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Exclusive Release | 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…
The Carry Awards – Best Carry Accessory
Best Accessory – KILLSPENCER Dopp/Folio “The first Dopp kit to get us excited about toiletry bags” The Accessory category is where we get excited about the little things, and so a toiletries bag feels like an appropriate winner. Why the KILLSPENCER Dopp? Because it’s the first Dopp that has ever got lots of you excited about Dopps. Beautiful minimalism combined with practical versatility. You can use it in different formats, you can contain sunsc…
Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…d your 2nd choice just with the 1 point. – Crafted Goods Carrera Two Swiss designers based in Japan and working with a Columbian brand. You know the results will be interesting. The Carrera finds a subtly new form for a messenger, which combines the slouchy folds of bike bags, with the more structured forms of work bags. The details, fabric and components all work in harmony to make a versatile real world messenger. – Filson x Magnum Camera Fiel…
Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…itar sleeve One of the few guitar travel cases that looks like it has been designed by a softgoods designer rather than a roadie. The innovative Headlock system braces the neck and headstock, and the vertical access means you don’t need to lay it out on the ground. This is an accomplished travel case that lets you go light. – KILLSPENCER Precision Pocket™ Modular Camera Bag If you’re running high-end cameras, this is one heck of a nice way to prot…
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….
Best Work Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…an go beyond work settings when adventure calls. Functional and stylish in design, the Wee Lug Mk2 is a carry partner that will graft hard whenever you need it to. Stellar work, 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 craftsm…
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 Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
…e. Founded in 1974, they have an exceptional history behind them. And that design pedigree is evident in the Osprey Talon 22. This classic pack welcomed a variety of updates in 2021, making it even more functional and ready for active use. The primary update is the suspension, which now features an injection-molded back panel with die-cut foam and a mesh overlay. Super comfy and breathable? You bet. The harness and integrated hip belt are designed…
Best Travel Luggage Champion | Carry Awards IX
…. 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. Zero Halliburton Edge Lightweight Continental Carry-On Case Zero Halliburton’s…
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…
Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
…dness to this bag. Speaking of the strap, it offers a wide and well-padded design for comfy carry, with a stabilizer strap when it’s time for action. The strap is ambidextrous and the Cobra buckle offers an easy way to release and secure the strap, so you can quickly access gear or adjust the bag on the fly. Dual compartments and an assortment of pockets provide convenient organization, with a bright lining making it even easier to quickly spot an…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Sling
…to be expected. The body of the bag looks slim, and it is, but has a well designed gusset around the edges, so that extra granola bar will fit just fine. The side pockets are one of the things you have to use to understand, and really appreciate. They’re surprisingly deep, and thanks to the stretchy material the pockets stay pretty secure and closed when on the move – as an extra precaution there’s a key loop inside. The strap is made from a supp…
Best Messenger Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…. 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. Bedouin Foundry Poacher Inspired by traditional game keepers’ bags, the Bedouin…
Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
…And year after year, they deliver packs that are nothing short of amazing, designed in every tiny detail to perfection. Even such small things as a toggle to keep the back of the lid attached without that usual small back gap, which could let snow and rain in. Or doubled daisy chains or internal gear loops, this team really know what they are doing! So if your next adventure will lead you into the mountains and you’re looking for a compact daypac…
Best Packable Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…. 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. Matador Beast28 Packable bags aren’t traditionally known for great outdoor perf…
The Seventh Annual Carry Awards: First Rnd Voting!
…Welcome to our Seventh Annual Carry Awards! One of the most exciting times in the carry calendar, these awards celebrate the best carry across a host of niches, from travel bags to pocket-friendly EDC. And we’re pleased to welcome a new award category this year, Best Sling Bag. So there’s even more opportunity to single out solid gear for the praise it deserves….
