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Staff Picks: Gear We’re Carrying Right Now
…ith a Caran d’Ache 844 mechanical pencil, specifically the 2mm version. In black of course because, well, black. I like that it’s simple yet stylish, it’s compact… and I always have the hots for the label “Swiss made”. Caran d’Ache offers ballpoint versions too (the 849 model), some posh colors and a limited edition version made partly out of Nespresso pods. Bo Ismono WANDRD PRVKE 31L I have just recently been to Indonesia to shoot a couple of vid…
Best New Gear: July 2018
…ernum strap for carry comfort. And now you can get it in a sleek exclusive black colorway courtesy of Matador’s Huckberry collaboration. Heimplanet Transit Line When you transition constantly between travel, work, and play, having carry that can keep up and move with you is important. And this kind of versatility is a driving force behind Heimplanet’s Transit Line. A collection of bags that celebrate functionality, durability and sustainability, w…
The 6 Best Weekender Bags for Men Right Now
…& Sons Thornproof Wool (a highly durable and eye-catching tweed), Horween black waxed flesh and black vegetable-tanned leather. Interior and exterior pockets keep smaller items accessible, while the carry handles and shoulder strap offer flexible portability. Troubadour Goods Adventure Troubadour Weekender (US$670) We’re well into premium price tags here, but you get undeniable quality and class for your money. The Adventure Troubadour Weekender…
The Best Rolling ‘Checked Luggage’ Right Now
…red when the going gets tough for wheels. Best Color Options: Away Luggage Black is a fairly standard colorway for travel luggage. And with good reason. It blends more easily into formal and informal settings alike, makes scuffs and scratches appear less noticeable, and goes with pretty much any travel attire. But sometimes you want to add a splash of color to your travels. Perhaps to suit your personal tastes, or alternatively to help your luggag…
Stocking Stuffers: Best Stylish Gifts under $50
…ghtweight bottle can be recycled at the end of its use cycle too. And with black and white colorways to choose from, you’ve got style options too. Filson Lost Lake Bandana (US$35) Filson’s Lost Lake Bandana is a multipurpose piece that absorbs sweat, provides protection from the sun and can even be used as a bandage in an emergency. It’s made in the USA with 100% cotton and silk-screen printed by hand. And its lightweight, easily stowable form is…
New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
…o choose from, including the Wood Waxed, which looks gorgeous. Straight-up black gives off a more tactical yet professional look, while Shadow does look a bit more versatile. Other colors are available, like Garnet, Grape, Hunter, and Techno, to new a few. My daily routine with my daughter includes grocery runs, dropping her off at her grandparent’s, going around town doing errands, and often going to a park. With this use case, the Urban Assault’…
Bedouin x Carryology | The Bounty of the Sharky
…de fabric on earth, specifically the 102gsm Dyneema Composite Fabric CT5K (black). It’s waterproof, it’s beautiful, it’s high tech, and it’s awesome. Plush signature liner And of course, like the metaphor of the Bedouin tent used on all of the other Bedouin products and collaborations we’ve done, we had to go with the heavy-duty cotton drill custom hand-printed in the UK, orange geometric crank liner designed by Zeke Wade. The same stuff we used i…
What’s In My Pockets Ep. 2 – Blackout EDC (Everyday Carry)
…s://youtu.be/j5F1n0B1Sjs Pocket contents: iPhone X RhinoShield SolidSuit Black Aluminum PopSocket RhinoShield 0.6X HD Wide Angle Lens Orbitkey 2.0 Jabra Elite Sport Wireless Earbuds Ridge Wallet – Black Titanium Pocket Tripod Distil Union MagLock Sunglasses Gerber Crucial Gerber GDC Tech Skin Pocket Knife Motiv Ring Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L Tokyo Smoke Tsubota Queue Lighter Joby GripTight ONE Fisher Space Bullet Pen Chafon Multi-USB Cable N…
Top 5 | Best Active Messenger
…er strap helps to keep it all in place. This iteration of the Buran uses a black, lightweight variant of the iconic Chrome seat belt buckle, which is a good bit lighter than the standard variant. Similar to the Apidura, the Buran III utilizes a mix of soft and hard closure methods; hook-and-loop and side release buckles. The former helps keep the flap secure if you’re in and out of the bag often, so you don’t have to worry about snapping each buck…
Carryology Essentials | Bellroy x Carryology Tech Kit and Pencil Case
…ed at a specialist mill in South Korea. And in an all-new custom colorway: Black Ash. This Baida Nylon uses a slightly different color treatment; it has a new pigment used in it so it can achieve ‘true black’ while being crinkled. While we dig the metal zippers on both products, they didn’t fit our collab vibe. We went with a favorite: YKK AquaGuard zippers. Not only to notch up the performance of these pieces but to visually wash away any zipper…
Exclusive Release | Bellroy x Carryology Tech Kit and Pencil Case
…ed at a specialist mill in South Korea. And in an all-new custom colorway: Black Ash. This Baida Nylon uses a slightly different color treatment; it has a new pigment used in it so it can achieve ‘true black’ while being crinkled. While we dig the metal zippers on both products, they didn’t fit our collab vibe. We went with a favorite: YKK AquaGuard zippers. Not only to notch up the performance of these pieces but to visually wash away any zipper…
This Travel Camera Backpack Keeps Your Gear Discreet
…gned to patina over time with use, while the brass buckles feature a matte black coating and will develop an attractive gradient fading over time. Ultimately creating a worn in, well used look that nods to vintage styling while saluting your own personal carry journey. A side zipper opening provides quick access to camera gear without needing to set the bag down. Additionally, the zippers and pockets are designed to be concealed while on the move,…
Minimalist Packing List: What’s in my 16L One Bag?
