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The Carry Award – Hall of Fame
…enced almost every messenger created since” We essentially saw this year’s Hall of Fame as a weigh-up between ubiquity and influence. For instance, the IKEA Big Blue has helped shoulder millions of loads, but its influence hasn’t pushed beyond its own success. Meanwhile, the PAC messenger has remained a relatively cult bag, but that little stabilising strap so widely copied has helped create an entirely new category of bags, bringing stability to…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VIII
…nations at every turn. So with that, and this little piece of history in mind, we happily and wholeheartedly bestow a place in the Carry Hall of Fame to the JanSport Superbreak. Bravo!…
Hall of Fame – The Carry Awards
…ore. Let us know which piece you think should be immortalised in our Carry Hall of Fame… – PAC Designs Pro Series Messenger From a humble base in Ontario, Pat McGibbon has since 1989 quietly contributed more to the messenger bag than probably any other. The Anti-Sway strap (that third arm stabilizer any good bag uses), D Ring adjusting (the quick main strap resize trick), X-straps, tarp sandwich constructions, and ballistic bottoms. Her Pro Series…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…ne shines the brightest of them all, meriting a coveted place in the Carry Hall of Fame? Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ visvim Ballistic Backpack The visvim Ballistic, designed by Japanese fashion royalty Hiroki Nakamura, features an instantly recognisable active silhouette, defined by the aggressively upward angled base. But then it delivers a twist with luxurious materials and a…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards: Hall of Fame
…severance. But the effort is worth it when true innovation is created. Our Hall of Fame this year is reserved for the game-changers who broke the mould and declared “Let’s do it differently” – and our finalists are all worthy of lasting recognition for changing carry for the better. Log your vote at the bottom of the page! _________________________________________________________ First MOLLE MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) was…
Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…ic designs, game changers in their respective fields, the finalists in our Hall of Fame award are enduring pieces of carry that have captured the imaginations and hearts of users and made their mark on the carry world. Now it’s time to make your mark and decide who enters the hallowed halls of carry glory. You have two votes to use as you will… Allocate your 1st choice with 2 points And your 2nd choice just with the 1 point. – Chrome Citizen Messe…
Hall of Fame – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…Our Hall of Fame finalists are the North Stars of the carry world. Pieces that remain a beacon for countless other brands. From striking silhouettes to innovative construction, they’ve paved the way for significant and lasting development in the carry world. But which one shines the brightest of them all, meriting a coveted place in the Carry Hall of Fame?…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
…, owned and loved by millions. And yet, it might just be the most ‘humble’ Hall of Famer to ever make the cut. Because, let’s be honest, the IKEA FRAKTA Bag is a simple bit of kit, sold for $1 inside the walls of the world’s largest flat-pack furniture retailer. But it’s this simplicity and universality that are some of the reasons why it’s such an icon. Originally designed by siblings Marianne and Knut Hagberg for IKEA’s Japanese store, their des…
The Carry Awards :: Hall of Fame Results
…for public votes, it won the hearts of enough panel folk to be our Hall of Fame winner for this year. While there’s no denying the incredible influence of JanSport’s panel-loading pack design, it’s the Kriega that we feel has the most relevance to carry today. Kriega have two of the earliest and best examples of ‘active harnesses’, with packs that can bend and twist with you no matter how excited you get on a bike. This is a tiny powerhouse of a b…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…ul of experts. _________________________________________________________ Halley Stevensons Ltd Waxed Cotton Halley Stevensons are specialists and pioneers in the creation of premium waxed cottons. Established in 1864 and based in Scotland, you’ll find their waxed canvas used on bags from Tanner Goods to Trakke. It’s worth noting that they’re not the inventors (that was a bunch of 15th century sailors), but they’ve sure taken waxed canvas to the…
Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VII
…r Seventh Annual Carry Awards welcomes an iconic backpack into the Hall of Fame… GORUCK GR1 Backpack If you’re into backpacks or you’ve read Carryology, it’s pretty darn likely you’ve heard of the GORUCK GR1. A pack we’ve recommended more than any other. And a pack that has stood the test of time, unchanged, and inspired so many. And whether it’s your pack of choice or not, it’s hard not to respect its origin story. Because really, it’s not just t…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…With our Hall of Fame Finalists we salute the supporting cast. The materials, hardware, components and construction techniques that facilitated new possibilities in the carry world. Each of our finalists displays innovation in their respective fields, with designs and developments that have significantly increased carry functionality and versatility….
Hall of Fame Results :: Carry Awards IV
…The innovators, the game-changers, the rebels, and those who throw caution to the wind in the pursuit of something better. These intrepid pioneers are who our Hall of Fame is reserved for….
