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14 February Week in Review: Pint-Sized Tools, New Outdoor Backpacks, and Smart Laptop Carry
…g multi-day trails and delving into day hikes REI have been in the outdoor industry for over half a century, so they know a good thing when they see it. How do they find those good things? By getting feedback from their members and employees, which is what they’ve done with their new performance line. Utilizing feedback to improve product design, the brand has created two categories that feature a combination of backpacks and apparel. The Flash ca…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognition for their efforts. You can find the voting options below. You can vote for as few or as many categories as you like, then click SUBMIT at the bottom of the page. Submissions close 4th March. FIRST ROUND V…
The Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Have Your Say!
…d in a meaningful way (we’re looking for more than just a new colorway for instance here), then that puts them back in the running and you’re more than welcome to vote for them. Unbiased recognition of a job well done Our Carry Awards are an unbiased celebration of the cream of the industry. They are not influenced by any brand affiliation, and provide a level playing field for the big guys and the little guys alike to scoop well-deserved recognit…
Struktur Event 2016 Ticket Giveaway
…focus on exploring the challenges that designers face in their profession. Industry experts such as Nasahn Sheppard (VP of Design from REI), Karuna Scheinfeld (VP of Design from Woolrich), Carl Moriarity (Design Director of Apparel at Arc’teryx), Jeff Popp (MHM and CO.ALITION), and Aaron James Draplin (Draplin Design Co.) are just a few of the speakers who will be dishing up valuable insights. Panel discussions will deliver plenty of wisdom too, w…
Velomacchi Speedway Roll-Top Review :: Drive-By
…for a follow-up article; Kevin’s distilled experience from 18 years in the industry designing for carry heavyweights like The North Face, Black Diamond and Mammut left my head spinning in an inspiring way. I felt like I had just played chess with Yoda, except these biker dudes are visually about as far as you could get from a wizened little Jedi muppet. Kevin’s crisp white dress shirt under the tiniest-bit-greasy Carhartt jacket struck me as a per…
Carry On Podcast :: Episode One
…pisode, the host, Jeff Bruckwicki, interviews a different maker in the bag industry. A bag hoarder at heart, Jeffrey has been designing stuff for over a decade. Starting with electric guitars and moving to soft goods, he has always tinkered, and Carry On is an extension of that. Each week, he chats with other makers to pick their brains and share this fascination with you, dear listener. When not podcasting, you can find him sewing away at Nock Co…
The Noble Legacy of Böle Tannery
…put many tanneries like Bōle out of the game. It was a tough time for the industry – for the ‘old ways’ of doing things – yet Bōle, under Assar, retained its principles and upheld the traditional methods. Under Jan and Anders, it’s one of a handful on the planet today that still do. Even when the ‘old ways’ thrived, few tanneries ever used spruce bark. It is a slower and less ‘strong’ agent – its molecules are much larger than other barks, which…
Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2016
…x booth has given me butterflies. One of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry, their booth anchors one end of the exhibition hall. Talk about menacing, both in stature and reputation. This year, we knew it was something big when we walked up to their booth and they only wanted to show us one thing. Sure, they had two or three other rooms full of gear including a line of great looking footwear, but they kept us focused on the new Bora AR. The…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part I
…ands came, and media members watched as the titans and trailblazers of our industry duked it out unveiling the newest developments in technologies, materials, and construction. The Carryology crew had a front row seat to robots weaving Keens, CamelBak laser etching bottles, and Gerber’s live bald eagle. Happy hours abound, and through all the noise and excitement and drama of it all, the annual resetting of the precedent rang clear. New standards…
Meru :: First Ascent of the Shark’s Fin
…at this fabric is very similar to the airbag fabric used in the automotive industry. “We knew that this Cordura blend was very durable for its weight and denier, so we chose it to build these packs with. The only thing custom about these packs was the fabric but the guys were comfortable with that.” Summit Packs For the all-important summit of the Shark’s Fin it was decided to take the Verto 35L from the Summit Series and size it up to 50L. But li…
The Best Smart Luggage in the Game
…huh? Smart luggage is becoming an increasingly popular field, and like any industry, there are some great examples and some not so great. So to help you travel better, we’ve rounded up a selection of those who are doing it well… – G-RO The carry-on sized G-RO can be purchased as is, or with optional G-RO Power and G-RO Tracker. These additional features provide a 23000 mAh battery for charging tech, as well as a location tracker and proximity dete…
