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How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
…nical specifications for level 3 and level 2 medical gowns so manufacturers around the world can use them. The technical packages will be shared through the BCAG website, and will include the pattern, technical details and list of certified materials approved for level 2 and level 3 gowns. Triple Aught Design Triple Aught Design have teamed up with Make Me PPE Bay Area to make masks and gowns, and act as a distribution center for the effort. Know…
Best New Gear: July 2018
…val advice for quick and easy reference wherever you find yourself. Triple Aught Design Control Panel 1 Triple Aught Design takes modular organization to the next level with their Control Panel 1. The panel features pockets on one side and PALS webbing on the reverse side to accommodate MOLLE-compatible pouches and accessories. Top, bottom and side attachment points let you decide how you want to secure the panel in a bag or on another surface dep…
Best Everyday Bag 2019
…we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack Triple Aught Design’s third iteration of the award winning Axiom, the 24, is a pack that has impressed so many this year. Becoming the new favorite pack for many a Carryologist. And for damn good reason. Designed to serve EDC and travel needs for 1-3 day trips, it combines a super clean exterior with tough, weatherproof USA-made construction that…
Top 5 | Best Everyday Accessory
…an Matsuda but everyone knows his work. As a softgoods designer for Triple Aught Design (TAD), he was responsible for some of the most iconic bags and accessories in the EDC world. If you’ve ever lusted after the FAST Pack EDC, Litespeed, OP1, or Control Panel, then you’ve admired his work. After working for TAD for 12 years, Dan decided to branch off on his own as a freelance softgoods designer. What started off as a sling pouch for some fishing…
Best Carry-On Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ckpack Travel can be tough on your tech. But Lander’s Traveler Backpack is designed to shield your tech from the stresses of travel with its Crash Pad compartment. Waterproof and padded, the Crash Pad compartment protects precious tech even during demanding journeys. The separate rolltop Cargo compartment is made with water-resistant, recycled material and features a wide opening for quick and convenient packing and access. _______________________…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…hy setup. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger The stealthy, low-key design of the Parallax Messenger suits work and play alike, making this a versatile companion for the commute or urban explorations. The bag features an ambidextrous shoulder strap and a stowable stabilizer strap for secure carry on foot or by bike, along with weather-resistant construction and magnetic buckles for quick…
Best Travel Clothing – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…a dependable grab-and-go piece for travel and day-to-day use alike. Triple Aught Design Overland Shirt Triple Aught Design builds gear to pursue adventure at every turn. Gear that blends durability and performance for following the paths less traveled. Gear like their Overland Shirt, revamped through customer feedback for an even more dialed-in offering. The shirt features a cleaner aesthetic while still allowing freedom of movement. A new two-pie…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ing the daily grind. Peak Design Everyday Tote The carry mavericks at Peak Design keep pushing the boundaries of cleverly designed urban carry with the revamped Everyday Tote. Part of their updated Everyday Collection, the Everyday Tote moves smoothly between work and play and even doubles as a low-key photography bag. The main compartment combines a magnetic and zippered opening, providing fast access or more security as required. Customizable Fl…
Best Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger The Parallax Messenger combines TAD’s tactical heritage with sleek and understated aesthetics for urban settings. Lightweight yet durable and weather resistant, the Parallax is made in the USA and designed to handle changing needs, from the commute to exploring off the beaten path or keeping the essentials close during your travels. An ambide…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…he ready. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Active carry needs change from trip to trip and one activity to the next. But the Spectre Carry System is designed to keep up with all of them through a modular range of carry options. A choice of packs and carry rigs let you easily adjust for trail running, water-based activities, day hikes, multi-day treks and more. All with lightweight d…
