Guides
Why Bags Cost What They Cost
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-07-09
The story the price of a bag tells you.
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Everyday Carry is Mostly Habit
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-06-24
Most people don't need more pockets or a new loadout. They just need a reset.
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How Your Bag Affects the Way You Move
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-05-21
The right EDC bag isn't just about carrying more — it's about thinking less.
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Utility vs. Over-Organization in Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-05-01
Once a bag requires a system to function, it stops being a tool and starts being a process.
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When Organization Becomes Friction
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-03-28
Too much organization can create friction—simple, flexible carry systems often work better because they adapt to your day instead of forcing a rigid structure.
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The Most Underrated EDC Bag: The NutSac Work Tote
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-02-26
It’s not flashy. It’s not overbuilt. And that’s exactly why it might be the most underrated EDC bag out there.
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Why Most Bags Are Bigger Than They Need to Be
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-02-24
The value of smaller bags are often overlooked...
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EDC Showdown: JSD Bombus Pack vs Bellroy Venture Ready Sling
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-01-23
Comparing two compact everyday carry slings: the JSD Bombus Pack vs the Bellroy Venture Ready Sling.
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Bellroy Tokyo Messenger vs. Timbuk2 Commute 2.0: Which Laptop Messenger Is Right for You?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2026-01-01
Whether you prioritize sleek, lightweight refinement or rugged, high-capacity utility, this head-to-head breakdown of the Bellroy Tokyo Messenger and Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 will help you find the laptop messenger that fits your commute.
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The 6 Best Small Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-12-19
Big bags aren't always the best.
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7 Best Crossbody Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-10-30
From sleek slings to rugged messengers, we’ve rounded up seven of the best crossbody bags for everyday carry — featuring standout designs from NutSac, Stubble & Co, Vertx, and more.
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Tote Showdown: The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote vs Stubble & Co Tote
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-10-20
If you're torn between a rugged, modular tote with backpack straps and a sleek, travel-ready minimalist, this breakdown of the Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote and Stubble & Co Tote will point you to the right one.
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Best Professional EDC Bags: Four Standout Options
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-09-26
From boardroom to coffee shop, these four professional EDC bags balance refined style with practical design — built for modern professionals who carry with purpose.
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Three Incredible Tech Backpacks
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-07-10
These three tech backpacks blend modern sophistication with advanced, high-performance fabrics designed for everyday carry.
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Tactical Sling Vs. Non-Tactical Sling
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-05-02
Tactical or not to tactical? That is the question. In this post, we attempt to answer that question by highlighting each use case.
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The 5 Best Laptop Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2025-03-21
A round-up of five of the best laptop bags out there for everyday carry.
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A Guide to the Best Dopp Kits (Shaving Kits)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-12-05Every guy needs a good shave kit! Check out our top 5 picks.
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Best Totes for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-09-26Carryalls (totes) are great for their versatility and efficiency. Check out these 5 totes that made our list!
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5 Best Shoulder Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-08-06Medium-size shoulder bags for everyday carry. Five different styles from 5 different brands.
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Why the NutSac Sling Bag is the Perfect Everyday Carry Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-07-11The NutSac Sling is one of our most popular bags. In this article, we break down why.
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Why the Satchel 13 is the Perfect Everyday Carry Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-06-18An overview of one of our tried and true designs, the Satchel 13.
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The 10 Best Admin Pouches for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-04-09A list of 10 admin pouches for everyday carry. [updated 2024]
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The Best Small Sling Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-03-22A list of 5 pint sized slings for light carry!
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The 7 Best EDC Bags | Best Everyday Bags
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2024-01-15Our comprehensive overview of 7 of the best everyday carry bags for 2024!
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How to Find the Best Waxed Canvas Bag For Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-09-25
We love waxed canvas! Here's our guide on how to find the best waxed-canvas bag.
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Everyday Carry For August 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-08-10Four EDC items for the month of August!
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Best Leather EDC Wallet Guide
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-24Eight leather wallets from NutSac, Ekster, Popov and Andar.
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Nomatic vs NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-07-20A side by side comparison of the NutSac Sling and a sling bag from Nomatic.
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Everyday Carry June 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-06-19This month's carry includes a knife, a pen, and a couple things for your mobile devices.
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TomToc vs NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-06-14A Breakdown of the NutSac Sling vs. the TomToc Sling bag.
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What’s In Our Everyday Carry: May 2023
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-19Everyday Carry for May. You're going to want to check out this fountain pen...
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The 5 Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-11
Our comprehensive guide on some of the top brands in the backpack business.
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Why We Love This Waxed Canvas Duffel Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-08What's not to love about this highly-versatile, highly-durable duffel?
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Sling Bags Head-to-Head: Alpaka VS NutSac
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-05-01A head to head comparison of two different styles of sling.
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The 7 Best Sling Bags for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-03-24Seven slings, in seven different styles, at seven different price points.
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Best Everyday Carry Keychain Tools
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2023-01-30Be ready for anything! The best everyday carry keychain tools.
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The Best EDC Multi-Tools for Any Budget
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-22Five multi-tools for any budget.
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The Six Best Everyday Carry Bottle Openers
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-12Six of our favorite bottle openers 🍻
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The Best Men’s Flasks for Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-12-05A list of some of our favorite everyday carry flasks.
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The Carry Lounge Holiday Gift Guide (2022
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-11The 2022 Gift Guide is here! 🎄
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The Best Wallets for Everyday Carry (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-11-04Looking for an Everyday Carry Wallet? This should help.
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The Best EDC Pens (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-10-20Check out these pens! An overview of our favorites from the last couple of years.
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The Best EDC Pry Bars (and How to Choose One)
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-30An overview of our favorite pry bars from the last couple of years.
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Bags for Men: How to Find the Right One
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-18Looking for a new bag for work, travel, or everyday carry?
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Testing Out the New NutSac EDC Sling Bag
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-09-01A hands on test of the newest addition to our catalog -- The Sling.
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Everyman.co in Review
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-12An overview of 5 products from Everyman including their popular Grafton everyday carry pen.
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Is A Small EDC Bag Right for You?
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-08-04A big bag isn't always the best bag. Here are 4 smaller bags to incorporate into your daily carry.
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A Guide to Minimal Everyday Carry
BY: CARRY LOUNGE STAFF, 2022-06-28Need to trim up your everyday carry? Here are our essentials for a minimal carry loadout.
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