Bikepacking Gear

Bikepacking bags have come a long way over the last two decades, and the options now seem nearly endless, especially for handlebar bag systems. In this guide, we talk through the three main types of handlebar bags and offer pros and cons for each, our picks, and what you should consider when contemplating which type of bag will work best for you. Read more about handlebar rolls vs. harnesses vs. top loaders here…

The Rogue Panda Canelo isn’t your typical handlebar harness. It’s built using a carbon bar anchored by rubber mounting spacers, a system that’s designed to be lightweight, stable, and provide room for cables. It also features their ingenious GlidePlate to protect your headtube while still securing the harness to your bike. Neil shares a detailed look at it in our latest video review…

Updated June 2022 With more and more people using “road” bikes for a variety of off-pavement pursuits, bike parts are quickly evolving to fit those needs. One such component—and perhaps the one experiencing the most fluctuation and innovation at the moment—are drop handlebars, aka flared drop bars, gravel bars, or dirt-drops. This style of handlebar […]

Released last year, the alloy Fasst Flexx Handlebar uses a pivot point and internal elastomer to isolate your upper body from excess vibrations. We’ve been testing one over the last few months to see how it works for bikepacking and trail riding. Find Miles’ review here…

Forager Cycles just released their new titanium Link Wrench, which combines three common box-end sizes and another unexpected trick in a lightweight and user-friendly package. Learn more about the Forager Link Wrench in this first look…

Just when you thought you’d wrapped your head around Tailfin’s burgeoning line of small bags – such as their Cargo Cage Packs and Mini Panniers – out come the new V-Mount Packs, which are designed for bikes with a shortage of water bottle or cargo cage eyelets. We’ve had a chance to try both sizes, and you can read our full review here…

Updated last year, the Framework Designs Sight Seeker is a basket bag with a versatile attachment system, magnetic side pockets, and it’s handmade in Australia by a woman-owned and operated business. We’ve been testing one out for several months for this review…

In case you missed it, New Zealand’s Passchier released its flagship bamboo handlebars last year. The Passchier Gump bars promise long-ride touring comfort and a sustainable and durable construction in a relatively lightweight package. We had a chance to put two pairs through a rugged long-term test to see if they delivered. Find our detailed review here…

Positioned as a durable, versatile clipless cycling shoe for trail riding, cyclocross, and gravel, the updated Bontrager Foray Mountain Bike Shoe looks to be a solid contender for bikepacking as well. We’ve been testing a pair for more than a year to find out how they hold up to a wide variety of rides and conditions. Find our review here…

Released last month, the Old Man Mountain Elkhorn is a cleverly designed and highly versatile rack that can be mounted to the front or rear of nearly any bike. We had a chance to try one out on several bikes for this review…

The Hammerhead Karoo 2 promises a gorgeously detailed display and a host of training features. But is this premium device also suitable for bikepackers riding on and off the grid? For this long-term review, Cass tries it out on extended bikepacking trips and day rides to see if it’s enough to tempt him away from his trusty Wahoo…

From the minds at Tailfin in Bristol, UK, comes yet another option in the brand’s growing, modular and waterproof bikepacking range. The Tailfin Cage Pack is available in three sizes, from 1.7L to 5L, and features nifty Speed Hooks that take much of the fiddliness out of similar bag and cage style setups. Cass got the chance to check them out before their launch for this review…