Miles Arbour

New for 2021, Big Agnes just introduced a more environmentally friendly dying process that uses less water, energy, and harmful chemicals for some of their tent body and fly fabrics. Learn more about the solution dye process here…

This September, pro mountain bike racer Payson McElveen set out to challenge the record time on the 530-mile Colorado Trail. Discovery and Despair on the Colorado Trail documents his attempt to set a new fastest known time on the route. Find his complete gear list and watch the video here…

Announced earlier this fall, Schwalbe’s ultralight Aerothan Tubes are extremely packable, weigh about half as much as a standard tube, and are claimed to offer great puncture resistance. But are they worth the high price tag? We had a few sent over to find out…

Sometimes it takes quitting to realize you’ve still got some fight left in you. That’s exactly what happened to Kyle Roberts at this year’s GDT 400, a 400km route following the Great Dividing Trail in Victoria’s Goldfield Region, Australia. Find a reflection from Kyle and photos from several riders here…

Montreal-based Bassi Bikes just updated their classic steel touring bike, the Montreal, which is now in its third iteration. Plus, the Hog’s Back has been updated with two new color options. Learn more about both here…

Not wanting their old trade show banners to go to waste, Ritchey teamed up with California-based Jannd Mountaineering on a limited edition up-cycled hip pack. Check it out here…

Minnesota-based Cedaero just got their hands on some new Emerald City and Sticky Purple waxed canvas fabric and will be offering it across their entire product line. Learn more here…

Finding a gift for that special bikepacker in your life is no easy task. Constantly changing standards, pricey titanium cutlery, and the obstacle of just not knowing what they actually need can make it feel nearly impossible. To set you on the right track, we’ve put together this list of the five most impractical gifts of all time…

The new Spooky ROVR is handmade in Arizona with clearance for big tires, designed around the latest wide-range gravel drivetrains, and looks ready for some serious riding. Learn more about it here…

After three years of development and decades of perfecting shoe-pedal interfaces, Crankbrothers has introduced their first lineup of mountain bike shoes for both clip-in and flat pedals. Learn more about the new Mallet, Mallet E, and Stamp shoes here…

The second half of Apidura’s updated Backcountry series includes an extra-long top tube bag, rear top tube bag, and a handlebar bag accessory pocket. Learn more here…

Rodeo Labs and Exile Designs have teamed up for another round of Fannie Packer hip pack / handlebar bags, with an updated design and new colors. Learn more here…