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Topo Designs
Topo Designs
Topo Designs crafts functional gear and accessories that bridge the gap between the outdoors and urban environments. Suitable for hiking, biking, fishing, traveling, EDC and more, all Topo Designs gear is handmade in Colorado, USA.
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The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
Historically, gym bags have been horrible, generic and saggy excuses for carry – but there’s been... 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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Best Travel Luggage Champion 2020
Our Best Travel Luggage 2020 has to soar high on long-lasting durability, organization and access, and... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Top 5: Best Travel Luggage 2020
Best Travel Luggage, what an awesome idea and award… until you throw in the year that... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Carry Awards VIII: Best Travel Luggage
No two trips are the same. Some trips require sophisticated style, from chic urban getaways to... 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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10 Essentials to Pack in Your City Laptop Backpack
I still remember the start of my freshman year of college. The process of getting my... Read more
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Best New Gear: April 2019
April welcomed in a wealth of enticing new offerings to suit travelers, EDC enthusiasts and outdoor... Read more
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Carry Guide: Find the Best Travel Backpack for You
So here’s the thing. There’s no ultimate best travel backpack to suit everyone at any time,... 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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Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L: Video Review
One bag to carry a week’s worth of vacation gear? The challenge was set for the Topo... Read more
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Our Favorite Organization Pouches for EDC Right Now
The little things are important in life. And that holds true for your EDC too. Those... Read more
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The Best ‘Back to School’ Backpacks for Everyday Carry 2018
When it’s time to get back to school, a good backpack is an important addition to... 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: 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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The 30 Best Dopp Kits for Traveling
You’ve got the tickets sorted. Accommodation booked. Packing pretty much done. There’s just one final piece... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are commonly thought of as the workhorses of the carry world. Durable, versatile gear... Read more
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DEALS!
Topo Designs: Exclusive Readership Deal
Our friends over at Topo Designs make some of the best carry gear around. What makes... Read more
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15 Essential Gifts for the Traveler
With the holiday season approaching it’s a prime time to enjoy some downtime away from home.... 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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SNEAK PEEK
The First Ever Carryology Collab: a Story of Sub-Zero Hikes, Geek Speak and Butterflies
For months now, we’ve been sharing geek speak in whispers, watching craftsmen and makers maintain the... Read more
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Best New Gear: October 2017
From tech protection to all-in-one EDC, October has welcomed a host of great new gear onto... 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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Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
CORDURA® fabrics are synonymous with durability and reliability – ideal traits when you want to build bags... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017 :: Recap Part I
It was a bittersweet moment as I flew into the valley, knowing this would be the... Read more
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The Best Backpack Deals from REI
REI are one of the world’s best carry retailers. And when they clear out stock and start... Read more
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Best Check-In Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Business or pleasure. Outdoor adventures or taxi-to-hotel trips. Our Best Check-In Finalists cater to a range of... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Easy accessibility, comfort on the go, a nod to style, and the flexibility to move beyond... 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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Top 10 Back To Study Bags
Having a study bag fail you is a hard lesson to learn. If you want to... Read more
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Topo Designs Mountain Duffel
Having your gear dig into you can make carrying a pain. But the Topo Designs Mountain... Read more
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The Ultimate Camping Gift Guide
Need gift ideas for a special someone who loves camping and the outdoors? Get inspired and... 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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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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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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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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Topo Designs x Uncrate Rover Pack :: Video Review
Chase Reeves dives into the details in his signature fun style as he takes the Topo... 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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Packing List of a Digital Nomad
There’s something undeniably alluring about a road trip – the freedom of the open road, embracing... Read more
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The Topo Designs x Woolrich Collaboration
On the tail of Topo Designs’ third collaboration with the venerable Woolrich Woolen Mills, Frank Sedlar... Read more
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Topo Designs Duffel
Solid construction, simple design and Topo’s distinct aesthetic style make this a duffel that will stand... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
Whether you’re heading off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, seeking adventure round every bend with a... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
Greg Davis can be considered somewhat of an accidental bag collector. Like many carry collections, his... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2015 :: Recap Part I
Bursting from downtown Salt Lake City, Utah another rendition of Outdoor Retailer has hit. As usual,... Read more
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A New Initiative :: Send us Your Carry ID!!
What we carry – like our book or music collection – identifies who we are. Every small,... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
Heritage is a trend that has been sweeping across the carry world in recent years. Everywhere... Read more
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Design Heads :: Jedd Rose (Topo Designs)
It must feel pretty great being a co-founder and Creative Director of one of the most... Read more
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The Best Briefcases for Dapper Professionals
Having the right briefcase is one of the best ways to say you mean business without... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
Celebrating the release of our beta Buyer’s Guide we’re dishing up the categories in sweet, easily... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer :: Winter Market Recap
Once again, and this time five members strong, Carryology converged upon Outdoor Retailer to unearth the... Read more
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TOPO Designs Travel Bag
At Carryology, we love all sorts of bags. But when somebody releases a bag with modular... Read more
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TOPO Designs Klettersack 22L
Topo’s classic. An ideal travel companion, workmate or pack mule for the daily hike in the... Read more
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TOPO Designs Daypack
Your school backpack grown up, while Topo Daypack has a simple two compartment design, the craftsmanship... Read more
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TOPO Designs Klettersack 15L
Topo’s classic. An ideal travel companion, workmate or pack mule for the daily hike in the... 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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Best Carry Accessory Finalists – The Second Annual Carry Awards
Accessories have been described as things that contribute to or aid in an activity or process... Read more
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