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Design Talk | 2022 Trend Forecast
…, and recent hardware developments. So what are the big topics influencing 2022? It goes without saying that Covid is a major theme. But it’s not so much the direct result of the pandemic as the knock-on effects. Richard Kestenbaum from Forbes put it best when he said, “The idea that the pandemic has accelerated pre-existing trends is talked about so much that it’s become a cliché. But it’s become a cliché because it’s true”. From work to working…
The Most Popular Gear of 2022
…our readers have been enjoying the most. Discover the most popular gear of 2022 below! Rickshaw Bagworks Fanny Pack With its clean, classic style and practical organization, it’s easy to see why the Rickshaw Bagworks Fanny Pack is a popular piece. Made in San Francisco, the bag can be worn around the waist or as a sling. And thanks to Rickshaw’s customization options, you can go wild and get the bag of your dreams through a wide range of colors,…
Best New Gear | October 2022
…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 flexibility to embrace adventures near and far. Other cozy contenders include the Sanction FX Shirt with a brushed cotton fabric expertly woven in Japan, as well as the Covert XR Pant which offers the comfort…
Best Black Friday Deals in 2022
…could score some epic savings in our roundup of the best Black Friday deals 2022 below… Carry Peak Design Peak Design are offering savings across a variety of gear during their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. From 21 November to 28 November you can score the following: 10% OFF: Mobile Mounts and Accessories, Everyday Line of Bags, Travel Line of Bags, Packing Tools 15% OFF: Camera accessories: straps and clips 30% OFF: Everyday Case Huckberry…
Best New Gear | September 2022
…teractions with the coiled metal loops. Redesigned and greatly improved for 2022, v2 of the Ring features an all-metal design (getting rid of the plastic pull-down system), a patent-pending locking mechanism that is much easier to operate compared to its predecessor, and a wider opening to fit more keys and car fobs. It’s available in four finishes: black, silver, rose gold, and yellow gold. Urban Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC Armory If you lo…
Best New Gear | April 2022
…r of features and options that fit a broad range of personalities. Starting 2022 off with a bang, they’ve introduced the A3 Atlas Automatic. What you get is 36mm of their best-selling USA assembled automatic watches. Available in two colorways (Navy and standout star here, Atlas Orange), the A3 is powered by a Miyota 9015 automatic movement, boasts 10ATM of water resistance, has C1 Swiss SuperLume, and is assembled in the United States. Typical of…
Best Men’s Travel Pants 2022
…hen you need just one or two with you. Here are the Best Men’s Travel Pants 2022. Outdoor/Urban Hybrid That Won’t Break the Bank – Mountain Hardwear Men’s Hardwear AP™ Pant Carryology Credential: An understated design that looks stylish in the city but packs in comfort and versatility for active and outdoor use. Price: $45 in the sale! The Hardwear AP Pant is a versatile pant that’s happy to hike in the hills, explore urban streets, and stride bet…
Best New Gear | August 2022
…gs are all made in the USA and are available for purchase now. master-piece 2022AW Collection master-piece are experts at blending fashion and function and their new 2022AW Collection proves that you don’t have to settle for an either/or approach. Stylish in looks and practical in use, the collection welcomes additions to their standard series as well as their master-piece WEAR line. With slings, backpacks, briefcases, and more on offer, all serve…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Tech Guru
…ill keep them at the top of their game. Welcome to the Christmas Gift Guide 2022 – Tech Guru. Bellroy Venture Backpack ($155) It’s important to be able to carry tech comfortably. While laptops, tablets and cameras are getting lighter and more nimble, they are still sizable hunks of metal and circuitry that need to be looked after the right way. The Bellroy Venture backpack is one of the revelations of the year and is designed to keep the contents…
What’s In My Pockets | Travel EDC 2022
…If you’re traveling in 2022, here are some of the best travel accessories and travel EDC to take with you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq50uOVFxhc Travel EDC Gear List: Carl Friedrik Weston Carl Friedrik Key Organiser Carl Friedrik Walden Wallet TravelCard Battery Peak Design Mobile Tripod Fjällräven Seat Pad Cliffset Cutlery (SAVE 20%, NO CODE REQUIRED!) Nite Ize RunOff Pouch Orbitkey Sanitizer Holder Black Ember Kompak Bag…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Homebody
