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Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi Small
…ed up our friends at create the Fraktaologi (Medium and Large) back in July 2022 create the Fraktaologi (Medium and Large) back in July 2022 and made our wild pitch. While they had literally thousands of fabrics to choose from… there just wasn’t something that was perfect for this particular project. One option was 90% there, another fabric was 95% spot-on, and another was only halfway there, but it had properties we really wanted to include. So w…
The Company That Zips the Globe | YKK’s Ninety-Year Obsession
…The partnership began in 2017 and made its public debut at a trade show in 2022. That timeline tells you something about how YKK operates—they play the long game. The engineering challenge was immense. Those fabric strips aren’t just decorative. They give a zipper its structure. They provide the surface tailors sew through. They distribute stress along the closure line. Remove them, and you have to rethink everything. The teeth were redesigned. T…
Exclusive Release | Tactile Knife Co x Carryology, Bexar Kōyō
March 2022. Dallas, Texas. The grand opening of Tactile Knife Co’s brand new headquarters. Millions of dollars of precision machines hum from every corner, filling the massive space with sound. Boxes of glistening ribbons of shaved steel. Carryologists pour 12-year-old high proof bourbon into plastic Solo cups. And the single rarest and most coveted products we’ve ever worked on sit within the pockets of the 10 lucky individuals. Our very first k…
CW&T | The Joy Engineers
…er did something unusual: he gave his son permission to take it apart. In a 2022 interview, Che-Wei recalled it as his “first memory of having the opportunity to take something relatively complex and expensive” with his parents’ blessing. He took it apart. And he fixed it. That moment—cracking open the casing, seeing the mechanical guts, understanding the puzzle—ignited an obsession. He’s described how, since that moment, he never lost the desire…
Mountain Hardwear Snoskiwoski 40 Review
…he Snoskiwoski 40 is one of the newest Mountain Hardwear packs made for the 2022 season, dedicated specifically for white mountaineering. I really like such a specialized pack. This model was in my top 5 packs for 2022 (briefly reviewed in the Top 5 Active Packs article). But I’d like to share more thoughts and details about this interesting pack. Who It Suits Anyone who goes mountaineering during a cold season, when mountains are covered in snow…
Why Ultralight Brands Are Crossing Over
…n use while keeping that ultralight DNA. The landscape shifted again around 2022 when Challenge ULTRA arrived. ULTRA weaves those ultra-strong polyethylene fibers directly into the outer fabric before adding protective layers. This makes the surface much tougher and stronger than DCF, solving a major durability problem for rugged everyday bags. The material race keeps accelerating. Now we have Dyneema Woven Composites (DWC) and ALUULA. DWC is Dyne…
Best New Gear | August 2023
…support more phones as well. The T-Series lenses work on phones made after 2022 such as the iPhone 13/14, Pixel 7, or Samsung S23. They can be attached to a phone in two ways, either via Moment Cases for a variety of phones or drop-in lens mounts for the iPhone 13/14 models. Our Best New Gear guides are written by David Vo and Catherine Baecker-Khoury. A heads up: Bellroy and Carryology share the same founders. You can read about our origin story…
Koch Tools Co x Carryology Amulet EDC Tool
…ive deep into his stable of awesomeness. Essentially Best-in-Class In late 2022, Brandon Vulaj, our Senior Editor, shot off a message to Justin. We’d been in a heavy research phase and hell-bent on finding the perfect multi-tool to join our Essentials ranks. Luckily for us (and for you), Justin was equally a fan of Carryology and was down for kicking off development of something special for our Essentials range. Essentials are ‘best in class’…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in January 2024
…x P&Co. Slip-Joint Microblade The story goes: P&Co. reached out to WESN in 2022 to collaborate on a product that reflects both brands’ heritage. After years of development, the result is a Slip-Joint Microblade, representing WESN’s first UK legal Microblade. The knife features a brass handle, symbolizing the Detroit-based roots of WESN as well as the Birmingham grit of P&Co. The material was chosen for its durability and aging qualities. The coll…
Brand Radar | 10 Brands You Need to Know
…k to 1932 with the founding of the Miyagen Shuten liquor store. However, by 2022 the brand’s independent stores had been forced to close due to competition from larger chains and a new outdoor company was launched, MIYAGEN Trail Engineering. Taking its name from Miyagen Shuten and the original liquor store’s founder (Genjuro Miyazaki), MIYAGEN Trail Engineering is operated by a keen hiker and engineer who uses his experience to find top-notch mate…
