Bikepacking Gear

The new wireless XTR drivetrain isn’t the only thing that’s new today from Shimano. They also dropped their latest brakes, and there are a lot of notable updates. We tested the all-new Shimano XTR M9220 endurance trail brakes ahead of today’s launch for this review…

It was a long time coming, but Shimano finally launched their fully wireless XTR drivetrain. Was it worth the wait? To find out, we real-world tested the Shimano XTR Di2 wireless system on trail rides and bikepacking trips over the last few months for this full review, complete with actual weights and prices compared to other drivetrains…

After a couple dozen rides on the all-new Race Face Turbine pedals, Logan cracks them open, stacks them up against a few longtime favorite flats, and shares his take on whether Race Face truly delivered on their mission to create the grippiest pedal out there. Find out how they fared in our full Race Face Turbine review…

Always mindful of the hidden costs of convenience, Nic recently added a new tool to his home workshop that seems to offer all benefit with no real tradeoffs. The Straz sealant funnel might be one of the simplest yet most effective pieces of kit for the DIY-minded mechanic. Find the full review here…

In his latest video, Neil takes a look at the all-new Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit, an impressively compact and light trowel system that contains everything you need to do your business in the woods. Find the full Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit review video here…

After nearly half a year of day rides and bikepacking jaunts in Mexico and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a handful of standout gear picks they’ve discovered along the way. From a few under-the-radar standouts to some long-overdue additions, here are a baker’s dozen items that have earned a spot on their summer favorites list…

Originally published Feb 2023, Updated May 2025 For most of us, traveling by bike started with a rear rack and a pair of panniers. This timeless and straightforward combination is […]

Optimized for windy conditions, the MSR WindBurner Stove is an all-in-one canister stove with a one-liter pot and an ultra-efficient radiant burner that excels where other stoves fail. After several months of testing and bikepacking, find Miles’s MSR WindBurner Stove review here…

Released today, the new Hyperlite CrossPeak 2 Tent marks an exciting new chapter in the brand’s nearly two-decade run of designing some of the lightest tents in the game. Miles has been testing Hyperlite’s first freestanding tent in New Mexico and British Columbia over the last few months. Find his Hyperlite CrossPeak 2 Tent review here…

It may have been April Fools’ Day, but the team at Paul Component Engineering was totally serious about rereleasing their 100% Pure Cranks earlier this month, breathing new life into an old favorite with a refreshed design that harmoniously blends past and present. Intrigued by square taper in 2025? Find Lucas’s Paul 100% Pure Cranks review here…

Just announced, the new Tailfin AeroPack Cargo features expandable cargo pockets, roll-top access to the main body, optional cage mounts, and a few more interesting features. Plus, it’s backward compatible. Neil used one for a couple of months ahead of today’s release for this review…

When Jack the Rack, a handlebar-mounted front rack, was released a few years ago, we couldn’t help but wonder when a bag would be released to match its unique design. After years of testing and hundreds of prototypes, we got our answer, and the Rekki DX35 is launching on Kickstarter today. Find our first look and thoughts from two folks who have been testing prototypes ahead of today’s launch here…