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EVERYDAY CARRY
Taylor Stitch x GORUCK Hard Road Loadout Collection
GORUCK have never been ones to embrace the easy way. Rather, they believe in the physical... Read more
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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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HIKING
Best Boots for Rucking? GORUCK Jedburgh Boots Review
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, legs it with GORUCK’s Jedburgh Boots. Adaptive, lightweight and designed for hard-use... Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Tactical EDC Backpacks and MOLLE
What makes a Tactical EDC Backpack…”Tactical”? You’ve heard the term before; tactical backpack. It’s hard to... 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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GORUCK and Huckberry Combine to Release the GR2 Slick
At Carry HQ – we are privy to a lot of fun information – sometimes it’s... Read more
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Exclusive Release | GORUCK x Carryology GR1 Guerrilla X
GORUCK x Carryology GR1 “Guerilla X” A relationship that began over a decade ago. A dream... Read more
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CARRY COLLAB XV
GORUCK X Carryology | From GR1 To Guerrilla X
It’s Sunday, June 15th, 2008. Austin, Texas. I’m sitting in the hotel bar at the Holiday... Read more
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GORUCK GR3 Review
GORUCK is a brand that demands attention. You have to shout their name whenever you say... Read more
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These are the Brands, Retailers and Publishers Standing Against Racism
Here at Carryology, we have many goals that we set for ourselves. And one of those... Read more
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GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 Slick Review
Ever heard the motto “less is more”? Well, the 21L GR1 Slick could be a definition of that.... 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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The Best Travel Backpacks, According to our Community
Our Carryology Classified community are a switched-on when it comes the very best travel gear. So... 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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CARRY AWARDS 7
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VII
Our Seventh Annual Carry Awards welcomes an iconic backpack into the Hall of Fame… GORUCK GR1... 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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Carry Guide: Find the Best Travel Backpack for You
So here’s the thing. There’s no ultimate best travel backpack to suit everyone at any time,... Read more
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The Most Popular Bags and Backpacks of 2018
With a new year upon us, we’re eagerly anticipating the carry gear on the horizon. But... Read more
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GORUCK GR2 VARIANT: YOMP-ENGINE No1
Equally passionate about outdoor pursuits and gear hacking, Neil Stevens has delved deep into the world... Read more
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A Conversation with GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy
When it comes to cult carry brands, GORUCK is right up there at the top of... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
Originally published in March 2017. Updated on September 2018. Travel varies for all of us. Some... Read more
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The Best ‘Back to School’ Backpacks for Everyday Carry 2018
When it’s time to get back to school, a good backpack is an important addition to... Read more
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Best New Gear: March 2018
Convertible bags, durable camera protection, sleek urban tech carry and practical trail packs are just some... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are commonly thought of as the workhorses of the carry world. Durable, versatile gear... Read more
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All The Gear You Need to Be a Traveling Photographer
Many thanks to Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy for allowing us to republish his article below, providing detailed insight... Read more
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Alternatives: Packs like the GORUCK GR1?
