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Brands
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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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Our Favorite Japanese Carry Brands
We love Japanese carry. Why? For starters, the impeccable craftsmanship – some of the best in... 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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8 French Bag Brands You Should Know
If anyone knows how to do chic, it’s the French. But when it comes to carry,... 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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The 8 Best Small Japanese Brands You Should Know
Japan is renowned for their carry. And many of their brands have achieved international acclaim, think... 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 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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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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Traveller Denim Co. shop visit :: Austin, TX
Jeans may just be the most commonly used and most under-recognized carry product of all time.... 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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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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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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Design Heads | Prometheus Design Werx
Fusing a love of the outdoors and a fascination with objects, Patrick Ma has embraced a life... 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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5 Minutes with Helinox TERG
South Korean outdoor adventure equipment brand Helinox create some of the strongest and ultralight gear on... 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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Brand of the Year 2020
Our Brand of the Year does an industry-leading job of engaging, educating and inspiring. A brand... Read more
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Boreas hit Kickstarter
One of our favorite carry brands has launched a project on one of our favorite innovation... 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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Ember Equipment :: A Brand to Watch
Crowdfunding has undeniably changed the way the game’s played, serving up a platform that’s perfect for... 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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Carryology readers get 10% off Defy Bags + Announcing the Recon Small
You want 10% off a defy bag? Sweet, come on in and check this little deal... 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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Hall of Fame | Carry Awards IX
Our Ninth Annual Carry Awards welcomes the best bang-for-your-buck hauler the world has ever seen into... Read more
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Hendrik Vormann | One of the World’s Best Bespoke Backpacks
It’s rare to come across a brand such as Vormann. Very few brands can grab you... Read more
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Interview with Atelier de l’Armée
We had a quick chat with Joost and Elza from Atelier de l'Armée....... Read more
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The Most Popular Gear of 2022
From epic organizers to awesome collabs, 2022 was quite the year for gear. But what pieces... Read more
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SPONSORED
LOCHBY: Bringing Heritage Vibes to EDC
Over the few shorts years BOND Travel Gear has been on the carry scene, they’ve captured... Read more
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Behind the Scenes of The Arc’teryx Brand
We got to have a chat w/Dan Green - the design manager at Arc'teryx. Come enjoy... Read more
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Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
Making something can be easy. But making it well is where the challenge comes in. Honing... Read more
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AustriAlpin Headquarters Visit
It was a perfect idyllic day when I landed in Salzburg, Austria. Sunshine that felt like... Read more
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Maker Series :: Bedouin Foundry
Bedouin Foundry have been bucking the trend of disposable fashion, bolstering the British craft industry, and... Read more
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These 3 Small Brands Should Be On Your Radar
There’s nothing like discovering a small brand doing it well. Case in point, these three small... Read more
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Our Favorite Ultralight Bag Brands
The less you have to carry, the easier your journey will be, whether it’s zipping around... Read more
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Chrome Industries :: HQ Visit
Out front of Chrome Industries’ global HQ, a road team busies between fluro-orange cones, laying fresh... Read more
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One of World’s Best Everyday Collections Just Got Better
Few brands have lit up the carry scene the way Peak Design has in recent years.... Read more
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One Under-the-Radar Japanese Brand You Need to Know
Vintage, urban, military-inspired, hand-crafted, inherently Japanese: Harvest Label just might be one of the most iconic... Read more
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Maker Series :: Tailfeather
Tailfeather have built up a solid reputation through their elegant, durable and minimalist carry pieces. But the... Read more
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EVERYDAY
5 Minutes with Racing Atelier
Racing Atelier may be a brand unfamiliar to some, but nestled deep within the Bavarian Alps, this... Read more
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