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reviews
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Crumpler Bike Bags Review
If you’ve spent any time on college campuses, public transit, or heck, the continent of Australia... Read more
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ORBITGear R104-ADV MK23 “GLOBEMASTER” Review
ORBITGear is an Indonesian soft goods company making technical packs and apparel. What caught my eye... Read more
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Orucase Janus Duffel 50 Review
Oru: おる to fold; to bend; to make. Orucase is owned and operated by passionate athletes... Read more
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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
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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
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Pack 3 Review
As 2022 wound down, for many of us, opportunities to travel arose with much greater frequency... Read more
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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
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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
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Greenroom136 Rainmaker Review
Discover the Greenroom136 Rainmaker… Greenroom136 made a name for themselves creating practical, utilitarian, urban bags. Based... Read more
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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
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Bedouin Foundry Poacher Review
It’s no secret that I, and all at Carry HQ, are big fans of almost everything... Read more
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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
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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
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OUTDOORS
ULA Ultra Dragonfly Review
What if an ultralight thru-hiking backpack company decided to make something for the rest of us?... Read more
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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
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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
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1733 Side Pack Review
I am not, and probably never will be, the greatest fan of sling bags as they... Read more
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Hill People Gear Junction Pack Review
It was a sunny summer day, the 5th of July. I filled my Source 2L hydration... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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OUTDOORS
BIGxTOP Daysack Review
It was a blazing orange sun out of the box. Immediately energizing. Just as I had... Read more
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Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
The Ventir Modular Backpack System is designed in partnership with Whipsaw, a very seasoned and decorated... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Boundary Rennen Extension Series Review
The Rennen Extension series takes the popular Boundary Rennen backpack and extends its features into three... Read more
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Route Werks Handlebar Bag Review
Route Werks is a fresh face to the cycling carry scene. In 2021 the Handlebar Bag... Read more
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TRAVEL
Tom Bihn Techonaut 45 Review
Tom Bihn, a household name amongst savvy travelers, has long had a wide variety of bags... Read more
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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
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Pacsafe® x SLNT® Anti-Theft Backpack
Security, durability, and style take the forefront in this collaborative backpack. Pacsafe, a brand known for... Read more
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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
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EVERYDAY
DSPTCH Daypack Review
Starting from humble beginnings, DSPTCH launched their first product, a camera strap, right from their apartment.... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 Review
The Mystery Ranch Bridger 55 hits the trails with maximized comfort in mind… At this point,... Read more
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Triple Aught Design Axiom 24 Review
Triple Aught Design is well known to our Carry community for making rugged technical gear.... Read more
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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
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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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EVERYDAY
The Level Collective Logan Day Pack Review
Some bags are purely functional. Others are all about style. But when you explore bringing both... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Exo Mtn Gear K3 Review
An external framed backpack is one of the oldest carry inventions – three sticks tied together... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak is a crossover for outdoor and urban carry. See if it... Read more
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TRAVEL
Aer Travel Sling 2 Review
Aer is a brand that should be familiar to most within this community. As purveyors of... Read more
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EVERYDAY
DSPTCH RND Unit Sling Pouch Review
DSPTCH, the camera strap guru turned EDC darling, is in many ways the same company it... Read more
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Aer City Pack Review
The Aer City Pack fits right in with their iconic look and styling, including their ballistic... Read more
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EDC
Dango Products D-Series D01 Dapper™ Pen Wallet
If you’re not familiar with Dango Products, they’re a SF-based brand hell-bent on redefining the EDC wallet,... Read more
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Orucase Saddle Bag HC and Smuggler HC Handlebar Bag Review
Oru: to fold; to bend; to make. Orucase is composed of passionate bike racers, bike enthusiasts,... Read more
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Relwen Windzip Jacket Review
You might be surprised to learn that Relwen was started 14 years ago, in Ohio. Like... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere Review
If you’ve spent time around the carry community or have been following our site for any... Read more
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Pakt Anywhere Travel Bag Collection Review
Pakt has just launched their fourth crowdfunding campaign, showcasing their newest lineup of travel gear: the... Read more
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Into Carry Cafe Racer Review
For many of us, consumption is an unfortunate part of our carry hobby. Slowly, larger brands... Read more
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ORBITGear R101 ADV-VX Review
ORBITGear have proven to be one of the most reactive gear brands I’ve tested so far.... Read more
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Best Foldable, Packable and Portable Adventure Gear (+Accessories) for Summer
When we have adventures, the hardest part can be packing up and packing down, or stowing... Read more
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Attitude Supply ARB Tote VX21 Review
Attitude Supply is the brainchild of self-taught Italian designer Michele Fasano. Ever since the successful Kickstarter... Read more
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Riot Division Fractalization SS 2021 Review
Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Riot Division is a brand that has been rocking the techwear world... Read more
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Trakke Wee Lug Cobra Review
Trakke is a brand that needs no introduction. Based in Scotland, the small team has been... Read more
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Roew Roll Top Board Bag Review
Roew is a new style of surfboard bag bringing clean insights to classic surf problems... The... Read more
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TRAVEL
Minaal Carry-on 3.0 Bag Review
If you’re a regular reader of Carryology, then Minaal is likely a brand you’re familiar with... Read more
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EVERYDAY / BIKE
Inside Line Equipment Transit 25L Backpack Review
Reviewing the Inside Line Equipment Transit 25L… Back in 2014, I bought my first fixed gear... Read more
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ARCH Grisetti Backpack Review
Reviewing the custom-made ARCH Grisetti… I came across ARCH completely by surprise back in 2019 when... Read more
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Arc’teryx Aerios 30 Backpack Review
It’s not very often when I’m genuinely surprised with a product. But when I unpacked the... Read more
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EVERYDAY
Tom Bihn Paragon Design Lab and Guide’s Edition Review
The Tom Bihn Paragon provides an updated take on an old-school Tom Bihn design. Take a... Read more
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Db Element Rolltop Review
Born in 2012, Db is a Norwegian brand that was founded by two passionate individuals, Jon... Read more
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GORUCK GR3 Review
GORUCK is a brand that demands attention. You have to shout their name whenever you say... Read more
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Greenroom136 Metromonger Prime Review
There are behemoths out there. Brands that don’t need an introduction and are known even outside... Read more
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CLIMBING
BUILT TO SEND X2 Backpack Review
When climbing an alpine route in winter there are many things that can possibly go wrong... Read more
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Bedouin Foundry Barbarossa Messenger Review
Does the Bedouin Foundry Barbarossa find that all-important style/function balance? Let’s find out… Often when reviewing... Read more
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The Best Winter Hardshell Jackets, Tested 2021
I can’t imagine a more exciting idea for an article than spending a couple of days... Read more
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If You Need to Pack One Plaid Shirt, Pack Heylow
Heylow is a fresh take on a clothing company from the mind of Patrick Healy. You... Read more
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Arc’teryx Alpha FL 40 Backpack Review
“Exceptionally durable and weather-resistant pack for rock, ice, or alpine climbing. Alpha Series: Climbing and alpine... Read more
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OUTDOORS
Kasperi Fold Top Backpack Review
I’ve seen many vintage-inspired packs. Honestly, I thought I’d seen them all… and then I discovered... Read more
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