The GORUCK GR1 is without doubt one of the most frequently talked about packs in the... Read more
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YOMP NOTES: GORUCK GR1 Rucksack EDC
Blacksmithing, snowboarding, mountain biking, digital design, trekking and gear. Neil Stevens is a man with diverse... Read more
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GORUCK GR2: Video Review
Looking for a beast of a bag that’s tough and functional enough for one-bag travel? Chase... Read more
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15 Essential Gifts for the Athlete
Looking for hard-working gifts that will help the athletes on your gift list push harder and... Read more
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15 Essential Gifts for the Tactical Guy
Scouting out an ideal present for the tactical guy on your gift-giving list can be a... Read more
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Packing List: The GORUCK Tough Event
GORUCK make some of the toughest carry gear around. But they also offer grueling events, ideal... 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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Workout Essentials: What to Pack for the Gym
When you want to train hard, quality gear will back you up to help you get... Read more
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Best New Gear :: July 2017
A diverse mix of great gear has stepped onto the carry stage recently, ready for some... Read more
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Get Organized: 14 Accessories to Help Tidy Your EDC Bag
Bags vary. A lot. Some provide pockets and organizer panels for everything; others keep it clean and simple... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Choosing an EDC backpack deserves careful consideration. After all, it’s going to be your daily companion... Read more
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Bo’s Favorite Bags
For a bag to make it onto your favorites list, it needs to be pretty special.... Read more
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GORUCK Presents… Tips to Building a Bomber Pack
While no bag is indestructible, a bomber or ‘bombproof’ pack comes close. Routinely built with mil-spec materials, construction... Read more
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28 August Week in Review: Ethical Backpacks and A System Designed for Anglers
Topo Designs goes fishing, GORUCK updates a popular little powerhouse, and Ethnotek brings traditional textiles to... Read more
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Introducing Our Carryology Concept Store
Oh yes. We’re doing it! That’s right, we’re lifting Carryology beyond the digital world, and bringing... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 1 May
A chic way to slim down your pocket carry, a tough and beautiful backpack that can’t... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Pack Config Selects…
Our Fourth Annual Carry Awards are in full swing and we’re eager to pinpoint worthy contenders.... Read more
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Packing List of a Digital Nomad
There’s something undeniably alluring about a road trip – the freedom of the open road, embracing... Read more
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How to Pack Modular
As a commercial film editor, Bo Ismono needs to carry a range of different EDC to... Read more
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The Quest for the Perfect Pack
Introducing new contributor Nathan Ryan, pack nut and moderator at The Perfect Pack. His first article, a... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 6 December
A wallet that’s also a portable charger, new releases to tempt leather enthusiasts, plus a versatile... Read more
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Gifts for the Tactical Dude
The Tactical Dude is a certain breed. A mountain man. A Badass. He most likely sports... Read more
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GORUCK GR0 :: Video Review
We’d like to send out a warm welcome to our newest contributor, commercial film editor and... Read more
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Review: GORUCK Bullet 10L
The following is kindly republished with permission from Pack Config. GORUCK is not really a brand... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 25 October
Tactical-inspired organization in a city-sleek design, winter packs that can’t wait to hit the slopes, plus... Read more
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#mycarryID Roundup
You want to know what’s in people’s bags, what’s making a home in their pocket, what... Read more
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2 August Week in Review: Kid-Friendly Packs, Camera Bags, and Tough Cord Wraps
A camera bag that takes everyday carry tasks in its stride, packs that can handle anything... Read more
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28 June Week in Review: Stylish Leather Goods and Versatile Travel Packs
Compact and classy leather carry, a pack that won’t hold you back during your travels, and... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
The world of carry is built on the foundation of reality – fabrics, threads, buckles, straps,... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
Celebrating the release of our beta Buyer’s Guide we’re dishing up the categories in sweet, easily... Read more
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GORUCK Trek: Spy Games
I’m blindfolded. Plastic zip ties, pulled tight, slice into my wrists. It’s somewhere around 4:30 AM... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Best Work Backpack
There is no doubt that the Isar has broken free of the typical backpack language of... Read more
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Best Carry-On Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
What do you need when you’re preparing to hit the skies? Good food and leg room?... Read more
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30 November Week in Review: GORUCK Bags, Oppermann Briefcase, and Incase Collab
Welcome to the first Week In Review since launching our new site and what a... Read more
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10 August Week in Review: Military-Inspired Packs, Upcycled Firehoses, and Updates from Outdoor Retailer
This Week In Review has more carry than you can shake a rather large stick at,... Read more
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Carry Conversations :: GORUCK
In our latest Carry Conversation we chatted with GORUCK, and yes, it was every bit as... Read more
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The Carry Awards – Best Carry On
Our favorite Carry On for traveling the world with only one bag... Read more
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Best Carry On Finalists – Carry Awards
Onto a new category. Travel! This is all about the Carry On - meaning this gear... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists – Carry Awards
So after a LOT of submissions, including from a selection of awesome industry vets, we have... Read more
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Carry On Week :: Part II
Ahhh, how good is this! The Carry On vibe is continuing on from yesterday's post, today,... Read more
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Carry Wishlists :: Ando
Every one does it. Dreams, creates a list a thing they'd love if money was not... Read more
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9 Amazing Bags Available Now
We worked with High Snobiety to help create a buyers guide for them based around bags... Read more
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Sharing Is Caring | Mixed Bags…
Sharing Is Caring | Mixed Bags… Ahhh twitter, there is much gold to be found, shared... Read more
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