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OUTDOORS
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
There’s only one bag that has come with me on absolutely every trip I’ve been on... Read more
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DEALS
Best Black Friday Deals in 2022
Scoring great gear is awesome. Scoring it at a significant discount? Even better. Black Friday is... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear | October 2022
Whether you’re hitting the climbing gym, sitting back by the campfire with your favorite meal and... Read more
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EVERYDAY
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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100% CERTIFIED
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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EVERYDAY
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear.... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Top 10 Folding Everyday Carry (EDC) Knives
We’re exploring my top 10 folding EDC knives – one of the EDC essentials in the... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Carry Awards VIII: Best Everyday Bag Finalists
A great everyday bag is a consummate all-rounder. Keeping gear close at hand through access and... Read more
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COMMUNITY
How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in severe shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) for the medical... Read more
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PRO PACKING LIST
Press Kit: What to Pack When You’re Covering the Hong Kong Protests
Documentary photographer Matthew Aslett’s experience working with humanitarian missions around the globe has led to a... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 7
Best Everyday Bag 2019
The Best Everyday Bag is the ultimate all-rounder. A piece that transitions from work to the... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 7
Best Active Messenger 2019
The Best Active Messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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$20,000 IN GEAR AND ADVENTURES
Massive Giveaway: Triple Aught Design Mission Capable
Mission capable. A military term used to describe equipment and teams that are ready to perform... Read more
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EVERYDAY
7 Expensive Backpacks Actually Worth Their Price Tag
The more expensive something is, the better quality it is, right? Well, not always. There are... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: February 2019
Waterproof innovation to take your pouch game to the next level? Head-turning luxurious travel carry? Decluttered... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: January 2019
The start of a new year and the carry world has hit the ground running, dishing... 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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STAFF PICKS
Staff Picks: The Bags On Our Wish Lists
We’re lucky enough to get our hands on a wide variety of great gear. But some... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: October 2018
From campus carry to carabiners, and Bananatex to boardroom suaveness, October has dished up some tasty... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: July 2018
Furoshiki-inspired carry, rugged dry duffels and adaptable travel backpacks step into the spotlight as we check... Read more
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DREAM PRIZE PACK
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Ultimate Carry Giveaway!
Our Sixth Annual Carry Awards have celebrated and honored the best carry gear around. But we’ve... Read more
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EVERYDAY / OUTDOOR
Digging: TAD’s FAST Pack Scout Special Edition from the Foundry
I’ll admit it, I’m sipping a nice ice-cold tall glass of Triple Aught Design Kool-Aid and... Read more
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AND THE WINNER IS…
Best Everyday Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Black Ember Citadel Minimal Backpack When Black Ember first showed up on the scene,... Read more
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AND THE WINNER IS…
Best Active Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Triple Aught Design Spectre Carry System Triple Aught Design build gear to help you... Read more
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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: May 2018
Durability, adaptability and organization are key features across the best new gear of May. From customized... Read more
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CARRY 101
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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EDC
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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TRAVEL
The Best Packable Daypacks for Travel 2018
There are plenty of great luggage options to get your gear from plane, train or bus... Read more
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CARRY 101
Blend In: Our Favorite Backpack Camo Patterns
The use of camo patterns began in France during World War One, when the French army began... Read more
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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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EVERYDAY
The Best Modular Backpacks
If there’s been a trend in the past few years, it’s been modular design in carry. But... Read more
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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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NEW RELEASES
Best New Gear: September 2017
From lightweight travel bags to slim and minimalist EDC, the past month has seen a host... 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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EVERYDAY
The 8 Best All-Black EDC Backpacks Out Right Now!
A great EDC backpack is a thing of beauty. But what makes it great? Obviously it... Read more
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SPONSORED
Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
CORDURA® fabrics are synonymous with durability and reliability – ideal traits when you want to build bags... Read more
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OUTDOOR
Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
Fresh off a ‘Highly Commended’ recognition in our 2017 Carry Awards, I was excited to put... 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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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 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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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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Week In Review ~ 28 May
Sleek city bags with inbuilt security, a versatile backpack that can roam in urban and outdoor... 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 Active Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Peak Design Everyday Sling This is a two-fer for Peak Design – boy what... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 14 May
A one-bag solution for adventure travel, an expedition-ready duffel, and work bags that transition from the... Read more
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Best Carry-On Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
A carry-on bag can make or break a trip. But our Best Carry-On Top 10 are... 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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Best Accessory Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Our Best Accessory Finalists are useful carry companions that fulfil a range of needs such as organization or protection... Read more
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Best Carry-On Finalists (Pool B) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Check out our Carry-On final contenders in Pool B below. Ease of movement with portability options. Suitable... Read more