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Best Cloth Face Masks, Tested 2021
…eople like YOU. Great materials, multiple wearing options, and understated design. Why you might not: This mask is rather angular; if you are looking for smoother shapes and rounded edges, look elsewhere. It takes a little while to “break in”. Field Testing: Triple Aught Design are over-engineers by nature, and I mean that in the best way. Their products are always thoroughly thought through and show a genuine understanding of the problem they are…
Best Work Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…nt. – Tailfeather Wanderer Go on, try and take your eyes off it. This is a design so entirely in balance between material and form that your leather has to be perfect, or the whole design would sag and fail. But they are perfect. And somehow, they get better with age. The Wanderer is unmistakably Tailfeather, which means heirloom product that isn’t a slave to the past. This is leather sculpture that has utility and well resolved features. – Terani…
Latest in Travel Gear: 6 Fresh Essentials For Your Packing List
…en and women help you find the perfect pair for your packing list. Porsche Design Roadster Aluminum Trolley (from $1650) While Porsche Design aren’t strangers to the luggage scene, they’ve never made an aluminum suitcase. Until now. The Roadster Aluminum Trolley is a striking new addition to the world of aluminum luggage, and takes inspiration from the Porsche 911 Targa with its aluminum roll bar. The suitcase comes in small, medium, and large opt…
Exclusive Release | Carryology Community Challenge Coin
…pocket for over 6+ months without any visible wearing of the laser etched design elements whatsoever. In fact, it has begun to take a mild polish from living in there and rubbing against our last titanium challenge coin… almost enhancing the laser design detailing. However you choose to rock your coin, make sure to keep it on you as part of your EDC in case you are to get coin challenged out on your travels. And hey, who doesn’t like a free drink…
Exclusive Release | Manhattan Portage x Carryology REDUX
…esign, a starting point to draw inspiration from: The NY Messenger. As the design phase moved forward we plucked design DNA from many of their other products, then added our own patterning and features, creating a brand new product from the ground up. We were heavily inspired by their premium Black Label, popular in both the USA and very popular in Japan. Because they use high-end materials, clean patterning, and a heavy focus on the details. A C…
Our Favorite EDC Pocket Essentials Right Now
…t-friendly multi-tool that will put a smile on your face with its charming design and solid durability. Designed by custom knifemaker Jesper Voxnaes, it’s machined from solid 1/4″ copper and combines a bottle opener and emergency impact tool in one. The James Brand Chapter (US$295) With its timeless styling, durable build, and functional design, the Chapter is a pocket knife you can use pretty much anywhere. The frame lock design features minimal…
Best New Gear :: June 2017
…ganization, along with a padded tech sleeve for a 13″ laptop. Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Sometimes one bag will get the job done. But at other times you need a system. A system like Triple Aught Design’s versatile Spectre Carry System. The system encompasses a range of pieces that can be used separately or together, making it highly adaptable to a variety of needs. The system includes the Spectre Backpacks in 22L, 34L and 46L options…
What Makes a Great Outdoor Pack?
