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Mystery Ranch x Carryology | Spartanology
…has proven to be a favorite, so we went with that option and centered it. Black background and orange text for Black, MCB and Woodland. For difference, Alpine is a monochrome black and white combination. This label is actually a few millimeters smaller than the original, keeping it tidy and minimal. HIGH-VIS EVERYWHERE (WELL, ALMOST) Of course, we used hi-vis orange nylon fabric for the liner. For those wondering why? Orange is Mystery Ranch’s a…
Manhattan Portage x Carryology | New York City REDUX
…the oils of your hand, getting softer and more comfortable with time. All Black With High-Vis Liner You know how we roll. For this messenger to be versatile, and at home in any environment, formal or fun, we went with the All Black Everything motif. Then, we selected the liner fabric. Big surprise, it would be bright orange, a feature we include with all of our collabs, as it makes it easy to spot small items down inside your bag in a dark setti…
Exclusive Release | Manhattan Portage x Carryology REDUX
…the oils of your hand, getting softer and more comfortable with time. All Black With High-Vis Liner You know how we roll. For this messenger to be versatile, and at home in any environment, formal or fun, we went with the All Black Everything motif. Then, we selected the liner fabric. Big surprise, it would be bright orange, a feature we include with all of our collabs, as it makes it easy to spot small items down inside your bag in a dark setti…
Carryology x rofmia Daypack | An Ode to Tradition and Tomorrow
…lorways, each in limited quantities: Khaki × Black × Navy: 6 pieces Navy × Black × Black: 7 pieces Brown × Black × Navy: 3 pieces Pricetag: ¥260,000 The Lottery The lottery will be held from 0:00 AM on December 20 (Sat) to 11:59 PM on December 22 (Mon), Tokyo time. < LOTTERY WILL BE LIVE HERE > Entries for the lottery can be submitted via the dedicated page on rofmia’s online store. After registering as a rofmia member, you may apply once per col…
Prometheus Design Werx S.H.A.D.O. Pack 24L Review
…y color as it is nondescript, widely accepted and decidedly grey man. When black is offered, I will likely relegate my current S.H.A.D.O. to weekend/hiking duty and utilize the black as my weekday work bag. I think that is the best endorsement you can give a pack targeting the “crossover” market. Ask yourself, would your crossover pack be your PREFERRED carry option for BOTH work and play? Or is it just adequate enough at both to prevent you from…
Exclusive Release | Pacsafe X Carryology Silver Ninja (CE02)
…roven by thousands of purchases from humans across the earth, we had to go black. Black matches great with everything. Especially other black gear, ha! We’ve been loving Japanese geometric patterns as well as the art of sashiko for many years now and we finally have the opportunity to celebrate it via these creative collaborations. We’ve used seigaiha already (and we’re working others into new and unreleased stuff as we speak), so we dug a bit dee…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars 2.0 Prime Meridian Exclusive Release
…Ariaprene hexagon mesh (the same used on the Hauser and Speedwell packs). Black packs get orange ventilated foam—striking when off the back, subtle when worn. White Lightning packs get black foam for full monochrome, Stormtrooper vibes. Each pack includes a sternum strap with eight laser-cut holes for custom fit, plus two Hypalon lash tabs at the top of each strap for additional accessories. And hidden behind the ventilated mesh back panel? A tro…
Mission Workshop x Carryology | The Mars Project Prime Meridian
…Ariaprene hexagon mesh (the same used on the Hauser and Speedwell packs). Black packs get orange ventilated foam—striking when off the back, subtle when worn. White Lightning packs get black foam for full monochrome, Stormtrooper vibes. Each pack includes a sternum strap with eight laser-cut holes for custom fit, plus two Hypalon lash tabs at the top of each strap for additional accessories. And hidden behind the ventilated mesh back panel? A tro…
5 Reasons Why BUILT TO SEND Should Be on Your Radar
…ht to the bag….did I mention obsession? Now, you can get the packs in both Black and White. And while the black X-Pac Expedition series remains ultralight, BTS is careful to mention the weight increase for the black version on the website. You won’t find any bro-camo or natural fiber limited editions here but you will find purpose-built fabric that does what it says on the tin. You like metal, kids? Well, BTS does too. Custom engineered (did I men…
March 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Biomimetic Travel Clothing to Shape-Shifting Everyday Bags
…including brown or navy waxed canvas with chocolate full-grain leather or black or olive green X-Pac with black full-grain leather. Tough, sleek, and practical, this is a smart pick for a compact, professional bag that keeps you nimble in crowds. Chrome Industries Kadet WP Chrome Industries has delivered a waterproof evolution of their classic Kadet Sling with the Welded Kadet. A fully welded exterior with weatherproof zippers provides dependable…
