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EVERYDAY / WEEKENDER
Tanner Goods Nomad Duffle Review: Drive By
Tanner’s Nomad Duffle is a rugged and durable bag that is suave enough to be carried... 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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Tom Bihn Guide’s Edition Synapse 25: Quick Look
The legendary Tom Bihn Synapse 25 gets an adventurous update. And Chase Reeves gets stuck into... 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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Mission Workshop The Rhake: Video Review
The Mission Workshop The Rhake is designed to move from work to play, with a burly... Read more
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RMU Core Pack 35L Review: Road Test
Being on the road (or in the sky) searching for the gnarliest peaks or driest snow... Read more
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2 Years with the Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin 1.0
I’ve spent nearly two years with an Arc’teryx Veilance Nomin, and I’m finally ready to review... Read more
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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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Outlier Paper Nylon Tote: Drive By
Update: March 2018 Outlier has updated Experiment 033 – The Paper Nylon Tote with Experiment 073... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Fishpond Horse Thief Tote Review: Drive By
The Fishpond Horse Thief Tote is a rugged and utilitarian tote bag. It’s a simple bag... Read more
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Chrome Industries Hightower Transit Backpack: Video Review
The Chrome Industries Hightower is a backpack designed to function well in urban settings, with low-key... Read more
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GORUCK GR2: Video Review
Looking for a beast of a bag that’s tough and functional enough for one-bag travel? Chase... 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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Hanchor Garnet LS42: Video Review
The eye-catching Hanchor Garnet LS42 is designed to handle urban and outdoor environments alike, keeping your... Read more
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Best Camera Backpacks for Hiking Adventures
Heading on a hiking adventure with your camera gear? A camera backpack needs to find that... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx Bora AR 50 Backpack: Road Test
I love the thrill of reviewing new Arc’teryx stuff. Not just because it’s so well made,... 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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Pacsafe Vibe 40 Anti-theft Carry-on Backpack: Video Review
The Pacsafe Vibe 40 is an anti-theft carry-on backpack designed to provide a little extra peace of... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Arc’teryx Cierzo 18 Backpack Review: Road Test
Mountain addict and photographer Nolan Isozaki heads to the peaks to put the Arc’teryx Cierzo 18... Read more
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Is the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Suited to One-Bag Travel?
Tom Wahlin knows all about traveling the world with just one backpack. And we’re stoked to... Read more
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SPONSORED
Noteworthy New Release :: Bellroy Bags
Oh boy, the time is here: Bellroy – long sponsors and good buds of Carryology –... 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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Loctote Flak Sack :: Video Review
You can’t always keep an eye on your carry gear. But the Loctote Flak Sack is... Read more
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Aer Duffel Pack 2 :: Video Review
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 is a sleek gym/work hybrid that introduces a variety of updates... Read more
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Aer Fit Pack 2 :: Video Review
Great design is always evaluating and looking for ways to improve on what’s come before. An... Read more
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Velomacchi Roll-Top Backpack :: Video Review
Looking for carry stability at high speed? The Velomacchi Roll-Top Backpack aims to deliver, with an abrasion-resistant... Read more
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OUTDOOR
Mystery Ranch Stein 62 Backpack Review :: Road Test
When we first saw the Mystery Ranch Stein 62 at OR Summer Market in 2016, we knew we needed to... 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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Hanchor Breccia Travel Backpack :: Video Review
To properly test a travel backpack, you need to really roam. So that’s exactly what Erik... Read more
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Mixed Works Falcon Backpack :: Quick Look
On the hunt for a versatile, durable and low-key pack? The Mixed Works Falcon Backpack is a... 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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reHOSE FLASH Molle Cobra Rolltop Backpack :: Video Review
The reHOSE FLASH Molle Cobra Rolltop Backpack aims to find the sweet spot between urban and military... Read more
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Bartaile C12 Bag :: Drive By
An Alaskan bar-tailed godwit is the world record holder for the longest non-stop migratory flight by... Read more
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Granite Gear Crown2 60 Backpack :: Road Test
Granite Gear has updated their thru-hiker’s classic, the Crown, with their newest iteration of trail flow,... Read more
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
Updated on 15 July 2018 More and more, the backpack is being chosen as the office... Read more
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Like a Custom Briefcase? Sartolane Drive By Review
Aaahh…the leather briefcase. The iconic item for every self-respecting businessman. We here at Carryology love timeless... Read more
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Carl Friedrik Vallance Slim Leather Briefcase :: Drive By
Sharp, minimal and head-turning gorgeous, Carl Friedrik’s (formely Oppermann) Vallance Slim Leather Briefcase is a very... Read more
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Boundary Prima System :: Quick Look
Bo Ismono takes a quick look at the Boundary Prima System, designed to balance everyday and... Read more
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