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The Best Messenger Bags for Tech, Travel, and EDC (2023)
Backpacks are considered the carry comfort kings. Duffels are the gear haulers. But when it comes... Read more
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Best ‘Buy It For Life’ Brands | Arc’teryx Veilance
In this Buy It For Life series, we’ll be exploring some of the more investment-worthy corners... Read more
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The Best Snowboarding and Ski Backpacks of 2023
Updated on March 7th 2023 The snow’s fallen, the conditions are just right, and the slopes... Read more
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The Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry 2022
The sling scene has been heating up over the past few years. But are sling bags... Read more
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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
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Arc’teryx Brize 25 Review
Arc’teryx is one of my favorite brands for shell jackets; as an alpinist, I love their... Read more
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How Carry Brands are Helping Combat the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in severe shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) for the medical... Read more
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SPONSORED
Best Gear Finds from Altitude Sports
As you might have noticed, we’ve got ourselves a new retailer crush: Canada’s Altitude Sports. A... Read more
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Carry Awards VII: Giveaway of Champions!
Our Seventh Annual Carry Awards are all done and dusted for another year, with over a... Read more
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Arc’teryx Arro Bucket Bag Giveaway
Arc’teryx’s Arro Backpack is one of the carry world’s most iconic packs. And recently it’s inspired... 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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Best Travel Clothing 2019
The Best Travel Clothing lets you do more with less. Adapting to a wide variety of... Read more
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Best Active Backpack 2019
The Best Active Backpack needs to carry comfortably, while being tough enough to handle demanding use.... Read more
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Best Active Messenger 2019
The Best Active Messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS 7
Carry Awards VII: Best Active Messenger Finalists
A well-designed active messenger should deliver fast, convenient access to your gear. But it should also... Read more
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Testing the Arc’teryx Granville Line
Few names in the world of carry are as respected as Arc’teryx. So when they released... Read more
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The Best Clothes for a Men’s Travel Capsule Wardrobe
Choosing clothing for your travel can be tricky. But choosing an entire wardrobe can be even... Read more
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How to Upgrade Your Arc’teryx Courier 15 with a Quick Adjust Strap
When they’re not geeking out about bags and coming up with cool mods, Anne and Ivan... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha AR 35 Backpack Review
Yet another lightweight pack in the Arc’teryx lineup…but this time it’s not just a new shape... Read more
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What to Pack for Chile (and Two Multi-day Hikes)
George Davis is a nuclear engineer who loves skiing, hiking and mountain biking and he’s kindly shared... Read more
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Best New Gear: February 2019
Waterproof innovation to take your pouch game to the next level? Head-turning luxurious travel carry? Decluttered... Read more
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8 Rugged and Durable Duffel Bags Built Tough for Adventure
As the workhorses of the carry world, duffel bags are designed for grab-and-go gear hauling. And... Read more
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Slim Down: The Best Minimalist EDC Wallets Right Now
Carrying less can be initially tough to embrace. But if you’ve found minimalism to be your... Read more
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The Most Popular Travel Gear of 2018
Business trips. Holidays. Weekend getaways. As diverse as the reasons and destinations are amongst travelers, a... Read more
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Staff Picks: The Bags On Our Wish Lists
We’re lucky enough to get our hands on a wide variety of great gear. But some... Read more
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The Genius of Arc’teryx | Inside ARC’One
Maybe I’m just lightheaded from already having snowshoed to the top of a frozen British Columbian... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for One-Bag Travel
Originally published in March 2017. Updated on September 2018. Travel varies for all of us. Some... Read more
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Noteworthy New Release: Arc’teryx Alpha SK 32 Backpack
In years past, Arc’teryx’s Alpha FL climbing pack was a pack that appealed to more folk than... Read more
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Best New Gear: August 2018
Submersible carry that can conquer mountains. Travel bags that will have you looking forward to the... Read more
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The Best Travel Shoes for Every Type of Traveler Right Now
When it comes to travel packing, shoes often take up a lot of your precious space.... Read more
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Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
From fabrics to functionality, and hardware to styling, our readers know excellent gear when they see... Read more
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Best Travel Luggage – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Osprey Transporter Duffels are the workhorses of the carry world. The ‘gear haulers’ that... Read more
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Best Specialist Results – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Mystery Ranch Patrol Mystery Ranch have one of the most respected reputations in the... Read more
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Best Work Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Aer Day Pack Over the years, we’ve witnessed Aer spark and grow, from Kickstarter... Read more
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Best Active Messenger – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15 Designed for Jason Bourne-type operatives, the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier... Read more
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PRO SELECTIONS
The Carry Awards: East Dane Selects…
While we’re all locked in a room, frantically counting the thousands of votes for our Sixth... Read more
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The 5 Best Hydration Running Packs 2018
Whether you’re participating in urban races, exploring outdoor trails or simply looking to keep fit during... Read more
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The 30 Best Dopp Kits for Traveling
You’ve got the tickets sorted. Accommodation booked. Packing pretty much done. There’s just one final piece... 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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The Best Packable Daypacks for Travel 2018
There are plenty of great luggage options to get your gear from plane, train or bus... Read more
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Unveiling the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15
We received this pre-release production bag approximately 6-weeks ago and have been anxiously awaiting the official... Read more
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The Best Urban Daypacks and Backpacks
The street fashion or ‘urban’ game can be hard to navigate. More often than not, there’s... Read more
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Arc’teryx Veilance Wallets Review: Drive By
