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Mission Workshop
Mission Workshop
Mission Workshop make bags that work great for bike, travel and urban life. They innovate with formats, nail the aesthetics, and create backpacks and messenger bags that hold up to solid abuse. We love these guys.
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Mission Workshop x Carryology | Exclusive Release
Launch Control Center to Mission Control Center… Mars Project launch status checks are all a “go”. ... Read more
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Mission Workshop x Carryology | Mars Project
Launch Control Center to Mission Control Center… Mars Project launch status checks are all a “go”. ... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Turn Your Backpack into a Camera Bag with These Inserts
Camera gear is often expensive, so adequate protection is key on the go. But unless you... 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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5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... 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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EVERYDAY
Mission Workshop Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief Review
We all have that one type of bag that we are searching for. One that we... 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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Huckberry and Mission Workshop Team Up to Elevate the Drift Tote
Drift Tote, meet waxed cotton… We’re fans of Mission Workshop here at Carryology. Their innovative designs,... Read more
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Mission Workshop Drift Review
The guys at Mission Workshop have made a name for themselves making function-focused bags that are... Read more
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Mission Workshop Khyte Review
Mission Workshop is a brand known for their ability to create the equivalent of an impenetrable... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2020
Despite 2020’s year of craziness, there is still some good news. Brands have been working tirelessly... 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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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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The Best Clothes for a Men’s Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Choosing clothing for your travel can be tricky. But choosing an entire wardrobe can be even... Read more
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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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Mission Workshop Rhake VX Weatherproof Laptop Backpack: Carry Giveaway
The Mission Workshop Rhake is a burly backpack built to take a beating. While ensuring your... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2018
December has delivered a bumper crop of covet-worthy carry to pore longingly over. So kick back,... Read more
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Nine of the Best EDC Backpacks: Roundup Video
Your ideal everyday pack will depend very much on your personal needs and priorities. Maybe you... Read more
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4 Minimal Slings Perfect for EDC
If you don’t need to carry a lot, you don’t need a big bag. Sling bags... Read more
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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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Mission Workshop Radian Travel Pack: Video Review
Pack Hacker takes the Mission Workshop Radian for a spin to determine how this rugged backpack... Read more
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Best New Gear: September 2018
Luxurious leather luggage. Travel-ready apparel to keep packing in check. Slick compact slings for urban roaming.... Read more
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9 Amazing Travel Pants for Long Flights and Beyond
Travel restricts you to a limited wardrobe. So you want to ensure the pieces you’re packing... 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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Best New Gear: August 2018
Submersible carry that can conquer mountains. Travel bags that will have you looking forward to the... Read more
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Mission Workshop Radian Travel Pack: Quick Look
Heading on a trip? Could the Mission Workshop Radian be the right travel companion for you?... Read more
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Mission Workshop Radian Backpack: Carry Giveaway
Some of the greatest travel experiences can happen with spur-of-the-moment decisions. Deciding to explore off the... Read more
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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 AWARDS
Best Specialist Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Our Best Specialist Finalists feature honed designs that meet particular needs, from skate to ski packs.... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Everyday Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Bagging the top spot in our Best Everyday Bag category is not easy. These are our... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Travel Clothing – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
Best Travel Clothing is a new Carry Awards category, but it makes sense to include it.... Read more
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Best New Gear: April 2018
From camera bags to collaborations, and carrying urban essentials to outdoor adventure supplies, April has welcomed... 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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Mission Workshop The Rhake: Video Review
The Mission Workshop The Rhake is designed to move from work to play, with a burly... Read more
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Best New Gear: November 2017
At speed on a motorbike to two-footed travel roaming…however you carry, November has welcomed a great... Read more
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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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15 Essential Gifts for the Bike Commuter
Finding an awesome gift for a bike commuter can sometimes feel like an uphill slog. But... Read more
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15 Fall Essentials for Weekend Getaways
To kick off this month’s #getoutthere theme – a month-long of diggin’ in on gettin’ out... 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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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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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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Mission Workshop Sanction Backpack
The Sanction is a compact, weatherproof rucksack for carrying daily or weekend essentials. Built in the... Read more
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Mission Workshop Helmsman Duffle :: Drive By
I have to start off by saying that I’m a Mission Workshop homer. I love what... Read more
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A Guide to Carrying on a Bike
Hi, I’m Mike! And I’m currently cycling around Thailand while running my bike blog – Pinch-Flat.... 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 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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AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
It was a perfect idyllic day when I landed in Salzburg, Austria. Sunshine that felt like... Read more
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Mission Workshop Transit Duffle
The Mission Workshop Transit Duffle possesses a variety of features that enable it to adapt to... Read more
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Waterproof vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need?