…rly quickly. I carry two of these shirts and two Uniqlo AIRism T-Shirts in black. Patagonia Capilene Daily Hoodie A thin secondary base layer made of 100% polyester. Protects against sun and provides a little bit of warmth. One of my favorite garments I own. Uniqlo Selvedge Slim Fit Jeans Comfortable, everyday black jeans. Got the selvedge denim in hopes of making the seam last a little longer. Bonus: free alterations in store and online. Uniqlo S…
Best New Gear: December 2017
…s further flexibility for tailoring the pack to your needs. Leatherman All-Black Signal When you’re venturing into the outdoors, a good multi-tool is one of the most useful carry items you can take with you. Leatherman make some of the best around, such as their Signal which is primed for adventure with handy features such as a firestarter, whistle, hammer and saw. Even better? With their new all-black version you get a generous dose of stealth st…
The Brown Buffalo Conceal Backpack V3 26L Review
…made of DWR-coated 1000D CORDURA® and the version I carried and tested was Black MultiCam®. Which simply put, is beautiful. Not a single stitch broken or a thread out of place and all the critical points have been reinforced to protect against wear and tear. The Brown Buffalo seamsters straight up have game. From The Brown Buffalo website, “Ballistic fabric is constructed with qualifying INVISTA yarns which are woven in the classic 2×2 basket weav…
What’s In My EDC Bag?
…ded for even more modularity. I use a red pouch for a first aid kit, and a black pouch for general small stuff I want to keep together. Everyone has different first aid needs on a daily basis (some people may have none!) so I won’t bother going through my list. The black pouch has some small goodies like: 1x humangear GoTubb with basic medicines inside it 1x BOgear Shrapsac containing chapstick, Leatherman bit kit, BIC lighter, old loyalty card wr…
15 Essential Gifts for the Traveler
…n laundry time. Patagonia Black Hole MLC (US$ 199) The versatile Patagonia Black Hole MLC moves smoothly between a range of environments thanks to multiple carry options including backpack, shoulder bag and briefcase-style modes. The clamshell main compartment opens wide for easy packing and access to your gear, with a choice of interior and exterior pockets to keep your travel items tidy on the go. Additionally, the soft-sided construction is han…
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs Everyday Backpack V2
…h packs are also available in four colorways each with the V2 available in black, ash, midnight, and charcoal and the Zip available in black, ash, midnight, and bone. I personally dig the midnight color as navy is a hard colorway to get right and Peak Design does just that. Shape and Structure The V2 has a more refined and rounded profile than its predecessor but is slightly larger in stature and more robust than the Zip. The Zip is even more stre…
15 Fall Essentials for Weekend Getaways
…ons you can easily secure the speaker whilst you’re on the move. Patagonia Black Hole MLC (US$ 199) The Black Hole MLC is a 45L soft-sided carry-on bag with a clamshell opening for convenient packing and access. With multiple carry options including backpack, shoulder bag and briefcase mode, the bag easily adapts to different travel environments wherever the weekend takes you. Red Oxx PR4 Safari Beanos Duffel (US$ 210) Rugged and ready for action,…
Arc’teryx V-Series Rolling Duffel V110 Review: Drive By
…ement. And the frame does scuff quickly, taking away from the stealthy all-black looks. Something else to bear in mind, the duffel lacks impact protection for your contents if bumps occur from above and below. This is a soft duffel, so it won’t protect helmets or holiday trinkets in the way that a hardcase will. Perhaps this won’t matter depending on your trip, but it’s worth considering if your gear is going to take a lot of hard knocks. The tire…
Best New Gear: September 2017
…and side access, and a weatherproof build. But what it hasn’t offered is a black colorway option – until now. Huckberry and Peak Design have come together to create an exclusive version of the 20L Everyday Backpack in black with tan leather detailing. A sleek piece for daily and travel use that’s available only through Huckberry. Tortuga Homebase Collection Are you a digital nomad living out of your bag? Or maybe a traveler looking for lightweight…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology: The Dragon Awakens
