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Messengers
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The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
Trakke Bairn Pro Review
Trakke have made a name for themselves over the past decade for their small batch Scottish-made... Read more
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EVERYDAY CARRY
ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag Review
I prefer a backpack in everyday life, but sometimes a good messenger bag is handy –... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS X
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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CARRY AWARDS X
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 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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CUSTOM
Freitag Spins Up A Unique Way To Design Your Own Bag
Sustainability is something of a trend in softgoods, albeit a worthy one. From fabrics made from... Read more
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Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
It’s no secret that I, and all at Carry HQ, are big fans of almost everything... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Mission Workshop Transit Arkiv Laptop Brief Review
We all have that one type of bag that we are searching for. One that we... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Wotancraft Scout Review | First Look
We get to look at lots of fun products at Carryology, and we are often privy... Read more
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Which Filson Briefcase Should I Buy | Comparing Filson’s Top 3 Briefcases
Out of the 3 most popular Filson briefcases… which one is “best”? We’re going to compare... Read more
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Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
Tough, capable, over-the-shoulder and ready for action, our Best Active Messenger is good to go whenever... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion | Carry Awards IX
One bag for work, travel, and play? Our Best Work Shoulder Bag 2021 boldly steps up... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Groundtruth RIKR Technical Tote Review
The Groundtruth RIKR Technical Tote is an all-in-one tote bag, shoulder bag, and backpack. Adding to... Read more
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Sustainable Products Actually Worth the Price Tag
Sure, there are lots of products out there that toss around the words “green”, “sustainable”, “eco... Read more
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Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
Trakke is a brand that needs no introduction. Based in Scotland, the small team has been... Read more
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Greenroom136 Metromonger Prime Review
There are behemoths out there. Brands that don’t need an introduction and are known even outside... Read more
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Bedouin Foundry Barbarossa Messenger Review
Does the Bedouin Foundry Barbarossa find that all-important style/function balance? Let’s find out… Often when reviewing... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Wotancraft Pilot Review
I am a big fan of waxed canvas bags. Something about the heritage look and feel... Read more
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Best Active Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
The Best Active Shoulder Bag 2020 offers a carefully honed balance of durability, access and flexible... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
The Best Work Shoulder Bag 2020 nails that all-important blend of form and function, merging work-friendly... Read more
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Mission Workshop Khyte Review
Mission Workshop is a brand known for their ability to create the equivalent of an impenetrable... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 8
Carry Awards VIII: Best Active Messenger Bag
The messenger has always been the answer to the shoulder bag when getting active. It’s a... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
WOTANCRAFT Trooper Camera Bag Review
I really enjoy non-obvious gear, something you can’t easily find in a shop just around a... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Agency Aspect Hybrid Crossbody and Hybrid Messenger Review
A year in testing. Multiple continents. Unforgiving winter weather. Balmy summer sun. On foot. Two wheels.... Read more
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ORBITGear R231 Bag: Quick Look
Got your eye on ORBITGear’s R231 Messenger Bag? Take a quick look at the details to... Read more
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Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe Anti-Theft Briefcase Review
Any readers of my reviews know that in my top five of any EDC is a... Read more
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Remote Equipment Bravo 18 Review
I’ve spent the last few months testing Remote Equipment’s new Bravo 18 bag. Although if we’re... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag 2019
The Best Work Shoulder Bag is a piece you can trust to keep you prepped and... Read more
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Best Active Messenger 2019
The Best Active Messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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Mismo M/S Soft Work Briefcase: Road Test
The Mismo brand needs little introduction. Stalwarts in the luxury space with a reputation for durable... Read more
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Trakke Bairn Mk2 Mini Messenger Review: Drive By
In Scotland “bairn” means “child”. But the Trakke Bairn Mk2 aims to deliver an adult approach... Read more
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4 Minimal Slings Perfect for EDC
If you don’t need to carry a lot, you don’t need a big bag. Sling bags... Read more
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The 10 Best Camera Bags 2018: Messengers and Slings
A lot of thought goes into making good camera bags. By their nature they’re designed to... Read more
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This X-Pac Shoulder Bag Adds Access to Your Backpack Game
Taking care of the little things. Important in day-to-day living…and day-to-day carry. But those little things... Read more
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PHOTOGRAPHY
f-stop Florentin Camera Bag: Drive By
The camera bag purveyors at f-stop have recently launched their latest collection, the Urban Series, which... Read more
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NOMATIC Messenger Bag: Drive By
It’s been interesting to watch NOMATIC grow up through the years. Since 2015, the Salt Lake... 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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Imminent Threat Solutions Discreet Messenger: Drive By
The Discreet Messenger is Imminent Threat Solutions’ (ITS) take on a single strap utility bag that... Read more
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SPONSORED
Backpack vs. Briefcase
In October, the Wall Street Journal delivered an article that had the carry community talking: The Backpacks Are... Read more
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Dewar’s x Billykirk No. 497 Messenger Bag: Drive By
Dewar’s Whiskey, in 2016 as much of a recognizable name for whiskey if there was one.... Read more
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The 25 Best Messenger Bags for Modern Professionals
Backpacks may be king when it comes to carry comfort, but messengers (or shoulder bags) take... Read more
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Hawkesmill Marlborough Camera Bag :: Drive By
Photographer and food lover Marty Maras, tests and reviews… Hawkesmill offer a variety of luxuriously crafted camera bags... Read more
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OUTDOOR
Triple Aught Design Parallax Messenger Review :: Drive By
Fresh off a ‘Highly Commended’ recognition in our 2017 Carry Awards, I was excited to put... Read more
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ITS Discreet Messenger Bag :: Quick Look
Many tactical bags offer great functionality, but their overt tactical aesthetics can be a drawback if... Read more
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M.R.K.T Kel Briefcase :: Drive By
Minimal and clean, the Mad Rabbit Kicking Tiger (or M.R.K.T for short) Kel Briefcase is a... Read more
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Firesign Brand Waterman Messenger :: Video Review
Sometimes you need to contend with a light drizzle. Other times it’s that sinking feeling of... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Results :: Carry Awards IV
It’s not often we get such a clear winner, but with the Peak Design Everyday Messenger... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Built tough to go the distance – be it on foot or by bike – these... Read more
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