The Arc’teryx Veilence wallets are a sleek and minimal range of stitchless leather carry pieces. Built... 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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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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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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Arc’teryx V-Series Rolling Duffel V110 Review: Drive By
We’ve been wheeling the Arc’teryx Rolling Duffel V110 behind us for several months now. From surf... 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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The 30 Best Men’s Minimalist Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Adding features and elements to carry design is often easier than taking them away. Strip back... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday City Commuting
Updated on 15 July 2018 When you’re clocking serious hours in transit, locking down the best... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for a 1 to 3 Day Hike
Almost all hikers and backpackers would agree that the most important piece of gear for any... Read more
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Our Favorite Bags Made from CORDURA
CORDURA® fabrics are synonymous with durability and reliability – ideal traits when you want to build bags... Read more
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The Best Bags for Business Travel
Business bags need to have a certain grace and formality to them. But if you plan... Read more
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Best New Gear :: June 2017
We like to keep things fresh at Carry HQ. And sometimes that means changing things up... 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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The Ultimate Carry Awards Giveaway
The champions of our Fifth Annual Carry Awards have enjoyed well deserved acknowledgement and honor. But... 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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Hall of Fame Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Arc’teryx WaterTight™ Zipper Today you can find sleek weatherproof zippers across a number of bags.... Read more
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Best Specialist Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Mountainsmith x Chris Burkard Tanuck 40L Adventure photography often involves the need to adapt,... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Peak Design Everyday Backpack The Everyday Backpack is carry at its apex. With its... Read more
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Hall of Fame Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
With our Hall of Fame Finalists we salute the supporting cast. The materials, hardware, components and... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Easy accessibility, comfort on the go, a nod to style, and the flexibility to move beyond... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists (Pool B) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
With so much awesome competition in this category we’ve split it into two groups, with Pool B below.... Read more
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Best Active Backpack Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Hitting the slopes, hauling gear on the daily commute, navigating winding outdoor trails…when it’s time to... Read more
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Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50: Road Test
Piotr Ma tackles snow, mountains and more to find out whether the Arc’teryx LEAF Khyber 50 is... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: ITS Tactical Presents…
ITS Tactical (Imminent Threat Solutions) imparts useful knowledge, skills and solutions to help people explore further and... Read more
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The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
Choosing an EDC backpack deserves careful consideration. After all, it’s going to be your daily companion... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Carry Awards :: Summer Market 2016
Carryology gives out three awards for each year at Outdoor Retailer. Unlike the big media publications,... Read more
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Outdoor Retailer Summer 2016 :: Recap Part I
It was 102 degrees when we landed in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, but no conditions... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 31 July
Ligtweight travel bags, versatile daypacks, work and travel-friendly messengers, plus a new look for Filson. Welcome... Read more
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Best Specialist Results :: Carry Awards IV
Transporting bikes can end up a little bit like a musician transporting an expensive instrument in... Read more
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Best Carry On Results :: Carry Awards IV
The Blade series has been epic from day dot, influencing legions of wannabe work-meets-travel backpacks along... Read more
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5 Key Elements :: Designing the Arc’teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag
Arc’teryx is one of the most respected names in the outdoor industry, with a reputation for... Read more
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Video Review :: Arc’teryx Khamski 38
When the backcountry beckons, you need a suitable pack for the terrain. The Arc’teryx Khamski 38... Read more
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Packing list :: Winter Camping
Camping can be tough. There’s the physical strain of hiking, sleeping on the ground, dealing with... Read more
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Packing List :: Adventure Film Crew
Traveling to some of the remotest places on earth is exhilarating, grueling and ultimately unforgettable. Rolling... Read more
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Arc’teryx HQ Visit
Arc’teryx is, if you’re a fan, heaven on earth. Seriously. The joint is deadset amazing. Walking in,... Read more
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Drive By :: Arc’teryx Carrier Duffle 75
Despite the full wetsuit the waters of Lake Michigan, chilled by the briskness of the October... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
Greg Davis can be considered somewhat of an accidental bag collector. Like many carry collections, his... Read more
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A Buyer’s Guide to The Best Gear Bags
Need to haul gear? Look no further than our Buyer’s Guide to the Best Gear Bags.... 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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Bag Collectors :: Regan Chernish
There are people who love bags…and then there are people who REALLY love bags. Exceptional enthusiasm,... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best All-Rounder Backpacks
The world of carry is built on the foundation of reality – fabrics, threads, buckles, straps,... Read more
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The Third Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
The competition has been fierce…the votes cast thick and fast…and the top achievers highly deserving of... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide: Best Travel Backpacks
Celebrating the release of our beta Buyer’s Guide we’re dishing up the categories in sweet, easily... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Check-In Results
– 1st Place Samsonite Lite-Cube DLX Regular readers of Carryology will know the love/hate relationship we’ve... Read more
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Third Annual Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
1st Place Arc’teryx Lunara 17 The Active Messenger category has traditionally been dominated by bike messenger... Read more
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Hall of Fame :: Third Annual Carry Awards
Many bags come and go, easily forgotten in the barrage of newcomers. A select few are... Read more
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Best Check-In Finalists :: Third Annual Carry Awards
Check-in luggage can (literally) make or break your journey. Our Best Check-In finalists however are solid... 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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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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