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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
…f the bag keep prying eyes away from your important items and the roll-top design lets you tailor the bag to changing carry needs. REI Flashback Pack Forget all those superfluous design elements. This bag is a firm believer in keeping things simple. The interior of the pack has a zipped pocket and a sleeve for a tablet or hydration bladder. On the outside a lash tab, ice axe loop and shoulder strap loops let you haul extra items. Rounding things o…
Best EDC Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…to open. But the Orbitkey Ring saves your fingernails with its hassle-free design that opens with a simple pinch, pull and rotation. The Orbitkey Ring allows for quick and easy attachment or removal of items and is designed to accommodate most keys and accessories. _________________________________________________________ KeySmart Pro KeySmart provides a great way to carry keys tidily and without annoying clinking on the go. But the KeySmart Pro w…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…e for everyone and hugely influenced current bag brands. It was originally designed by FYI Designs and manufactured by Arc’teryx for the first round of production. Version 2 and onward was designed by Chad Yonkman and Douglas Davidson. Rarer than hen’s teeth nowadays, it’s an undeniable carry classic. _________________________________________________________ Freitag F13 TOP CAT Messenger Utilising recycled and upcycled materials is becoming increa…
Best Active Messenger Bag Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…nal bags for active urban use. The Metromonger is an accomplished offering designed for weekend adventures and street photography, and its adaptable design easily lends itself to active weekday use too. The bag is crafted with a tough, weatherproof 1000D Cordura nylon shell and a comfy, ambidextrous harness with an included stabilizer strap. Three compartments, a variety of pockets, and external webbing provide options for organizing your gear, in…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Messenger Bag
…d the FOXHOUND is no different. It’s a testament to the ingenuity of their designers and their ability to adapt. The R231-ADV MK23 is a stellar option for bike messengers and urban explorers alike. STRENGTHS Stylish, maximalist design Waterproof materials and high-end hardware Pockets everywhere Bedouin Foundry Poacher Who It Suits If you like old school cool, heritage materials and refined looks, the Poacher will become a firm favourite quickly….
The Carry Awards: Sportique Selects…
…th the added versatility to go beyond photography carry needs. The modular design comes with a Monterey Camera Insert, but can fit up to three. Two clamshell-style compartments provide easy access to gear, while a top-loading laptop compartment keeps your tech secure on the move. The pack’s compression straps can be used to secure a tripod externally, while multiple interior and exterior pockets ensure smaller items remain tidy and quickly accessi…
Have Your Say!! Second Annual Carry Awards
…rning and prepare to passionately fill in boxes with reckless abandon. The Carry Awards mach #2 is a golden opportunity to recognize the role of innovation and expertise. It propels us to use our noggins and think hard about what makes great carry. You know, does it align with the ‘fitness for purpose’ philosophy? Is it versatile? Is it stylish? Is it ethically produced? Or is it churned out by soulless chumps who focus on the buck? It’s an epic a…
The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
Yup, it’s that time again. Where we crown the best of the best, shower them in digital fanfare and hoist them atop our shoulders for nailing great carry. And today’s the day that you – our savvy enthusiasts and carry ninjas – get a say. And we’d love to hear your opinion on what was rad this year (or even in the last 24 months because sometimes the little guys take a while to be noticed). Consider this the raddest platform to give the carry you d…
Week In Review ~ 1 December
…r you’ll no doubt recognise a few of the brands listed (for example Triple Aught Design, Frank Clegg Leatherworks, Goruck, Makr and Topo Designs). However there may be a few you’re unfamiliar with that might just become your new favorite carry brand. So whether you’re keen to get your hands on USA-made carry or just interested in scoping out some new brands, the list is well worth checking out. – Carry Awards 2012 – If you haven’t sent in your nom…
Carry Awards VIII: Best Carry-On Travel Bag
From work trips to long-haul adventures, your travel needs can vary extensively. And while no single carry-on bag will cover every possible environment and load, you can find great options to handle particular environments and needs well. Ultimately a top-notch carry-on bag will travel well, whether that’s moving smoothly between plane and Uber and crunching the sidewalk, while keeping you comfortable and prepared for adventure. Our Best Carry-On…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…rdly think twice about this high-energy density liquid. Hopefully, further design innovations can get us away from petroleum soon, but for the moment, we should be stoked for this one. JanSport Daypack The Jansport Daypack was introduced in 1975, and together with Eastpak a year later, these college targeted backpacks would grow to dominate the school and study market. Now both under the VF stable of brands, these simple two-pocket-packs sell in…
Best Carry On Finalists – Carry Awards
So what makes for an award winning Carry On? Fitting cabin restrictions is a good start. As is swallowing a short trip’s worth of clothing and toys. While there are lots of great wheeled Carry Ons, all our finalists are non-wheeled. This might reflect the added flexibility you get in a small size bag when you can just sling it on and go (not to mention weight savings). While these bags work well beyond the airport, it’s the tightening of luggage…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards: Hall of Fame
…recognition for creating the first internal-frame backpack. The innovative design, which kept the pack close to the back and decreased load shifting, paved the way for the widescale adoption of internal-frame packs over external-frame packs. _________________________________________________________ Osprey ErgoPull™ hipbelt closure There were sighs of appreciation – and comfort relief – all round when Osprey released their ErgoPull™ hipbelt closure…
Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…n. 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! _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Everyday Messenger Here’s a messenger that is innovating on several fronts, without losing sight…
Best Specialist Carry – The Carry Awards
…in from several of the industries best makers, as they’ve saved several lives already when snow starts to slide. So why is it ABS that made the cut? These are the guys that The North Face went to for helping design their own. They’re pro’s with a head start (they kinda invented the things), and their Vario shows that. — Voting has closed and winners have been selected. Check out the winners here….
