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Exclusive Release | Trakke X Carryology, The Muir Project
…lcro patch, following the same curvaceous lines as the pack itself, with a black-on-black patch containing the Trakke logo with “Carryology” and “The Muir Project” at the top and bottom. Simple, clean. We decided the sling needed its own Velcro loop field… the challenge here is when it’s on the pack, the patch would be upright, and then when you wear the sling, the patch would be upside down. The morale patch could not have a top or bottom side a…
Trakke X Carryology | The Muir Project
…lcro patch, following the same curvaceous lines as the pack itself, with a black-on-black patch containing the Trakke logo with “Carryology” and “The Muir Project” at the top and bottom. Simple, clean. We decided the sling needed its own Velcro loop field… the challenge here is when it’s on the pack, the patch would be upright, and then when you wear the sling, the patch would be upside down. The morale patch could not have a top or bottom side a…
Exclusive Release | Tactile Knife Co x Carryology, Bexar Kōyō
…nd finally, there had to be a classy and useful method to carry this sharp black and orange piece of kit. The man himself, Greg Stevens, famous knife maker and leather worker based out of Utah, joined up with us for the project. Greg selected some thick harness leather from Wickett & Craig, founded in 1867 and located in Pennsylvania. Of course, we went with super dark black and orange waxed thread for contrast. And to add some extra visual and ta…
Tactile Knife Co x Carryology | Bexar Kōyō
…nd finally, there had to be a classy and useful method to carry this sharp black and orange piece of kit. The man himself, Greg Stevens, famous knife maker and leather worker based out of Utah, joined up with us for the project. Greg selected some thick harness leather from Wickett & Craig, founded in 1867 and located in Pennsylvania. Of course, we went with super dark black and orange waxed thread for contrast. And to add some extra visual and ta…
How to Pack for Winter Mountaineering
…gloves) and one warmer backup for cold and windy conditions (Hestra, Rab, Black Diamond). Never hike during winter with only one pair of gloves, because frost‑bitten fingers are a serious risk. Additionally, consider lightweight hardshell over‑mitts that weigh next to nothing but add significant wind and water protection to your glove system—Black Diamond makes fantastic (and affordable) waterproof membrane over-mitts. Eye protection: polarized s…
10 Awesome Bike Commuting Essentials
…on to buy this bell. It comes in both a raw brushed finish and a beautiful black DLC coating. The bell has a stainless steel construction with a brass alloy dome and an aluminum hammer, made in ‘Merica. The bell mounts with a simple, one-piece stainless steel band (includes two sizes) that fits both 22.2 and 31.8 bar diameters. It requires a 2mm hex wrench to tighten said band from the front of the bell, easy access. The bell is isolated from the…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
…sy Patagonia fashion style floats your boat and you’re looking for an extremely comfortable hip pack that’ll stay comfortable even when loaded down over long distances, the Black Hole Waist Pack is sure to please. This article was originally published on 15 December 2020 and recently updated….
Upgrade Your Setup | November’s Top New Gear Picks
…NIMATIC and the Los Angeles concept boutique Maxfield. It combines a matte black index dial with a black DLC-coated stainless steel case and bracelet and features an automatic chronograph Swiss Sellita SW510 BH b movement. Additional features include an exhibition caseback and 300-meter water-resistant rating. Limited to only 30 pieces, this timepiece adds stealthy luxury to your everyday setup. Urban Tom Bihn Marathon Messenger Tom Bihn designed…
Bad backs and backpacks :: Initial thoughts
…scape which might be interesting. Naneu have something that looks a touch more like a camera pack, but is still loose enough to get away with. Dakine have street cool photo packs which may tick the box for you. If you want the youth vibe, pick something like a black Sequence 33L for larger or Mission Photo 25L for smaller. And last photo pack suggestion would be an F-Stop Guru or Kenti in black. – I’m sure we’re missing some good options though. C…
EVERGOODS x Carryology Kludde Collection
…ider. Available in two brand-new colorways, Blue Flame and Electric Coral. Black, Gray, Blue Flame, and Coral In a three-tiered collection, we’ve chosen a cross-section of colors to suit a number of scenarios and expressions: from under-the-radar Black Magic, to clean slate-sky Gravel Gray, and White Lightning with an electric coral peaking through for one serious show-stopper. All in Ultra 200TX. And to pair, and create that almighty internal co…
Dark Knight Edition | 5 Blacked-Out EDC Essentials
