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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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The 10 Best Durable ‘Buy it for Life’ Bag Brands
Cheaply made and designed for obsolescence. Unfortunately far too many products fall into these categories. Sure,... Read more
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14 Scandinavian Brands You Should Know
When you think of Scandinavia, commonly known brands tend to crop up. The likes of Fjällräven... Read more
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10 UK Brands You Should Know
Britain certainly has its share of illustrious brands in the luxury carry scene. Think the likes... Read more
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Wilboro Leather Molding and the Victory Case
Following on from our ‘Insights :: Wilboro’ post which provided a taster of one of Will... Read more
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HERZ shop visit | Japan
Herz is a small Japanese (Shibuya district of Tokyo) based leather craftsman workshop, which started in... Read more
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Carry Geeking :: Fidlock Buckles
Bags can be made or messed up with their opening method. If it’s an awkward zip... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part III
On the last and final day of Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016, we spent the second half... Read more
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The Basics :: What’s with the Weld?
Welded bags and hydration reservoirs work hard to keep water either out or in – but... Read more
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ITW Nexus / AustriAlpin GhillieTex Cobra Buckle
Two of the best hardware manufacturers in the world recently teamed up on special project. The... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part II
Day 2 began like all great days in history, with coffee. Promptly after enjoying some of... Read more
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CARRY NEWS
What You Need to Know About GORUCK’s Move Offshore
It’s been a long, sometimes rocky road for GORUCK to get to where they are today.... Read more
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Best New Gear: March 2019
Waterproof bags for outdoor adventures, luxurious leather that will turn heads in the boardroom and about... Read more
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8 Black-Owned Brands That Should Be on Your Radar
In this month’s ‘Brands You Need to Know’ series, there was no question which community we... Read more
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The Best Cloth Face Masks From Carry Brands
When the going gets tough, the carry community binds together. And that’s what we’ve seen in... Read more
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Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 1
Tae Kim is the spark behind Boreas, Alite, and a resurgence in the outdoor industry. Rather... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part II
In Part I of our Outdoor Retailer recap, you heard from some great brands including Boreas,... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
If you’re an outdoor brand, Outdoor Retailer is the one trade show you don’t want to... Read more
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Inside Horween: A Deep Dive Into Leather Craft and Heritage
We thought it was about time we looked a little more deeply into leather and figured... 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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BEXAR Goods shop visit :: San Antonio, TX
BEXAR Goods Co. (pronounced "Bare") is a carry and lifestyle accessory brand, who focuses on making... Read more
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5 Asian Brands You Should Know
From cutting-edge street style to exceptional craftsmanship, Asia is home to a number of excellent brands... Read more
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Interview with Tae Kim :: Part 2
Welcome to the second and final part of our interview with Tae Kim, one of the... Read more
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DEALS
The Best 2024 Black Friday Deals for Clothing, Outdoor Gear, and EDC
Had your eye on a special piece for a while now? Looking for holiday gifts for... Read more
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The Genius of Arc’teryx | Inside ARC’One
Maybe I’m just lightheaded from already having snowshoed to the top of a frozen British Columbian... Read more
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Expanding on a Carry Icon: the Arc’teryx Arro Collection
We interviewed Ryan Hetzel, lead designer at Arc’teryx, about redesigning one of the most iconic packs... Read more
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SPONSORED
Stuart and Lau’s Briefcases Just Got Better
Let’s be honest. A lot of briefcases can be a little, well, lacklustre. Sure, they’ll carry... Read more
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The Waterproof / Water-Resistant Everyday Reference Guide
Part two of the 'water proof vs water resistant' write up. Enjoying it?... Read more
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Best New Gear: February 2018
Easily portable solar-powered lighting, sleek work bags, and ultralight carry for the outdoors and urban streets... Read more
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READERSHIP EXCLUSIVE
Exclusive Release: Topo Designs x Carryology Klettersack Backpack
This was so difficult to keep secret for several months. But now, ladies and gentlemen, we... Read more
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The Problem—and Solution—to Biomechanics and Backpacks
This is the first of two posts where Bergans of Norway takes us through a recent... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2019
From technical apparel to sweetly styled travel bags to EDC collabs and Japanese streetwear. October had... Read more
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Best New Gear: January 2020
A new decade is upon us, and what a start with January’s new offerings. Convertible carry,... Read more
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Hall of Fame | Carry Awards VIII
Our Eighth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the world’s most iconic school bag into the Hall of Fame…... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2018
Furoshiki-inspired carry, rugged dry duffels and adaptable travel backpacks step into the spotlight as we check... Read more
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Best New Gear: February 2019
Waterproof innovation to take your pouch game to the next level? Head-turning luxurious travel carry? Decluttered... Read more
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First Look: Black Ember SHADOW Collection
Black Ember makes some of the most technically advanced everyday and travel bags on earth. I... Read more
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A Carry Awakening
"A strength overdone becomes a weakness" – Ando gets all philosophical with versatility in bag design…... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 1)
In the coming weeks, we’re celebrating the makers of our community. The artisans, craftspeople and DIYers... Read more
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Best New Gear: May 2020
A wave of new Japanese releases, a carry icon gets pimped, and an all-weather Merino jacket... Read more
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Our Favorite US Makers (Part 2)
Following up on part 1 of our favorite US makers, we salute the sewers, cutters, designers,... 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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