…able X50 in MultiCam Black (the Ranchers have their own nickname for MCB: “BlacktiCam”). Like our Tokai Sling collaboration with Aer, we added this fabric only on the sides. This way, you have a bit of subdued street-inspired flare, but it’s not totally in your face or in the face of someone walking behind you. Rounding it out, we used the tried and true classic 500D Cordura nylon on the “core” construction of the pack, such as the Futura suspensi…
What’s In My Pockets: Blackout Keychain EDC
…lection of items that are easy to carry around while looking badass in all-black… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYhpD0HkoHY&feature=youtu.be Gear setup: AOKU K3 Heroclip Mini Nite Ize S-Biner WESN TI QR Keychain Orbitkey Ring Black Key Blanks SOG Key Knife Quiet Carry Pry 64 Orbitkey x Chipolo Tracker Nite Ize Gear Tie TEC Accessories A3 Glow Fob Digging this article? Why not check out these too: What’s In My EDC Bag: Blackout Edition What’s In…
Stio CFS Duffel :: Drive By
…the CFS Duffel is going to remain very dry. The colorway is a sleek matte black which looks damn good. This matte black looks very sharp against the full metal hardware decking out the bag. The only plastic one can find on this bag is on the zipper pulls – metal hooks, lashings and carabiners. Stio is spoiling you with this hardware. Pulling this metal hardware to get at the pocketing of the CFS Duffel reveals a very functional space. On either e…
ONA Hamilton Rolling Camera Bag and Duffle :: Review
…ear bags, and unapologetically justify new purchases, “I know they’re both black babe, but this one is a carry on roller 30L, the backpack is only 28.5L and can’t fit all my gear. They’re totally different!” The Hamilton Rolling Camera Bag and Duffle by ONA comes to the table with a premium offering suited to the style-conscious photographer. This bag gives you the ability to fit gear and an outfit / rain jacket into the one item; you’ll never be…
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
…sleek and minimal aesthetic. Each piece of the modular system is made from black nylon, has minimal branding (except for a strip on the right of each component with various pieces of information on them), all-black zippers with plastic zipper pulls, and one orange zipper on the core pack’s main compartment. However, it’s important to note that on Ventir’s site they do show some orange zipper pulls that are not present on the pack that I received,…
Best New Gear | July 2022
…eparated. At launch, it is available in leather (three colorways) and all-black ballistic nylon. Mack Weldon Silver Collection With record-setting temperatures affecting numerous countries and summer travel on the rise, the need for basics that can work in a variety of conditions as well as keep you stink-free is paramount. NYC-based menswear brand, Mack Weldon, just dropped their Silver Collection. The capsule includes underwear, socks, tees, sh…
FidgetThings x Carryology | One Chill Essential
…the mail in a mock prescription bottle with a ‘medical’ note from FidgetThings. So we redesigned the whole bottle to make it ours, and more special. All Black Everything when it comes to the canister. Because #allblackeverythingrules! …
FidgetThings x Carryology | Exclusive Release
…the mail in a mock prescription bottle with a ‘medical’ note from FidgetThings. So we redesigned the whole bottle to make it ours, and more special. All Black Everything when it comes to the canister. Because #allblackeverythingrules! …
Carl Friedrik Vallance Slim Leather Briefcase :: Drive By
…ag. Then there’s the colors. For this review I chose the Vallance with the black leather and orange lining from a total of seven sharp color combinations that Carl Friedrik offers. These combinations run the spectrum from conservative business colors (black leather with grey lining) to more bold combinations (cognac leather with red lining), all undeniably handsome. Like the colorways, the layout of the bag is minimal. Very minimal. On the exterio…
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