…le the cape and belt wait to be donned. Oh, and the Victorinox logo on the black handle looks kinda like the bat signal, am I right? Blackside Customs BSC-Y Yo-Yo What do you think Batman does while he waits for the perfect moment to strike the bank robbers down? A Yo-Yo of course! Not just any Yo-Yo though, the Blackside Customs BSC-Y Yo-Yo in Aluminum. It’s fun and easily deployable with a quick flick of the wrist. It’s machined from lightweight…
EVERGOODS x Carryology | Phoenix Rising
…ader favorite: Dimension-Polyant X-Pac fabric, in the darkest murdered out black that we could get. We’ve seen many readers specifically request an X-Pac CPL24 more times than we can count. We had been dreaming of it ourselves. Jack and Kevin had never made a product with X-Pac before. Which is exactly the idea behind these collabs, to step out of our comfort zones. So after some testing and prototyping, we landed on the VX42 variant. It has a 42…
Best Jackets for Summer Outdoor Adventures
…mind so it’s not a skinny-trim type. It looks really good, and the mix of black accents and MultiCam Black body gives it a tough military appearance, even slightly intimidating I’d say. Reality If it’s tough enough for soldiers, it’s tough enough for an ordinary outdoorsman too. I don’t think I’d be able to harm this jacket under even the harshest conditions. But being so overbuilt and black it is dedicated for use during the cloudy days, not und…
January 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Wearable Carry Art to Outdoor-Ready Performance Apparel
…with Dyneema and Ultralight Puffer Vest with Dyneema. The puffer comes in Black and Khaki, while the vest comes in Black and Blue options. The vest weighs just 320 grams, with the jacket weighing only 450 grams. Each is reinforced with thousands of ultralight strands of 50-denier Dyneema, with each Dyneema strand placed just two millimeters apart for excellent reinforcement against scuffs and scrapes. Each piece also features recycled down insula…
Arc’teryx Granville Zip 16 Backpack: Drive By
…fob for air travel. The only other area of the pack to mention is the tiny black strap area at the front base of the pack where the wearer could attach a carabiner or bike light. I won’t use it, but I do like the look of it and since this pack is otherwise devoid of attachment points, I suppose it is good to have in a pinch. “If they had only made the document pocket 0.25″ wider or added small gussets, it would be great for carrying all your docum…
Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Messenger
…ning combo often missing from T2 (where gray binding often waters down the black colorways). That whole performance vibe does leave the bag looking quite synthetic, with the TPU coating a bit vinyl-like and the small bumps on the back panel pads having a touch of Oakley style S&M. So it’s more performance than style focused, with a clear bent to wet weather. Patterning I love those old folk who always simplify the world into two types (which I’m a…
Week In Review ~ 26 October
…her outdoor activities too where snow or rain is likely. Chrome is back in black Black makes everything look tougher and cooler (think ninjas, SAS, SWAT, you get the idea…). However, having style but no substance just won’t cut it. Chrome’s new BLCKCHRM collection has sleek stealth looks with rugged construction, incorporating rubber-coated hardware, leather detailing and Hypalon (a material that was used in U.S. Coast Guard rescue rafts) into the…
Peak Design x Carryology Essentials Collection
…nderstated look. As a final touch, all four straps come with Peak Design’s black-on-black Anchor Links, completing the sleek, “murdered-out” aesthetic. (Not) Optional Extras While the four-strap collection is incredible on its own, we wanted to offer a more comprehensive capsule for all users. So, we added two of our community’s favorite Peak Design products: the Capture Clip and the Mobile Tripod. Capture Clip Peak Design’s Capture Clip has redef…
Our Favorite Full-Zip Hoodies for Any Situation
…al date night or grabbing a beer with friends Okay. We know this one isn’t black, but at the time of this writing this hoodie was so popular we couldn’t even find a black one, so blue has to do. Reigning Champ is the descendent company of cult-favorite streetwear brand Wings+Horns. Reigning Champ takes a distinctly more low-key approach, hooking into the current athleisure wear fashion scene. If you’re familiar with Wings+Horns, or even if you’re…
Our Favorite Knives from FOX Cutlery in 2021
…award in 2020. Ryu The Ryu is another piece designed in collaboration with Black Roc Knives and it shares similar characteristics to the Monkey Thumper. A 5.12″ Niolox blade, coated with a black stonewash, is the biggest in our selection from FOX and this was designed to work! The G10 patterned handle (model FX-634) will withstand years of abuse, and the 225g weight gives real heft and balance in the hand for heavier tasks. This fixed blade will b…