Beginner’s Guide to Winter Mountaineering
…uple of seasons has been the PDW Stratus Down Hoodie. I reviewed it here in 2022 but it’s still my #1 choice for a down jacket. And if you prefer synthetic insulation, the Arc’teryx Nuclei Hoody would be a great option too. Avalanche Gear This topic is often just touched on but rarely sufficiently explored and explained in detail. To make better and more conscious gear decisions, you should know not just WHAT you need but also WHY. There are three…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from May 2024
…running socks and accessories and fully launched a head-to-toe line in Fall 2022. They just dropped their Summer 2024 collection, which includes 63 pieces, eight completely new silhouettes, and updated colorways on customer favorites. This collection was inspired by the challenges of training in the summer heat, mixed with pieces needed to serve versatile and varied environments and situations. Aside from serving your running needs, these pieces…
Reuben Wu | The Visionary Combining Art, Design, and Technology
…ereal, otherworldly. These images captivated the public imagination, and in 2022, his work on Stonehenge landed him the cover of National Geographic. Reuben Wu’s journey is a testament to an artist’s restless spirit, one that refuses to settle for the ordinary. From the industrial heart of Liverpool to the pulsating rhythms of Ladytron, and finally to the vast horizons of his photographic work, Wu has always sought to transcend the limits of his e…
Best EDC Flashlights in 2023
…kfeld stands on its own for its unique feature set. Announced in mid-Summer 2022, the Arkfeld is shaped like a small media remote which promises a better ergonomic grip and anti-roll shape. Launched with four body colors, Olight has since made special editions. The Arkfeld has a white light with a maximum output of 1,000 lumens in five brightness levels. Depending on taste, users can choose between a Cool White (5700-6700K) or Neutral White (4000-…
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency than they had over the past couple of years as Covid restrictions eased in many areas. For a great many of us that meant we needed new travel bags to schlep our stuff in style as we resumed our domestic and international wanderlust. Looking for something new to try this past year, Aer had notified us about their upcoming updates to the Travel Collection…
23 Reasons Why You Should Try ‘One Bag’ Travel
…ned… simply put, you will enjoy your trip more. Period. Editor’s Note (July 2022): This article just came up and I took a little revisit down 2019’s memory lane. After having a read, I wanted to add in one last bit! Yes, one bag travel might seem daunting. When I first was exposed to the concept, it sounded damn near impossible to me. But remember, I’m no brain surgeon genius. I’m just a regular guy and I don’t have a very much money either. Like…
The Fascinating History and Science Behind Backpack Textiles
…uired Cubic Tech and rebranded the material as Dyneema Composite Fabric. In 2022, Avient Corporation acquired the Dyneema brand from DSM. Why it’s great: DCF is the ultimate ultralight material. Bags made from it can weigh almost nothing while carrying substantial loads. It’s completely waterproof, doesn’t stretch, and has an almost otherworldly translucent appearance in lower weights. For ultralight backpacking, it’s become the holy grail materia…
The Innovations That Changed Backpack Design Forever
…ions. It worked – broadly – but it never truly fit anyone in particular. In 2022, Osprey’s UNLTD line introduced 3D-printed lattice back padding. Instead of a solid foam block, the structure was built as an open geometric matrix, allowing zones of varying density to be engineered directly into the pad itself. The effect was twofold. First, the padding behaved more consistently under load, resisting the ‘bottoming out’ effect of traditional foam. S…
The History of the Morale Patch
…wo years, generating considerable heat in the patch community, until August 2022, when the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board canceled the mark. The cancellation was, in its way, a verdict on the nature of the thing itself. “Morale patch” had become a generic term — not because any single company had made it so, but because hundreds of thousands of people had been using it for years to describe a category of object that had existed long before anyon…
The State-of-Play with PFAS and Waterproof Shells
…ec removed all PFAS-containing materials across their entire line by end of 2022 — before any regulatory mandates, and with relatively little fanfare. Their Power Shield™ RPM fabric integrates a highly durable non-PFAS coating into a stretch waterproof-breathable construction built from 100% recycled polyester, with a headline breathability of 30,000 g/m²/24hrs. The principle — build protection into the fabric system rather than applying it on top…
