A growing compilation of reviews, from bikepacking bags to bike components, apparel and camping gear. Sort through reviews by category, or find the latest below.
The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a modular rear rack system that can be used alongside the included cradle to hold any dry bag or tent, or integrated into a more complex system using Aeroe’s quick-release gear pods. We’ve been testing the entire system to see if it’s as durable and convenient as they claim. Find the full review here…
Rogue Panda Designs has been offering custom-printed fabrics for a few years now, opening up endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind bikepacking bags. We just got our hands on a print-to-order bag set for an upcoming bike review and wanted to share more about the process and their partnership with graphic designer Kate George. Learn more here…
After around 1,000 miles of use, Logan shares his thoughts on the latest SRAM Eagle GX 1×12 drivetrain, featuring the massive 10-52-tooth cassette. Read on for the review, complete with weights and a detailed side-by-side comparison with SRAM X01 and the Shimano SLX group…
Cass slips his dusty traveler’s feet into a pair of Five Ten’s spacetrooper-style Trailcross Mid Pros. After a few months riding trails, bikepacking, hiking, and kicking around town, find out how this aesthetically divisive footwear fared…
How do you secure your bike while bikepacking or touring? There are many ways to go about it, some far more secure than others. In our latest video, Neil walks through a few creative solutions, as well as more robust security measures that we’ve used over the years…
In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack tent after using it for a couple of months prior to its release. Find the detailed review here, along with a few photos and some of Logan’s pros and cons…
After countless trail rides on the 2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post and hundreds more miles using it to hoist a loaded seat bag while bikepacking, we’re pretty excited about it. Find out why in this long-term review…
Designed and manufactured in British Columbia, the NF DP3 Pants are slim-fit mountain bike pants designed for all-mountain and enduro-style riding. Miles purchased a pair earlier this winter to see if they live up to the hype and how’d they fare for different types of riding. Find his review here…
In effort to keep pedaling through the cold of winter, Virginia tests the high-end 45NRTH Naughtvind Jacket, a performance piece designed for serious winter cycling. After a couple months of use, here’s her review. Plus, find a gallery and short report from two days of snow biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway…
Outer Shell’s Hip Slinger is a distinctive take on the perennially popular hip pack. Think roll-top meets cinch cords, in an assortment of colours and materials. Cass (and Mildred, his pet rhinoceros beetle) try one out for day rides, campouts, and street photography alike. Find the review here…
After years of devoted Garmin eTrex use, Miles takes a closer look at the Garmin Edge 830 to see if it’s a worthy upgrade from the most popular device in bikepacking navigation. Here are his thoughts after a few months of use, plus a side-by-side comparison with his trusty Garmin eTrex 20x…
Okay, we know the core tenet of bikepacking is minimalism. We’ve waxed lyrical about the benefits of paring down possessions to the bare necessities, so our bikes are light and lively enough to explore a variety of backcountry terrain and enjoy the process of doing so… without busting a gut. So, what’s all this about […]
