Innovation wizards Peak Design and curation kings Huckberry have partnered to create a limited edition version of PD’s excellent 30L Travel Pack and Tech Pouch. When we did our first look of the 30L Travel Pack earlier this year, we were stoked on how useful and streamlined it was. When we heard that Huckberry was working with PD on something special we knew it’d be good. The upgraded X-Pac Fabric, in a one off coyote colourway became an instant hit and sold out very quickly at Huckberry. Now it’s back, and you have the chance to win one with this giveaway!

Tech Pouch

However, not only is there a second run of the backpack, now you can buy it’s trusty sidekick, the Tech Pouch.

In the same trusty coyote X-Pac, this is the adventure ready, weather resistant tech pouch you’ve been looking for. With organisation out of the ears, an easy access opening, and hidden touches everywhere, you’ll be glad to add it to your arsenal. The original version of the tech pouch has been one of our favourites for many years, and this update is an elevation of an already excellent pouch.

If you’re the type to travel tech heavy, this could well be the pouch for you. With 21 pockets, of varying sizes and elasticity, there is a spot for everything. Charging bricks, power banks, adapters, card readers, pens, mini tripods, multitools–they’ll all fit in here!

The concertina approach to opening is one of our favourite features of this pouch, it allows quick eye-balling and quick access to your key items. After a good amount of use, it becomes intuitive in a short time. That’s always a win, as the quicker you can pull out what you need, the quicker you can get back to adventuring!

Four grab handles mean you can orient this whichever way you’d like to in your bag, and always find a spot to grab it quickly. These handles are wonderfully low profile and stay out of the way when not in use. There are attachment loops for Peak’s perfect anchor system, allowing you to add a strap and even make this a sling as you travel. Any product that pulls double duty on the road gets bonus points.

The construction, as always from Peak, is impeccable. Clean stitching, tidy lines, and now, upgraded materials. VX21 is the perfect balance of durable and lightweight, and looks ready to tackle the wild in the rich Coyote. While the black weatherproof zippers provide great contrast. The material itself is waterproof, so you can adventure freely knowing that your tech goodies are safe if you get stuck in the odd downpour at camp!

Yours to win!

Now, how to win? It’s stupidly easy. If you want to win the illustrious Peak Design x Huckberry Travel Backpack, all you have to do is buy the equally awesome tech pouch. That’s it, you’ll automatically be entered into the draw to snag the bag! Good luck!

Giveaway ends on Wednesday 26th October 2022.

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Pacsafe and SLNT are no strangers to security-focused carry. Pacsafe is a leader in anti-theft bags with discreet security features that don’t draw unwanted attention. SLNT on the other hand are experts at keeping tech devices off the radar through their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday technology, turning digital devices invisible and protecting personal data.

So what if you could have a bag that offered a range of anti-theft features while also offering digital privacy by shielding your tech devices as well? A piece that kept your data digitally untraceable and unhackable, while thwarting physical theft at every turn? Pacsafe and SLNT have teamed up to make this nifty idea a reality. And not just with one bag, but two, courtesy of the Pacsafe X SLNT Everyday Anti-Theft Collection.

Even better? You can win this security-savvy collection through our giveaway!

The Prize

The Pacsafe X SLNT Everyday Anti-Theft Collection features a backpack and sling that combine anti-theft and shielding properties in one. Pacsafe’s tried and tested security features such as their PopNLock security clip, Roobar Sport locking system, RFIDsafe blocking storage, eXomesh® slashguard construction, and Carrysafe® slashguard strap provide a solid barrier against opportunistic thieves looking to make a quick getaway with your gear.

Meanwhile, SLNT’s signal-blocking Silent Pocket® Faraday Sleeve with Multishield® provides interior protection for your devices. The removable sleeve keeps your tech undetectable, providing valuable peace of mind that your personal details, private messages and photos, banking information, confidential work information, and more are shielded and secure. The sleeve also offers protection from EMF radiation and encourages decreased screen time, helping you switch off for a digital detox.

Both pieces also feature clean and understated silhouettes that move smoothly between work, travel, and play. So you can roam in secure style, whatever the day has in store. And not only are style and security considered but sustainability too. The Pacsafe x SLNT Everyday Anti-Theft Faraday Backpack features a recycled exterior fabric made from 32 plastic bottles, while the Pacsafe X SLNT Everyday Anti-Theft Faraday Sling uses 9 plastic bottles in its recycled fabric exterior.

Pre-orders are open now and you can score a discount with the “mostsecure” code.