Korchmar :: What We’ve Learned in 100 Years of Making Bags
…ourcing goods on this side of the world. By staying flexible in a changing industry – maintaining operations locally between the US and DR – they were well positioned to reap the benefits when the market shifted back to a more artisan-based, localised approach. Can’t avoid hard work (nor would you want to) “I did everything I could to avoid it,” says Michael about the family game. “Getting back to the old third generation thing, I wanted to party,…
Drive By :: Apidura Saddle Pack and Handlebar Pack
…w in popularity, while Revelate Designs is also one of the pioneers in the industry. Internet-only brand Alpkit also has a decent offering. Choosing will be a matter of taste, but the expert eye will see significant differences. For one, Apidura really follows the “every gram matters” philosophy and it will put product quality before manufacturing convenience. It works closely with some leading bikepackers, who double as brand ambassadors, to get…
Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
…. . Isaac Reina Isaac Reina gained design experience working with fashion industry heavyweights such as Hermès before founding his own brand in 2006. Crafted in France, the brand’s pieces exude a refined balance of chic simplicity and timeless design. . . . . . . . . . abrAsus Compact pocket carry can often sacrifice functionality for space-saving form. However, that’s not the case with abrAsus. Their thoughtful wallets and card cases manage to d…
Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
…nd influential history dating back to 1971. Functioning as a micro-cottage industry, RMW’s gear is made by hand in a number of home workshops and the brand prides itself on quality, durability and attention to detail. . . . . . KILLSPENCER KILLSPENCER excel at bringing a touch of luxury to everyday and travel carry. The brand’s clean designs merge sleek urban style and premium materials, with each one made by hand in KILLSPENCER’s Los Angeles HQ….
AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
…view, towering above the sun-soaked valley. Absolutely no signs of “heavy industry”. The only sounds were happy birds chirping through the rich air, the ambient bubbling of an unseen glacial-melt river somewhere down through the trees, and mellow gusts of wind which carried the paragliders who seemed to be floating effortlessly miles above me in the sky. It was well beyond what I had imagined. “I couldn’t believe that there could possibly be a ma…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…y fiber technologies, weight for weight, making CORDURA fabrics one of the industry’s most durable and versatile. One reason why early greats such as Kelty, Kletterwerks and JanSport employed CORDURA as their fabric of choice – and built carry empires from it. _________________________________________________________ Dyneema Dyneema’s great strength to weight ratio has made it popular amongst carry brands who want to shed the load without sacrif…
The Outpost :: a New Kind of Trade Show
…diverse freshman group, who came from all walks of life and all facets of industry. We all arrived Friday afternoon where we settled into our four-person tents complete with bunk beds; a large solar panel was perched on the roof and a cable snaked its way into the tent, feeding juice to the Goal Zero power station. Outside, the Trading Post was in full swing with brands displaying their wares in tiny booths. Anyone who has been to a traditional t…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…tive. And contributing to its effectiveness is our Hall of Fame winner and industry game changer, the Arc’teryx WaterTight™ Zipper. How To Enter It’s simple. Submit your email and you’ll be automatically subscribed to the newsletters of all of the participating brands. Granted, that’s a whole lotta newsletters heading your way. But remember, these are the best brands in the world, and they’ll only be sending you the very best deals and content. An…
The Carryology Concept Store: What a Ride!
…ept store, have truly been awesome. We’ve learned a bunch, experienced the industry from another angle (and got to tinker with what we thought carry retail should be), and freed ourselves up to play in a space other than digital. That meant being on the ground, with you guys, in person. And we got to hang out with many of you. Exchange stories. Talk about carrying stuff and carrying better (drinking a few crisp ales together in the process). It wa…
F703 SENNHEISER × FREITAG Headphones Giveaway
…products on the market. FREITAG makes some of the most unique carry in the industry using recycled truck tarpaulins. Bring them together and you get something pretty special. A custom range of unique Sennheiser URBANITE headphones with FREITAG’s trademark touch. The F703 SENNHEISER × FREITAG headphones feature a recycled tarpaulin headband and come with a protective carry case from the same piece of tarpaulin. Each unit is a one-off, and unavailab…
Why Choose Merino Wool for Travel?
