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My 6 Favorite EDC Knives Right Now
…ly fights above its weight class. The fit and finish is impressive and the design is the perfect combination of classy and casual that could appeal to everyone from a mail room clerk to the company CEO. A larger knife would probably be more comfortable to use for tasks that take a while. But if you’re the occasional knife user, or use it for quick tasks like opening a box and are looking for something absolutely tiny that you’ll forget is there un…
16 Pieces of Gear that will Last a Lifetime
…avorite tipple shouldn’t be marred by unexpected tastes. But with the Snow Peak Titanium Curved Flask you don’t need to worry. The titanium doesn’t absorb flavors or create a metallic taste, while also providing a lightweight and durable build that’s made to last. And with its attractive, compact design it’s easy to slip into a bag or pocket to celebrate reaching that summit or simply kicking back after a hard day’s work. Liked this article? You m…
6 Innovative Kickstarters You Need to Check Out
…rsatility can often leave a lot to be desired. The Circular Smart Ring was designed to improve on both fronts. The understated, comfortable design can be worn round the clock, while sleeping and awake. Paired with the Circular app, it offers a range of customized features such as a smart alarm clock, sleep analysis, activity tracking, and alerts. Rather than just providing raw data, the ring measures data day and night and provides personalized re…
Best New Gear: July 2020
…ou’re quick! Minaal 3.0 Series Minaal puts it best here, “After 5 years of design, re-design, and relentless testing, the Minaal 3.0 series is done cooking.” The new series contains the Carry-on 3.0 Bag and the Daily 3.0 Bag, both available in a 600D Picton™ fabric, made from recycled yarn, is even tougher and attracts less hair and fluff. You’ve got the choice between the handsome Vancouver Grey or the classic Aoraki Black. Can’t decide between t…
Huckberry and Lululemon Team Up for the Perfect Hybrid Jacket
…into is the shiny exterior! It isn’t a huge issue when you’re halfway up a peak. But personally when in town, or headed to dinner, the matte exterior really comes into its own. You can enjoy dinner without screaming “LOOK AT ME, I EXERCISE OUTSIDE!” Huckberry are experts at the crossover game, and the aesthetic choices made here place the Navigation Down Jacket with one arm in town and the other on the trails. I found the cut to be just right for…
Apple iPad Pro | Is This the Perfect Mobile Studio for Travel and Adventure?
…ake much to look at the iPad Pro product page and be impressed. The specs speak for themselves on paper – Thunderbolt port capable of 40gb/s transfer speeds, incredible 1,000,0000:1 contrast ratio from the XDR liquid retina display (which also has a peak HDR brightness of 1600nits!), an Apple made M1 silicon processor, speedy 5G cellular connectivity – the list goes on. However, I’m not going to get into the weeds about these features in technical…
Best Mountain Bike Accessories 2022, Tested
…ve been really happy with both items from Nomadix, and there are plenty of designs to choose from. Mountain Bike Accessories | Overnight Necessities Sea to Summit Telos TR2 Tent Price: $559 Carryology Credential: Lightweight, packable tent for sleeping or just hanging out. Want a lightweight tent that doesn’t require you to mess around with hiking poles or floorless designs? Enter the Telos TR2 by Sea to Summit. When we first saw this tent at Out…
The Most Secret Place on Earth | Packing List
…f a secret CIA city hidden in the mountains and of an airstrip that at the peak of operation was said to be the busiest in Asia. It was called Long Tieng, LS20A, or simply Alternate. But it was also known by another name, The Most Secret Place on Earth. As a visual documentarian concerned with ideas and methods around the visualization of conflict, I began to think about how to tell the story of a covert war that didn’t officially happen. What ki…
Jeremy Fish x Carryology | UNICORN HUNTER V2 (CAS04)
…nd street culture. Over his career, he’s worked with Nike and New Balance, designing signature shoes. He’s taken over San Francisco street corners with murals and sculptures. Published books. Designed album artwork for Aesop Rock. Created collectible vinyl toys. And exhibited his fine art in every corner of the globe – including Japan, Europe, Taiwan, Canada, and all over the United States. His style is a blending of the real and fantasy. Bold lin…
Filson Small Rugged Twill Duffle Bag Review
…it ain’t broke, make sure it’ll never need fixing.’ Would the Filson Small Rugged Twill Duffle survive the rigors of the 1897 Yukon Gold Rush? Very likely. This article was written by Tim Pockett, an appreciator of well-designed bags, EDC, stationery, and other gear. Tim’s also a keen outdoorsman who never misses an opportunity to bag a peak. When he’s not hiking, writing about gear, or being a dad, he specializes in content marketing….
