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Reviews
TRAVEL
Revisiting the Roller | Away Softside Carry-On Review
For years, I’ve looked down on rolling bags, boasting the holy grail of one-bag minimalist backpack... Read more
OUTDOORS
Exo Mtn Gear K4 Review
It’s been three years since my Exo Mountain Gear K3 pack review was published at Carryology.... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Wingback EVERYDAY PACK 21L | A Modern Minimalist’s Delight
When it comes to backpacks, the Wingback EVERYDAY PACK 21L is like the family member who... Read more
EVERYDAY
Restrap Travel Range Review
Humble beginnings can lead to great things with sufficient dedication and commitment to quality gear. Such... Read more
Is This the Ultimate Trail Running Shoe?
Having grown up in Colorado, I have always loved a good trail shoe. While I no... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
The World’s First (Really) Circular Backpack?
We’ve seen circular bags before with Bergans Future Labs but never anything that was completely market-ready.... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Able Carry Thirteen | Review
Looking for a small everyday carry (EDC) backpack that’s comes with a reasonable price tag? Then... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Triple Aught Design Axiom S2 WX Pack
Triple Aught Design are Carry Award winners and fan favourites in the backpack world, however, I... Read more
OUTDOORS
Hill People Gear Ute Light Review
Hill People Gear packs are famous for being very comfortable under heavy loads and super tough... Read more
KITCHEN & CAMPING
The James Brand x SITKA Anzick Review
Having worked in kitchens for several years, you become one with your chef’s knife. It’s your... Read more
Osprey Aoede Briefpack and Aoede Crossbody Bag Review
Founded in 1974, Osprey has been on the carry scene for almost half a century –... Read more
OUTDOORS
Kuiu Karluk 1850 Review
In a world where excellence often involves laser-focus, it’s common to see entire companies dedicated to... Read more
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
5 Best, Expert-Tested Bike Commuter Backpacks to Buy in 2023
Looking for a bike commuter backpack? Delve into five solid cycling options… Growing up in Boulder,... Read more
OUTDOORS
Top 5 Camp Knives for Five Outdoor Scenarios This Autumn
A camp knife, when in the wild, is an adventurer’s best friend. And by a camp... Read more
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
EVERYDAY CARRY
The Ultimate Dyneema Backpack | Rofmia Daypack V2 Review
Japanese brand, Rofmia are known for their ultra-clean designs, craftsmanship, and effortless function. Gear reporter, JT... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Filson Small Rugged Twill Duffle Bag Review
It’s the winter of 1897 in the remote Yukon wilderness. Droves of prospectors brave treacherous mountain... Read more
TRAVEL
Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L Review
The Nomadic Research TTL Travel Bag 38L is designed for understated carry with larger loads. See... Read more
Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast Pack Review
Dive into the details as we put the Colfax Design Works T.O.A.D. 13L Dry Lumbar Fast... Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY
WOTANCRAFT Pilot Travel Camera Backpack V2 Review
WOTANCRAFT are back again with another excellent redesign of an old favourite. Let’s dig into the... Read more
MEC SERRATUS Pace UL 40 Review
I’ve never been obsessed with truly ultralight gear, but I can see the benefits of keeping... Read more
Crumpler Bike Bags Review
If you’ve spent any time on college campuses, public transit, or heck, the continent of Australia... Read more
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
ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
ORBITGear is an Indonesian soft goods company making technical packs and apparel. What caught my eye... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
WaterField Mason EDC Pouch Review
If you’re looking for carry that has a heritage shell but modern guts, look no further... Read more
Orucase Janus Duffel 50 Review
Oru: おる to fold; to bend; to make. Orucase is owned and operated by passionate athletes... Read more
NEW RELEASE
EVERGOODS Transit Duffel 35 Review
If you’ve been around Carryology, then you’re familiar with Jack and Kevin and their brand EVERGOODS... Read more
BRAND LOVE
Bleu De Chauffe | A French Brand You Need to Know