The Carry Awards – Best Specialist Carry
…and still own it with the Vario” There are not many carry areas where good design can save lives. And there are not many brands that get to create entirely new categories. With ABS, we get both, with the German Avalanche backpack company having created this lifesaving carry category. Their recent updates mean you can buy the refined Vario base unit, and then attach different capacity pack sections to the front. If you mix it up between side-countr…
Carry Awards Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…The carry-on pack is an extremely tough design to nail down perfectly. It walks the line between everyday EDC and travel ranging from 3-5 days and pushing out to 2-3 weeks (or more) depending on how you pack. So to even get here to the top 5 is no small feat. These finalists have been tried, tested, vetted, and voted by you. Now, it’s time to see which of these comes out as the champion for Carry Awards IX….
The Carry Awards – 2012
…hoping you can get involved… For the first time ever, we’re launching The Carry Awards for 2012. We’re aiming to give some exposure and credibility to the carry world so that it’s classed in its own category and can escape the ‘accessories’ tag. And we’d love you to have a say on what you regard as the some of the best carry pieces for 2012. You can see below the award categories we’re running with for the first year. We want a diverse range of a…
Carry Awards VII: Huckberry Selects…
…ere’s a place for everything. The pouch unfolds clamshell-style for easy access to everything inside, but it doesn’t unfold flat—in yet another stroke of genius, it’s designed to stop at the perfect angle to be able to stand up on its own. Well done, Peak Design, well done….
Best EDC Finalists – The Eighth Annual Carry Awards
…l to a multitude of needs across both urban and outdoor settings. Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver The Big Idea Design Titanium Everyday Screwdriver really is a screwdriver you can carry on the daily, either stashed in a bag or slipped into a pocket until needed. The articulated extension arm has a frame-lock mechanism and can be opened one-handed, creating sturdy and strong operation. Add in three hex bits inside the frame, and you h…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…___________________________________________________ Bellroy Laptop Brief – Designers Edition Details matter. And the Designers Edition of the Bellroy Laptop Brief is all about the details. A bag designed to make the right impression from the get-go, keeping you looking sharp and in charge wherever the work day leads. The environmentally certified leather delivers a premium look and feel, with pre-formed panels elevating the structure and use of sp…
Carry Awards VII: Best Carry-On Bag Finalists
Travel needs vary greatly. And there’s no ultimate carry-on bag that will suit everyone’s needs. But what you will find are great bags performing specific tasks well. They might really be nailing access. Or have the flexible business/leisure travel look down pat. Maybe they offer adaptable capacity to accommodate a diverse range of loads. But ideally you want a piece that delivers a well-rounded feature set to help make your travels smoother acro…
Best Carry-On Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…that’s providing quick and convenient access to gear, ensuring the load stays comfortable on the move, or providing a trusty barrier against the elements. Our Best Carry-On Bag Finalists are designed to thrive on the move, helping you make the most of your trips. But which one delivers a truly first-class performance? Choose your top pick below….
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…ODS MQD24 may be inspired by classic alpine packs, but it delivers a smart design that caters to the modern-day adventurer. Key to the design is an innovative quick-draw opening that features a custom cord lock for fast opening and closing. The quick-draw opening accommodates larger loads and bulky items like helmets, while a side zipper provides easy access to the main compartment without needing to open the top of the bag. The contoured harness,…
The Carry Awards :: Best Specialist 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. – MindShift Gear Rotation 180° Backpack The votes were incredibly close between…
Modern Industry’s Refreshing Take on Carry
…ention. Enter Mike Weiss, bag fan, the man behind the marketing for Triple Aught Design, and a guy who knows a thing or two about the industry. He caught up with Modern Industry and has kindly put together the post below… – If their Kickstarter campaign is any indicator, Modern Industry is slated for big things. Not bad for a group of five friends who pooled $7,000 to make an idea a reality. The driving force behind Modern Industry is Patrick Heal…
Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L Review
…the TTL feels like the spiritual successor to the out-of-production Triple Aught Design Meridian 40L bag. From the covert aesthetic, VX21RS exterior, similar capacities, and 3-way carry – the TTL takes those cues and applies Nomadic Research’s take on what a travel bag should be. And they have executed that with thoughtful precision. It’s not flashy or particularly exciting even. It does what it needs to do and gets out of your way in a simple, co…
Best Black Friday Deals in 2022
…Farmers Coalition, Bean Voyage, and Conservation Lands Foundation. Triple Aught Design Triple Aught Design are offering discounts ranging from 25% to 50% off a variety of apparel and carry gear. The sale runs from now through to 28 November. WP Standard Score a tasty 20% off sitewide during WP Standard’s Black Friday sales from 25 November to 2 December. Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co. is a retailer of a wide variety of carr…
Week In Review ~ 12 May
…you wanted a “girl bag”. Shows what he knows about carry… — Review: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed If you’re wondering how the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack Litespeed performs, check out this review on Bag Collector. There’s lots of great images too, which is always a bonus. You can check out our very own road test of the TAD FAST Pack Litespeed as well to see how it compares. — Shining the spotlight on Entermodal and Larry Olmstead Enter…
ORBITGear R103 Review
…on, a few brands come to mind: Chrome Industries, Mission Workshop, Triple Aught Design (Axiom), ILE, DSPTCH, Mixed Works, Mystery Ranch, and Remote Equipment. The Good This pack is very comfortable, with a bombproof construction and premium material. It’s built to last for a long time. The internal organization is also pretty good. It makes it a perfect EDC for people like me who constantly move around the city on a bicycle or public transportati…