If you’re looking for sleek and secure carry that protects your gear and data alike, the Pacsafe X SLNT Everyday Anti-Theft Collection is a no-brainer. And one lucky winner will score both the backpack and sling!

How To Enter

To enter the giveaway:

1. Follow both @goslnt and @pacsafeofficial on Instagram

2. Head to our Instagram post and two friends.

Good luck!

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The Prize Pack

These pieces have been carefully selected to be everything you need to upgrade your EDC with style, function, and class. And one lucky person will win them all!

The prize pack includes the following:

Anso Carabiner V3 – Bronze w/ Breaking Waves
Urban EDC Rekluse-S
DB Blades Surgeon Cerakote
VoxDesign BrewBug
Urban EDC F5.5 Challenge Coin
Urban EDC Leather Organizer – Brown
J.L. Lawson & Co. Platonic Coin
Foursevens Preon P2 MK. III
The complete collection of ALL TEN Carryology Firefly Patches (P01-P10)

How To Enter

1. Comment on the Instagram post for this giveaway with your most used EDC item (e.g. “flashlight”)
2. Unlimited entries, comment away as often as you’d like
3. You must be following @urbanedcsupply AND @carryology
4. Winner will be selected and contacted on December 25th

ALSO! Don’t forget, Urban EDC Supply is currently running an insane holiday shopping spree where you can win $1000 credit on their site. For every $100 you spend on their website, you gain 1 entry into the contest. Get details over at urbanedcsupply.com!

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Enter the Bellroy Lite Collection.

A choice of four styles are available including the Lite Daypack, Lite Duffel, Lite Sling, and Lite Tote. All made with a diamond ripstop fabric that’s three times lighter than Bellroy’s other fabric and sustainably made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles.

The fabric adds character and durability, while the light weight makes these pieces no-brainers for grab-and-go carry options. Thanks to its lightweight flexibility, the fabric also allows the bags to fold or roll, so they’re easy to store in luggage too.

Keen to add the Bellroy Lite Collection’s versatility to your carry quiver? Well, you won’t want to miss out on the epic giveaway below…

The Prize

One winner will receive the entire Lite Collection including the Lite Daypack, Lite Duffel, Lite Sling, and Lite Tote! The well-rounded collection sets you up to conquer a range of carry settings, from daily commutes to picnics in the park and last-minute getaways.

How To Enter

To enter the giveaway follow the steps below:

1. Follow Carryology and Bellroy on Instagram

2. Go to our Instagram giveaway post and comment on your favorite Lite Collection style and colorway.

Good luck!

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It signals a new direction towards technical and minimalist design, intentionally simplified for lightweight and versatile carry. 

The compartments have been toned down to create opportunities for add-ons and versatile packing options, allowing for modular accessories like pouches and clips for quick access.

Available in Ballistic Nylon as well as lightweight Dyneema Composite fabric, this bag is made for those that are looking to have a single bag solution that can handle any daily demand. This design is the first of many silhouettes to come that focus on fewer pockets and compartments in favor of lightweight and technical carry solutions.

All made in USA with a lifetime guarantee.

To celebrate this move to awesomeness, we’ve teamed up with DSPTCH to give away one Dyneema Ridgepack to a very lucky Carryologist!

How do you enter?

1. Follow DSPTCH on Instagram
2. Follow Carryology on Instagram
3. Visit our Instagram post and tell us why ‘you need’ this pack and tag two friends.

Entries close July 14th.

Good luck!

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They’re famed for their approach to refining designs and making functional products that you actually want to use. They choose to keep a small catalog full of excellent products and take customer feedback into the design process when updating their products. Which is exactly what they’ve done with their newest product – the Field Pouch V2. We’ve had one in our hands for a week now, so let’s see what’s changed!

Materials

As you may know by now, Peak Design are wholeheartedly committed to making their products as environmentally- conscious as possible. In the last few years, a vast majority of their bags have been made from recycled materials and bluesign® approved, in line with their commitment to 1% for the Planet. The Field Pouch weighs in at 6oz. The weatherproof 400D nylon canvas is an excellent material choice for an item of this size and intended use. It handled rain with ease, and I wasn’t concerned about anything inside being at risk. Leather details (from Gold-rated tanneries) accent the rich midnight blue and charcoal versions, while Hypalon is used to complement the black colorway. Every fabric on the Peak Design Field Pouch V2 is 100% carbon neutral. Quite the feat, and a manufacturing process that Peak are fully invested in.

