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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014 :: Part 1
…u guys, I want you to know that”. The theme this summer was “International Design”. Speakers from around the world spoke on design in relation to their homeland and included the likes of Jan Loschinski of Tatonka, Hikari Mori the GM of Black Diamond Japan, Joachim Fiedler- the creator of the now ubiquitous Fidlock buckles, Alexei (Lyosha) Tcherepanov of Boreas, and many more! After the last speaker, Tae took to the stage and said something to the…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
…the top-notch brands involved in this year’s awards. We’ve put together a Carry Awards roundup so you can see all the brands and designs that excelled in their respective categories. Kudos to the brands on their achievements and a big thanks to our readers! 🙂 – Best Active Backpack Winner: Osprey Atmos AG™ 50 Highly Commended: Aarn Liquid Agility Highly Commended: Timbuk2 Especial Tres Backpack – Best Active Messenger Winner: Arc’teryx Lunara 17…
The Carry Awards :: road.cc Selects…
…s comfort and load stability on two wheels. So as part of our Fifth Annual Carry Awards (and for a little voter inspiration), we reached out to the cycling experts to share their selections on top bike-friendly bags from 2016/2017… Showers Pass Utility Waterproof Backpack It’s obvious that a considerable amount of thought has been put into the design of this top-end backpack, and the finishing is high quality. Showers Pass use a fully welded const…
Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch
Triple Aught Design makes some of the toughest no-compromise military-spec gear out on the market. And they have one of the most feverishly dedicated customer families out there. Their design, approach and execution of carry is some of the highest end available. We’ve had the pleasure to previously Road Test their FAST Pack Litespeed, and it certainly didn’t disappoint (it still has yet to be dethroned as the “favorite backpack that I own”). And…
The Most Popular Bags, Backpacks and Gear of 2019
…for outdoor trails, it’s more than up for some wilder ventures too. Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Pack TAD’s Axiom 24 Pack welcomes 13 updates to keep your gear better organized and quickly accessible on the go. Dual rear-panel compartments store tech, magazines, folders and other flat items at the ready, while the main compartment’s wide opening, multiple attachment points and choice of pockets provide fast, straightforward gear access. Rounding t…
Best Travel Daypacks: Ultimate Buyers Guide 2019
…ixed objects provide welcome peace of mind during your travels too. Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack (US$120) TAD’s Azimuth Pack is an adaptable companion for urban and outdoor adventures, offering convenient top and side access and a durable, lightweight and weather-resistant build. A selection of pockets and attachment points let you tailor your setup to changing needs. And it’s compatible with a hydration bladder when you want to venture furthe…
Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…nnovation, well deserving on any kudos fired into its atmosphere. – Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed 2.0 This cult classic has been updated in a slew ways – the team at TAD worked closely with their customers, penciling down the qualms and queries over the past 4 years of use and abuse, and came out with one seriously wicked update – resulting in an even more versatile and dialled pack. We got our paws on one of the first if you need a remi…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…an welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the b…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
…above, it might just be one of the finest examples of one of our favorite design pillars: ‘Fitness for Purpose’. You see, great design doesn’t have to have all of the bells and whistles or that premium price tag swinging from its corner. Iconic design can excel in its simplicity, nailing its core task for its core user with supreme ease and efficiency. And the IKEA FRAKTA has done that for decades, remaining unchanged. Then, of course, factor in…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…than welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, with submissions closing o…
Best Travel Luggage – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos. If this were a dais, they’d be biting their teeth into silver medals, while their flags were hoisted into the horizon – a feat not to be overlooked. And we’re sure they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Arc’teryx V80 and V110 Rolling Duffels When Arc’teryx announced the V80 and V11…
Best EDC Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…____________________ Swiss+Tech Utili-Key With its low-key and lightweight design, the Swiss+Tech Utili-Key is convenient to carry on a daily basis. The design features six functions including three screwdrivers, two knife blades, and a bottle opener. Easily portable on a keyring or within a bag, the Utili-Key is a handy item for carrying out a range of DIY and day-to-day tasks. _________________________________________________________ Bellroy Key…
Carry Awards VII: Sportique Selects…
…kpack is the end result of hundreds of creative minds collaborating on one design. From San Francisco, the founder Justin Kwong created and built ISM after his bag broke down on him while heading to a meeting. With over 80+ designs and samples under their belt, ISM is confident they’ve crafted the perfect work backpack. The Classic Backpack can be carried virtually anywhere with confidence. Crafted with precision and elegance, this bag boasts the…
Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…a higher recognition – an honoured place in our Carry Hall of Fame. Iconic designs, game changers in their respective fields, the finalists in our Hall of Fame award are enduring pieces of carry that have captured the imaginations and hearts of users and made their mark on the carry world. Now it’s time to make your mark and decide who enters the hallowed halls of carry glory. You have two votes to use as you will… Allocate your 1st choice with 2…
The Second Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
…e Toursafe AT29 — Best Specialist Winner: Revelate Designs Pika Seat Bag Highly Commended: MindShift Gear Rotation 180° Backpack Highly Commended: Salomon ADV Skin S-Lab Hydro Running Pack — Best Accessory Winner: Eagle Creek Specter Packing Cubes Highly Commended: Triple Aught OP1 Pouch Highly Commended: Bellroy Passport Sleeve — Hall of Fame Winner: Kriega R20 Highly Commended: JanSport Daypack Highly Commended: Rivendell Mountain Works Jensen —…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
…t remains protected and intuitive to use. We love the tactical approach to design PaaGo’s taken with this piece. This pack is fun, light, and has charisma. Millet Matrix 30 MBS 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. It’s already been a show winner this year, but it’s deser…
Best Waterproof Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
We’ve welcomed a new category in our Carry Awards IX: Best Waterproof Bag. And it’s off to a flying start with our category champion. Your wet gear worries are well and truly over with this superb submersible champ… 1st Place Subtech Pro Drybag 45L A lot of waterproof bags are great at keeping water out… and not much else. With the primary focus on being a barrier to the elements, a lot of practical features can fall by the wayside. But that’s no…
Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ys hitting the slopes? You bet. Unhindered access on the go? Sure thing, with top and side entry points keeping gear at the ready. Just enough organization for the essentials, while maintaining the clean feel? You can tick that box too. Unnecessary extras that will add weight, clutter the design and don’t fit in with a minimalist packing approach? Nope. This pack has been designed for a very specific user. Someone who wants to travel light with mi…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…rry world). _________________________________________________________ Peak Design MagLatch™ First introduced on the Peak Design Everyday Messenger, the MagLatch™ is a quiet, easily operated and secure bag closure mechanism designed for photographers in need of quick, one-hand access. The system includes a magnetic clasp and four ladder lock points which are riveted to an interior stainless steel plate. The one-handed system uses the magnet to conn…
Best Accessory Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…er you find yourself. This is a versatile and luxe travel companion that’s designed to keep up wherever the journey leads. Congratulations, Outlier! ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor,…
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 New Gear: January 2021
…the Clip system to attach them to the outside of the PRVKE or DUO. Triple Aught Design Syntax Jacket Triple Aught Design’s Syntax Jacket serves up their signature low-key styling, functional design, and adaptability. Resulting in a piece that works on the city streets and outdoor settings, from daily wear to travel needs. The jacket is made in the USA and incorporates quilted panels with 100gm2 Power Fill insulation. Suitable as a standalone piec…
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…
Carry Jobs 2014
…tion of all women’s lifestyle bags and packs, then this is for you. Triple Aught Design – Graphic Designer & Artist We love Triple Aught Design, they’re a boutique maker of fantastic tactical gear. They’re based in San Francisco’s historic Dogpatch neighborhood and are looking for a full-time Graphic Designer & Artist to bring along a fresh, creative, and energetic expression to their brand. Whilst expanding their collection of original 2-D artwor…
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 Specialist – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…SK 32 Pack The Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Pack is a sleek and durable backpack designed for backcountry pursuits. The lightweight pack is well suited to minimalist loads, with a choice of top and side access to easily reach gear on the go. Designed to offer tough and weatherproof functionality without unnecessary bells and whistles, this is a versatile outdoor pack for those who want to roam with just the essentials in tow. ___________________________…
Best Carry On Results :: Carry Awards IV
…The Blade series has been epic from day dot, influencing legions of wannabe work-meets-travel backpacks along its journey. And the recent upgrade has taken it up a notch, no doubt. Charming frequent flyers here at HQ and across the globe with its all-rounder appeal and attention to detail….
Brand of the Year | Carry Awards IX
…ng their offerings, moving into the Carry space with release upon release, designing bags for urban commutes, active adventures, and more. Each release well-considered and quintessentially ‘Heimplanet’ – showcasing clean, versatile silhouettes and smart utility. But, of course, they’re more than just sharp design. The brand are committed to fostering adventure and travel with quality gear that has your back in demanding environments. And this love…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ted, this is a fine testament to master-piece’s carry expertise. Excellent design! QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large What do you get when you pair minimalist Swiss style with a quest for sustainable fabric innovation? Pieces like the QWSTION Bananatex® Tote Bag Large; a bag that celebrates the power of nature in a pared-back and multifunctional design. The bag’s clean silhouette really lets the fabric shine. And what exactly is that fabric? A mate…
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