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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
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Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
The less you have to carry, the easier your journey will be, whether it’s zipping around... 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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Why Minimalist Design? :: Ucon Acrobatics Interview
Minimalism is in the zeitgeist right now. A global movement pivoting away from the clutter of... Read more
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Rigger to Red Oxx :: Jim Markel Interview
I imagine Jim Markel, CEO of Red Oxx, was the kind of stubborn, unrelenting kid that... Read more
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Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 2)
Day 2 (continued). … And we’re off. To the mountain. About an hour’s worth of rocky... Read more
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The James Brand :: Studio Visit
What do you get when you start a company with design built into the foundation, instead... Read more
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Triple Aught Design’s Destination : Dune (Part 1)
The lowest elevation in the continental US. The highest elevation in the continental US. A violent... Read more
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Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
Bedouin Foundry have been bucking the trend of disposable fashion, bolstering the British craft industry, and... Read more
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AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
It was a perfect idyllic day when I landed in Salzburg, Austria. Sunshine that felt like... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... Read more
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Maker Series :: Rivendell Mountain Works
One of the original heritage brands in carry, and creators of a backpack icon, Rivendell Mountain... Read more
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Maker Series :: Yonezawa Leather
Takeshi ‘Yone’ Yonezawa has spent over a decade perfecting his design and leatherworking skills. His journey... Read more
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Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
Making something can be easy. But making it well is where the challenge comes in. Honing... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
Following up on part 1 of our favorite US makers, we salute the sewers, cutters, designers,... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 1)
In the coming weeks, we’re celebrating the makers of our community. The artisans, craftspeople and DIYers... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
If you’re an outdoor brand, Outdoor Retailer is the one trade show you don’t want to... Read more
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Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
Fusing a love of the outdoors and a fascination with objects, Patrick Ma has embraced a life... Read more
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8 French Bag Brands You Should Know
If anyone knows how to do chic, it’s the French. But when it comes to carry,... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2016
Carryology gives out three awards for each year at Outdoor Retailer. Unlike the big media publications,... Read more
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Shop Visit :: RAWROW
We last heard from Seoul brand RAWROW nearly two years ago, in the form of a... Read more
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Our Favorite Japanese Carry Brands
We love Japanese carry. Why? For starters, the impeccable craftsmanship – some of the best in... Read more
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Exploring Indonesian Leather Craft With Voyej
The van rolls to a stop. The road we arrived on had long since shed the... Read more
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Arc’teryx HQ Visit
Arc’teryx is, if you’re a fan, heaven on earth. Seriously. The joint is deadset amazing. Walking in,... Read more
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5 Key Elements :: the ULTRAOLIVE Hollow-Dry Dual Pack
Striding down city streets, hopping public transport, cradling work tools, carting lunch to the park…the ULTRAOLIVE... Read more
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VOCIER ‘Introduction’ Giveaway
Quality craftsmanship and materials, attractive looks, functional design…all traits of a good product. But what makes... Read more
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Chrome Industries :: HQ Visit
Out front of Chrome Industries’ global HQ, a road team busies between fluro-orange cones, laying fresh... Read more
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Burton x JackThreads Sideways Edition Launch Party
Situated in the center of Soho, New York City is the Burton flagship store. Across the... Read more
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Carry Giveaway :: Oppermann London Vallance Briefcase
Gimmicks. Superfluous bells and whistles. Questionable construction and materials. The carry world is saturated with pieces... Read more
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Danny P. ‘Introduction’ Giveaway
Danny P. started with a stapler, paper and the desire to protect a smartphone from life’s... Read more
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5 Minutes with Linjer
It’s easy to assume Linjer have been in the carry game for a long time. Just... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2015
Drum roll please. Before we conclude our coverage of the Summer 2015 Outdoor Retailer, there’s one... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part II
In Part I of our Outdoor Retailer recap, you heard from some great brands including Boreas,... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
Bursting from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah another rendition of Outdoor Retailer has hit. As usual,... Read more
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Craft and Lore ‘Introduction’ Giveaway
In a world where impersonal mass manufacturing is continually on the rise, there’s something comforting in... Read more
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5 minutes with RIOKAIRYU
There’s a lot to be said for a functional bag…but sometimes the focus is so much... Read more
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Ogden Made ‘Introduction’ Giveaway
There’s a funny thing that happens when you put your name on something you’ve made and... Read more
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5 Minutes with Helinox TERG
South Korean outdoor adventure equipment brand Helinox create some of the strongest and ultralight gear on... Read more
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5 Minutes with HoldFast & Carry Giveaway
HoldFast was founded by Matthew Swaggart through a desire to create American-made camera carry that was... Read more
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5 Minutes With Monofold
Imagine with one fold you could change the look and functionality of your bag. Brandon Hong... Read more
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5 Minutes with Bagagiste
For the latest in our ‘5 Minutes with’ series we’re serving up a slice of insight... Read more
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Indonesian Craft :: Riding with Rafheoo (Part 1)
In the first of three articles, Frank Sedlar delves into the materials and handiwork that goes... Read more
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Handmade dari Indonesia : Rafheoo (Bagian 1) (Indonesian Translation)
Dalam tiga artikel pertama, Frank Sedlar mempelajari material dan keterampilan tangan dalam tas-tas Rafheoo, sebuah perusahaan... Read more
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