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Kletterwerks Flip Review :: Road Tests
Dana Gleason (founder and CEO of Mystery Ranch) is one of the names which immediately spring... Read more
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The Quest for the Perfect Pack
Introducing new contributor Nathan Ryan, pack nut and moderator at The Perfect Pack. His first article, a... Read more
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Unveiling the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15
We received this pre-release production bag approximately 6-weeks ago and have been anxiously awaiting the official... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide: the Best Custom Backpack and Bag Makers
For the carry enthusiast, a good bag is a thing of beauty. But whisper the word... 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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Best Everyday Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
One bag for all your day-to-day needs? Challenge accepted with our Best Everyday Bag 2021, which... Read more
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Best Packable Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
Want a packable bag that doesn’t skimp on features? With its sleek aesthetics, useful organization, and... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
With its elegantly timeless style, premium materials, and adaptable organization, our Best Work Shoulder Bag champion... Read more
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Drive By :: Linjer Soft Briefcase
The first time I met Roman Khan, co-founder of Linjer, his energy and passion for leather... 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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A Quick Guide to Dry Bags
Dry bags are designed to do exactly what the name suggests – keep the contents dry.... 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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Our Favorite X-Pac Backpacks Right Now
Once you’ve carried a backpack made from X-Pac, it’s hard not to get addicted. From the... Read more
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Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking Adventures
Heading on a hiking adventure with your camera gear? A camera backpack needs to find that... Read more
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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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Best Messenger Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
Need a messenger bag that’s ready for action wherever the day leads? Whether hauling your work... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Work Backpack Results
1st Place Haglöfs RYGGSÄCK N:o 1 In any great product experience, there is as much story... Read more
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Road Tests :: Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC (Giveaway)
Intro This is not a road test. Oh no sir. It would have been a... Read more
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Our Favorite Dyneema Bags Right Now
Dyneema (formerly known as Cuben Fiber) is lauded as the world’s strongest fiber. A material known... Read more
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Road Tests :: SLICKS Suit25 Backpack
A purpose built backpack for the cycling commuter For as much as we may try to... Read more
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Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Review
Osprey has been around for a long time and is hugely respected by carry enthusiasts and... Read more
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Best Camera Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
Photo-worthy vintage styling with hard-wearing construction and wide-opening access to your gear? Our Best Camera Bag... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
Made for the mountains, our Best Active Backpack champion delivers a deft balance of light weight... 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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External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 1)
Markus Kittner, top footwear designer and all-round design enthusiast, has kindly permitted us to repost his... Read more
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Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
The carry world is full of expensive bags. But that doesn’t mean you need to splurge... Read more
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The Best Panniers for Bike Commuting
What’s the one downside of biking to work? The backpack-sized sweat stain on your shirt when... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Results :: Carry Awards IV
The votes have been counted, samples played with, and our team of specialists locked in and... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
Work-friendly style, intuitive access and organization, and comfy commute-ready carry? Our Best Work Backpack 2021 puts... Read more
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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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How To: Hand-weave Leather Handbags with ELENA BERTON
If you’ve ever come across a beautiful woven leather bag, you’ve likely admired its form and... Read more
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Road Tests :: Topo Designs Rover Pack
When Topo Designs, a company founded by three outdoor enthusiasts and friends, entered the industry in... Read more
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Head to Head :: Laptop Messengers
We play 2 different laptop messengers off against each other to find the sweet bits of... Read more
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New Dads | How to Nail Your ‘Dad Bag’
Being a first-time dad, I needed to score myself a great dad bag (AKA baby bag... Read more
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Road Tests :: Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack
Putting the Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack is Jimmy Gleeson, designer, traveler, watermelon enthusiast. Months ago,... Read more
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Road Tests :: Chrome Ivan Roll-Top Part 1 & 2
Note: For a higher resolution image of the above, click [HERE]. Road Tested | Chrome Ivan... Read more
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Road Tests :: Peak Design Everyday Messenger
Three-quarters of the way through, and it’s already clear that 2015 is a flagship year for... Read more
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Road Tests :: DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger
It’s here, the Road Test review of the DEFY BAGS Recon Messenger (“Recon Wide” on their... Read more
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The 20 Best Laptop Backpacks Under $125
Laptops are a pretty common addition to carry setups these days. Whether you’re commuting with one... Read more
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Review: GORUCK Bullet 10L
The following is kindly republished with permission from Pack Config. GORUCK is not really a brand... Read more
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Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50: Road Test
Piotr Ma tackles snow, mountains and more to find out whether the Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50 is... Read more
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YETI Crossroads 27L Backpack Review
I have to start this off by saying I am a YETI fan. I’ve used their... 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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What’s In My Bug Out Bag Backpack?
Over 10 years, Jovanni Bello, researched, built, and slowly tweaked his Go Bag. Here’s how it... Read more
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