Brands
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NEW RELEASES
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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OUTDOORS
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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BUILT TO LAST
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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EVERYDAY
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks Part II
With its flair for fashion deftly merged with practicality, not to mention commitment to quality manufacturing,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Our Favorite Japanese Backpacks :: Part 1
When it comes to urban carry, Japan has it nailed. It’s been a beacon of inspiration... Read more
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EVERYDAY
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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TRAVEL
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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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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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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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