A Guide to the World’s Most Extraordinary Tanneries
…other aging quality. The longer you carry it, the more it becomes yours. In 2022, the tannery launched its own small leather goods line, nogake — a rare move for a supplier that had spent eighty-five years working entirely behind the scenes. Böle Garveri — Böle, Swedish Arctic (Est. 1899) The World’s Only Spruce Bark Tannery The village of Böle — pronounced burr-leh, meaning simply “place to live” — sits in the Swedish Arctic, a cluster of falu re…
Racing Atelier Rucksack #1 | The World’s Most Luxurious Bespoke Backpack
…to the comfort of the shoulder straps”. Not only that, since the spring of 2022, all of the leather is sourced from local towns, giving it an even more unique story than any other pack you’ve owned. It’s a circular process that can be admired, culminating in Bavarian leather coming from a known cow, farmer, slaughterhouse, and tannery. Every detail on the leather work is sublime, from the aforementioned stitching, to the hand stamped logo and pro…
Best New Gear | September 2021
…itanium pocket clip. It’s available to pre-order now for delivery in Spring 2022. Combat Beads EDC Dump Tray Valet trays are great organizational tools for keeping all your EDC in one easily accessible spot. And the Combat Beads EDC Dump Tray is a particularly stylish option for housing your EDC in elegance. It’s made in Canada using vegetable-tanned Sepici Leather and is an ideal way to swap last-minute frantic searches for easy exits with all yo…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Everyday Bag
…ion of the M1945 is named the M22 (you guessed it, since it was launched in 2022). With the advancements in materials and technology over 80 years difference, the M22 truly is a modern day improvement and evolution of the M1945. First up, it’s built with goldilocks fabric, 500D Cordura nylon, incredibly abrasion resistant, water resistant, and lightweight (2.6 lbs total weight). But where the M22 really shines is the access and organization. You…
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
…h TAD stock availability can waver, the TAD Azimuth V2 Backpack returned in 2022 with a few improvements and some upgraded material offerings. We’ve been testing this one for a while, and we can start this off by saying that version two is worthy of the same high praise. Who It Suits If you often need to head on an adventure at a moment’s notice, you should own this bag. If you travel often, you should own this bag. If you don’t know what your day…
Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
…giddy and excited. While Taylor and I were visiting the UK in the summer of 2022, we met Silas at his local pub in rural Wales and he was carrying a special something… that something was the new Bedouin Foundry Poacher. Let’s dive in. Who it’s for If you like old school cool, heritage materials and refined looks, the Poacher will become a firm favourite quickly. Who it’s not If you’re a XPAC and Dyneema fiend, this isn’t for you. Simple pocketing…
An Interview With H&K Leather Workshop
…r H&K Leather Workshop? Are there any intriguing brand developments planned that you can share with us? Perhaps a new collaboration in the works or a new product design? Collection 2022 will be more lifestyle-oriented. It will embody some outdoor activities that I am enthusiastic about, like fishing for instance….
Most Popular Gear of 2021
As we launch into 2022 with new carry on the horizon, it’s important to salute the top-notch gear that stood out in 2021. From EDC to outdoor and more, this is the most popular gear of 2021, measured by views, clicks, and readership surveys. EDC Wuben Gecko E61 Tactical Pen With Flashlight For many, doing more with less is key for dialed-in EDC. The Wuben Gecko E61 Tactical Pen With Flashlight helps you do just that. Packing in multiple features…
How to Pack Sunglasses for Travel
…nd when you snap it shut. Should I pack sunglasses in my hand luggage? In a 2022 report, global airline lost luggage rates spiked by 24% in 2021 alone. If you’re the unlucky type, yours could well-be part of the 4.35 bags per thousand passengers that go missing. Whether you’re heading abroad or just making a domestic flight, it’s imperative that you keep your most crucial possessions to-hand. Amongst your phone, wallet, passport (and perhaps some…
Packing List | Moon Mission Simulation in Underground Lava Tube
…shoes and can’t wait to test its spikes on frozen ground this winter during training. This mission went pretty well and as I am back home with all my gear, I am currently preparing for a Mars mission simulation in April 2022 at the Mars Desert Research Station in the Moab desert for the SMOPS Space Medicine Operations mission. Many thanks to photographer, filmmaker, and all-round adventurer, Dr Benjamin Pothier, for the above post….
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