…rientation, compression strap location, access choices: every decision the design team makes tells a story. That story has to make sense, and as consumers, we have to buy into it. Design choices that create excitement add value to our experiences. Being excited brings us closer to the brand and lays the foundation for a good relationship with the bag, and that’s important because we end up spending a lot of time with our outdoor bags. The Crown2’s…
Our Favourite Wheeled Bags
…his kind of size. – Rip Curl – Search Vault Positive: Probably its compact design. As much as it looks a little smaller than other market bags in the same price range, it carries a fair share of stuff. It has durable look and material, small top quick access pocket, and a bottom one for you last minute pair of shoes. Negative: The simple design and compact approach could have resulted in a lighter weight. The top compartment is a touch small. – Gr…
Bartaile C12 Bag :: Drive By
…nd you’re not going to fit bulky sports equipment. But then, the bag isn’t designed for such things. “This is one classy-looking pack. The design is elegant and uncluttered, making it versatile enough to suit a variety of environments.” The C12 bag features an understated combination of water-repellent coated canvas and Nappa leather. I got caught in heavy rain for about half an hour with the pack and it did keep the water at bay. However, the zip…
13 Great Morale Patches for Everyday Carry (EDC)
…rfect patch for anyone who likes a spooky spin on their sweet treats, this design comes from one-man brand Seventh.Ink, created by designer and artist Matthew Johnson. It measures approximately 3.83″ tall x 3″ wide with a heat-transfer backing. And if red is more your jam, you’re covered there too. Seventh.Ink Xanion (Sorcerer) Doom Skull Patch (US$10) Part of the Fragmented Souls series from Seventh.Ink, this Xanion (Sorcerer) Doom Skull Patch br…
Kasperi Fold Top Backpack Review
…s steel toggle. Believe it or not but I can’t find any weak points in this design – it’ll last you a lifetime. The main sack is regular in shape and really spacious, easy to pack and unpack. Due to materials and design, there’s no side access, etc. so keeping a good packing order is important. Overstuffing is possible as well with a clever strap extender (storable inside the pack). Pockets and Organizing The outside front pocket is obvious, no nee…
Best Camera Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ged and water-resistant 2018 Borealis Camera Pack features a self-standing design and a waterproof cover to protect your gear from the elements. Designated compartments for camera and personal gear helps keep the contents tidy and accessible, while the padded laptop compartment keeps tech secure and at the ready. _________________________________________________________ MindShift Gear PhotoCross The MindShift Gear PhotoCross is well suited to more…
Black Mile Mile One Travel Bag Review
…One has some bright spots and it’s obvious a lot of thought went into the design. It’s badass and bold. The bag features high-end components with a lightweight design. It’s a solid option for one bag travel due to its durability and weather-resistant elements, versatility, and expansive storage. If you require more organization or more specialized performance, then this one may not be for you. There are a few design details that need a little mor…
Best New Gear: January 2020
…ovide location updates during solo hikes? Pebblebee’s Found GPS Tracker is designed to help you do all this and more. The rechargeable global tracker tracks only when required to do so, allowing it to run up to 12 months on a single charge. It provides left behind alerts to your phone, an inbuilt speaker for audio alerts, and requires no subscription to use. Short-range tracking is via Bluetooth up to 1000 feet, while tracking distant and moving i…
Best Clothes and Accessories for Fall
…iele Athletics CRWCap SC offers a host of features in a clean, understated design. The cap is made with COOLmatic fabric knitted with carbon fiber thread, creating an incredibly lightweight, quick-drying design, with allover mesh for breathability. The brim, front, and back panels offer UPF 40+ sun protection, while reflective panels on the front and back help keep you visible in low-light conditions. Flint and Tinder Classic Oxford (US$98) An Oxf…
Kickstarter Highlight :: The KNOMO #LiveFree Backpack
…elopment The result may look polished, but as Tim FitzGerald, KNOMO’s Lead Designer, explains it didn’t happen overnight, “We spent 12 months getting the design perfect, customising, testing and refining all aspects, including bespoke pullers, custom closures and unique design accents, ensuring every detail is functional and sleek”. This attention to detail is evident up close and Harrison highlights that feedback from the existing KNOMO community…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…___________________________________________________ Bellroy Laptop Brief – Designers Edition Details matter. And the Designers Edition of the Bellroy Laptop Brief is all about the details. A bag designed to make the right impression from the get-go, keeping you looking sharp and in charge wherever the work day leads. The environmentally certified leather delivers a premium look and feel, with pre-formed panels elevating the structure and use of sp…
Restrap Travel Range Review
…panels and plenty of pockets for bits and bobs, you won’t find them here. Design Looks These bags share a relatively pared-back design language, with clean exteriors stripped of unnecessary elements. There’s a sense that each part of the bag is there for a reason, lending to the clutter-free vibe. Each bag comes in a choice of classic black or white, contrasted with a high-vis orange lining. While not unattractive, there’s a definite function-ove…
