Miles Arbour

Just released, the new Vargo UltraFly 1 Tent uses an interesting single-pole design, a hybrid Ultra TNT/ nylon construction, and weighs less than 800 grams (two pounds) fully packed. Find images and further details here…

The annual Arizona Trail Race kicks off this morning, with riders setting off on either a 300 or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we collected rig and gear details for many of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into them all here…

The 2025 Rocky Mountain Element was just unveiled with a significant update that promises to shed weight and increase stiffness with a surprising tweak to the suspension design. We got a hold of one ahead of today’s launch to compare it to the previous version and see how it holds up on the trail. Head to our home page to find the review with thoughts on why the latest Element is refreshing in an industry that seems to value constant change…

Dyed in the Wool designed a custom set of bags for Le Petit Porteur mini cargo bike, and they are available for pre-order now. Learn more about the bags and how to get your hands on some here…

The new PEdALED Element combines technical fabrics with ergonomic fits, focusing on a simple and clean aesthetic. The collection includes a full range of clothing items designed for shoulder season and winter all-road riding. Learn more here…

Launched to coincide with International Coffee Outside Day, the SimWorks Good Vibes Coffee Kit includes a small handlebar bag, Elevator Coffee, a foldable SOTO pour-over, an insulated tumbler, and cotton filters. Check it out here…

For Collective Reward #197, we’re giving away a $1,099 Hunt SuperDura Dynamo wheelset. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will take home a complete wheelset with a SONdelux dynamo hub and an axle adapter kit of their choosing. Learn more about the wheels and how you can win here…

A massive congratulations goes out to Meaghan Hackinen, the first rider to finish the 2024 Arkansas High Country Race, completing the 1,012-mile route in a record-setting 5 days, 8 hours, and 44 minutes. Find a post-race recap from Meaghan with photos from Kai Caddy here…

For Collective Reward #196, one Bikepacking Collective member will receive a grab bag featuring a variety of items, including a Wren Perseverance Drop Bar kit, a Silca Grinta bag set, a Crankbrothers Bottle Cage Tool Kit, and more. Find full details here…

The new Durston X-Dome 1+ Tent is freestanding, weighs just over two pounds, and claims to be more stormworthy and functional than other tents in its weight class. Find everything you need to know here…

The Curve Titanium GXR (aka Kevin) just received a major update that includes more tire clearance, increased load ratings, UDH compatibility, and some geometry tweaks. Find photos and details about the Curve Titanium GXR4 here…

It appears the All-City team still has some tricks up their sleeve, and they just released limited edition framesets for the Gorilla Monsoon and Cosmic Stallion models. Check them out here…