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KILLSPENCER
KILLSPENCER
KILLSPENCER run quite geometric silhouettes - perfect for office/urban life - but with details and fabrics suited to outdoor pursuits. Repurposed military fabrics, great internals and top notch components add to the appeal.
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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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11 Best Desk Trays for Your Home Office in 2020
An uncluttered workspace helps get you in the right frame of mind for a productive working... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2019
July rounds off with a flourish as a host of new carry drops across the globe.... Read more
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Best New Gear: April 2019
April welcomed in a wealth of enticing new offerings to suit travelers, EDC enthusiasts and outdoor... Read more
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The 25 Best Briefcases for Men in 2019
Backpacks and messengers are steadily filtering into the work carry sphere. But sometimes you simply can’t... Read more
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Best New Gear: December 2018
December has delivered a bumper crop of covet-worthy carry to pore longingly over. So kick back,... Read more
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Best New Gear: November 2018
A travel duffel that ups your organization game, a slick EDC pen, and snow packs for... Read more
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Best New Gear: July 2018
Furoshiki-inspired carry, rugged dry duffels and adaptable travel backpacks step into the spotlight as we check... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Ateliers Auguste Suffren Briefcase The Ateliers Auguste Suffren Briefcase expertly merges elegant French design... Read more
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Best Work Shoulder Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
A good work shoulder bag or briefcase doesn’t make you choose between form and function. And... Read more
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Best New Gear: April 2018
From camera bags to collaborations, and carrying urban essentials to outdoor adventure supplies, April has welcomed... 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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Executive style: the Best Luxury Bags for the Office
If you’re looking to step up your executive game and bring a little something extra to... Read more
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The Best Work Backpacks for Professional Women
Updated August 2018 When it comes to work bags, backpacks are great options for maximum carry... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Best Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are commonly thought of as the workhorses of the carry world. Durable, versatile gear... 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 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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Best New Gear :: August 2017
August has welcomed a host of highlights in the carry world, from business luxe to packable... Read more
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Best Accessory Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Outlier Rolltop Dopp It was a strong year for Outlier and their tech-carry range... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Top 10 – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Practical, stylish, durable, and adaptable. A tough ask for any bag. But our Best Work Backpack... Read more
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Best Accessory Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
Our Best Accessory Finalists are useful carry companions that fulfil a range of needs such as organization or protection... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists (Pool A) – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
A balance of practicality and style. Suitable organization for your needs. Durable construction that can handle... 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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Maker Series :: KILLSPENCER
In our new ‘Maker’ interview series we speak to exceptional artisans and craftspeople who create carry in-house and... 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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Week In Review ~ 5 February
Versatile travel bags for life on the go, decluttering with thoughtful key carry, and outdoor backpacks... Read more
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18 December Week in Review: Chic Phone Cases, Parent-Kid Packs, and Artistic Rolltops
Complementing packs for kids and parents, chic protection for your phone, and a rolltop that fuses... Read more
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KILLSPENCER Mil Duffle
Understated style and a lightweight design makes the KILLSPENCER Mil Duffle a handy travel bag for... Read more
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KILLSPENCER Weekender 2.0
Style, durability, quality, functionality…with the KILLSPENCER Weekender 2.0 you don’t have to choose. You get it... Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Carrying Keys
We carry them every day. We can’t do without them. And yet, they can be some... Read more
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18 September Week in Review: Camera Gear, Modular Packs, and Luxe Backpacks
Topo gets cozy with Woolrich, Think Tank Photo gives traveling photographers a helping hand, and KILLSPENCER... Read more
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10 July Week in Review: Festival Bags, Elegant Leather, and Smart Repairs
A festival-ready shoulder bag, a different look for KILLSPENCER and new releases from westward works. Discover... Read more
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15 May Week in Review: Modular Handbags, Compact Camera Bags, and An Easier Way to Carry Golf Clubs
A golf bag you’ll want to swing into your next game, modular handbags for modern lifestyles,... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists :: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
