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Best Work Backpack 2019
The Best Work Backpack needs to find that careful balance of function and form. Allowing you... 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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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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UNICORN
Hunting a Unicorn: Mystery Ranch Beams Day Assault
Despite what your parents told you, unicorns actually do exist – they’re Multicam and made from... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Work Messenger Results
1st Place Pacsafe Intasafe™ Z400 It’s remarkable how many brands end up competing in the same... 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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Mystery Ranch Prizefighter Review
If you’re not familiar with Mystery Ranch, here’s a brief overview: it’s a technical pack brand... 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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Best Active Backpack Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
We thought we’d kick off the Third Annual Carry Awards with a bang! Best Active Backpack,... 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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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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My Favorite White X-Pac Bags
Seeking that special pop in your carry? White X-Pac can give it to you, inside your... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
Exceptionally tough and comfortable, our Best Active Backpack champion conquers demanding backcountry terrain and heavy loads... Read more
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CURATED SPONSOR
Exclusive First Look | Camelbak Adventure Travel Packs (A.T.P.™)
Earlier this year, our friends at Camelbak reached out and invited us to visit their home... 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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External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New Journeys (Part 2)
Resuming with Part 2 of “External Frame Backpacks – Applying the Old Ways to the New... Read more
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The Carry-Minded EMT
It’s 2pm on an overcast day. My partner and I are parked in front of Starbucks.... 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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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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Cult Bag :: Gravis Metro
It's a better backpack than 98% of the bags out there, so we figured it was... 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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Could This Be the Ultimate Work Bag for Women?
For years the realm of women’s work carry tended to fall between purely functional bags suffering... Read more
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Best Tote Bags for Work 2020
The humble tote can sometimes get overlooked in the world of work carry. But they’re generally... 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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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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Drive By :: Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack
Drive By of the Modern Industry Drive Rolltop Backpack. The winner of this year's Highly Commended... 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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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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Outlier Ultrahigh Dufflepack :: Drive By
The Outlier Ultrahigh Dufflepack. Honestly, on first glance, I nearly mistook this bag as a prototype... 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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Specialist Carry: War Zone Reporter
Robert Young Pelton has journeyed to more dangerous places than any man on the planet. A... Read more
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SDR Traveller D3 Traveller Duffel :: Drive By
Before we dig into the bag, let’s first take a step back and give you a... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Waterproof Backpacks of 2019
You’ve been drenched in a hiking downpour and finally make camp, only to discover your sleeping... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
You’ll see many a familiar face in this year’s Best Active Messenger category. Established brands, and... Read more
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Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack 35L :: Video Review
Chase Reeves embraces the one-bag travel philosophy with the 35L Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack. How does it... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Champion 2020
The Best Work Backpack 2020 needs to perform across multiple fronts, keeping gear organized and accessible... Read more
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