Best Everyday Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…low-key style to work and weekend setups alike. This is a home run! Triple Aught Design Axiom 18 Pack TAD scored top honors in last year’s Best Work Backpack award with the Axiom X25. And they deliver another dialed-in performance with the Axiom 18. A more compact baby brother to the Axiom X25, this pack is designed to keep you agile. Lightweight, weatherproof and durable, the Axiom 18 features a VX-21 ripstop shell and water-resistant YKK zippers…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…ess items makes our Best Carry-On winner a pleasure to travel with. Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 (Best Work Backpack) Understated in style, yet packed full of features, our Best Work Backpack winner grafts hard both during and after work hours. The volume expands from 25L to 40L, providing plenty of space for work supplies, gym gear, or overnight essentials. Rounding things off is handy clamshell-style access and a range of pockets to keep your g…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…prise in store – one final award, and the first of its kind for our annual Carry Awards. Welcome to the Reader’s Choice Awards. So what’s different about these awards? Well our Carry Awards are decided through combining readers’ votes with votes from our specialist panel and cranking it all through an algorithm to find out who gets the gold. With the Reader’s Choice Awards however it’s all about people power, pure and simple votes from the fans on…
Best Sling Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…the Adda gives you the flexibility to enjoy both options. ANONYM CRAFTSMAN DESIGN 3H Fanny Pack Tokyo-based ANONYM CRAFTSMAN DESIGN blend heritage vibes with urban/outdoor in their 3H Fanny Pack. The bag comes in a variety of colorways and keeps the elements at bay with its weatherproof Breathatec™ nylon and water-resistant YKK zippers. This bag’s strength is its simplicity that allows it to adapt across urban streets and outdoor trails, securing…
Best New Gear: February 2020
…atile design can be worn across the back, chest or over the shoulder. Topo Designs Rover Pack Premium Topo Designs offers a luxurious take on a classic with their Rover Pack Premium. The bag features a 1000D nylon cinch top upper and a TPE-coated ripstop base. An exterior padded laptop sleeve provides easy-access protection for tech, with additional quick-access pockets providing convenient stash points for your smaller essentials. ORITGear x Idle…
Gifts for the Tactical Dude
…eds without the user having to stop their current task or activity… Triple Aught Design Shag Master Hoodie ($200) Staying warm on the mission goes a long way to ensuring success – whether you’re scouting out the trails, setting up camp or simply zipping around town ticking off your to-do list. Cozy and comfortable, the hoodie is made from Polartec® Thermal Pro® High Loft fabric to provide warmth without weighing you down. The hoodie is designed to…
The Art of Vagabonding with VINJABOND
…lds a Spare USB Battery, Adapter and Cables – Life Capsule Omega by Triple Aught Design: Wilderness Survival Kit – E Case by Cascade Designs: Durable Waterproof Bag for Passport, Spare Credit / Debit Cards and Cash – Human Gear Gotubb (x2): Holds Medicine and Coins – Flea 2.0 by Blackburn: Powerful Rechargeable LED Torch Wow, you’ve got a lot of gear that you’ve listed as ‘personally made’. How long have you been designing your own EDC? I guess I’…
Best New Gear: September 2017
…s a 13″ laptop and includes a pocket that holds up to a 10″ tablet. Triple Aught Design Azimuth Duffel Packable, lightweight and multifunctional, the Triple Aught Design Azimuth Duffel works well for both travel and everyday use. Stash it inside a larger travel bag until needed, or have it by your side as a daily carry companion. The duffel can pack down into its own pocket for compact storage, and offers top and side carry handles along with a re…
Best Active Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Triple Aught Design build gear to help you live a more adventurous lifestyle. And when it comes to outdoor performance pinnacles, they don’t get much better than the Spectre Carry System. Carefully designed to keep carry weight to a minimum without sacrificing durability, the agile system provides a modular platform that builds out or shrinks down to adapt to changing needs. Three backpacks and a…
Best Camera Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…ities and trips, it’s a handy gear hauler for photography and beyond. Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 Peak Design set the bar for a daily/photography hybrid with the Everyday Backpack. Now they’re raising it even higher with the Everyday Backpack V2. The pack integrates extensive user feedback to enhance its functional design even further, with updates such as increased pocketing, widened top and side access, redesigned shoulder straps for improv…
