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Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | EDC Specialist
EDC is the first piece of the puzzle when it comes to carrying well. There are a plethora of options out there, and you might have spent years dialing in your carry. Perhaps you’ve got it down to a fine art; however, there’s always something worth looking into. You can always Carry Better! These options are simple upgrades to make your EDC kit shine. Field Notes (from US$9.95) An EDC notebook will tackle everything from to-do lists to meeting not…
Best New Gear | July 2022
Understated travel luxury, adaptable apparel for everyday and travel wear, and waterproof storage for smaller essentials are just some of the month’s highlights that are well worth a closer look. Let’s delve into July’s best new gear below… EDC GiantMouse ACE Nibbler Michigan-based EDC knifemaker GiantMouse has released one of the more fun drops of the summer. The new ACE Nibbler is a compact folder that comes in five variations (green canvas mic…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 I Gifts Under $50
We all know that hobbies, particularly the good ones, can be expensive. But good carry doesn’t have to break the bank, you know? Whether you’re treating yourself (you deserve it!) or fulfilling a secret Santa role, we’ve pulled together some of the Best Gifts Under $50. Matador FlatPak Toiletry Bottle Matador are the wizards behind all good travel accessories, and this travel toiletry bottle isn’t like anything you’ve used before. The FlatPak sty…
Best Mountain Bike Accessories 2022, Tested
Spending a weekend mountain biking can become an odd mix of situations. Rain at camp. Mud on the trails. The sun beating overhead. Starry skies at night. With all of these things in mind, and then some, our chosen mountain bike accessories can become unwieldy, requiring everything for on the bike, off the bike, and whatever may be in between. We want to highlight some of the very best mountain bike accessories we’ve tested for these adventures. S…
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Outdoorsman
If you’re the type who loves nothing more than hiking to vistas, chopping your own wood, and generally being out in the wild, these items will step up your game! It’s always best to be prepared when you’re outside the home, and many of these can pull double duty on the route from town to trail. Sea to Summit View Dry Sack (from US$17.95) In most situations you don’t need a completely waterproof bag to explore the outdoors – as long as you have pr…
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
Historically, gym bags have been horrible, generic and saggy excuses for carry – but there’s been a shift in the past few years. Gym rats and fitness fanatics have been asking for more, and brands have delivered with some exciting offerings. But before we dive deeper, let’s talk context: what makes an awesome gym or exercise bag? Here are a few useful considerations to think about. Suitable Organization The amount of organization you need will de…
Best New Gear | May 2022
Savvy staples for exploring the outdoors. Active-ready essentials. A burly easy-access EDC organizer. And so much more. May stepped up in style with hot new offerings and we’ve got the month’s best new gear right here… EDC Orbitkey Star Wars Collaboration Launched earlier this month on Star Wars Day (May the 4th), the Australian accessory company teamed up with Disney to produce an impressive collection of four Key Organizers, all of which pay tr…
The Tenth Annual Carry Awards | 1st Round Voting
…to your carry expertise to highlight the very best new releases from 2021 / 2022. We’re trying some things, to keep it fresh One less round Last year we trialed a new format, going from the first round of voting straight to our Top 5 finalists. We think this worked well to keep the Carry Awards suitably engaging and we’ll maintain this format this year. Two new categories This year we’re swapping out the Best Waterproof Bag and Best Everyday Acces…
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…
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…
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…
Bedouin x Carryology | Triptych Collection
…tton fabric, in a super limited batch for our last collaboration project of 2022. Only 33 units are available in each style. Introducing the Bedouin x Carryology Triptych Collection. Bedouin x Carryology: Balian TT Bedouin x Carryology: KHAN TT Bedouin x Carryology: Sharky TT Bedouin, one of our favorite carry brands on earth. A brand with unmatched uniqueness, timelessness, storytelling, and flair. With products that aren’t your average – they’r…
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…
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…
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…
Émigré Debut Their Inaugural Carry Collection
…next? Not only are Émigré making waves in the Carry world, in the autumn of 2022 they’ll be entering the travel apparel market. Similarly to their new carry line up, the Émigré wardrobe will feature an elegant, minimalist aesthetic that is constructed with natural, performance-driven materials. These apparel items are designed to work in Tandem with their excellent new Carry line, and provide exceptional garments that provide both function and fas…
Top 5 | Best Everyday Accessory
…e way, with a few redesigns needed to support Apple’s MagSafe, but in early 2022 the system has fully launched and inventory is readily available. The Mobile system revolves around the phone case with the iPhone 11 to 13 supported, in all size variations including the Mini. The Everyday case comes in Standard or Loop, which provides added grip and security. On the Android front, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is supported. For everyone else – a universal…
Modern Dayfarer Launches New Active Sling Pack
…n any weather, well this, could be the one for you. The Active Sling Pack is available for pre-order with an estimated ship date of late April/early May 2022. This is a #curatedsponsor article from our friends at Modern Dayfarer….
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….
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…
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…
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….
Wotancraft Releases 2L and 3.5L Pilot Camera Bags
…ou have a wonderful sling to go about your day with. Pilot Line Updates for 2022 Not only are we getting new sizes, but we’re getting a few small updates for the entire Pilot line of camera shoulder bags. It goes without saying that these are all welcome updates, and we’re happy to see them become standard features. To put them right in front of you, these updates are a new quick-adjust strap with a very nice red leather pull, and the change to Fi…
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…
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-…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…