Logan Watts

In our second feature installment from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan rounds up plenty more bikes and gear, including an ATB from Forbidden, a new logo for Tailfin, a new lightweight monocular, a White Rim-inspired drop-bar mountain bike, and much more. Dive in here…

On the opening day of the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan and Neil roamed the sprawling expo grounds, weaving through a labyrinth of brands, catching up with old friends, and uncovering interesting bikes and gear. This first roundup includes a first look at new bags from Restrap, a beautiful Haute/Cane Creek collaboration, Stinner’s stunning new hardtail, the Redshift Top Shelf Flat Bar, the latest grips and saddles from Ergon, a revamped Spurcycle Tool, and plenty more. Dive into the full photo gallery and field notes here…

With today’s launch of the revamped Rockshox Reverb AXS dropper post, we had to ask: does the world truly need electronic wireless dropper posts? Logan immediately answered, “Hard no,” but he entertained the question to see if anything stuck. In this piece, find his thoughts and a comparative review of the new RockShox Reverb AXS vs. Fox Transfer Neo after using them for several months…

The 14th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is coming soon, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek! This one’s going to be loaded with stunning photography and enchanting adventures from around the globe, and there are just two weeks left to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive a copy! Get a preview of the latest issue and sign up before the April 17th deadline here…

Just announced, the all-new Fox 36 SL replaces the Fox 34 as the brand’s centerpiece “trail” mountain bike fork, blending lightweight internals with a redesigned chassis and bigger 36mm stanchions. The result is a suspension fork that weighs about the same but with improved stiffness. What’s not to like? We had the chance to give the 36 SL a try for this first-ride review…

After announcing an extensive set of tools and features for our Bikepacking Collective members in 2022, we’re pleased to (finally) present the Bikepacking Collective Basecamp, a web-based application with three new modules: Ride Rendezvous, Ask the Experts, and the Bike Camp Co-op. Read on for details…

Just announced, the all-new Revelate Tarsier Cargo Cage brings a fresh set of features to a familiar platform with grippy, anti-rattle TPU pads, strap guides, and more “effective cage width” than its competition, making it one of the most feature-rich cargo cages we’ve seen to date. We had a chance to test one over the last few months for this launch-day review…

After years of prototyping, Rogue Panda has finally released its first hip pack, the Huachuca. Like many of their products, it’s anything but conventional. We’ve been testing it extensively over the past few months. Read our full Rogue Panda Huachuca Hip Pack review here…

For our 206th Collective Reward, we’re giving away Pista Plus and Terra floor pumps from our friends at SILCA to two randomly selected Bikepacking Collective members. Learn more about these excellent pumps and sign up for a chance to win here…

While many products are defined using skill-based designations like “entry-level” or “advanced,” mountain bikes rarely follow this approach. However, after testing the Bird Forge on his home trails and in Oaxaca’s challenging Sierra Norte, Logan describes it as something of an “advanced” model with a steeper learning curve than most. Read on to find out why in his full review of this unique hardtail…

Search and State just announced the Blanket Shirt, a beefier button-up with similar materials and style to one of our all-time favorite fall riding shirts, the Field Shirt. Learn more about it here…

Just announced, the all-new Jeronimo Cycles Maletta Ti hardtail is designed around a Pinion gearbox, a 120mm fork, and a set of specs that looks ready for anything from technical trail rides to long-form bikepacking adventures. Find all the details here…