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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….
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…
Carry Awards XI Winners | Part 2
…to have. This year’s lineup is nothing short of spectacular, with standout designs that push the envelope in innovation, quality, and style. From backpacks that redefine durability to the sleekest, most functional EDC that we’ve ever seen, the Carry Awards XI is a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity that’s shaping the future of carry. It’s a celebration of the brands and makers who are not just building products but crafting tools for liv…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…at your desk. The laptop sleeve is a great example of Wilboro’s brilliant design ethos; small touches that make the product all the more enjoyable to use. Coming from a one-man workshop, its combination of thoughtful, functional design and its marriage of heritage and modern materials make the Revival Satchel a celebration of all that is great in the world of carry. A worthy champion! Bravo, Wilboro! Highly Commended These are the pieces that jus…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Best Carry-On Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…arry-On Top 10 are the kinds of travel companions you’ll want to team up with again and again. Though they may be better suited to some travel environments over others, each of these pieces excels in particular design elements that support smooth journeys, from expandability and modularity, to great access and organization. Choose your favorite travel buddy in our second and final round of voting below….
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Whether you want the freedom to roam with just one bag or a companion to complement your check-in luggage, our Best Carry-On Finalists are just the ticket. Ease of movement with portability options. Suitable organization to prevent content chaos. Minimal weight to reduce carry slog. Adaptability to a range of settings and changing needs. Each of our finalists brings something to the table to help make your travels easier and more enjoyable. But o…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…belt with pockets for small quick-access items. Furthering the functional design is a Magnetic Tube Trap™ to keep the tube secure and easily accessible when needed. _________________________________________________________ VINTA S-Series The S-Series offers an attractively clean and weatherproof design that suits work and play environments. The padded inserts provide customizable protection for camera gear and can be removed to turn the bag into…
Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Alpine 50 The Alpine 50 forms part of The North Face Summit Series and is designed for alpine climbing with minimum pack weight. However, the design is versatile enough to suit other outdoor activities such as backpacking and hiking. The waist belt and frame sheet are removable to shed weight for summit approaches and the top lid can double as a carry system for ropes or outer layers. _________________________________________________________ Ospr…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…ow, normally the everyday backpack category is the most competitive in the Carry Awards. Don’t get me wrong, it still is a very tough one this year. But this time, in my personal opinion, the Carryon category is the most competitive of the entire competition, with several brands refocusing on travel bags and what makes them great. Even getting this list down to 5 finalists via the public voting from a few months back, was a serious challenge. Afte…
Best Carry-On Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…d comfortable to use, all while not eating massively into your weight restrictions. Our Carry-On Finalists are more than ready to get underway, soaring high on practical design, convenient access and versatility to suit different travel needs. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…
Top 5: Best Carry-On Bag 2020
…for hours and days on end. Honestly, I wish every bag brand would use this design. On top of that, it comes with an actual framesheet with aluminum half-stay which ultimately means “more comfortable” while you’re carrying all your stuff. Don’t like it or don’t need that? Easy. Remove it and save it for next time. For me, for the way I like to pack for travel, the Made in USA Synik 30 checks all my boxes. I want that large main compartment (with cl…
Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool B) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Check out our Carry-On final contenders in Pool B below. Ease of movement with portability options. Suitable organization to prevent content chaos. Minimal weight to reduce carry slog. Adaptability to a range of settings and changing needs. Each of our finalists brings something to the table to help make your travels easier and more enjoyable. But only one will get that first-class upgrade….
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards X
…nch who played a role… this award is for you. A sincere congratulations and personal thank you. The 3DAP has securely cemented itself as a timeless icon of pack design for eternity. Welcome to the Carry Awards Hall of Fame, 3DAP. Enjoy your well-earned crown!…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part II
…ne of the things we love about Outdoor Retailer is the chance to talk with designers and hear about their process designing the bags we’re seeing. Case in point is the new Yampa dry duffel from OtterBox. The duffel itself packs a whole lot of goodies and will definitely be on our radar, but what really made this bag stand out was hearing how the designer made a raft out of four of these duffels and rafted down a river just to test the durability….
Best EDC Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…you don’t. _________________________________________________________ Three1Design MaCO Magnetic Cable Organizer Good design doesn’t need to be complicated. The MaCO is straightforward, clever and easy to use. It helps you corral unruly cables and can also secure an earphone cable to your clothing to keep it tidy and out of the way. _________________________________________________________ Magpul Field Case You’ve probably experienced it more than…
Carry Awards VII: Reddit OneBag Selects…
As part of our Seventh Annual Carry Awards, we’re dipping into reddit’s well of carry knowledge for the first time. Asking the well-traveled r/onebag community what their top picks for Best Travel Clothing and Best Carry-On Bag would be. Discover their selections below (and check out some other ineligible but still solid recommendations here)… Best Travel Clothing: Western Rise Evolution Pant Packing space is often at a premium, especially if you…
Top 5 | Best EDC 2023 Carry Awards X
…otes (most currencies) – Leather takes awesome patina with time Prometheus Design Werx SPD CAS OTF Who It Suits If you’re an EDC fanatic who loves great design, exceptional material, and pocket sized carry the CAS OTF is for you. Functional and unique, this is PDW at their best. The Lowdown Prometheus Design Werx are all about getting you outside. They are focused on living a life full of adventure and providing the best tools for it. From backpa…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Active Backpack
…of use. At a total of 3 kg, it’s not an ultralight option, but it was not designed with UL hikers in mind. Instead, it’s a hauler designed to carry a lot of gear in comfort. Ultralight packs are suitable only up to a specific weight limit. At 60+ lbs of load, the additional 2-3 pounds ‘invested’ in a full-blown harness system can significantly improve your hiking comfort. And when I hike in the mountains for an entire week with two kids, camera g…
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…
Best Carry Accessory – Carry Awards
The Carry Accessories category is the most broad we have, so we’re expecting a really interesting discussion around it. From tech sleeves to toiletry bags, travel wallets and packing aids, these are all the smaller carry bits that subtly contribute to your travel running smoothly. There is no country or region that dominates this stuff, with a broad range of brands getting nominations for a broad range of solutions. We look forward to seeing how…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Carry Hall of Fame Results
…rry and did much to popularize the “front pouch” style of carrying. Today, the design of the current Baby Carrier Original is based on BabyBjörn’s first baby carrier. – Karrimor Whillans Alpiniste 1964 An iconic pack released in 1964 that massively influenced Britain’s outdoor industry and pack designs. Mike Parsons from British outdoor brand Karrimor created the pack on request from Don Whillans, a renowned British rock climber and mountaineer. I…
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