Internally, the Field Pouch is lined with a luxurious felt that not only provides some level of padding from exterior bumps, but also protects your items from any scratches or damage internally. The pockets are the same light gray stretch mesh you see in the rest of their line, and it works just as well. You can see into all the corners and pockets to quickly grab what you need at a moment’s notice. The included adjustable strap (a welcome addition from V1) is a simple, smooth webbing with custom PD embossed hardware. It’s slim enough to store in the pouch when not in use. Two one-inch hook and loop strips run vertically up the front, much like the first edition. This allows you to adjust the capacity of the pouch based on load.

Functional Features

The biggest strength of the Peak Design Field Pouch V2 is undoubtedly its sleek form, which swiftly doubles in size from 1.5L to 3L. This allows it to become a chameleon whether you carry it in your bag, over your shoulder, or even on your belt. The updated seam lines take cues from their Everyday Backpack, and make the Field Pouch feel more timeless and classic in a way that fits with any style or carry.

There are a total of eight internal stretch pockets that vary in size. Five smaller SD card-sized on the rear wall (behind a zippered pocket) and three larger pockets on the front. These are perfectly sized for chargers and even action cameras. The main volume holds a surprising amount, while still maintaining the sleek silhouette I mentioned above.

I’ve found it to be adept in a few carry situations – tech carry, point-and-shoot camera carry, and small EDC. My wife used this for three days as her EDC purse. It comfortably fit her main accoutrements – credit cards, headphones, phone, keys, flashlight, mask, hand sanitizer – with room to spare. When I used it for cable carry, I found it the right size for my main cables and chargers, while keeping a flat profile at the 1.5L “setting”. I also found it useful as a minimal camera carry. I could fit two point-and-shoot cameras, spare batteries, a mini tripod, and a Pocket Rocket with no trouble.

You can use Peak Design’s Capture Camera Clips on both ends of the Field Pouch, but only for a small, small camera. Even with my diminutive point-and-shoot, it felt a little cumbersome when attached to the outside of a bag so small. It’s worth noting as you approach the 3L threshold, it feels as though the pouch wants to pop open. It hasn’t actually done that to me, but I found myself checking regularly because of the way the top flap becomes horizontal as opposed to vertical at the lower fill point. I would love to see them bring in a slimline version of their excellent MagLatch technology to V3. I think that would counteract this issue, albeit small.

Why V2?

Peak Design love to make good products, and then they make them better. It’s who they are and it’s what they do. Their inception was based around the simple premise of making products that work in use, and aren’t just nice to look at. Their V1 Field Pouch won our Best Accessory award in 2016. And while we love it, it’s great to see them evolving their designs for the better. The Peak Design Field Pouch V2 takes great design cues from their impressive bags, and improves the internal organization, making the pouch more versatile and useful in my short time with it. The included strap makes this a backup sling. And while not how I chose to carry the pouch, it is a worthwhile addition. Once you add in the minimal impact this has environmentally and the lifetime warranty – as a consumer you’re doing very well for $45.

These examples, in my opinion, are what make the Field Pouch stand out in a crowded marketplace. It is genuinely versatile. While it won’t replace my dedicated “carry everything” pouch, it does fit a space in my carry that I often overlook – the travel pouch. It packs very flat, can be adjusted to accommodate different sized loads, and even doubles as a sling in a pinch. I could easily see myself using this on a train or a plane, just with my necessaries close to hand. Second iterations aren’t always improvements, sometimes they are done for the sake of it. Peak Design have bucked that trend. They’ve taken an already excellent product and improved it with better materials, better functionality, and a better soul. Is it perfect? No. But it’s pretty close. And there’s always V3…

Want One?

Thanks to our wonderful friends at Peak Design, we have three of their V2 Field Pouches to give away – one in each colorway! Follow the instructions below to be entered into the draw:

1. Follow Peak Design on Instagram
2. Go to Carryology’s Instagram post
3. Tag two friends
4. Comment with your favorite Peak Design product

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Enter BAD Wrap, a versatile carry solution that offers customizable protection for fragile equipment. Coming in three sizes (small, medium, and large), BAD Wrap can protect anything you’d like – sunglasses, drones, tablets, or camera lenses for example. Padded and waterproof, the wrap features an internal wire frame that allows the user to create form-fitting protection for their valuable items, without the need for straps, fasteners, or buckles.

Launching on Kickstarter, all three sizes will be available for up to a 30% Super Early Bird discount. The estimated delivery is December 2021.

