Bikepacking Gear

The Musguard Handlebar Harness weighs just 148 grams, uses a unique one-strap design that wraps around the stem and handlebar, and is one of the most affordable harnesses out there. We’ve been testing one over the last few months to see how it stacks up against some of its closest competitors. Find Miles’ review here…

The Miss Grape ILCOSO is a unique modular handlebar bag cradle and accessory mount designed to solve several quandaries often created by handlebar bags, such as tire clearance and cable interference. A few of us have been testing the ILCOSO to see how it performs over the long haul. Find our review here…

The UK’s Hope Technology entered the clipless pedal game with the announcement of three new offerings in August of 2021. As a die-hard Shimano XT/XTR fan, Lucas was initially skeptical about the Hope Union RC pedals, but he’s changed his tune after a year of use. Find his long-term review following all manner of rides around Portugal and the Rocky Mountains here…

Taking your riding shoes off after a long day of pedaling is one of the best feelings, especially when you have a backup pair for shuffling around camp. While hunting for most easy to pack ultralight camp shoes, we tested a bunch of popular models, from minimalist outdoor socks to superlight sandals. Find our thoughts and mini-reviews on six of them here, plus a list of other options…

Revelate Designs just announced two new wedge frame bags. The Revelate Choss is a triangular bag designed for hardtail and full-suspension mountain bikes, and the Sandur is made for gravel bikes. We had the chance to give them both a try ahead of today’s launch. Find our review and details on their new frame bag hydration bladder systems here…

Building on the 3/4″ ladder lock buckle Austere Manufacturing released this spring, the new 1″ Pin Ladder Lock is compatible with any gear that uses 1″ webbing. We got our hands on a couple of buckles for today’s release. Find our first look here…

Can a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months…

Just when you thought we’d wrapped up our coverage of the inaugural MADE Bike Show in Portland, we’re back with one last roundup of interesting finds. Find photos and details on several more beautiful handmade bikes, some intriguing new bits and bobs, and a first look at a new suspension fork front rack here…

Terrified of wireless tech and new standards? We’re happy to report that the latest drivetrains from Japan are fully mechanical. The all-new Shimano GRX 12-speed 1x groups use the same cassettes as their mountain bike counterparts and feature a few new upgrades. We’ve been testing the 1×12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…

The new Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage offers a fresh take on the decade-old oversized overflow cage concept. It borrows a couple of ideas from the brand’s other house-made products and introduces some novel features. We had the chance to slap a pair on the bike and put them to use prior to launch day. Find the review here…

Although handmade bicycles are the focus of this weekend’s MADE bike show, there are a bunch of interesting new bags, components, and accessories on display too, including a prototype handlebar bag from Randi Jo Fab, a new Velo Orange gravel bike, a wild Bike Friday off-roader, and a fresh fork bag from Swift Industries. We grabbed some photos yesterday and got the scoop on all of them. Learn more here…

Released last year, the San Francisco-made Outer Shell Everyday Tote features a unique two-in-one design that can change shape to fit snugly into a Wald 137 basket or over your shoulder. Following several months of daily use on commutes and day rides, Lucas reports back with this review…