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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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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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EVERYDAY
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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BRAND LOVE
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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ANNUAL SURVEY
Answer 13 Questions to WIN Gear from Trakke, Bellroy and Huckberry
Surveys. We get it, they’re generally not things that stoke joy. But here at Carryology we’re... Read more
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WIN ALL OF THIS!
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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CARRY COMMUNITY
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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NEW RELEASES
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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CARRY AWARDS 7
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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NEW RELEASE
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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NEW RELEASES
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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TRAVEL
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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CARRY 101
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
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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2018 IN REVIEW
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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EVERYDAY
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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COLLEGE / CAMPUS
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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EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
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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DEALS!
The Best Black Friday Deals of 2017
Looking to bag a bargain on your next carry piece? Black Friday deals are a prime... Read more
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EVERYDAY
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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EVERYDAY
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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EVERYDAY
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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NEW RELEASES
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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Week In Review ~ 30 April
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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The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
Updated on September 2018 Travel varies for all of us. Some of us dart back and... 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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Ladies’ Carry Gift Guide
Looking for a gift for that special lady in your life? A great bag is sure... Read more
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The ‘Packs On Our Wishlist?’ Gift Guide
We live and breathe carry. It’s kinda our thing. And when something stands out, we get... Read more
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Best Commuter Backpacks for Cyclists
If you’re commuting by bike, a backpack is one of the easiest carry formats to roll... 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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Week In Review ~ 3 April
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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