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Week In Review ~ 17 July
…hen a photo opportunity arises. Nifty designs for adaptable everyday carry Peak Design enjoyed tremendous success with their Everyday Messenger, recognizing real carry problems and delivering thoughtful solutions with this versatile camera and everyday bag. Now they’re adding new members to the Everyday line with their Everyday Backpack (in two sizes), Tote and Sling. Taking inspiration from the Everyday Messenger, the Everyday line features great…
Road Tests :: Alchemy Equipment AEL002 30L Daypack
…ter San Francisco, I did an overnight hike in Yosemite, camping at Glacier Peak. Followed by another week of ‘work’ at SXSW for the interactive conference… And then later, music festival. Again, the AEL002 managed each variation with aplomb. This shift from adventure to urban, back to adventure and then urban again is why I initially chose the AEL002. Keen to keep my carry minimal, the bag is the perfect 50/50 for mixing it between work and play….
Best Accessory :: Third Annual Carry Awards
…great tech protection, organization, and bomber hardware. Nice work, CW! – Peak Design Slide Camera Strap There are no shortage of options in the world of camera straps, and so it takes a pretty special level of innovation and refinement to make a mention in our Carry Awards. Peak Design have achieved that by creating a versatile, fast and comfortable system that doesn’t scream tech or craft, but rather constraint.Our favorite features are the foa…
Drive By :: Bellroy Elements Travel Wallet
…ake them move, only 3 ½ hours till sunrise and I’ve got to get to Merapi’s peak before then. Up we go. The Javanese cities of Yogyakarta, and Surakarta and Merapi’s less violent brother, Merbabu, gradually materialize around me. Under the beam of my headlamp I jot down frequent notes with the Elements Wallet’s included pen and notebook. Illuminated by the white moonlight, the eerily black cone of Merapi finally emerges. Only 45 more minutes up an…
Week In Review ~ 26 January
…will be some great carry products on offer, such as the ones in this sneak peak preview of what’s to come. – Cutting edge fashion – What do you get the carry fan who has everything? The FACETASM Chainsaw Bag. Yes, indeed. This bag is real and available to purchase now for a mere ¥178,500 JPY (that’s roughly $2,249 USD – hopefully you weren’t holding a chainsaw when you read that, as you probably would have dropped it in shock). FACETASM is a Japan…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Recap
…Chris Burkard, and some cooler bags aimed towards the festival crowd. Snow Peak Snow Peak introduced a new pack collection, with clean designs and various options for travel accessories. Packable bag options included a tote, pack, and duffel, which always come in handy. The toiletry bag was also nice, and you can never go wrong with your own travel chopsticks. Rumpl Rumpl’s packable blankets are similar to a sleeping bag, but in a very portable bl…
The Best Weekender and Duffel Bags for Every Traveler 2022
…ir. Check it out for your next trip through the mountains or to the coast. Peak Design Travel Duffel Price: $129.95/$169.95 Capacity: 35L/65L Carryology Credential: Excellent recycled materials, packs flat, understated style. Now in two sizes – 35L and 65L – Peak Design has a duffel for every situation. A large cavity, flanked by useful organization makes this a travel duffel that is hard to ignore in a crowded marketplace. A 600D recycled nylon o…
Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…he carry world). _________________________________________________________ Peak Design MagLatch™ First introduced on the Peak Design Everyday Messenger, the MagLatch™ is a quiet, easily operated and secure bag closure mechanism designed for photographers in need of quick, one-hand access. The system includes a magnetic clasp and four ladder lock points which are riveted to an interior stainless steel plate. The one-handed system uses the magnet to…
Carry Awards IX | Finalists Recap
…an Matsuda ‘SAMPLE’ Pouch WANDRD Tech Bag Fellow Carter Move Mug Mobile by Peak Design Best Sling Instagram Images – Part One – Part Two Klattermusen Eldner 2.0 EVERGOODS MHP 3.5L Bellroy Venture Sling 9L High Above Venture Trakke Largo Tom Bihn LGD Chrome Industries Tensile Hip Pack Aer City Sling 2 Code of Bell Annex Case Topologie Brick Pouch Matador Freerain Heimplanet Transit Sling XL Best Work Backpack Instagram Images – Part One – Part Two…
7 Amazing EDC Essentials for Stealthy Carry
…t sweet black anodization brings the perfect smoke to this pirate’s life. Peak LED Logan Flashlight One should always bring a torch when traveling the high seas! That is where the perfectly blacked-out Peak LED Logan comes in. Featuring a durable, hard anodized aluminum body that is shock and water-resistant, this light was built for the pirate life. Plus, the Quantum Tunneling Composite Technology on the inside means that you can have completely…
The Carry Awards :: Huckberry Presents…
