It’s the little things that matter. Here you’ll find reviews and insight on bikepacking accessories such as bottle cages and lights…
In 2019 Joe pedaled in Bosnia, on dirt roads from Munich to Marseille, and on a folding bike in Portugal. Closer to home he rode along the Mexico/Arizona border and was part of the Arkansas scouting mission for the No Place Like Oz loop. Not to mention a 50th birthday party of three days of massive gravel rides in Vermont with a few dozen close friends. Along the way he put plenty of new things to the test. Find his favorites here…
With a lot of good items left over from our awards roundups, we’re putting down some of our favorites in several end of the year Editor’s Dozen gear lists. Here’s a collaboration from Virginia and Logan with twelve of their prized bikepacking finds from 2019…
It’s always hard to squeeze everything we like most into our Awards series. So this year, we’re adding in an Editor’s Dozen – gear, routes, and more – that didn’t make it into our main roundup posts. To kick off, here’s Cass’ pick of 2019, covering family bikepacking, a cargo plus bike, favourite routes, fancy carbon wheels, a Dyneema hip pack, a magic bungee cord, and more…
For our long-term Gift Guide, we racked our brain and drew up a list of more than 60 of our most prized pieces of bikepacking gear, at a variety of price points. Think of this as a roster of goods that have already proven their worth… gifts that promise to keep on giving, over thousands of miles, all around the world.
Outer Shell announced an updated version of their bike-friendly camera strap a few months back, simplifying on-the-fly adjustment and adding a sternum strap for increased stability. Miles tried the strap out with both a full-sized DSLR and smaller mirrorless camera to see how it works. See his first impressions here…
The second installment of our 2019 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the gear that’s impressed us this year. Find our top picks in a dozen categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2020…
The new Wolf Tooth EnCase System features a handlebar toolkit complete with two storage sleeves, a chain-breaker/tire plugger, and a full hex bit multi-tool. We had a chance to use one over the last month for this review…
With winter ahead of us, now’s the perfect time to start preparing for DIY projects. In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Neža returns with a step-by-step guide to making your own fanny pack…
The days are getting shorter here in the the Northern Hemisphere, but the season’s just beginning for gear testing. Here are a dozen products—from navigation to footwear—that have become some of Logan’s favorites throughout this past spring and summer…
Although most of us try and leave the backpack at home, there are definitely situations that call for the use of a small pack, or our personal favorite, a hip pack. For many of us, it’s the perfect place to keep a camera at hand, a few extra snacks, or a lightweight layer and other […]
We had a chance to take a long look at Hunter Cycles’ new Cow Catcher Stem Rack. Built specifically for the PAUL Boxcar stem, this lightweight rack is designed to carry gear at the handlebars and avoid frame and cable interference. Here are the details, loads of photos, and a Q and A with Rick Hunter about this innovative carrying system…
Presenting part two of our findings among the brand booths and displays at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic. Here are more than 20 new and interesting products from Rotor, Redshift, EVOC, Topeak, and more…
