their business in-house, including; web design, shipping, manufac…
Exclusive Release | EVERGOODS x Carryology Griffin Collection
…as this project was to both our teams, we wanted to go big with the artist/designer for this particular patch. So we hit up our mutual friend, Carryology collab patch designer veteran and industry legend, the inimitable Dan Matsuda. We reached out and as usual, Dan was instantly in on this one. We gave him a very brief breakdown of the patch dimensions, materials, and process… and he came back with a fierce-looking Griffin design, flanked by both…