Racing Atelier Rucksack #1 | The World’s Most Luxurious Bespoke Backpack
…this mountain workshop different. First and foremost, Racing Atelier is a design house, not a bag manufacturer. That might seem like a small difference on paper, but in reality it is the fuel that makes these wonderful packs special. Leander has serious design pedigree, which we discovered when we spoke to him back in 2018, and it is clear that this varied experience brings unique energy to his brand. After years of admiration, we were ecstatic t…
12 Camo Backpacks and Bags with Serious Street Style
…to hand, including storage for a laptop. Rivendell Mountain Works x Natal Design Larkspur (~US$385) Fancy a slick camo take on a carry classic? There’s plenty to love with this Larkspur collaboration between Japanese brand Natal Design and Rivendell Mountain Works. The US-made pack features a rugged 1000D nylon in duck camo, with a back frame pad for improved structure and comfort. Interior and exterior pockets also enhance the functionality, alo…
Global Exploration Summit Packing List
…inless steel A5 size packable bottle Team Hat from the Observer Collection designed by war photographer and designer Robert Spangle Hollyland Lark M1 wireless lavalier mic (Tx and Rx) for my interviews, with its neat carrying case My GLEX Pass My reMarkable2 paper tablet with its Keyboard. My Claustrum wallet to carry my business cards. I will most definitely also use its included coin case when traveling abroad. An amazing and small titanium flas…
Road Tests :: Solid Gray
…Gray brand and backpack come from Lijmbach, Leeuw & Vormgeving, a product design firm created by Jasper de Leeuw and Herman Lijmbach (both graduates from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, a school with a great international reputation in product design). It’s hard not to take a second or third look at the pack, as it isn’t something you see everyday. The pack sat next to my desk for a few days while I took notes and whenever someon…
AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
…who would show us around, met us inside. The interior is very Austrian in design; minimalist, beautiful, clean. Meeting rooms, open air offices, full of cheerful workers warmly introducing themselves. It screamed out “this is a place anyone with a pulse would want to work”, but in a well-mannered, polite tone. “The interior is very Austrian in design; minimalist, beautiful, clean. Meeting rooms, open air offices, full of cheerful workers warmly i…
Prometheus Design Werx Ti-Signal Whistle Review
…tting yourself into a situation where you think you’d need one. Prometheus Design Werx has just released their version of the signal whistle, machined from solid 6AL-4V titanium billet in their Mk2 Pineapple pattern, which you can find on some of their other tools if you want to get matchy. This means that you’ll be able to easily maintain your grip in any weather conditions and the corrosion-proof, lightweight titanium will last, as long as you’r…
Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
…f the bag keep prying eyes away from your important items and the roll-top design lets you tailor the bag to changing carry needs. REI Flashback Pack Forget all those superfluous design elements. This bag is a firm believer in keeping things simple. The interior of the pack has a zipped pocket and a sleeve for a tablet or hydration bladder. On the outside a lash tab, ice axe loop and shoulder strap loops let you haul extra items. Rounding things o…
Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ys hitting the slopes? You bet. Unhindered access on the go? Sure thing, with top and side entry points keeping gear at the ready. Just enough organization for the essentials, while maintaining the clean feel? You can tick that box too. Unnecessary extras that will add weight, clutter the design and don’t fit in with a minimalist packing approach? Nope. This pack has been designed for a very specific user. Someone who wants to travel light with mi…
Bond-Vox HALO Carabiner Review :: Drive By
…ain price and in this case it’s starting at $69, which can be perceived as a bit restrictive for a carabiner.” Verdict Yes, it’s a good design. I’m really glad I grabbed them during Blade Show recently, just in time for the summer. The manufacturing quality is great, Mike Bond of Ti2 Design really knows his job. And the Scandinavian sense of design from Jesper is both innovative and utilitarian. And what’s really great, you can order them directly…
Made in the USA Gift Guide
…’s magnetic architecture for easy one-handed access to all the tools. And speaking of tools, you get 21 of them, all in a lightweight, compact, and easily portable design. Makr Tri-Glide Belt (US$140) Makr teamed up with C’H’C’M’ Shop to create this sleek, tough belt made in the USA. It features mil-spec webbing, metal hardware, and a laser etched Hypalon-like base and tension stop. Further features include a hand-painted Horween Shell Cordovan ke…
Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Twin Touch
…ets and ways of creating flow to fabric. Cote et Ciel looks like it’s been designed by fashion designers. And then they just go in and they insert just enough organization and tech and sort of more traditional product design approaches to make the bags quite usable. Design – Looks and materials So, this is why we’re really excited by this backpack series – the Isar series – which has lots of different fabrics and lots of slight tweaks on format. S…
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