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Trakke
Trakke
Glasgow-based Trakke create bags that are designed to be understatedly stylish and tough enough to withstand adventure, whether it's on your doorstep or exploring around the world. Handmade using quality materials, Trakke's backpacks and messengers age well while telling the story of your personal travels and adventures.
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Must-Have Winter Gear for Alaska | Our Top 5 Picks
In the challenging Alaskan winter, where capturing the mystical Northern Lights was our ultimate goal, top-tier... Read more
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YOUTUBE
Trakke Bannoch Pro | The Best Backpack for Travel, Work and Inbetween?
Trakke returns with an eagerly awaited update to a beloved classic. Introducing the Bannoch Pro backpack,... Read more
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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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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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The Best Waxed Canvas Backpacks in 2024
If you’re looking to carry that classic vibe in a backpack, it’s hard to go past... Read more
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Trakke Whisky Collection is One Tasteful Release
The Trakke Whisky Collection adds a tasteful new element to their waxed canvas range… It’s a new... Read more
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A Decade of Trakke: Alec Farmer Interview
My friend Alec Farmer (founder of Trakke) and I were chatting and catching up on 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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The Best Travel Backpacks, According to our Community
Our Carryology Classified community are a switched-on when it comes the very best travel gear. So... 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 Work Backpack 2019
The Best Work Backpack needs to find that careful balance of function and form. Allowing you... Read more
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Check out Trakke’s New Collection
Great design keeps pushing forward, aiming to improve on what’s come before. Not only by changing... 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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Carry Guide: Find the Best Travel Backpack for You
So here’s the thing. There’s no ultimate best travel backpack to suit everyone at any time,... Read more
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10 UK Brands You Should Know
Britain certainly has its share of illustrious brands in the luxury carry scene. Think the likes... Read more
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Trakke Bairn Mk2 Mini Messenger Review: Drive By
In Scotland “bairn” means “child”. But the Trakke Bairn Mk2 aims to deliver an adult approach... Read more
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The Most Popular Bags and Backpacks of 2018
With a new year upon us, we’re eagerly anticipating the carry gear on the horizon. But... Read more
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Our Favorite Organization Pouches for EDC Right Now
The little things are important in life. And that holds true for your EDC too. Those... Read more
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Carryology X Trakke: Uniting Tech and Tradition
We asked you what your dream collab would be. And now, we’re extremely excited to announce... 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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The Best ‘Back to School’ Backpacks for Everyday Carry 2018
When it’s time to get back to school, a good backpack is an important addition to... Read more
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AND THE WINNER IS…
Best Carry-On Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Tortuga Setout Backpack Tortuga is a brand of constant movement and iteration, forever building... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
Best Carry-On Bag Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
From last-minute getaways to epic multi-week adventures, and buzzing urban streets to the quiet of wilder... Read more
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CARRY AWARDS
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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CARRY AWARDS
Best Work Backpack Finalists – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
It begins, our Sixth Annual Carry Awards enters the final stages. To kick things off, we’re... Read more
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Noteworthy New Release: Trakke Bannoch Range
Trakke embody the spirit of finding adventure everywhere. Knowing that when looking to the future, it... Read more
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Trakke Lecht Backpack: Video Review
The Trakke Lecht is a multifunctional backpack designed to handle the demands of outdoor adventures but... 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 :: July 2017
A diverse mix of great gear has stepped onto the carry stage recently, ready for some... 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 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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Best Work Backpack Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Triple Aught Design Axiom X25 There’s been steady rumblings emanating from Triple Aught this... Read more
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Best Work Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Trakke Wee Lug Mk2 The Wee Lug Mk2 builds on solid foundations to create... 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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30 April Week in Review: Camera Bags, Power Stations, and Modern Utility
Stylish utility for the workplace, adaptable camera bags for the city and outdoors, and handcrafted EDC... 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 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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Our Favorite Makers (Rest of the World)
Making something can be easy. But making it well is where the challenge comes in. Honing... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 8 January
An ode to Scotland’s rugged outdoors, adaptable modular carry, and pieces that will help you drop... Read more
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Waterproof vs Water Resistant. What Do I Need?
There are few things more frustrating than arriving somewhere and realizing your gear is soaked through.... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 24 July
Fast access to camera gear, backpack meets pannier, and new releases designed for adventure everywhere. Welcome... Read more
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Best Bags for Architects
This piece was researched and written by award-winning architect, educator and critic Graeme Nicholls. As an... Read more
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Introducing Our Carryology Concept Store
Oh yes. We’re doing it! That’s right, we’re lifting Carryology beyond the digital world, and bringing... Read more
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3 April Week in Review: Versatile Bags, Smart Luggage, and a Whisky-Inspired Backpack
A suitcase that aims to make traveling smoother, a handsome pack inspired by whisky and adventure,... Read more
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Top 10 Brands Nailing Waxed Canvas
Having to endure covetous glances round every turn and bend. Thwarting twitching fingers that try to... Read more
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Trakke Mule
Need to haul a serious load? Then you need a bag that doesn’t mess around –... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Weekender Duffels
Whether you’re heading off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, seeking adventure round every bend with a... Read more
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Week In Review ~ 26 July
Bike bags designed for every bike, new offerings from Trakke, plus a suitcase that aims to... Read more
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Buyer’s Guide :: Best Heritage Backpacks
Heritage is a trend that has been sweeping across the carry world in recent years. Everywhere... 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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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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16 November Week in Review: Bold Collaborations, Tough Duffels, and Fall Updates
Fancy finding out about Trakke’s new collaboration, versatile and tough duffels and what Lexdray has been... Read more
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Trakke Webbing Factory Visit
Following on from a visit to the factory that provides the waxed cotton for their bags,... Read more
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20 July Week in Review: Gym-Office Carry, Bike Bags, and Minimalist Packs
Do you start to twitch when your small EDC items are out of place? Keen for... Read more
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Design Heads :: Alec Farmer (Trakke)
For the latest interview in our Design Heads series we reached out to Trakke founder, Alec Farmer. A man who... Read more
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Trakke :: Waxed Cotton Factory Visit
Trakke recently enjoyed a visit to the waxed cotton factory that provides the fabric for their... Read more
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Road Tests :: Trakke Wee Lug
We road tested and reviewed the Trakke Wee Lug messenger and you know what? It was... Read more
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The Second Annual Carry Awards :: Roundup
The Second Annual Carry Awards are signed, sealed and delivered. Finalists were announced, then whittled away... Read more
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The Carry Awards :: Best Active Messenger Results
It's a hoot watching a bag-nut play with a Trakke for the first time. From compelling... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists – Second Annual Carry Awards
The days of the messenger being used just by the bike community are over. This single... Read more
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Best Active Messenger Finalists – Carry Awards
Forth cab off the rank in the Carry Awards is Active Messengers. These are Play Focused... Read more
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