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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…
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…
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 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…
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 Sling Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ravel, and even outdoor use. An eye-catching blend of heritage and modern, designed with practical access, comfort, and hard-wearing durability in mind, this is a sling that will stand the test of time. Touchdown, Trakke! 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 fla…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 —…
31 January Week in Review: Innovative Carry for Everyday and Adventure
…expensive timepieces safe and sound, plus a new tactical pouch from Triple Aught Design. Learn more in our Week In Review… Staying dry in seas and storms A water-resistant bag will happily take care of a little rain here and there. If however boat trips and water-based activities are the norm, you need a bag that goes beyond basic water protection. The Drift Dry USA range of bags don’t mess around when it comes to protecting your gear from a solid…
Week In Review ~ 22 January
City-ready security from Pacsafe, a stealthy drop from Triple Aught Design, and new releases on the horizon from Timbuk2. Discover more in our Week In Review… – Security meets city style When you’re on the go, worrying about the security of your gear will only slow you down. Pacsafe’s Vibe Collection delivers secure carry on the move, with urban-friendly aesthetics that look right at home on city streets, and understated safety features that don’…
Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
…ing for checked bags. So, I wear a large comfortable backpack (like Triple Aught Design’s FastPack EDC which I’m testing currently, or the BLACKHAWK Phoenix Patrol which I previously tested). I hardly notice the backpack is there because I choose backpacks with comfortable suspension, and I practice packing uber-minimally. Big backpack on my back, Recon on my shoulder to quickly access my carry on gear. And just enough items in the Recon so the we…
Time With A New Subsurface Legend: The Sangin Instruments Neptune
…tioned earlier. The Sangin Instruments Neptune retails for $695 and can be purchased through their website. The writer was gifted a Neptune from Sangin Instruments, not for the purpose of this article. This article was written by Phil Adams: Marketing virtuoso at Triple Aught Design, adventure connoisseur, and gear enthusiast. He’s devoted to inspiring others to live an adventure-driven lifestyle with captivating stories through imagery and writ…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…, in an environmentally-friendly factory. Check out their campaign. Triple Aught Design Fall 2022 Collection With the weather starting to feel fresh, a little spruce to your fall wardrobe may be in order. And TAD have a range of worthy additions to consider with their Fall 2022 collection. Standout pieces include the likes of the Dreadnaught Peacoat and Haven CPO Popover, which blend naval influences with urban-ready style and offer the flexibilit…
The Best Urban EDC Bags for Work, Travel, and Play
…use and short trips while taking scrapes and showers in its stride. Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 VX or WX Pack (US$450) The 19L Axiom S2 builds on the foundations of the Axiom 24, with a sleekly refined design that enables access to gear even in tight spaces. A front admin pocket keeps small items at the ready, with additional pockets in the main compartment and the flexibility to pair the pack with optional Helix accessories. A rear laptop compar…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
Riding high on the coattails of this year’s Third Annual Carry Awards – and with the singular objective of rocketing you into the stoke-a-sphere – we’ve teamed up with 5 of this year’s winners to dish up the most drool-worthy carry giveaway in the history of our glorious (but kinda short) lifespan. 1 awesome prize pack. 1 winner! Prize Pack Osprey Atmos AG 50 / Best Active Backpack Alchemy Equipment AEL008 Carry On / Best Carry On Pacsafe Instasa…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Selects…
…mmute to work, or a trek through the backcountry. . Best Specialist – Peak Design Everyday Messenger . . Designed to meet the exacting standards of professional photographer Trey Ratcliff, there’s a good reason the Everyday Messenger became Kickstarter’s most successful camera bag of all time. The expandable, origami-inspired removable inserts easily fit a full-frame DSLR and three lenses, while still leaving plenty of room for the integrated trip…
Best Check-In Finalists : Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…ral treks and city pavements alike thanks to a hybrid backpack/trolley bag design. The adaptive wheel-set design enables a smooth and quick transition between the different carry modes, while Kathmandu’s C3 Adapt harness provides carry comfort on the move and can be covered to keep things tidy for check-in. _________________________________________________________ Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler 90L A well-featured duffel for around $100 that sneaks in j…
Best Accessory Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…f the page! _________________________________________________________ Peak Design Field Pouch The Peak Design Field Pouch is a well resolved pouch for small accessories. But the real magic comes from the adaptability Peak’s attachment systems give. Click on a strap and you have a shoulder bag. Attach the Capture system and you have quick release. And all this without compromising the basics of a well resolved accessory pouch. _____________________…
The Carry Awards: Huckberry Selects…
…mute life and trail life a cinch — like a laptop compartment that was dual-designed to function as a hydration sleeve. Jack and Kevin get it. They’re just guys, like us, who live in the city, but crave the outdoors. So they built a bag perfectly designed for both — and nailed it. Best Check In: Mystery Ranch MISSION DUFFEL – BACKPACK HYBRID (55L in Coyote) Also based out of Bozeman, MT (clearly a hotbed for some serious carry innovation), Mystery…
The Carry Awards: East Dane Selects…
…ple and are unfazed by the term “fanny pack”—master-piece has you covered. Design-wise, the idea is the same as it’s always been: one large zippered compartment fits everything you need on hand at all times (phone, keys, wallet), while an exterior zip pocket provides a sliver of extra space for miscellaneous essentials, like chewing gum, Chapstick, or Coachella tickets. What sets master-piece’s bag apart is that it’s made of a durable ballistic we…
Carry Awards VII: Altitude Sports Selects…
…top picks for Best Active Messenger, Best Carry-On and Best Specialist in Carry Awards VII… Best Active Messenger: Cocotte Equipment Alfredo Bike commuters and messengers need bags that allow them to ride safely and put in the miles without worrying about their belongings. The Alfredo messenger by Cocotte Equipment does precisely that. Rugged and waterproof, this bag was crafted with the help of Montreal’s messenger community and lives up to its…
Best Everyday Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…but the Alpha One Niner WHITLEY just might be the best value in all of the Carry Awards this year. A well-deserved, first-place win. Bravo, Alpha One Niner! 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, we bow our heads in the utmost respect and kudos….
16 February Week in Review: Self-Balancing Luggage, Angler Packs, and Military-Inspired Carry
…nails army bags on which it is based. Shift your approach to camera carry It’s handy to think of MindShift Gear’s rotation180° Panorama as a smaller and lighter version of the rotation180° Professional (currently a finalist in our Specialist Carry Awards category). The backpack has a total volume of 22 liters (compared to big brother’s 29.63 liters) and is a good alternative if you’re digging the design of the rotation180° Professional but want a…
GiantMouse x Carryology | Riv Auxikko
…nken down. No, Jens and Jesper are too sharp for that. It was completely redesigned and brought down to a more everyday carry-friendly size, using the same lines and design language, while maintaining the perfect usable size and blade length (Blade Length: 2.44″ and Handle Length: 3.375″). It’s a fantastically compact design that’s still useful for everyday and outdoor tasks. It can be used for general slicing as well as be used for precision cutt…
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