Best Carry-On Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…with taking one of the most respected carry ons available (and last year’s Carry Awards winner), and stripping back the tactical thing for more subtlety. All the ruggedness of the GR2, but with a more minimalist vibe. Minaal Carry-On Raising over $340K on a goal of $30k wasn’t a bad start for this Kickstarter launch, with a convertible carry-on that tries to always have you covered. The patterning is sophisticated, the organising features are reso…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
…the whole bag oozes versatile carry despite its military origins. — Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed The Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed is another military/tactical pack, but one that has had great success making the jump beyond special forces to an EDC audience. It’s narrow profile gives great freedom of movement, and it’s bombproof construction lets many trust their lives to it (or just their lunch and sweater). — Klättermusen Ra…
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
…Aer’s Tech Sling keeps you agile on the go, combining a sleek and compact design with convenient organization for your work and EDC essentials. Like the pack above, the quality build and functional design comes in at a price point that’s great value for money. A dedicated compartment fits up to 13″ tech, while the sling strap and top handle allow for flexible portability during the commute and more professional environments. Another excellent off…
Best New Gear: December 2017
…ons for keeping your EDC or travel gear tidy and within easy reach. Triple Aught Design Axiom 18 Pack Dig the understated versatility of TAD’s Axiom X25 but wish you could have it in something a little more compact? Well, consider your wish granted with the Triple Aught Design Axiom 18 Pack. The bag retains the low-key aesthetics of its big brother, but in an 18L design that’s well suited to day trips, commuting, or even overnight stays. Made in t…
Best New Gear | May 2023
…. The collection is sustainably made and will be available in June. Triple Aught Design Covert LST Pant TAD’s Covert LST Pant offers a modern and streamlined take on the classic utility pant. A choice of pockets keep small essentials close at hand, while features such as reinforced knees and cuffs, reinforced seam stitching, and tough but breathable Schoeller® fabric provide the rugged durability you need for outdoor adventures. The water-resistan…
Best Work Backpack Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…work day. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 Discreet multifunctionality is a key focus of the Axiom X25, allowing it to move from work use to overnight trips, the gym, travel and more. The bag employs a mix of organization options to keep carry chaos at bay, including separate storage for dirty items or shoes. Plus with its expandable design you can confidently take bulky and unexpected loads i…
Carry Awards VII: Giveaway of Champions!
…lexible front, back and waist carry options further enhance its functional design. Peak Design Travel Duffelpack 65L Peak Design’s Travel Duffelpack 65L delivers a fresh feel on the duffel category, combining the gear-hauling capabilities of a duffel with the carry comfort of a backpack. The bag’s shoulder straps, waist belt and sternum strap provide welcome relief when carrying heavy loads. And the harness stores neatly away behind magnetic flaps…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…your weight allowance. Complementing its light weight is a highly packable design that stuffs into its own pocket, making it simple to store within a check-in bag or out of the way when not in use. The diagonal zipper opens wide for convenient access into the main compartment, and water-repellent construction helps keep your gear safe from the elements. _________________________________________________________ Tom Bihn The Hero’s Journey The Hero’…
Best Travel Luggage – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…first-class performance that merits the category crown? Decide below. Topo Designs Travel Bag Roller The more flexible you are in luggage portability, the more freedom you have to explore. Topo Designs helps maximize that freedom with the Travel Bag Roller. Adaptable and practical, it can be used as a roller bag but also features removable backpack straps and grab handles on four sides. So you can easily adapt on the fly to changing settings. The…
Best Active Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…that too. _________________________________________________________ Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC 2.0 The Fast Pack EDC brings all the TAD elements that have won them devout fans, and then adds more pocketing and more features for your everyday needs. The updated version boasts improved suspension, greater cushioning for enhanced user comfort, new anchor points and a top attachment system to customize carry setups, plus a full clamshell openin…