…his bag has your name written all over it. . Peak Design Everyday Backpack Peak Design’s messenger bags and backpacks aren’t exactly a rare sight around San Francisco, as they’ve garnered a cabal of diehard fans (and $6M on Kickstarter for their latest project). The power of their new backpack can only truly be seen in the wild, with a light splash of a Spring rain beading up on the weatherproof outer and the leather accents contrasting the heathe…
The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
…ing (Best Active Messenger) Winner of our Best Active Messenger award, the Peak Design Everyday Sling moves seamlessly from the commute to EDC and photography trips. Easy access, customizable organization and expandability makes this a highly versatile piece for a range of active carry needs. Aer Travel Pack (Best Carry-On) A bag that adapts to both work and play trips? With sleek aesthetics, useful organization and convenient access, Aer’s Travel…
How To Pack For a 30-Day Family Trip With Just Carry-On Bags
…a Design Ti Click RT Pen, Matador Mini Pocket Blanket, 18 oz. Hydro Flask, Peak Design Leash Camera Strap Padded Camera Insert 3 lenses, blower, Sony a7s II, RØDE VideoMicro Tom Bihn 3D Organizer Cube Bose QC20 noise canceling earbuds Etymotic Research ER•20 XS High-Fidelity Earplugs Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock My Wife On The Plane: Tanktop Bra & Undies Jeans Shoes Jewelry Tom Bihn Cafe Bag Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45 SCOTTeVEST Lucy Cardigan In Her Aeron…
Staff Picks: Gear We’re Loving Right Now
…etc. Now I ALWAYS have one on me in the wild. Nolan Isozaki Suunto Ambit3 Peak My Suunto Ambit3 Peak has been my go-to adventure watch for the past few years. Although I love analog watches, they just don’t track the parameters that are important to me out in the field. It can be used to measure stats such as mileage, altitude gained, horizontal distance, and heart rate, everything you would expect a “fitness watch” to track. On top of that, you…
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018: Recap Part II
…ne of the things we love about Outdoor Retailer is the chance to talk with designers and hear about their process designing the bags we’re seeing. Case in point is the new Yampa dry duffel from OtterBox. The duffel itself packs a whole lot of goodies and will definitely be on our radar, but what really made this bag stand out was hearing how the designer made a raft out of four of these duffels and rafted down a river just to test the durability….
Snap the Perfect Gift: 10 Must-Have Items for Every Photographer
…set is easy to carry in a bag or pocket so it’s close at hand when needed. Peak Design x Carryology Essentials (from US$39.95 to US$89.95) Peak Design makes some of the best photography accessories on the market. So we were honored to team up on a selection of best-in-class pieces and reimagine them as part of our Carryology Essentials program. From camera straps with UHMWPE fibers for excellent cut and slash resistance, to a Mobile Tripod featuri…
Carry Awards VII: Huckberry Selects…
…no-brainer addition to any EDC loadout. Keep on knollin’. Best Accessory: Peak Design Tech Pouch The best thing about the Tech Pouch? It’s got a spot for all of your tech-related EDC, so you can just stuff it into a bag and go without worrying about forgetting something or having to find sixteen different cords, chargers, and dongles before you get out the door. The Tech Pouch’s ingenious internal organization is a marvel of organizational design…
Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports
…pillow also comes with an integrated stuff sack for compact storage. Snow Peak Wabuki Chopsticks Snow Peak’s Wabuki Chopsticks are a great alternative to single use plastic cutlery. Made with stainless steel handles and a bamboo tip, the collapsible chopsticks come with a carrying case for easy portability in your EDC and travel setup alike. prAna Mantra Jogger The prAna Mantra Jogger combines casual styling with a comfortable fit for day-to-day…
Press Kit: What to Pack When You’re Covering the Hong Kong Protests
…when travelling abroad. All my cables, adaptors and chargers are kept in a Peak Design Tech Pouch. For hydration and coffee I carry a couple of Klean Kanteens and a 32 oz. Nalgene. I also have my AeroPress and Porlex grinder. They travel with me everywhere; researching local coffee is my hobby and also very much a necessity. To be honest Hong Kong’s protest movement is equally well equipped. Over the last few nights I’ve seen quite a few Mystery R…
WANDRD PRVKE Review
…wasn’t “one bag travel”, but on a recent nine-day trip, I packed my entire Peak Design Tech Pouch (RavPower 20100 battery, Surface Adapter, Anker QuickCharge 3.0, two lightning cables, one USB cable, two sets of earbuds, Fitbit charger, flashlight, and Moment Lens case), Surface Pro 4, one large and one medium Knack compression cube filled with clothes, flip-flops, some documents, Kindle, Skittles, insulin, sunglasses, passports, Hydro Flask water…
