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Buy More Gear.
68 Dec 11 Logan Watts / cultureThere are countless sound arguments against this article’s title: Consumerism begets waste. Materialism amplifies economic inequality. Supporting corporations is unsustainable. Better to use what you have. Etc. But given the outdoor gear industry’s position and reach, as evidenced in the aftermath of last Monday, consider this…
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Introducing the Porcelain Rocket Horton Handlebar System
4 Dec 8 Logan Watts / newsIt seems like it’s new product week at the Porcelain Rocket HQ in Calgary, Alberta. Following the announcement of their Mr. Fusion Mini, the company just unveiled the all new Horton handlebar harness system.
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Introducing the Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion Mini
5 Dec 7 Logan Watts / newsSmaller riders rejoice! … or those who just like small things. Porcelain Rocket just announced the new Mr. Fusion Mini. Details inside…
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45nrth Goes Bigger with Husker Du 4.8
0 Dec 6 Logan Watts / newsThe 45NRTH Hüsker Dü is a favorite amongst expedition fatbike-bikepackers for it’s fast-rolling tread. Now it’s gotten even bigger. Introducing the 45NRTH Hüsker Dü 4.8.
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Video: New Defiant Pack Strapless Frame Bag for Niner SIR 9
7 Dec 5 Logan Watts / newsFinally, a bike company hires a local bag maker to offer a strapless/bolt-on frame bag for their bikes. What’s not to love about that? Here’s the details on the Defiant frame bag for the Niner Sir 9… plus a new video showing them being made.
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Crankbrothers Klic HV Pump Review
34 Dec 4 Logan Watts / accessoriesThere are just a few tried and true mini-pumps that make the usual “must have” short lists for bicycle travel and bikepacking. Now there’s one more. After a year of use, here is our review of the Crankbrothers Klic HV Pump…
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Jamis Announces Renegade in Youth sizes (44 and 48″)
1 Nov 30 Logan Watts / newsJamis adds new youth sizes to their Renegade drop-bar adventure bike lineup. With the announcement they released a new bikepacking video as well as a bikepacking giveaway worth $4000.
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What Goes Into a Full-suspension Frame Bag
41 Nov 28 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsHere’s why we think every full-suspension bike should have a frame bag… even if you’re not a bikepacker. Plus, the full lowdown on different bag types, who builds them, what can actually fit into them, and two suggested pack lists.
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Announcing the Spurcycle Ti Multi-tool
3 Nov 27 Logan Watts / newsSpurcycle, the California based company known for their precision bike bell, just introduced a new titanium multi-tool, the Spurcycle Ti Tool…
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Lezyne Rolls Out Their Own Line of Bikepacking Bags
3 Nov 25 Logan Watts / newsLezyne just announced a collection of bikepacking bags they are calling ‘Adventure Bags’. The line includes a seat bag, top tube bag, stem caddy, and a handlebar roll.
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Rockgeist (Spirit of The Rock)
27 Nov 21 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsDriven by “the spirit of the rock” Greg Hardy makes bikepacking bags and gear under the Rockgeist brand, right here in heart of the Appalachian Mountains just outside of Asheville. We paid him (and his dog Marlin) a visit to learn more about the company and see what’s in the hopper…
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Touching the Sun (an Ode to Trout)
10 Nov 20 Logan Watts / videoMike Riemer and Hansi Johnson set out bike-fishing on Blackborows through northern Minnesota in Salsa’s latest film, Touching The Sun…