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, dives into one of our favorite French brands – Bleu De Chauffe... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Aer Day Sling 3 Review
There’s been a trend swinging up for a while now. Slings are becoming a staple for... Read more
TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Aer Pro Collection | Quick Look Review
JT White dives into a quick look review of the new Aer Pro Collection – a... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Bellroy Market Tote | The Accessory You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’re a Carryologist, then there’s a good chance that you own some pretty unique bags.... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Able Carry Daily Plus Review
The new Able Carry Daily Plus is an everyday backpack that provides a larger alternative to... Read more
Greenroom136 Rainmaker Review
Discover the Greenroom136 Rainmaker… Greenroom136 made a name for themselves creating practical, utilitarian, urban bags. Based... Read more
OUTDOORS
TAD Azimuth Backpack V2 Review
There’s only one bag that has come with me on absolutely every trip I’ve been on... Read more
Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
It’s no secret that I, and all at Carry HQ, are big fans of almost everything... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
côte&ciel Isar Backpack Review
Known for their innovative style and design, the French brand côte&ciel creates conceptual carry gear for... Read more
CAMERA CARRY
WaterField Cargo Camera Bag Review
Waterfield is a company that I’ve admired from afar and I know that they are favourites... Read more
OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
Camera Carry
Wotancraft Commander Review
Sometimes, there are products that elude our grasp. Grails, unicorns, must-haves. Whatever they’re labeled, they hold... Read more
Prometheus Design Werx WUULF Pack 24L Review
For me, there is nothing more exciting than testing new gear somewhere in the heart of... Read more
1733 Side Pack Review
I am not, and probably never will be, the greatest fan of sling bags as they... Read more
Field Testing the Western Rise Meta Shell
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, field tests Western Rise’s latest Kickstarter jacket, the Meta Shell, on his... Read more
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wotancraft Releases 2L and 3.5L Pilot Camera Bags
Taiwan’s boutique camera brand, Wotancraft is back at it again with a new variations on their... Read more
HIKING
Best Boots for Rucking? GORUCK Jedburgh Boots Review
Gear reporter, Dave Samwel, legs it with GORUCK’s Jedburgh Boots. Adaptive, lightweight and designed for hard-use... Read more
Prometheus Design Werx | All Terrain Bags Review
When the Prometheus Design Werx founder asked me if I’d like to test drive the completely... Read more
TRAVEL
Carl Friedrik Carry-on X Review
Even if we’re not traveling first class, we all deserve to feel like we’re traveling in... Read more
Hill People Gear Junction Pack Review
It was a sunny summer day, the 5th of July. I filled my Source 2L hydration... Read more
Camera Carry
Atlas Packs Athlete Camera Pack Road Test Review
I have a love hate relationship with camera bags, and I always have. As a photographer,... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Peak Design Everyday Totepack Review
Peak Design was created by Peter Dering in 2010 as a solution to a problem and... Read more
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
OFFICE
Stuart & Lau Cary Single Briefcase Review
Stuart & Lau’s mission is to create products that support a lifestyle on the move. Inspired... Read more
QWSTION + MOVER Hip Pack | Plastic-Free Carry
Want your carry to have a better impact on our environment? Our Senior Editor, Brandon Vulaj,... Read more
EVERYDAY
Alpha One Niner Whitley Review
Our carry reporter, JT, checks out the Alpha One Niner Whitley. A well-rounded daypack that ticks... Read more
OUTDOORS
BIGxTOP Daysack Review
It was a blazing orange sun out of the box. Immediately energizing. Just as I had... Read more
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
The Ventir Modular Backpack System is designed in partnership with Whipsaw, a very seasoned and decorated... Read more
EVERYDAY
Boundary Rennen Extension Series Review
The Rennen Extension series takes the popular Boundary Rennen backpack and extends its features into three... Read more
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
Camera Carry
Bellroy Venture Camera Sling 10L Review
