Bikepacking Gear

Revelate Designs helped define the modern handlebar harness nearly two decades ago, so when the Alaskan brand finally released its first rigid cradle, expectations were high. After several overnighters and some rough trail miles, the new Hammerhead Harness proved that there’s still room to improve in this category. Find our full review here…

Announced this week, Revelate’s new Extended Play is an aptly named top tube bag available in two lengths for rides that require extra capacity. Neil and Miles have been testing both sizes ahead of launch. Find their review of the Revelate Designs Extended Play top tube bag here…

Teased at Sea Otter last month, the new top tube bag lineup from Revelate Designs includes a redesigned Mag-Tank and a new quick-release, bolt-on version called the Mag-Tank FastTrack. Find Miles’ first impressions after testing them ahead of today’s launch…

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…