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The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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Best ‘Buy It For Life’ Brands | Arc’teryx Veilance
In this Buy It For Life series, we’ll be exploring some of the more investment-worthy corners... Read more
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The Best Snowboarding and Ski Backpacks of 2023
Updated on March 7th 2023 The snow’s fallen, the conditions are just right, and the slopes... Read more
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The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
The sling scene has been heating up over the past few years. But are sling bags... Read more
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First Look | Arc’teryx Gamma MX Hoody ReBird
Arc’teryx are known for their innovative and exhaustive production practices. They are exacting about their manufacturing,... Read more
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Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
Arc’teryx is one of my favorite brands for shell jackets; as an alpinist, I love their... Read more
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How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in severe shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) for the medical... Read more
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SPONSORED
Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports
As you might have noticed, we’ve got ourselves a new retailer crush: Canada’s Altitude Sports. A... Read more
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Carry Awards VII: Giveaway of Champions!
Our Seventh Annual Carry Awards are all done and dusted for another year, with over a... Read more
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Arc’teryx Arro Bucket Bag Giveaway
Arc’teryx’s Arro Backpack is one of the carry world’s most iconic packs. And recently it’s inspired... Read more
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Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs... Read more
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Best Travel Clothing 2019
The Best Travel Clothing lets you do more with less. Adapting to a wide variety of... Read more
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Best Active Backpack 2019
The Best Active Backpack needs to carry comfortably, while being tough enough to handle demanding use.... Read more
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Best Active Messenger 2019
The Best Active Messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 7
Carry Awards VII: Best Active Messenger Finalists
A well-designed active messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
Few names in the world of carry are as respected as Arc’teryx. So when they released... Read more
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The Best Clothes for a Men’s Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Choosing clothing for your travel can be tricky. But choosing an entire wardrobe can be even... Read more
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How to Upgrade Your Arc’teryx Courier 15 with a Quick Adjust Strap
When they’re not geeking out about bags and coming up with cool mods, Anne and Ivan... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha AR 35 Backpack Review
Yet another lightweight pack in the Arc’teryx lineup…but this time it’s not just a new shape... Read more
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What to Pack for Chile (and Two Multi-day Hikes)
George Davis is a nuclear engineer who loves skiing, hiking and mountain biking and he’s kindly shared... Read more
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Best New Gear: February 2019
Waterproof innovation to take your pouch game to the next level? Head-turning luxurious travel carry? Decluttered... Read more
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8 Rugged and Durable Duffel Bags Built Tough for Adventure
As the workhorses of the carry world, duffel bags are designed for grab-and-go gear hauling. And... Read more
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Slim Down: The Best Minimalist EDC Wallets Right Now
Carrying less can be initially tough to embrace. But if you’ve found minimalism to be your... Read more
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The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
Business trips. Holidays. Weekend getaways. As diverse as the reasons and destinations are amongst travelers, a... Read more
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Staff Picks: The Bags On Our Wish Lists
We’re lucky enough to get our hands on a wide variety of great gear. But some... Read more
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The Genius of Arc’teryx | Inside ARC’One
Maybe I’m just lightheaded from already having snowshoed to the top of a frozen British Columbian... Read more
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Noteworthy New Release: Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Backpack
In years past, Arc’teryx’s Alpha FL climbing pack was a pack that appealed to more folk than... Read more
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Best New Gear: August 2018
Submersible carry that can conquer mountains. Travel bags that will have you looking forward to the... Read more
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The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now
When it comes to travel packing, shoes often take up a lot of your precious space.... Read more
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Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
From fabrics to functionality, and hardware to styling, our readers know excellent gear when they see... Read more
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Best Travel Luggage – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Osprey Transporter Duffels are the workhorses of the carry world. The ‘gear haulers’ that... Read more
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Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Mystery Ranch Patrol Mystery Ranch have one of the most respected reputations in the... Read more
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Best Work Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Aer Day Pack Over the years, we’ve witnessed Aer spark and grow, from Kickstarter... Read more
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Best Active Messenger – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15 Designed for Jason Bourne-type operatives, the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier... Read more
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PRO SELECTIONS
The Carry Awards: East Dane Selects…
While we’re all locked in a room, frantically counting the thousands of votes for our Sixth... Read more
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The 5 Best Hydration Running Packs 2018
Whether you’re participating in urban races, exploring outdoor trails or simply looking to keep fit during... Read more
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The 30 Best Dopp Kits for Traveling
You’ve got the tickets sorted. Accommodation booked. Packing pretty much done. There’s just one final piece... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Pack: Exclusive Review
Get a sneak peak and dig into an exclusive review of the Alpha SK 32 Pack... Read more
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The Best Packable Daypacks for Travel 2018
There are plenty of great luggage options to get your gear from plane, train or bus... Read more
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Unveiling the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15
We received this pre-release production bag approximately 6-weeks ago and have been anxiously awaiting the official... Read more
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The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks
The street fashion or ‘urban’ game can be hard to navigate. More often than not, there’s... Read more
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Arc’teryx Veilance Wallets Review: Drive By
The Arc’teryx Veilence wallets are a sleek and minimal range of stitchless leather carry pieces. Built... Read more
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2 Years with the Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin 1.0
I’ve spent nearly two years with an Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin, and I’m finally ready to review... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Backpack: Road Test
I love the thrill of reviewing new Arc’teryx stuff. Not just because it’s so well made,... Read more
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The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
Backpacks may be king when it comes to carry comfort, but messengers (or shoulder bags) take... Read more
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The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
Cheaply made and designed for obsolescence. Unfortunately far too many products fall into these categories. Sure,... Read more
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Arc’teryx V-Series Rolling Duffel V110 Review: Drive By
We’ve been wheeling the Arc’teryx Rolling Duffel V110 behind us for several months now. From surf... Read more
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