Bikepacking Gear

The redesigned Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness from Rogue Panda Designs takes everything we liked about the original and adds two mounting positions, thanks to an asymmetric design. Find everything you need to know about the Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness V2 here…

The Velo Orange There and Back Rack features ample mounting points and a modular design compatible with a variety of bikes and packing styles. With an adjustable vertical position, the flexible stainless steel rack claims to work seamlessly on both the front and rear of bikes with the appropriate mounting points. After six months with one, Nic weighs in on whether it’s really as versatile as advertised. Find his Velo Orange There and Back Rack review here…

The new and improved Fizik Ergolace Flat 2 shoes build on the Terra Ergolace with an updated fit, refined construction, and a grippier outsole. Miles spent the last month testing them in a variety of conditions to see how they stack up against the originals. Find his Fizik Ergolace Flat 2 shoe review here, including thoughts on why they might be the ultimate flat shoe for certain styles of bikepacking…

Neil’s latest review highlights the new Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradle. Based on Salsa’s Anything Cradle, the Manzanita is a modular system with two bag options, designed to hold a bag just off the front of drop or flat handlebars for quick and easy cargo storage. Check out his full video and written reviews below…

After a year of cowboy glamping with the Poland-made Cumulus Mosquito Bivi, Josh Meissner reviews the minimalist, non-waterproof shelter and explains why he loves bug bivy bags for bikepacking. Find his long-term review here…

The all-new Tailfin Journey Rack distills the brand’s signature quick-release system into a more open, adaptable platform that works just as well with your existing gear as it does within Tailfin’s own ecosystem. With two versions and several add-ons, it offers many possibilities. We put it through its paces prior to launch for this full review…

The latest bag maker to take advantage of Old Man Mountain’s FLiP OEM program is Rogue Panda in Flagstaff, Arizona, with their new Buckskin Mini Pannier. We tested a prototype on a small segment of the Arizona Trail and got to check out the production version ahead of today’s launch. Find our first look at the Rogue Panda Buckskin Mini Pannier here…

The new Rogue Panda Picketpost Rack-Top Bag is a unique top-opener with a roll-top closure, a backpacking-inspired mesh pocket, and two width options to fit various racks. We tested a prototype, got out for a shake-down ride with Rogue Panda’s founder, and tried out the final version over the weekend. Find all the details on the Picketpost Rack-Top Bag and a peek at the upcoming Elden Rack-Top Bag here…

The new Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack builds on the proven design of their original Pannier Rack by adding a standalone pannier-mounting rail beneath the top deck. Miles recently returned from nine days of bikepacking in Baja, Mexico, to test its expedition-worthiness. Find his Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack review here…

We met up with Revelate Designs founder Eric Parsons at this year’s Sea Otter Classic for an early look at some exciting new bikepacking gear they’ll launch next month. Find a peek at the new Burrote Rack Bag, updated top tube bag lineup, and fresh bolt-on handlebar cradle here…

Inspired by their clipless model, Stomp Lox and Ronnie Romance have brought a flat, trail-running-oriented shoe to the bike space. Dubbed the Trail Worm, this barefoot-style design aims to reconnect users with their natural stride and provide a more grounded feel to everyday use. Nic used the Trail Worms on and off the bike and shares his thoughts in this review…

Two small brands an ocean apart are challenging the status quo with derailleurs built around repairability, compatibility, and mechanical simplicity. In this two-in-one review, we put the Ratio Mech and Madrone Jab to the test on the same bike. The result is a compelling look at what happens when thoughtful engineering meets a growing demand for alternatives to today’s increasingly complex drivetrain ecosystem. Find our full Madrone Jab Review and Ratio Mech Review here…