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Road Tests
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EDC Keys: Pocket Dump/Key Carry/Road Tests (1 of 3)
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a good read....... Read more
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Road Tests :: Arc’teryx Khard 30
One of our favorite backpacks yet, the Arc'teryx Khard is a tactical backpack that does great... Read more
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Away Travel Carry-On Review :: Road Test
We are living in a very 2.0 world right now. Whether it’s Uber disrupting the taxi... Read more
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Road Tests :: TAD FAST Pack Litespeed Backpack
Triple Aught Design’s (TAD) FAST Pack Litespeed (FPL) is my favorite backpack in my vast personal... Read more
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Road Tests :: 5.11 Tactical RUSH 24 Backpack
We've been amping to get our hands on a 5.11 Tactical for a while now, just... Read more
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Road Tests :: Tom Bihn Synapse 25
We put the Tom Bihn Synapse 25 to the test to find out if it can... Read more
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Road Tests :: Côte&Ciel Isar Rucksack (SXSW ’13 edition)
"That is one fancy backpack." I heard this statement, verbatim, at least a dozen or... Read more
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Road Tests :: CamelBak Tri-Zip
Finally, Ando gets around to sharing the dirt on his favorite active travel pack – the... Read more
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Road Tests :: Bedouin Foundry Barbary Messenger
I’ve been testing Bedouin’s Barbary messenger bag now for 5 months. This bag has hauled more... Read more
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Road Tests :: Heimplanet Monolith Daypack
Heimplanet is an innovative tent company making a move into carry.... 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 :: Samsonite Firelite Spinner
We take the Samsonite Firelite for a spin to find out if this suitcase can make... Read more
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Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Messenger
The Especial is Timbuk2’s full spec messenger and it performs well, especially if you like getting... Read more
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Road Tests :: Domke F-5XB Camera Bag
Road Test | Domke F-5XB Camera Bag A simple camera bag that has some secrets… Needless... Read more
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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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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 Vandal Backpack
Road Tested | Mission Workshop Vandal | Part 2 Mid test summary So I’ve been using... 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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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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Road Tests :: TAD OP1 Admin Pouch
Triple Aught Design makes some of the toughest no-compromise military-spec gear out on the market. 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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Road Test :: Arc’teryx Covert Case C/O
We've been in love with the reinvigoration of Arc'teryx's carry range of late (you've probably noticed).... 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 :: Rip Curl Global F-Light Wheeled Bag
Action sport brands offer some great value wheeled bags. The F-Light series from Rip Curl is... 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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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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Road Test :: XTS Titanium Pen + Stylus (EDC)
We're always investigating better ways to carry. This lead me down the rabbit hole of... 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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EVERYDAY
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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Road Tests :: Timbuk2 Especial Tres
We get a look at the Tres from Timbuk2 Especial's line... ... Read more
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Road Tests :: Boreas Bolinas
We’re pretty darn excited about the stuff Boreas is doing...... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Pack: Exclusive Review
Get a sneak peak and dig into an exclusive review of the Alpha SK 32 Pack... Read more
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Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
We've been drooling over KILLSPENCER for some time now and we now have a roadtest to... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Alpha One Niner Evade 1.5 Review
Within the carry community there are bags that come along which seem to generate so much... Read more
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OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
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Road Tests :: Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer Hunting Pack
The Mystery Ranch Dragon Slayer is a light, highly customizable pack that serves as a larger... Read more
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
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GORUCK x Huckberry GR1 Slick Review
Ever heard the motto “less is more”? Well, the 21L GR1 Slick could be a definition of that.... Read more
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Road Tests :: Kifaru X-Ray
Manufactured in Colorado using 100% American-made materials, Kifaru’s bags occupy hallowed ground in the the carry... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx LEAF DryPack 25: Road Test
I’m a pack junkie, can’t deny that. So when I unbox a new pack I’m always... Read more
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Road Tests :: Trakke Wee Lug
We road tested and reviewed the Trakke Wee Lug messenger and you know what? It was... Read more
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Arc’teryx Aerios 30 Backpack Review
It’s not very often when I’m genuinely surprised with a product. But when I unpacked the... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha AR 35 Backpack Review
Yet another lightweight pack in the Arc’teryx lineup…but this time it’s not just a new shape... Read more
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Road Tests :: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag
Many stories begin with a main character and his or her trusty sidekick – in this... Read more
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Road Tests :: f-stop Kenti
F Stop Kenti is an agile camera daypack with a host of slick features. Brian Park... Read more
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