Awesome Gifts from Artisan and Maker Brands
…r a practical EDC pen that’s eye-catching and built to last? The Grovemade Black Pen is a fine choice. It has a single-piece body precision machined in the USA from solid aluminum, with a ceramic coating for a matte black finish. Three facets prevent the pen from rolling on flat surfaces, while also providing a comfortable grip for easy use. NOAHZAGOR x 1733 Zip Pouch (US$65) This collaborative NOAHZAGOR x 1733 Zip Pouch blends modern and traditio…
Best New Gear | September 2021
…a range of carry needs. ORBITGear Storm Bringer Series There’s no denying black is a highly versatile colorway for everyday and travel use alike. But in a sea of black bags, sometimes you might just want something a little different. A subtle color that’s still adaptable to a range of settings, but steps away from traditional black. Well, ORBITGear have you covered with their Storm Bringer series. The collection features a wide range of bags in a…
Exclusive Release | Mystery Ranch x Carryology The Dragon 2.0
…m 60% Ultra-PE and 40% polyethylene, UVX40 features post-consumer recycled black X-Ply and a polyester film backing. Together, they represent four different adventure biomes: Urban (Black), Desert (Coyote), Alpine (White), and Forest (Olive), and we took this pack all over the world to test each one. Wide Mouth Like the Scape Goat, Scape Artist, and Dragon 1.0, Dragon 2.0 features a wide-mouth Universal Zip for quick access. It can act as a top lo…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology | The Dragon 2.0 Rises
…m 60% Ultra-PE and 40% polyethylene, UVX40 features post-consumer recycled black X-Ply and a polyester film backing. Together, they represent four different adventure biomes: Urban (Black), Desert (Coyote), Alpine (White), and Forest (Olive), and we took this pack all over the world to test each one. Wide Mouth Like the Scape Goat, Scape Artist, and Dragon 1.0, Dragon 2.0 features a wide-mouth Universal Zip for quick access. It can act as a top lo…
The Little-known World of Modern Bespoke Trunks and Cases
…ls in vinegar, creating a traditional solution which ebonised the American black walnut (also shown in Scottish elm) without obscuring the delicate grain feature. This we combined with blackened engineering fittings, a bridle leather strap, solid brass saddlery fittings (something we would continue to use throughout our work for years to come) and a grey wool lining, to protect the screen. Materials: Ebonised American black walnut, Scottish elm, b…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy from July 2024
…have teamed up on the ORNE PLUS Capsule, inspired by MRBAILEY’s signature black beanie and offering an innovative twist on côte&ciel’s ORNE bag. The ORNE PLUS Twist Bag and ORNE PLUS Twist Beanie are created through folding and twisting a single fabric piece to create volume and form, a signature côte&ciel construction technique. Nodding to an upside-down version of MRBAILEY’s beanie hat, the bag can morph into numerous forms to adapt to differen…
Exclusive Release | Matador x Carryology EDX Lite
…gloss. It’s nearly invisible until it catches the light, creating a sleek black-on-black, gloss-on-matte effect. Organize and Improve (+Magnets) We didn’t haphazardly add pockets inside. Internal organization was a major challenge. Since these products need to pack flat, the pockets must also lay flat. This is tricky with 2D patterns creating 3D spaces and then flattening back to 2D. Matador’s expert patterning solved this, offering tons of usab…
6 July Week in Review: Sleek Filson, EDC Keychains, and Mobile Power
…lson bag in black, you say? Well then you’re in luck, as Filson is back in black with their new Black Collection. The brand has applied the colorway to a selection of their most popular pieces including totes, duffles, messengers, packs and briefcases. The understated colorway gives the pieces greater versatility for transitioning from work to leisure environments and there’s no denying it works well for promoting Filson’s rugged sleek vibe. Plus…
Matador x Carryology | Advancing to EDX Lite
…gloss. It’s nearly invisible until it catches the light, creating a sleek black-on-black, gloss-on-matte effect. Organize and Improve (+Magnets) We didn’t haphazardly add pockets inside. Internal organization was a major challenge. Since these products need to pack flat, the pockets must also lay flat. This is tricky with 2D patterns creating 3D spaces and then flattening back to 2D. Matador’s expert patterning solved this, offering tons of usab…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part I
