Bikepacking Gear

Neil has used tons of bags and gear-hauling systems over the years. From his days as a racer to his recent exploration of modern design, he has bins full of bags and racks that show how carrying stuff has changed since he started bikepacking. In his latest video, he digs through his boxes of bags and explains what worked, what didn’t, and why. Watch the full video below…

With countless nights out in all kinds of tents, Neil has refined the shelter he uses for bikepacking trips. In his latest review, he explores the complexities of a tent he says is unlike any other. Find his Yama Mountain Gear 1P Swiftline review below…

Can a traditionally styled handlebar bag deliver off-road performance without losing its charm? After more than a year with the Wizard Works Badjelly, Logan digs in to see how its new sizing, waterproof construction, and thoughtful details balance form and function and stack up against the competition. Read his review here…

In the second installment of The Cut List, Lucas shares a dozen things he once considered essential but now sees as dead weight after two busy decades of bikepacking, traveling, and obsessing over gear. Find a sweeping mix of habits, equipment, and beliefs he’s learned to leave in the dust in The Cut List Vol. 2 here…

In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Mireille Kidd shares a step-by-step guide to sewing a handy tool roll for organizing all your bits and bobs, complete with multiple pockets and a simple closure. Find Mireille’s how-to and explore our wide-ranging archive of other DIY projects here…

Wolf Tooth’s latest addition to its family of clipless pedals is the ALT Performance XC Pedal, offering many of the same features as the higher-tier options at a more affordable price. Find everything you need to know about the Wolf Tooth ALT Performance Pedals here…

Replacing one of the most beloved gravel tires on the market, the Continental Dubnital had big shoes to fill. Touted as fast-rolling and grippy, it’s another tire that promises a lot in an ever-changing category. With plenty of experience on the former iteration of the same model, the Race Kings, Nic put some serious miles on the new Dubnitals to see if they’re a worthy heir to the throne…

Making a splash with custom bags for some of the world’s most accomplished bikepackers, South City Stitchworks has enjoyed a meteoric rise. Late last year, the brand released its most impressive production offering to date: the Love Handles. A rack-top harness with stretch pockets, Nic and Miles put this uniquely simple design to the test on multiple bikes over many months. Find the full review below…

Part of Ergon’s new GM grip series, the GMS grips reimagine the popular GA3 grips with a reshaped mini-wing, a fresh surface texture, and two size options. Miles got his hands on a pair to see just how much they’ve changed and whether he’ll swap them in for his beloved GA3s. Find his first impressions of the Ergon GMS grips here…

After decades of bikepacking, touring, and obsessing over gear, some of the things we once considered essential have become dead weight. In the first installment of The Cut List, Logan digs into 15 pieces of gear, habits, and strongly held opinions he’s left behind and why experience ultimately changed his mind. Find The Cut List Vol. 1 here…

Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miles’s long-term review here…

Despite being tempted by lighter, more spacious shelters over the years, Nic has remained loyal to the very first single-person tent he picked up. A packable, relatively roomy budget option that costs just $150, the GeerTop Blazer seems too good to be true. In his review, he runs through all the elements that have kept him hooked on this budget banger…