…s will add a little more “ahhhhh” to days at home. The Christmas Gift Guide 2022 – The Homebody. Taylor Stitch The Port Jacket ($148) When comfort is king, it’s hard to beat a fleece. However, there are fleeces, and then there are fleeces. The Port Jacket falls into the second category, and it is the ultimate fleece jacket for lounging around the house during the holidays or running quick errands. The 10.5oz fleece provides ample protection agains…
Best Puffy Down Jackets of 2022
…ll over the country in different jackets, testing the best puffy jackets of 2022. What makes a good puffy jacket, a good puffy jacket? On a simple level–insulation. Puffy jackets are the ones you throw on when you’re cold, whether it’s 40ºF or -40ºF. I think they are one of the most useful parts of your outdoor arsenal, and I use mine year-round, from nighttime stargazing in winter to early mornings by the ocean in summer. Traveling year-round, th…
Racing Atelier Launch 2022 Line in Japan
…r has partnered with ARTS&SCIENCE Japan to give customers the chance to own 2022 Racing Atelier pieces (available exclusively in Japan) before they become available as custom orders the Bavarian brand. Rucksack #4 Situated in the Bavarian Alps, Racing Atelier carve out their unique brand vibe by pairing modern fabrics in combination with natural materials, like locally sourced vegetable tanned leather. These modern-meets-heritage creations are the…
The Best Shorts for Men for Summer 2022, Tested
…h your family, or somewhere in between, here are the best shorts for men in 2022. Best Active Shorts for Men Tracksmith Run Cannonball Run Shorts Price: US$88 Carryology Credential: Quick-drying, versatile for swimming and running The summer heat is beating down and you’re working hard on the trails or tarmac. Suddenly an inviting stream or lake presents itself, perfect for taking a mid-run dip. And you dive right on in because you’re wearing Trac…
Best New Gear | March 2022
…ompanies, have returned to their roots on Kickstarter. Launched early March 2022, the team from Colorado have a new Evolution Collection consisting of three pieces: the Evolution Chino, the Evolution Pant, and the Evolution Short. Working closely with their partner mills, they developed their Evolution Fabric which offers 4-way stretch, increased durability, and wrinkle and stain resistance. The Pants are a jeans-style pant with patch back pockets…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…100% Peter Sagan LE “Tie-Dye” Collection By the time this is published, the 2022 Tour de France should have kicked off. San Diego-based eyeglass brand 100% has teamed up with legendary sprinter Peter Sagan for a truly unique set of glasses. As the namesake suggests, the Tie-Dye collection features bold and colorful frames, paired with triple purple mirrored lenses. The three cycling glasses that make up the collection are designed in California….
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Minimalist
…are sure to delight anyone on that scale. Here is our Christmas Gift Guide 2022 – The Minimalist. Arc’teryx Veilance Field Jacket ($800) If the minimalist life is all about having less that can do more, look no further than the Arc’teryx Veilance Field Jacket. This classy jacket is a modern interpretation of the famous field jacket, but revamped in a way only the wizards at Arc One could. Fully storm ready with a waterproof, windproof, and breath…
Best New Gear | February 2022
Ultralight Dyneema for the trails and beyond, limited-edition experiments from a multitool icon, and a touch of luxury for your home office. Discover all of this and more in our roundup of February’s best new gear… EDC Skullcandy x Budweiser Collab Skullcandy makes some of the most popular headphones and wireless earbuds under $100 and they’ve recently teamed up with Budweiser for a limited-edition collection. The collaboration includes the Crush…
The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
The sling scene has been heating up over the past few years. But are sling bags any good? Is a backpack or sling bag better? This ultimately comes down to the design and the load you need to carry. With minimalism securely in the zeitgeist, we’re trimming down and carrying less, so a 20-30L backpack is overkill for some. A good sling bag snugs tight to the carrier and allows freer movement and quick access to essentials on the go. And when worn c…
The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are plenty making poor carry too. Ultimately where a bag is made is less important than the company behind it. So if you want to support carry that’s made in America, it’s important to look beyond that USA-made label tag and consider the brand as a whole. Do they create quality gear? Is it functional? Will it stand the test of time? If the answers are ‘yes’, th…
The Best Tech Pouches and Organizers to EDC 2022