When I reviewed the Bellroy Venture Sling last autumn, I was very impressed. It immediately shot... Read more
Route Werks Handlebar Bag Review
Route Werks is a fresh face to the cycling carry scene. In 2021 the Handlebar Bag... Read more
BESPOKE
Racing Atelier Rucksack #1 | The World’s Most Luxurious Bespoke Backpack
Deep in the Bavarian Alps you’ll find a small workshop that may be unassuming from the... Read more
EVERYDAY CARRY
Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L Review
Peak Design was born in 2010 when founder, Peter Dering, was looking for a better way... Read more
TRAVEL
Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 Review
Tom Bihn, a household name amongst savvy travelers, has long had a wide variety of bags... Read more
OUTDOORS
DECKED x Uncharted Supply Co. D-Bag Emergency Kit Review
A blizzard strikes, and you are stuck in your car on the highway. A tornado rips... Read more
EVERYDAY
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 V2 | ‘First Look’ Review
Our senior editor, Brandon Vulaj, checks out one of the most anticipated V2s of the year... Read more
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
EVERYDAY / OUTDOORS
Kitanica VESPID 30L Backpack Review
Kitanica is a company known for hard use shop, motorcycle, and outdoor gear. Their designs are... Read more
Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack
Security, durability, and style take the forefront in this collaborative backpack. Pacsafe, a brand known for... Read more
EVERYDAY / TRAVEL
Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Sling Review
With the same security, durability, and style as the Anti-Theft Backpack, the Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft... Read more
Best Puffy Down Jackets of 2022
Gear acquisition syndrome (GAS) is a serious issue for many of us Carryologists, and for me,... Read more
EVERYDAY
DSPTCH Daypack Review
Starting from humble beginnings, DSPTCH launched their first product, a camera strap, right from their apartment.... Read more
EVERYDAY
The Level Collective Scout Pack Review
The humble sling has come a long way in recent years. Growing in popularity as a... Read more
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 Review
Osprey has been around for a long time and is hugely respected by carry enthusiasts and... Read more
EVERYDAY
Wotancraft Rider Sling Collection Review
Delve into the details as we review the Wotancraft Rider sling series… In today’s world, every... Read more
EVERYDAY
Wotancraft Scout Review | First Look
We get to look at lots of fun products at Carryology, and we are often privy... Read more
Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Review
The Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 hits the trails with maximized comfort in mind… At this point,... Read more
Bedouin Foundry Delireis SE Review
I am not a minimalist. Arguably, I’m pretty far towards the other end of the spectrum.... Read more
Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear.... Read more
NEW RELEASE
Exclusive First Look | EVERGOODS PLC20
Jack and Kevin are at it again. And we’ve got the exclusive first look at their... Read more
CURATED SPONSOR
AXONE Urban Backpack 20L – First Look Video!
We take a look at the new AXONE Urban Backpack. Creative Director Taylor Welden unboxes and... Read more
TRAVEL
Travel Better with Peak Design’s New and Improved Collection
Peak Design, where do we begin? We’ve admired Peak Design since their Kickstarter inception, and we’ve... Read more
TECH
Apple iPad Pro | Is This the Perfect Mobile Studio for Travel and Adventure?
We’ve spent the last 8 months using Apple’s iPad Pro as a laptop replacement. We’ve taken... Read more
OUTDOORS
Prometheus Design Werx Stratus Down Hoodie Review
I’ve got years of experience with down hoodies under my belt. Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Rab, Fjӓllrӓven… even... Read more
First Look | Arc’teryx Gamma MX Hoody ReBird
Arc’teryx are known for their innovative and exhaustive production practices. They are exacting about their manufacturing,... Read more
EVERYDAY
Ally Capellino Fin Waxed Cotton Backpack Review
The fashion industry is infamous for its prioritization of style over substance, but bag brand Ally... Read more
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TRAVEL
Matador GlobeRider45 Review
We’re all familiar with Matador around these parts. The Colorado-based company has been making award-winning travel... Read more
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