Hall of Fame Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…There’s a lot of sameness and similarity in the carry world, and to push beyond it takes time and perseverance. But the effort is worth it when true innovation is created. Our Hall of Fame this year is reserved for the game-changers who broke the mould and declared “Let’s do it differently” – and our finalists are all worthy of lasting recognition for changing carry for the better. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Carry Hall of Fame Results
…ly similar, which speaks to how well those first solutions understood the challenges. From dirt trails to race tracks, and ski hills to military exercises, CamelBak have changed the way we hydrate forever. They’ve launched an industry, created an awesome carry brand, and helped millions keep their concentration on their chosen pursuit. – Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To t…
Hall of Fame Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Arc’teryx WaterTight™ Zipper Today you can find sleek weatherproof zippers across a number of bags. But jump back a couple of decades and weatherproof zippers were an entirely different beast. In early hardshell designs the weatherproof zippers were a considerable weak point, requiring bulky flaps and reinforcement to function properly. But in 1988 Mike Blenkarn, who eventually became a member of the Arc’teryx R&D team, began working on…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
…riega, one of the most under-rated pack brands in the world. Tackling the challenges of carry on a motor bike, Kriega have been designing ‘active’ harnesses for years. Rather than starting with a bushwalking harness that assumes heavy loads and upright postures, they create ribcage hugging packs that can move with you no matter how bent over you go. It’s really only been the last year or two that ultra-running and some snow packs are catching on t…
Hall of Fame – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
The North Face Base Camp Duffel There’s no easy road to becoming a carry icon. But The North Face Base Camp Duffel has never been one to shy away from rough terrain or hard-fought journeys. Freezing snow-packed slopes, off-road vehicle roof racks, searing deserts and rocky mountain passes…it’s right at home in all of them. Instantly recognizable. And probably looking none the worse for wear. The Base Camp first strode onto the carry scene in 1979…
Exclusive Release | Fraktaologi
…t. You’ll end up using it way more than you ever expected. The Fraktaologi. A modernized and updated ode to the icon of carry, the Carry Awards Hall of Fame winner, and the most punk rock bag in existence. …
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…s when you’re getting active. And contributing to its effectiveness is our Hall of Fame winner and industry game changer, the Arc’teryx WaterTight™ Zipper. How To Enter It’s simple. Submit your email and you’ll be automatically subscribed to the newsletters of all of the participating brands. Granted, that’s a whole lotta newsletters heading your way. But remember, these are the best brands in the world, and they’ll only be sending you the very be…
Fraktaologi | The Most Punk Rock Bag in Existence
…t. You’ll end up using it way more than you ever expected. The Fraktaologi. A modernized and updated ode to the icon of carry, the Carry Awards Hall of Fame winner, and the most punk rock bag in existence. …
The North Face HQ Visit
…ing. We re-enter the TNF building and make our way through long-stretching halls and conjoining staircases, each hall leading to different wings, each filled with busy RDD teams (there’s eight in total), cranking away at one of TNF’s many tiers (from Apparel to Summit and everything in-between), every inch of wall pinned with mood boards, fabric swatches, prototypes and grids of hanging bagged components, on route to have a closer look at the RDD…
The Outpost :: a New Kind of Trade Show
…arms up in the process. We were being led by the founder of Juniper Ridge, Hall Newbegin who insisted that our sense of smell was the most important and encouraged us to stick our noses to the top soil and take it all in. Throughout the weekend he foraged for local plants and with their mobile distilling rig, they bottled up some spray bottles. Talk about terroir. The rest of the day was spent barreling down the highway and desolate roads in a Ura…
Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part III
…this cause. Hopefully we can do a special piece on just the manufacturing challenges behind the Re-Kånken one day. Peak Design It’s no surprise we are big fans of Peak Design here at Carryology. Personally, I have been using their products (particularly the Capture Clip) since 2011 and I was extremely impressed with the Everyday Messenger that I reviewed almost a year ago. Now the SF crew is back on Kickstarter with four new bags. We actually came…
Berlin Muse carries the Crumpler Vis-à-Vis to Prague
…ixed for the mysterious Czech capital. Disembarking at the grungy terminal hall of Prague Hlavni Nadrazi station, an intense shaft of gravity-defying hair entered my periphery – Phil, still rocking his mohawk with pride, the lovely, accepting Pam ever by his side. The reunion with Pam and Phil was truly celebratory, Prague debaucherously dark, the streets surrounding our apartment tenebrous and sullied. It rained on those amber-lit nights as we lo…
The Second Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
…Gear Rotation 180° Backpack Highly Commended: Salomon ADV Skin S-Lab Hydro Running Pack — Best Accessory Winner: Eagle Creek Specter Packing Cubes Highly Commended: Triple Aught OP1 Pouch Highly Commended: Bellroy Passport Sleeve — Hall of Fame Winner: Kriega R20 Highly Commended: JanSport Daypack Highly Commended: Rivendell Mountain Works Jensen — Oh, and if you have any ideas about how to improve the awards for next year, then this is the spot t…
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…ther than keeping an eye on items that have no sense of self-preservation. Hall of Fame: Chrome Citizen Messenger Bag An icon in the world of bike bags, Chrome’s Citizen messenger has stood the test of time and in all likelihood will continue to do so for many years to come. Featuring Chrome’s trademark quick-release seatbelt buckle, the messenger boasts weatherproof construction, a stabilizer strap, reflective hits for increased visibility and pl…
Arc’teryx Granville Zip 16 Backpack: Drive By
…as it is a card carrying and first ballet member of the Carryology Hall of Fame. This urethane-coated zipper took years of testing but has been a mainstay since its 1999 inception. I will also add that the Arc’teryx-branded custom zipper pulls are perfect. They look and feel great in the hand and are relatively quiet. I find quality zipper pulls are one of the most overlooked elements of packs and also one of the first things a user customizes (ge…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…mmodate larger and smaller loads, and ultimately making their jobs easier. Hall of Fame: First MOLLE MOLLE changed the way the armed forces carry for the better. Replacing the previously used ALICE system, the first MOLLE system improved carry comfort and load distribution. In addition, a combination of modular equipment and PALS webbing offered users great flexibility to customize carry setups to different missions and needs. Best EDC: Bellroy Mi…
Carry Awards Final Nominations
…Hey guys, Below is the final list of bags, etc we’ve rounded up for the Carry Awards. Can you go thru and vote on who think deserves to be finalist for each category. Need top 5 for each category except Hall Of Fame. Pick your single winner there. Any questions, hit me up. Oh and don’t share this link it’s private for you guys only….
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