…chemy Equipment – Hailing from New Zealand, this company helmed by outdoor industry veterans makes some of our favorite bags. Their Merino collection includes really sharp looking, thoughtfully designed pieces. Ibex – I would be remiss not to mention Ibex. Great cuts and designs; their base layers are wonderful. Icebreaker – Even though some brands preceded it, Icebreaker must be given credit for really starting the Merino 2.0 movement. They paire…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part I
…stirred in. This time, Carryology brought a dynamic duo, plus we had some industry friends along for the ride. We saw lots of activism, some real innovation, loads of quirkiness, and plenty of low-ABV beer. Read on as we lead you through what the top carry brands had to show. BioLite While not a bag company, BioLite has branched out tremendously from the CampStove that put them on the map. They are still focused on bringing lighting and power to…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part II
…xcited to see how Dyneema continues to find its place in the wider outdoor industry. Filson Nobody does heritage packs at OR quite as well as Filson. And while their bags boast top-of-the-line heritage material, this comes with a high price point. Recognizing this, Filson is releasing a host of new bags sewn with a ballistic nylon instead of their traditional wax cotton or tin cloth. “Filson is releasing a host of new bags sewn with a ballistic ny…
Ballistic Nylon vs CORDURA: Heavy-Duty Durable Fabrics
…e of the toughest military, outdoor and urban goods around. They are carry industry stalwarts and have been the backbone of many great bags and brands, inspiring endless marketing hyperbole along the way. Amidst all the lofty marketing it can be hard to find the facts, but we’ve waded through the jargon to find the answers to the key questions you need to know when choosing between these two heavy-duty options. What is a ballistic nylon? What we k…
Three Companies Bringing Innovation to EDC Sunglasses
…e trying to be innovative. Granted, the innovation speed in the sunglasses industry does not approach what you’d find in packs or other outdoor goods – it’s really difficult to radically change a frame and two lenses, you know? However, that doesn’t mean you can’t try and these three companies caught my eye for putting themselves out there by trying something new. Popticals I first came across Popticals at this past Outdoor Retailer. I saw their a…
Kickstarter Highlight :: WANAKA Adapt Adventure System
…friend and adventure companion Boman Farrer, utilizing Boman’s design and industry experience to help hone the Adapt Adventure System. An adaptable carry system that helps you easily embrace diverse day-to-day and travel needs. Unpacking the Adapt Adventure System The primary piece in the system is the Wanaka Adventure Pack. The 24L daypack offers a highly packable design that conveniently stores away in a larger bag or at home until you need it….
Designing the Ultimate Winter Expedition Pack
…s we used in the past. What were the components that we used then? In this industry there is a tendency of innovation just for innovation so we lose some things in the process. I talked with buddies doing similar expeditions to figure out what worked in the past, these little details that you only notice after a month of continuously wearing a pack. To start with the Rolwaling, Mike initially sent over a pdf of 10 different sketches of this pack….
Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor: Drive By
…ompression system, and secondly, Sierra Designs reached out to the outdoor industry’s favorite tent pole manufacturer, DAC, to create a super rigid frame stay. The result of all this is a feature-rich, sub 3-pound, 40-60L pack that can handle most of your adventures. I’ll be honest. I didn’t think I would like this bag, I didn’t think much of it when it came out, and I never considered Sierra Designs as a bag company (because they weren’t). While…
Noteworthy New Release: Crafted Goods Ultimate Collection
…and tear resistance. 70 Denier Nylon X-Pac™ Laminated Ripstop Fabric. The industry-leading high performance lightweight pack material, for the front of the main body and two removable outside main pockets. It’s constructed with heavy weather spinnaker sailcloth technology by Dimension-Polyant® and is both lightweight and highly tear resistant. YKK® AquaGuard water repellent zippers. The original, cutting-edge water repellent zipper, constructed w…
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