There are few things more frustrating than arriving somewhere and realizing your gear is soaked through.... Read more
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Packing List :: Adventure Bikepacking
Daniel Wakefield Pasley gives us an incomplete and totally biased list of the gear you’ll need... Read more
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Huckberry Presents :: Best US-Made Duffels
Huckberry know US-Made; it’s kinda their thing. And they get away on more weekends and haul... 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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Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
Our carry-savvy readers know more than a thing or two about what makes good carry. And... Read more
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Mission Workshop R6 HT500 Arkiv Field Backpack :: Video Review
Customizable and ready to roll with a range of modular accessories, the Mission Workshop R6 HT500... 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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Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best Work Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Practical with pleasing aesthetics. Ease of access and... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Wirecutter Selects…
The Wirecutter is a guide to the best gear for your life. They spend hundreds of hours each... Read more
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Mission Workshop Rambler :: Video Review
We’d like to send out a big Carryology welcome to our newest contributor, humanitarian aid worker... Read more
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Mission Workshop The Monty
Baby brother to the Shed and Rummy messengers from Mission Workshop – but you know what... Read more
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Mission Workshop The Shed
Meet the chief load hauler in Mission Workshop’s series of Classic rolltop messenger bags. With its... Read more
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Mission Workshop Rummy
Loved by cyclists – and for that matter, pretty much anyone who appreciates a thoughtfully-designed and... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 2)
So what is a work messenger? Well, it’s not a messenger for professional bike couriers to... Read more
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The Hunt for the Perfect Bike Bag
Being a woman living in Seattle, with a bike as your only mode of transportation, can... Read more
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Mission Workshop R2
There’s customization and then there’s the Arkiv Field Pack. This pack offers a range of weatherproof... Read more
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Mission Workshop Rambler
The little bro of The Vandal, The Rambler is a littler bag with a lot to... Read more
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Mission Workshop AP VX Sanction
One of the smaller offerings from the Mission Workshop stable but still with all the looks... Read more
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Mission Workshop AP VX Fitzroy
If you loved The Sanction like so many of us do, but wanted something bigger without... Read more
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Mission Workshop R6
It looks great in most environments and will keep your contents dry. The Arkiv Field packs... Read more
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Mission Workshop Vandal
This is a really innovative pack made for urban environments and two-wheeled adventure. There are loads... Read more
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Carry Wishlists (2014) :: Taylor
We did these Carry Wishlists about two years ago. Since then, we’ve done a major facelift... Read more
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Mission Workshop :: Carry Awards Interview
While the Carry Awards are slowly building to a carry-induced climax, we decided to get nostalgic.... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX / R8 Arkiv Field Pack
Three testers, multiple configurations, and lots of travel. We finally report on how Mission Workshop's top-of-the-line... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Sanction Rucksack
We take a look at the small wonder of a backpack that has come out of... Read more
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Mission Workshop shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
At Carryology, we’re fans of many different brands who specialize in the art and utility of... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop VX Fitzroy Rucksack
We love Mission Workshop. From innovative formats to trick new hardware details, they're one of the... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop Rummy Messenger Bag
In my last review I commented that I liked having a larger bag so I can... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mission Workshop Vandal Backpack
Road Tested | Mission Workshop Vandal | Part 2 Mid test summary So I’ve been using... Read more
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