Week In Review ~ 26 June
A tote for daily hauling, a glasses case that does more, a light collection that cuts down on carry weight, and keeping your toiletries organized and easily accessible on the go. Discover more in our...
View ArticleA Quick Guide to RFID Security
Keeping an eye on items like bank cards and passports can thwart sticky-fingered pickpockets. But what about the thieves that don’t need to get that close? Many cards and passports use RFID technology,...
View ArticleOctovo Backpack Review:: Drive By
As you know from my Octovo wallet (which is still my EDC), I hold Octovo in incredibly high regard. When they asked if I wanted to give the new Octovo Backpack a whirl, I couldn’t say no. While it is...
View ArticleCarry Giveaway :: QWSTION Day Tote
An appreciation for precise and clean design. A concern for the environment. The desire to create products that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. The Swiss tend to be associated with...
View ArticleRecycled Firefighter The Chief Backpack :: Drive By
I’m all about textures, which directly links to me loving fabrics. Essentially, bags are just fabrics, and sometimes bags just have a real damn fine feel to them. Recycled Firefighter (being referred...
View ArticleWeek In Review ~ 3 July
A tech-oriented bag that takes an active lifestyle in its stride, a different approach to traditional bag construction, and a startup that aims to deliver luxury quality without the luxury price tag....
View ArticlePacking List :: Outdoor Photojournalist
I’m happiest on the road in the gritty, far-off corners of the world. I see my mission as a simple one: tell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on...
View ArticleCarry On Podcast :: Growing DSPTCH with Richard Liu
Hosted by Jeff Bruckwicki, the Carry On podcast digs deep into the details with makers and their products. In this episode Jeff speaks with Richard Liu from DSPTCH. They talk about how DSPTCH began and...
View ArticleMindShift Gear UltraLight Dual 25L Backpack :: Video Review
Camera gear can be tricky to carry. Add the challenges of a jungle environment to the mix and things get even harder. How does the MindShift Gear UltraLight Dual 25L Backpack handle such conditions?...
View ArticleWeek In Review ~ 10 July
A festival-ready shoulder bag, a different look for KILLSPENCER and new releases from westward works. Discover more in our Week In Review… Indonesian carry for a global audience Jakarta-based westward...
View ArticleCarry Giveaway :: Tanner Goods Cargo Carryall
Stuff. A wily and ever-changing beast. Your best buddy one moment, and a pain in the… back the next. For the most part we can’t escape hauling stuff in one form or another. The trick is figuring out...
View ArticleLAT_56 Road Warrior Carry-On Suitcase :: Drive By
The Road Warrior Carry-On Suitcase RW_01 by Scottish-based LAT_56 is built for business travel and other short excursions. Sleek styling combined with high-quality components and their patented SPS™...
View ArticleShop Visit :: RAWROW
We last heard from Seoul brand RAWROW nearly two years ago, in the form of a five-question interview and a Drive By review of their R Bag 302. I recently had the chance to visit the brand in their...
View ArticleWeek In Review ~ 17 July
Everyday bags with excellent adaptability, photography backpacks that focus on easy access and protection, and a pint-sized pack for young adventure seekers. Discover more in our Week In Review… A...
View ArticleAer Travel Pack :: Video Review
Are you a fan of one-bag travel? The Aer Travel Pack is designed to help you on your carry journey, letting you pack everything you need for short trips in one carry-on bag. So how does it handle life...
View ArticleBest Bags for Architects
This piece was researched and written by award-winning architect, educator and critic Graeme Nicholls. As an architect, I face a real carry conundrum. There is a wide range of things I have to haul...
View ArticleFiresign Brand Waterman Messenger :: Video Review
Sometimes you need to contend with a light drizzle. Other times it’s that sinking feeling of your bag going for a swim off the side of a boat. The Firesign Brand Waterman Messenger aims to take either...
View ArticleGregory Border 25L Backpack :: Drive By
Gregory is one of the OG’s of the carry scene. But for most people Gregory is still synonymous with that old faded hiking pack in your dad’s basement from his ‘glory days.’ However, after seeing some...
View ArticleWeek In Review ~ 24 July
Fast access to camera gear, backpack meets pannier, and new releases designed for adventure everywhere. Welcome to the Week In Review… A special touch to signature pieces A refreshed look with rare...
View ArticleExploring Dyneema :: Interview With Noud Steffens
The name DSM may not be instantly recognizable, but one of the company’s key products certainly is. DSM is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema, a premium brand of Ultra High Molecular Weight...
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