Brands
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Embracing Tradition with Loyal Stricklin
In our world dominated by high tech laminates, welded constructions, and various other modern design philosophies,... Read more
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ILE x Shogun Shido Release Artist Series
Collaborations are an opportunity to ramp up the X factor. A chance to fuse solid foundations... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Our Favorite Bags from Alpine Sea Co.
Just last month, we introduced Alpine Sea Co., a boutique carry maker from the Pacific Northwest.... Read more
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Get Outside | Best Men’s Brands for Summer
Summer is in full swing, and the warmer season is a great excuse to upgrade your... Read more
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Best Brands for Travel Clothing | Buyers Guide
When on the road, whether for work or pleasure, efficiency is a key trait that allows... Read more
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9 Little-Known Brands That Should Be On Your Radar
Discovering a new brand that you weren’t aware of is a gift that keeps on giving.... Read more
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The Most Popular Gear of 2022
From epic organizers to awesome collabs, 2022 was quite the year for gear. But what pieces... Read more
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REHOSE | Meticulously Crafted Softgoods from the Czech Republic
In the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, a former firefighter by the name of... Read more
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The Best ‘Made in the USA’ Backpack Brands of 2022
There are great American brands making awesome carry gear. And on the flip side, there are... Read more
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8 Experimental Makers That Should Be on Your Radar
There’s a bunch of rad stuff happening in the hidden corners of carry. Individuals and compact... Read more
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First Look: Black Ember SHADOW Collection
Black Ember makes some of the most technically advanced everyday and travel bags on earth. I... Read more
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Greater Goods Might Be Our New Favorite Upcycling Brand
Sustainability and upcycling are slowly becoming more popular in the carry world. But one brand’s version... Read more
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First Look: Snow Peak Portland HQ
“There is nothing grand about openings in 2020” – Matt Liddle, Snow Peak’s USA Chief Operating... Read more
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A Decade of Heimplanet: Interview
It all started with an idea, a tent of the future. The idea was born from... Read more
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Brand of the Year 2020
Our Brand of the Year does an industry-leading job of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand... Read more
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A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
My friend Alec Farmer (founder of Trakke) and I were chatting and catching up on a... Read more
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Extended Forms: Let’s Build a Brand, Together
Ever wanted to help build a brand? To have direct dialogue with the designer and your... Read more
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8 Black-Owned Brands That Should Be on Your Radar
In this month’s ‘Brands You Need to Know’ series, there was no question which community we... Read more
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An Interview With Attitude Supply
Attitude Supply is a brand born of perseverance and a willingness to learn and adapt. It... Read more
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The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
When the going gets tough, the carry community binds together. And that’s what we’ve seen in... 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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Deal Radar: Western Rise, Peak Design, Lexdray and More
Got cabin fever? Keen to support your favorite brands during challenging financial times? Well, why not... Read more
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Japan’s Doubles Black Brings Leather and Style to Everyday Carry
Harvest Label are a Japanese brand with 25 years in the carry industry. And you don’t... Read more
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LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
Over the few shorts years BOND Travel Gear has been on the carry scene, they’ve captured... Read more
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One Under-the-Radar Japanese Brand You Need to Know
Vintage, urban, military-inspired, hand-crafted, inherently Japanese: Harvest Label just might be one of the most iconic... Read more
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One of World’s Best Everyday Collections Just Got Better
Few brands have lit up the carry scene the way Peak Design has in recent years.... Read more
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These 3 Small Brands Should Be On Your Radar
There’s nothing like discovering a small brand doing it well. Case in point, these three small... Read more
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14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
When you think of Scandinavia, commonly known brands tend to crop up. The likes of Fjällräven... Read more
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CARRY NEWS
What You Need to Know About GORUCK’s Move Offshore
It’s been a long, sometimes rocky road for GORUCK to get to where they are today.... 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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Remote Equipment Launch their Prototype Program with the Bravo 18
Last year, Remote Equipment lit up the carry scene with the Alpha 31, a truly epic... Read more
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Stuart and Lau’s Briefcases Just Got Better
Let’s be honest. A lot of briefcases can be a little, well, lacklustre. Sure, they’ll carry... Read more
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Check out Trakke’s New Collection
Great design keeps pushing forward, aiming to improve on what’s come before. Not only by changing... Read more
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Outlier: the Constant State of Experimentation
I walk up to a nondescript warehouse in Brooklyn. A blank facade. No sign of Outlier... Read more
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10 UK Brands You Should Know
Britain certainly has its share of illustrious brands in the luxury carry scene. Think the likes... Read more
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EVERYDAY
5 Minutes with Racing Atelier
Racing Atelier may be a brand unfamiliar to some, but nestled deep within the Bavarian Alps, this... Read more
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5 Asian Brands You Should Know
From cutting-edge street style to exceptional craftsmanship, Asia is home to a number of excellent brands... Read more
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The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan is renowned for their carry. And many of their brands have achieved international acclaim, think... 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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Noteworthy New Release: Trakke Bannoch Range
Trakke embody the spirit of finding adventure everywhere. Knowing that when looking to the future, it... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2017
From office tool organization to kitchen knife carry, December welcomed a host of intriguing and covet-worthy... Read more