If that discount isn’t enough, well, Carryology has you covered! To celebrate the launch of BAD Wrap, we’ve teamed up with them to give three lucky winners the chance to win a medium BAD Wrap.

Follow the instructions below to be entered into the draw!

1. Follow @badequipment on Instagram.
2. Go to our Instagram post.
3. Comment which item do you need to protect most?
4. Tag three friends.

No purchase necessary. Only available to USA residents. Giveaway closes at 3PM EST Friday 18th June.

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The Prizes

Up for grabs is not just one but two Black Ember pieces for one lucky winner!

First up, the TKS Sling. A little carry hero that packs a big punch, this versatile piece doubles as a tech kit and a sling bag. The interior offers clever organization to hold all your smaller EDC, work, or travel items. And with a concealable strap tucked in the back, it’s quick and easy to convert the TKS from tech pouch to sling bag or waist bag mode.

Our second prize is the stellar Forge backpack. This highly adaptable everyday/travel pack scooped a Highly Commended in our Carry Awards. And it’s not hard to see why. The expandable design allows the pack to morph from 20L to 30L, easily adapting to everyday or travel loads, in one badass package.

Add in its three carry options including backpack, shoulder bag, and briefcase mode and you score an awesome all-rounder to bounce from scenario to scenario. And of course, it wouldn’t be Black Ember without the burly weatherproof build and thoughtful organization keeping all your gear secure yet easy to access, wherever the day takes you.

How To Enter

1. Follow Black Ember on Instagram.
2. Head to the Instagram post for this giveaway and ‘describe Black Ember bags in three words’.
3. Tag two friends in your comment.

Good luck!

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Excitingly, they have just released a newly refreshed PRVKE line, including updates to the original 21L and 31L sizes, along with two new products – the PRVKE Lite (11L) and the PRVKE 41L, designated for traveling photographers.

While we test the new range, WANDRD have generously given our valued readers the chance to win their new range! There will be four prizes, one of each size, including your choice of camera cube! As one of the winners you’ll get your hands on one of the hottest new releases in time for your summer adventures. 

Just follow the instructions below to enter into the WANDRD PRVKE giveaway. Good luck!

1. Follow both @carryology and @wandrd on Instagram
2. Visit Carryology Instagram and the WANDRD PRVKE giveaway post.
3. Leave a comment on the Instagram post telling us the place that you would most like to travel to and photograph!
4. Tag three friends at the end of your comment!

Giveaway runs from May 17th 12PM EST to May 24th 12PM EST. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted.

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The Prizes

GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 26L Slick in Coyote

As if one excellent exclusive wasn’t enough, Huckberry have come back with a new iteration of a fan favorite. We reviewed the GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 Slick last April and found it to be everything that GORUCK is known for. Tough, uncompromising, and reliable, but with an added subtleness that comes from taking off all the exterior webbing! Huckberry have brought back the wildly successful GR1 Slick, but this time in an eye-catching Coyote color.

Some might argue this is even more versatile and easy on the eye than the black original (sorry #allblackeverything fans!). The color is more of a Coyote Brown than Desert Tan, which makes it rich and vibrant. It will suit a wide range of palettes, without being too light that it’ll pick up stains every time you set it down.

Made from 1000D Cordura, this bag is likely to outlive you and close to waterproof. USA-made, with a lifetime guarantee, this clamshell opening beast can take on a whole lot. In my personal GR1 26L Slick, it handled my shooting setup comfortably, including a tripod, mirrorless camera lenses, 26oz water bottle, gloves, scarf, mask, wallet, keys, etc. With plenty of room to spare. It is very comfortable, and as you GR aficionados will know, it is only going to get better over time. Coming in 21L and 26L sizes, make sure to head over to Huckberry soon, only 400 were made!

Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

The Waxed Trucker is a tough and burly yet stylish piece from Flint and Tinder. It provides ample warmth on its own for the sunnier days, but leaves room to layer on the chilly mornings or late nights. Premium waxed cotton, luxurious flannel lining, and USA-made: this is a jacket that will patina wonderfully over the years of use. It’s also available in a vast selection of colors ranging the whole autumn palette. This jacket kept me dry as a bone from unexpected rain, warm around the fire, and protected me while chopping wood. It is a jacket that really does it all and more than worthy of your autumn adventure kit. Winner will get to choose their size.

How To Enter

To enter our carry giveaway, make sure to complete both steps below:

1. Follow Huckberry on Instagram.

2. Subscribe to the Carryology YouTube.

We’ll select a winner in exactly 1 week from today.

Good luck!

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