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TRAVEL
Packing List: South American Motorbike Adventure!
What goes on the list to pack for a South American bikepacking adventure ? Today we’re... Read more
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TRAVEL
Best Packing Cubes for 2025
In 2025, packing cubes have evolved, offering smarter designs, durable materials, and better organizational options than... Read more
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Must-Have Winter Gear for Alaska | Our Top 5 Picks
In the challenging Alaskan winter, where capturing the mystical Northern Lights was our ultimate goal, top-tier... Read more
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YOUTUBE
Trakke Bannoch Pro | The Best Backpack for Travel, Work and Inbetween?
Trakke returns with an eagerly awaited update to a beloved classic. Introducing the Bannoch Pro backpack,... Read more
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The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Trakke Bairn Pro Review
Trakke have made a name for themselves over the past decade for their small batch Scottish-made... Read more
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The Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2024
If you’re looking to carry that classic vibe in a backpack, it’s hard to go past... Read more
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Trakke Whisky Collection is One Tasteful Release
The Trakke Whisky Collection adds a tasteful new element to their waxed canvas range… It’s a new... 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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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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Best New Gear: July 2019
July rounds off with a flourish as a host of new carry drops across the globe.... Read more
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Best Work Backpack 2019
The Best Work Backpack needs to find that careful balance of function and form. Allowing you... 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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Best New Gear: April 2019
April welcomed in a wealth of enticing new offerings to suit travelers, EDC enthusiasts and outdoor... 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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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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Trakke Bairn Mk2 Mini Messenger Review: Drive By
In Scotland “bairn” means “child”. But the Trakke Bairn Mk2 aims to deliver an adult approach... 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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Our Favorite Organization Pouches for EDC Right Now
The little things are important in life. And that holds true for your EDC too. Those... 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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AND THE WINNER IS…
Best Carry-On Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Tortuga Setout Backpack Tortuga is a brand of constant movement and iteration, forever building... 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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Trakke Lecht Backpack: Video Review
The Trakke Lecht is a multifunctional backpack designed to handle the demands of outdoor adventures but... Read more
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The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
Backpacks may be king when it comes to carry comfort, but messengers (or shoulder bags) take... Read more
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The 30 Best Men’s Minimalist Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Adding features and elements to carry design is often easier than taking them away. Strip back... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
Updated on 15 July 2018 When you’re clocking serious hours in transit, locking down the best... 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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Best New Gear :: June 2017
We like to keep things fresh at Carry HQ. And sometimes that means changing things up... Read more
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The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
The champions of our Fifth Annual Carry Awards have enjoyed well deserved acknowledgement and honor. But... Read more
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
Updated on 15 July 2018 More and more, the backpack is being chosen as the office... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 There’s been steady rumblings emanating from Triple Aught this... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Trakke Wee Lug Mk2 The Wee Lug Mk2 builds on solid foundations to create... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Practical, stylish, durable, and adaptable. A tough ask for any bag. But our Best Work Backpack... Read more
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30 April Week in Review: Camera Bags, Power Stations, and Modern Utility
Stylish utility for the workplace, adaptable camera bags for the city and outdoors, and handcrafted EDC... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Easy accessibility, comfort on the go, a nod to style, and the flexibility to move beyond... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
A balance of practicality and style. Suitable organization for your needs. Durable construction that can handle... 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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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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Week In Review ~ 8 January
An ode to Scotland’s rugged outdoors, adaptable modular carry, and pieces that will help you drop... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 24 July
Fast access to camera gear, backpack meets pannier, and new releases designed for adventure everywhere. Welcome... Read more
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Best Bags for Architects
This piece was researched and written by award-winning architect, educator and critic Graeme Nicholls. As an... 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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3 April Week in Review: Versatile Bags, Smart Luggage, and a Whisky-Inspired Backpack
A suitcase that aims to make traveling smoother, a handsome pack inspired by whisky and adventure,... Read more
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Top 10 Brands Nailing Waxed Canvas
Having to endure covetous glances round every turn and bend. Thwarting twitching fingers that try to... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
Whether you’re heading off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, seeking adventure round every bend with a... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 26 July
Bike bags designed for every bike, new offerings from Trakke, plus a suitcase that aims to... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
Heritage is a trend that has been sweeping across the carry world in recent years. Everywhere... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
In the market for a work messenger and looking for some inspiration? If it’s time to... Read more
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16 November Week in Review: Bold Collaborations, Tough Duffels, and Fall Updates
Fancy finding out about Trakke’s new collaboration, versatile and tough duffels and what Lexdray has been... Read more
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Trakke Webbing Factory Visit
Following on from a visit to the factory that provides the waxed cotton for their bags,... Read more
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20 July Week in Review: Gym-Office Carry, Bike Bags, and Minimalist Packs
Do you start to twitch when your small EDC items are out of place? Keen for... Read more
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Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
For the latest interview in our Design Heads series we reached out to Trakke founder, Alec Farmer. A man who... Read more
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Trakke :: Waxed Cotton Factory Visit
Trakke recently enjoyed a visit to the waxed cotton factory that provides the fabric for their... Read more
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Road Tests :: Trakke Wee Lug
We road tested and reviewed the Trakke Wee Lug messenger and you know what? It was... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
It's a hoot watching a bag-nut play with a Trakke for the first time. From compelling... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Forth cab off the rank in the Carry Awards is Active Messengers. These are Play Focused... Read more
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