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…
Top 5 | Best Camera Bags
…optional add-on modules to suit changing loads Shimoda Explore V2 Shimoda Designs showed up in the adventure camera bag market with their Explore series several years back. Since then, they have solidified themselves as top camera bag designers. The Explore series offers some of the best camera bags on the market and is back with a V2. Well thought out, functional, and comfortable, the Explore series maintains the harness system that sets Shimoda…
BIGiDESIGN x Carryology | A Lightning Bolt for Everyday Carry
…s clinching top spots on every pen aficionado’s list. Each one of the BIGiDESIGN finely-designed pieces is focused on clean, functional, minimalist design. And like us, they’re self-admitted huge fans of titanium. The lightweight, strong, beautifully finished ruler of all metals. Why the fuss over a pen? For everyday carry? Yes, absolutely. There’s a common phrase used by carry experts: “slice, write, light”, which represents the holy trinity of…
Best New Gear | February 2023
…ant, and has an elongated shaped hem for untucked applications. WaterField Designs Limited Edition Collection While WaterField Designs has a core line of products, they also like to get playful and experimental. And this is where their Limited Editon collection comes in. It’s a space for the brand to experiment with current styles, try new things, or bring back beloved styles for limited production runs. The collection includes various categories…
Hall of Fame – The Carry Awards
…orn almost as many nicknames (including “the Communist Hunchback”). It was designed to balance the load for children, who were being tilted by the prevailing satchels of the time. Over 3 million Kankens later, we think it can be considered to have succeeded, and is very worthy of your vote. — IKEA big blue bag Yeah, this might seem weird, but think about it. These are sold around the globe for about a buck, they haul shopping, clothes, work gear o…
Best Work Backpack Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
There’s always a lot of love for the Work Backpack. If this was the Oscars, it’d probably be the award for Best Lead Actor. So when we finally open up the lines and the votes flood in, we’re forced to hire a horde of trained monkeys to help us collate the data, but don’t worry, I’m one of them. And thankfully, we’ve clawed through the mountains of votes, including from our contributors, and risen to the surface clutching a handful of really speci…
Best Work Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…nt. – Tailfeather Wanderer Go on, try and take your eyes off it. This is a design so entirely in balance between material and form that your leather has to be perfect, or the whole design would sag and fail. But they are perfect. And somehow, they get better with age. The Wanderer is unmistakably Tailfeather, which means heirloom product that isn’t a slave to the past. This is leather sculpture that has utility and well resolved features. – Terani…
Best Work Backpack Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…_______ Y-3 Qasa Stemming from a collaboration between Adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, the Y-3 Qasa is a stylish blend of minimalist aesthetics and functional design that suits a range of workplaces. A host of pockets for tech, work tools and small EDC keep your gear tidy, while the wide top opening helps to make access simple and quick. _________________________________________________________ Vote now! And if you haven’t voted in Po…
Best Check-In Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…travel use. _________________________________________________________ Topo Designs Mountain Duffel The Topo Designs Mountain Duffel is made in the USA with a rugged Cordura construction built to embrace adventures. The padded base and sides provide protection for the contents as well as increased user comfort. The bag can adapt to changing needs with three carry options including top handles, stowable backpack straps, and a removable shoulder stra…
Best Active Backpack Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…in a way that makes sense. It’s just so darn smart. Congratulations, Peak Design. You’ve built a game changer. ________________________________________________________ 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 respec…
Hall of Fame Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…am. Though a solid concept, it still took months of testing and honing the design until the WaterTight™ zipper was unveiled in 1999. But the effort was worth it, with the design revolutionizing what a weatherproof zipper could be. The zipper found an elegant balance between technical prowess and sleek simplicity, delivering true innovation that would inspire a new approach to weatherproofing carry gear. Not only is the WaterTight™ zipper an indust…
Best Travel Luggage – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…DELSEY PLUGGAGE combines a variety of travel-friendly features in a sleek design for work or play. From its inbuilt luggage scale and removable GPS tracker, to its integrated USB port, removable and washable lining, and handy organization, this smart suitcase makes traveling a breeze. And for even more smart functionality, it even includes a digital lock that can be opened via fingerprint, a mobile app, or a three-digit combination. _____________…
Best Active Messenger – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…our pouches as your day pivots from one scenario to the next. Sleek active design done right, the Courier 15 is an exceptional piece, refined to the point of perfection. Bravo, Arc’teryx! ________________________________________________________ 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 craft…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ose environments, these bags need more than just a burly build. So Shimoda Designs set out to create a better adventure photography bag. A bag that would solve real problems. Guided by the design expertise of Ian Millar (former Product and Development Director at f-stop), the Explore system features two packs, the Explore 40 and Explore 60. Through engaging with numerous professional adventure photographers, Shimoda Designs has created a system th…
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