15 Essential Gifts for the Traveler
…Plus it works well as a day-to-day wallet for use at your destination too. Peak Design Travel Duffel 35L – Huckberry Exclusive (US$130) Peak Design’s Travel Duffel dishes up a variety of travel-friendly features including a durable weatherproof build, multiple carry options such as hand, shoulder and backpack portability, and a wide opening for convenient access. And you can bag it in a handsome Huckberry-exclusive colorway. Bellroy Travel Folio (…
Best Specialist Finalists – The Seventh Annual Carry Awards
…the go. _________________________________________________________ Revelate Designs Pronghorn The Revelate Designs Pronghorn is a race-ready handlebar carry system designed to strip back carry weight while keeping gear well protected from the elements. The handlebar bag comes in three sizes to suit a range of loads and is made with durable, lightweight and weatherproof Dyneema fabric. The Pronghorn features an interior fiberglass stay integrated in…
5 Best Small Sling Bags for Men and Women
…stay nimble on the move… Peak Design Everyday Sling 3L v2 (US$80) Part of Peak Design’s revamped and refined Everyday Collection, this sling is all about big functionality in a small package. The Everyday Sling 3L carries easily across the back or chest or around the waist, with an adjustable shoulder strap that loosens or tightens quickly for fast access or load stability as required. A FlexFold divider, choice of pockets, and external carry str…
Stay Warm: The Best Winter Jackets for Men 2021
…etch cuffs, and the like. Best Waterproof Performance Shell – Triple Aught Design Stealth Hoodie LT Carryology Credentials: What’s it good for? Staying dry while active. Quiet performance. MSRP: $575 Insulation? No Length: Hip (with drop tail) Notable features or materials: PolarTec® Neoshell® Membrane Why you want it: Excellent design, comfortable in use, functional pockets, fully taped seams, rugged as hell. Why you might not: Tactical aesthetic…
Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
…er straps are very thick for my tastes, and I couldn’t manage to attach my Peak Design camera clip, but they are definitely more comfortable when compared with the straps of the other packs I’ve been using. Alternatives to Consider In the same price range, there is a wide choice of backpacks. In the “classic outdoorsy” category, there is the Osprey Stratos, Gregory Miwok, Patagonia Nine Trails, Black Diamond Nitro, and The North Face Borealis. Wit…
10 Awesome Bike Commuting Essentials
…no issue. The only downside is the outdated USB Mini-B charging port. 10. Peak Design Tech Pouch Suffering with spaghetti cable syndrome? Fear not, for there is a solution that will change your commuting and traveling spaghettification ills. Cables, batteries, SD drives, hard drives, thumb drives, point and shoot camera, and pens, the Peak Design Tech Pouch can fit and organize it all. There are countless (exaggeration) elastic sleeves, compartme…
Greenroom136 Metromonger Prime Review
…inside and can’t beat the Metromonger’s harness and overall carry comfort. Peak Design Everyday Sling 10L: a compact offering that fits a 13-inch laptop. Peak Design’s bread and butter is creating solutions to safely carry camera gear and this sling is no exception. Similarly priced to the Metromonger, this sling has a stealthy look but does not come with a stabilizer strap. Dakine WRKSHP Kellett Bag 10L Bag Vx21: part of the experimental WRKSHP c…
The Best Winter Clothes and Accessories for Men in 2021
…ally wouldn’t use the speed system for any vigorous exercise. The Tardis – Peak Design Travel Duffel Backpack Peak Design has become synonymous with innovation (they’ve won many awards with us!) and rightly so. Their more recent travel series is more stripped back than their everyday series, but no less impressive. This travel duffel has everything you could need for a winter hauler. Spacious, with multiple hidden carry options. It can swallow the…
Minimalist Travel Packing List: One Bag, 16+ Days
…n Rise Merino Cashmere Beanie Bellroy Apex Passport Cover Apple iPad Pro 11″ ARTICLES TO READ: Waterproof vs Water Resistant, explained 23 Reasons Why You Should Try ‘One Bag’ Travel The Best Clothes for a Men’s Capsule Wardrobe for Travel BAGS IN BACKGROUND: Peak Design Travel Backpack Heimplanet Travel Pack 34 A heads up: we’re supported by our readers. So when you buy through links from Carryology.com, we may earn a small commission, at no cost…
Staff Picks: Gifts We’d Like to Be Given
…a blade made of Elmax super steel, canvas micarta scales, and a functional design by the Danish team Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes. All that well below $200 and made in good old Europe. In the market for a tough folder for general outdoor use? The Nimbus 2 will surely do the trick on your next adventure. It’s not cheap, but considering the quality and materials, it is priced just right. I’ve had a chance to use the Nimbus 2 on some of my recent day…
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