Delve into some of the best tech pouches and organizers to carry every day… There are two kinds of people in the world: those who open up their bag, briefcase, or sling to find an abominable maelstrom of pens, chargers, flashlights and sundry loose items, and those who use pouches to carefully organize their lives and bags. We assume, dear readers of Carryology, that you have chosen the moral high ground and are the second kind of person. Thus, w…
Best New Gear | December 2022
As we welcome a fresh new year, we’re keen to salute the epic carry that came before. From timeless adventure-ready footwear to classy timekeepers, delve into the great pieces that rounded out the year as we discover December’s best new gear… EDC CAMP Eyewear Solar and Green Flash Eyewear company CAMP just dropped two new lean colors in time for winter adventures. Whether you choose Solar Flash or Green Flash, both are HD+ polarized and both are…
Best New Gear | January 2022
Stay warm and stylish while on the move with a lightweight but warm shirt jacket, pair it with some hybrid sneakers or boots, and load up those pockets with an indestructible wallet and new knife! Time to level up your EDC for the adventures afoot as we delve into January’s best new gear… EDC GiantMouse ACE Biblio Brass Having previously dropped their best-selling knife, the Biblio, in G10 and micarta, GiantMouse is ready to give it the brass tre…
The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
Duffel bags and weekenders were often the starting point for many of us in our quest to reach bag Nirvana – they are a ubiquitous part of life and are arguably one of the most commonly used carry formats the world over. They’re given out to sports teams, as promotional gifts, wedding gifts, graduation gifts, and more. However, if you’ve been around Carryology long enough you’ll know that not all bags are created equal – far from it, in fact! At C…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 I Gifts Under $100
Sometimes gifting for under $50 is just right, but other times you want to find something just a little more special for that special someone, and the carry world is full of great buys when you hit double digits. Here are our Best Gifts Under $100 recommendation, carefully curated, just for you. The James Brand Mehlville Carabiner The Mehlville Carabiner, like everything EDC-masters James Brand make, is an exercise in precision design and flawles…
What’s In My Pockets | Winter EDC 2022
With the cooler months well and truly upon us, it’s the ideal time to embrace a fresh winter EDC setup. Pieces that exude sleek blackout EDC aesthetics with a dash of techwear vibes. And of course, functional designs that make them a practical and useful addition to your daily carry. So let’s dive in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W7EfMJKRJk Winter EDC Gear List: AOKU SHEMAG XUPERMASK 47 Brand Caps RhinoShield Clear Series Case (SAVE 20%, USE…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
Anyone who’s seen my articles about one-bag travel knows I love to travel light. Now with the current travel restrictions, sadly I’m traveling less and less. Most of the time I’m leaving the house these days it’s for long walks or socially distant meetings outside with friends or clients. Since I’m taking very little with me I started looking into the world of ultra-compact crossbody bags and fanny packs. I didn’t have high hopes of finding a men…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Buy It For Life
When you’re gifted something that’s ‘buy it for life’, it’s a real special moment. An heirloom piece not only you can enjoy but so too can your children and down the family tree. And if heritage materials are your vibe – sweet leather and waxed canvas – and you dig products that get better with age, these timeless BIFL classics are sure to make an impression. Rustico Wave Leather Wallet (US$49) Rustico’s Wave Leather Wallet brings a pop of person…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Traveler
Always on the move? Traveling can be hard enough without substandard gear adding to the pain. With the right carry and accessories, your trips can become easier and more comfortable! These travel gift guide picks include Carry Award winners and some personal favorites while on the road over the last year. Matador Travel Accessories (from US$7.99-$35.99) Matador are experts at creating thoughtfully designed travel accessories that are genuinely us…
Best New Gear | November 2022
From dapper work bags with smarts built in, to surprising collabs and solid new drinkware, these new releases stuck out for all the good reasons in November. Urban Bellroy Tokyo Work Bag Inspired by Tokyo’s urban style and clever use of space, the Bellroy Tokyo Work Bag thoughtfully organizes daily work items while its clean and understated style adapts to both formal and more casual workspaces. The wide opening provides easy access to all your g…