Best Work Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards Practical with pleasing aesthetics. Ease of access and... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
The time has come. Our minions are finished tallying the masses of first round votes. Our... Read more
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21 February Week in Review: Stylish Daypacks, Waterproof Storage, and Sleek Duffels
Waterproof storage for your small and important gear, a chic women’s daypack, and a streamlined laptop... Read more
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KILLSPENCER Briefcase
There’s a definite alpha aura to KILLSPENCER’s Briefcase 2.0. The tactical vibe has been toned down... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 22 November
Casual-chic leather carry for the office and the weekend, a feature-rich camera bag collection that does... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 30 August
A tale of carry with a twist, quick access to contents without having to remove your... Read more
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Bag Collectors :: Tony Held
Meet Tony Held, CEO and co-founder of Incase, and world-class bag collector…or bag user as he... Read more
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide :: Best Totes
With Mother’s Day just round the corner (10 May in Australia), a thoughtful and practical gift... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 3 May
Tired of luggage that looks like it’s gone a round in the boxing ring? How about... Read more
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19 April Week in Review: Hands-Free Tech, EDC Wallets, and Rugged Luggage
If you’ve hurled expletives due to a damaged suitcase wheel, wished you could maximize the hands-free... Read more
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The Best Briefcases for Dapper Professionals
Having the right briefcase is one of the best ways to say you mean business without... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Work Messengers (Part 1)
In the market for a work messenger and looking for some inspiration? If it’s time to... Read more
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Valentine’s Day for Carry Geeks
Valentine’s Day is a curious thing – of all the specific dates celebrated around the world,... Read more
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Best Specialist :: Third Annual Carry Awards
From awkward loads and expensive cargo to restricted spaces and demanding adventures, when you’re not dealing... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 1 February
Want the freedom of keeping your phone charged without having to carry a charging cable? Keen... Read more
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KILLSPENCER DAYPACK
LA-based Killspencer have been a favorite of ours for a while now. Their bags run geometric... Read more
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KILLSPENCER Pop-Up Visit
Just in time for the holidays, KILLSPENCER opened its doors to a new pop-up located in... Read more
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KILLSPENCER SPECIAL OPS 3.0
This pack has been on every one of our contributors’ wish lists – expensive but so... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 21 September
Been stung with overweight baggage fees at the airport? Looking for an easier way to hold... Read more
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3 Questions :: KILLSPENCER
Sometimes things can get cluttered, over worked and turn out like the second coming of the... Read more
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Best Work Messenger – Second Annual Carry Awards
For us, a work messenger should look great in an office environment, help you organise some... Read more
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Best Work Backpack Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
There's always a lot of love for the Work Backpack. If this was the Oscars, it'd... Read more
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21 September Week in Review: Duffel Guides, Wallet Trends, and Crumpler Luggage
Welcome to the Week In Review where we’re checking out some interesting new releases, a handy... Read more
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Road Tests :: KILLSPENCER Special Ops Backpack
We've been drooling over KILLSPENCER for some time now and we now have a roadtest to... Read more
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The Carry Awards – Best Carry Accessory
The first Dopp kit to get us excited about toiletry bags...... Read more
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Best Carry Accessory – Carry Awards
The Carry Accessories category is the most broad we have, so we're expecting a really interesting... Read more
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Best Carry On Finalists – Carry Awards
Onto a new category. Travel! This is all about the Carry On - meaning this gear... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Our second Carry Awards shortlist is for Work Messengers. These are the single shoulder solutions for... Read more
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WIN a KILLSPENCER Dopp/Folio!!
Keen to own one of those magnificent KILLSPENCER Dopp/Folio Kits? We've got one to give away...... Read more
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Dopp kit 101 :: follow up
Thanks to you we've had a ton of feedback and suggestions on the Dopp kit 101... Read more
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Dopp Kits w/KILLSPENCER
KILLSPENCER absolutely nailed it with the release of their Dopp/Folio, we asked them a few questions... Read more
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Carry Conversations :: Spencer Nikosey
Spencer Nikosey is the creative source behind KILLSPENCER, military inspired carry brand, making original bags... Read more
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9 Amazing Bags Available Now
We worked with High Snobiety to help create a buyers guide for them based around bags... Read more
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Drive By | KILLSPENCER Weekender 2.0
Getting to know an awesome weekender We love KILLSPENCER. This small LA based brand continue to... Read more
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