…the No. 8 Black Oak which takes the 128-year-old classic No. 8 and adds a black oak handle and black annodizing on the blade and locking mechanism. I have always toyed with getting a No. 8 for beach or picnic outings and this Black Oak version was a real stunner in person. It’s $45 and available now. Snow Peak The Japanese heritage outdoors company had a team of representatives from their Portland HQ at the show. While they had a handful of cool…
Beginner’s Guide to Winter Mountaineering
…my trusty First Spear Cold Climate Gloves, through classic models like the Black Diamond Mission MX, the Hestra Army Leather Blizzard, and to heavy mitts like the Black Diamond Guide Finger (3-finger mitts) or Hestra Patrol Gauntlet Mitts. But there’s a fourth kind of gloves, very often omitted – waterproof shell mitts. It’s just a slightly oversized waterproof membrane in the form of a mitt, which you can put on your regular gloves to make them w…
Design Heads :: Derick Noffsinger
…lege to work with. He’s worked for Nike in the past and currently works at Black Diamond where he designs all the headlamps. And he recently started a small brand called Quell & Company. His stuff is beautiful. Also, one of the best pack designers I know, Brad Meyer, always has something amazing he’s working on. Brad works for Gregory Mountain Products and is responsible for their ‘Aspect’ series as well as most of their Japanese stuff. He was als…
Carryology Morale Patch Program | P20 – P22 Carryology Heritage Collection
…arryology Morale Patch P20 Black Leather Carryology Wordmark Embossed Logo Black Italian Leather Black Waxed Thread Velcro Backed FREE Worldwide Shipping (see list below) Purchase P20 Black Leather here! Carryology Morale Patch P21 Dark Brown Leather Carryology Wordmark Embossed Logo Dark Brown Italian Leather Brown Waxed Thread Velcro Backed FREE Worldwide Shipping (see list below) Purchase P21 Dark Brown Leather here! Carryology Morale Patch P22…
15 Compact All-Black EDC Essentials
…u don’t have to weigh yourself down to accomplish it. These 15 compact all-black EDC essentials are low-key in style to suit work and play, small enough that they won’t burden you on the go, and functional enough to merit a spot in your daily setup… CRKT Pryma Stainless Steel Multi-Tool (US$ 8.00) The CRKT Pryma is a great option if you’re after a compact, lightweight multi-tool that won’t break the bank. The Viva includes prybar, multi-wrench, gl…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology | Exclusive Release
…colorway. Everyday/Travel A mysterious, murdered out, absolutely perfect, Black on Black. Because yes. Cache of Materials Unicorn 1.0 was a combination of Dimension Polyant X-Pac and Cordura nylon fabrics. For this, we had to go up a notch. For the main pack fabric, we went 100% Dimension Polyant X-Pac. And we’re offering it in a variety of styles: RVX25, VX21, X42, X51. Each colorway has a different unique combination all its own. MultiCam/Coy…
Mystery Ranch x Carryology | The Unicorn Returns
…colorway. Everyday/Travel A mysterious, murdered out, absolutely perfect, Black on Black. Because yes. Cache of Materials Unicorn 1.0 was a combination of Dimension Polyant X-Pac and Cordura nylon fabrics. For this, we had to go up a notch. For the main pack fabric, we went 100% Dimension Polyant X-Pac. And we’re offering it in a variety of styles: RVX25, VX21, X42, X51. Each colorway has a different unique combination all its own. MultiCam/Coy…
What Would James Bond’s “Real” EDC Look Like?
…mber, most pocket knives are simply that…tools. This model is the stealthy black on black on black version, with grippy durable G-10 handles/scales and a super sharp CPM S30V steel blade coated with non-reflective black DLC (diamond-like coating). Additionally, the clip can be configured in 4 different positions for the perfect tailoring of the user’s preferred method of carry for their EDC. Interested? Purchase here. Ridiculous Brosnan Bond ficti…
The Best Spring Clothes and Accessories from Huckberry
…oubles as a sand-free spot for changing out of wet clothing too. Patagonia Black Hole Wheeled Duffel 70L (US$399) and Black Hole Cube Large (US$55) Got travel on the horizon? If you need to haul a lot of gear, you can depend on Patagonia’s Black Hole Wheeled Duffel 70L to get the job done. The wide opening makes for easy packing and gear retrieval, while the super-burly 900-denier 100% post-consumer recycled polyester ripstop construction takes to…
Best New Gear | June 2022
…n. On the other side of the force, the Vader key organizer features an all-black leather band. Polished black hardware mimics his shiny armor, while a debossed red lightsaber references his weapon of choice against the enemies of the Empire. Reigning Champ x District Vision Eyewear Continuing their partnership with District Vision, the Canadian sportswear brand Reigning Champ just dropped a capsule of performance eyewear, with a nod towards their…
Bluesmart Black Edition Carry-On Case :: Video Review
…The Bluesmart Black Edition is a carry-on case that packs a variety of smart travel features into a stylish form. Is it a smart buy though? Find out in our video review……
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