GEAR AID x Carryology Essentials Heroclip
…heads up: this is an Essential and will be restocked. Featuring anodised black and orange finishing, along with our loved Auxikko geometric pattern, the Gear Aid x Carryology Heroclip is ready for any adventure, both big and small! SHIPPING TIME LINK MEDIUM SPECS Dimensions: 3” wide, 3.75” tall (closed), 7.25” tall (open) Weight: 2oz Body material: Aluminum FEATURES Supports loads up to 60 lbs / 27 kg Hook rotates 360° to keep gear accessible R…
Geek Vs GORUCK SD25
…commuter bag. This suits me nicely. And if you’re wearing a suit to work a black SD25 will suit that nicely. It’s attractive, black and understated – it is a Shadow Ruck after all. “Hah, it blends into your jacket,” a friend said to me on a day I was wearing all black. “Yup. I’m basically a turtle.” The SD25 is nondescript. It’s one solid colour with space for a Velcro patch on the front. The only branding you’ll see is inside. It ticks my “minima…
The Brilliance of bagjack
…‘Dirty Double’. As we shake hands to shoot off, I glimpse another relic: a black and white photo on a filing cabinet in the hall – Pe and Vossi, their messenger posse, lined up on an early ‘90s Berlin street, eyes loaded with attitude. Pe grips the picture, smiles for the camera, black and white of the past a stark contrast to the lucid present. German philosopher Heinrich Heine once described Berlin as a city that never is, “for it is always beco…
Best New Gear: November 2019
…suit your needs. And score a sweet $30 off the retail price between 30 November and 20 December 2019 during the Side Pack pre-sale, with shipping on 6 January 2020. Cargo Works Croxx Daybreaker Backpack Work to play, week to weekend, the Cargo Works Croxx Daybreaker Backpack takes it all in stride. Built with understated style and practicality in mind, it’s made with durable 400D Cordura Nylon for a lightweight but tough bag that stands up to reg…
Berlin Muse carries the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis to Prague
…Vis is a straight up James Bond invention; deeply, sexily black, none more black, blacker than a Spinal Tap LP, blacker even than a dark Prague night. The Vis-à-Vis heralds a new era of travel for me. Long gone are those raw halcyon days of lugging 20kg of jocks, socks and sundry clobber in a road-beaten backpack through foreign continents for months on end. I did that many times throughout my 20s, trips that opened my world and changed life for t…
Carry Evolution :: Alite X Boreas Collab Pack
…ng anywhere – it’s sleek enough for happy hour and it’s rugged enough for a bike ride up Twin Peaks. What single thing are you most proud of in relation to this pack? What did you really nail? The colorway. Black leather, black rivets, black SR buckles. Super attractive if you ask us… If your collab pack was a celebrity, who would it be? Ahhhhh we just took an office vote and the winner was a tie between Patrick Swayze and James Franco….
The Top Gear to Buy in December 2023: Watches, Winter Knits, and Classic Totes.
…ortable camping experience. Ancoats The Diplomat, The Attaché, and the new Black Ops II Ancoats are back with two new attachés and an updated black ops tote! The Diplomat features a top-loading style with a top zip that extends down the sides, allowing for convenient laptop stowing in the padded section and access to the admin panel. While the Attaché offers a ¾ zip access, allowing it to open fully for flat packing, providing versatility for orga…
Best New Gear | February 2022
…sions available. First up is the Slim Case, available in either granite or black, and designed to be minimal and compact. Orbitkey is unique in their locking and opening mechanisms and it’s no different for their AirTag line. The keyring for the Slim Case actually locks the AirTag once you snap it in place. For a more luxe experience, the Leather Holder is another option. Available in Black, Espresso, or Blush, the LWG-certified leather holder sec…
Road Tests :: Teranishi Venture
…y and Tan. All appealing. All hitting that sweet spot. Me, I leant towards Black. Things are always better in black, ask Batman. Construction The Venture – like the other products in Teranishi’s stable – are made with love and care, and it shows. Clean, finessed lines. Stitching straight and true. Craft is alive and well and living on an island off Seattle. The roll-top rolls down cleanly and doesn’t clump up and extend out like other roll-tops th…
Best New Gear: March 2018
…ng compact storage for essentials and an ActiveStrap for stability. GORUCK Black Multicam Collection Keen to add rugged and functional camo to your carry? GORUCK have you covered with their new Black Multicam colorway, available across the GR1, GR2, Echo, Rucker 2.0 and Kit Bag. The bags are built with durable 1000D Cordura and are a solid choice if you want stealthy style that packs a practical punch. Away Carry-On With Pocket and Aluminum Editio…
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