Brands You Should Know | Loyal Stricklin
…is a true heritage-style pack, without much of the baggage of more modern design elements – and that’s a good thing. It was designed from the ground up to be a simple, timeless piece that delivers high on functionality and comfort. The silhouette is classic and flows naturally from the office to the hills; dress it up or dress it down and it’ll weather the perils of the boardroom and the homestead. The front panel of the bag has plenty of organiz…
Backpacks, Outdoor Gear and EDC | The Best Products to Buy in January 2024
…fit, with added storm-proofing, and an ergonomic pocket layout. WaterField Designs Tech Folio Backpack If you need to carry lots of tech and love inbuilt organization in your carry, the WaterField Designs Tech Folio Backpack could be your ideal pack. The dual-compartment pack has a front tech folio compartment with multiple pockets to organize smaller tech and EDC items, keeping them easily accessible. The rear compartment offers two padded pocke…
BUILT TO SEND U1 Daypack Review
…ap around. Loosely flopping ice-tool blades is a common annoyance on packs designed by “design teams” without consulting mountaineers. And it can be very dangerous for people around you, too. Also, attaching gear or small pouches to shoulder straps and webbing daisy chains on the main panel is quick and easy. The pack looks like just one big compartment on the outside – but inside, it hides more organization than you may think. A full-size flat ba…
Brands You Should Know | Finisterre
…every product, and it’s great to see them honouring that heritage in both design and manufacturing. But don’t mistake them for just a feel-good story—their products are peak performers too. You could do much worse, even if you spent a lot more. Hey, a heads up: We use affiliate links. So if you find something that sparks your interest and click through and purchase via our affiliate links, we may get a referral fee from the brand or retailer. It…
January 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Wearable Carry Art to Outdoor-Ready Performance Apparel
…original artwork from Dutch artist DOES with SOLID GRAY’s futuristic pack design. Designed and made in the Netherlands, the backpack features an aluminum hard shell construction with a highly scratch-resistant artwork print. It comes with a back padding set, a backpack stand, a wall mount, and black shoulder straps that can be switched out for additional optional colors if desired. The pack has two secure internal compartments, a laptop strap, an…
June 2025’s Must-Have Gear | From Summer-Ready Apparel to Scoping Out Wildlife
…needs. norda 008 Slide The norda 008 is a premium take on recovery slides, designed to keep feet comfy before and after runs, but with a multifunctional design that steps easily into everyday and travel wear too. Denser foam and arch support in the footbed and midsole provide comfort, durability, and protection, while softer foam on the foot strap optimizes comfort and fit. For grip and durability, the slide features a custom Vibram® ECOSTEP solep…
Dan Matsuda x Carryology | Year of the Snake Morale Patch
…ad our scheduled meetings with. Let’s rewind back a few months, before the design phase, all the way to the ideation phase. Sometime around November 2024, which played a major role. These patches couldn’t just be any design, there needed to be some sort of relevant inspiration for their purpose. After exploring many different motifs and concepts, we realized the timing was perfect and we landed on the direction of “the year of the snake”. Next we…
A Gunshot in the Snow and the Birth of the Down Jacket
…fill. There were down balaclavas, too: full-face masks ribbed in the back, designed to keep a climber’s cheeks from going white and waxy in Himalayan blasts. To contemporary eyes—trained on sleek baffles and minimalist cuts—these designs can look strange. Overbuilt. Almost comical. But you can see the throughline: they were problem-solving taken to its logical, obsessive extreme. The question was always: how do we hold more controlled warmth aroun…
The Tale of the World’s Most Unlikely School Bag
…er versions routinely land between US$400 and US$800. Limited editions and designer collaborations can push well past US$1,000. For a six‑year‑old’s school bag, that’s a serious investment. It’s usually not made lightly, or alone. Grandparents—especially on the mother’s side—often insist on paying, framing the bag as a gift that carries the child into their formal life in society. Parents and grandparents plan visits to department stores and speci…
The Many Lives of Japan’s Furoshiki
…he Environment, Yuriko Koike, stood before the cameras holding a specially designed furoshiki — what she called the “Mottainai Furoshiki” — and made the case for the cloth as a living answer to the plastic waste crisis. Mottainai, the Japanese philosophy of waste not, want not, had always been furoshiki’s quiet ideology. Now it had a platform. The timing was right. Japan, and much of the world, was beginning to reckon with the cost of disposabilit…
The Strange and Wonderful Evolution of the Waterproof Jacket
…dequate for urban use, travel, and moderate mountain conditions. It is not designed for serious alpine use, and it doesn’t pretend to be. So is there a shining light? The answer depends on what you’re asking. For raw breathability in wet conditions, eVent has the most credible claim. Its direct-venting architecture genuinely addresses the humidity-differential problem more effectively than Gore-Tex’s standard approach. For comfort and handfeel in…
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