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buyers guide
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BUY IT FOR LIFE
Buy It For Life | 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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TRAVEL
What Dopp Kit Should You Choose? | Buyers Guide
Whether you’re camping off the beaten path, putting your feet up in a plush hotel, kicking... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
Best Autumn Clothes and Accessories from Huckberry in 2023
Autumn is here in all of its glory, the temperature is dropping, the days are getting... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
19 Best Keychain Flashlights for Everyday Carry (EDC)
Illumination is one of the central pillars of a well-rounded EDC setup. And when it comes... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOOR
The Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2023
If you’re looking to carry that classic vibe in a backpack, it’s hard to go past... Read more
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TRAVEL
Ultimate Travel Gear List That Will Change the Way You Travel
If you’re not familiar with Zeke Kamm, he contributed to Carryology with his Best One Bag... Read more
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TRAVEL
10 Amazing Minimal Travel Essentials, Tested
Whenever I travel, I keep my bag to one. Minimal packing keeps me light and agile... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
The Best Summer Clothes and Accessories from Huckberry
Best Summer Clothes - Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt... Read more
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BRAND LOVE
Performance Meets Style with Alchemy Equipment
There’s very few brands on the planet like Alchemy Equipment. Founded a decade ago in New... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
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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BUYERS GUIDE
What Tom Bihn Backpack Should I Buy?
Brandon Vulaj, our Senior Editor, dives into some frequently asked questions about Tom Bihn’s lineup of... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
12 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry (EDC)
What makes a great EDC backpack? Our Creative Director, Taylor Welden, dives into his 12 favorite... Read more
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DEALS
Best 5 Items from the Western Rise Anniversary Sale
In our humble opinion, Western Rise makes some of the best technical apparel on the market.... Read more
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TRAVEL
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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BUYERS GUIDE
Best Shirt Jackets For Men in 2023
Shirt Jackets, or Shackets, are one of the most underrated and useful parts of a traveler’s... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
Buying Guide | The Best Winter Clothes and Accessories from Huckberry, Tested
Our friends at Huckberry are some of the best gear curators in the game, and as... Read more
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MORALE
13 Great Morale Patches for Everyday Carry (EDC)
It’s no secret that we dig morale patches. When done right they can tell a story... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Homebody
Sometimes, it’s nice to just chill. Maybe it’s been a long week at work, maybe the... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Tech Guru
Tech is a big part of our lives these days, and it’s not going anywhere! Tech... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | The Minimalist
While there are countless options in the carry world (for each and every product), sometimes less... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Buy It For Life
When you’re gifted something that’s ‘buy it for life’, it’s a real special moment. An heirloom... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Traveler
Always on the move? Traveling can be hard enough without substandard gear adding to the pain.... Read more
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HEALTH
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
Historically, gym bags have been horrible, generic and saggy excuses for carry – but there’s been... Read more
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GIFTING
Christmas Gift Guide 2022 | Outdoorsman
If you’re the type who loves nothing more than hiking to vistas, chopping your own wood,... Read more
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BIKE
10 Best Bike Commuter Backpacks, Tested
What makes for the best bike commuter backpack? What makes it different than any regular pack?... Read more
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Buying Guide
Best Merino Wool T-Shirts for Men
If you’ve hung around here long enough, and spent any time with any of the Carryology... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Classic American Style | Our Top Picks from Taylor Stitch
Very few brands nail classic American style like Taylor Stitch. They’ve made a name for themselves... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Best Camera Backpacks, Tested By a Pro
Camera equipment can be some of the trickiest gear to carry. Fragile and often pricey, it... Read more
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BUYERS GUIDE
Best Mountain Bike Accessories 2022, Tested
Spending a weekend mountain biking can become an odd mix of situations. Rain at camp. Mud... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
The Best Shorts for Men for Summer 2022, Tested
When it comes to apparel, there are a plethora of options for every single item you... Read more
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TRAVEL
Best Men’s Travel Pants 2022
Men’s clothing has moved far beyond slacks, chinos, and jeans. There are now pants for every... Read more
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STAFF PICKS
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
The carry world is full of expensive bags. But that doesn’t mean you need to splurge... Read more
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Buying Guide
Best Puffy Down Jackets of 2022
Gear acquisition syndrome (GAS) is a serious issue for many of us Carryologists, and for me,... Read more
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EVERYDAY
The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2022)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Turn Your Backpack into a Camera Bag with These Inserts
Camera gear is often expensive, so adequate protection is key on the go. But unless you... Read more
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EVERYDAY
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
Anyone who’s seen my articles about one-bag travel knows I love to travel light. Now with... Read more
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ON TWO WHEELS
The 11 Best Motorcycle Backpacks for Commuting in 2022
You’re skipping four wheels for two. Public transport for the thrill of the throttle and that... Read more
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Which Filson Briefcase Should I Buy | Comparing Filson’s Top 3 Briefcases
Out of the 3 most popular Filson briefcases… which one is “best”? We’re going to compare... Read more
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BUYING GUIDE
The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
Duffel bags and weekenders were often the starting point for many of us in our quest... Read more
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SPONSORED
3 Great Technical Jeans to Keep You Warm, Dry and Active this Winter
Canadians know a thing or two about inclement weather, and whichever coast you find yourself on,... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Gifts for the EDCer
A well-designed EDC item needs to find the sweet spot between form and function. A piece... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Gifts for the Tech Geek
Want something to wow the tech aficionado on your gift list? We’ve curated a selection of... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Backpacker Gifts Under $100
Still twiddling your thumbs on outdoor and backpacker gifts? We’ve got you covered. Here are some... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Gifts for the Traveler
Finding suitable gifts for the traveler on your holiday gift list requires a bit of clever... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Gifts for the Photographer
Your Journey into Film Photography with Willem Verbeeck... Read more
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GIFTING
Gift Guide | Best Gifts Under $100
Buying gifts for the holidays can get expensive, fast. But it doesn’t have to. Our gift... Read more
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BIKE
Best Commuter Gear for Cyclists in 2021
From tough slogs to casual rides, commuting by bike can be challenging and enjoyable in equal... Read more
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BIKE
Best Mountain Bike Backpacks of 2021
For many, mountain biking is the ultimate outdoor adventure. A way to explore nature, while embracing... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Our Favorite Full-Zip Hoodies for Any Situation
There’s something about classic, black, full-zip hoodies that no other item of clothing can replicate. It’s... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Best Insulated Water Bottles to EDC in 2021
In the world of everyday carry there are some non-negotiable items – bags, wallets, pocket knives... Read more
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