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It’s the little things that matter. Here you’ll find reviews and insight on bikepacking accessories such as bottle cages and lights…
As hydration vests become increasingly common in the world of bikepacking, we figured it was about time we got our hands on two of the latest to see what all the fuss is all about. Find Miles’ thoughts after testing the Apidura Racing Hydration Vest and PEdALED Odyssey Hydro Vest here…
This Gear Index was originally published in January 2021 and was updated in July 2022. We know one of the core tenets of bikepacking is minimalism. We’ve waxed lyrical about […]
Bicycle trailers can help turn our more off-beat and imaginative bikepacking aspirations into reality, be it by carrying a surfboard across Baja or bringing your dog along for the ride. Mexican callejero Huesos and his humans try out Frances Cycles’ Farfarer over a number of trail rides and multi-day trips into the mountains, reporting in with their respective findings…
The days are hot, humid, and long here in the eastern United States, marking the half-way point in the year for gear testing. Here are a dozen products that have become some of Logan and Virginia’s summer favorites, including a rack hack, shorts and apparel, some rad new handlebars, and more…
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…
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…
Wolf Tooth Components just added a new tool to its lineup. The made-in-the-USA Axle-Handle Multi-Tool it as simple as it gets, providing six functions in an integrated press-fit handle that pops into a Wolf Tooth thru-axle. We just got one and grabbed a few exclusive photos for the release…
The Apple Airtag is a tiny device designed to help you keep track of your belongings in case they go missing. In this video review, Neil shows how it works, tests it in the most trying conditions, and finds some strategic locations to place it so it works properly on your bike, and we list several Airtag bike mount options…
Carrying a large volume of water for bikepacking trips can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. In our latest video, Neil dives into why he carries a hydration bladder for nearly all of his bikepacking trips and shares his review of the new 3L Apidura Frame Pack Hydration Bladder, a purpose-built hydration bladder for your frame pack…
Roman Rusinov is the founder of Ikari, a small brand here in Brevard, North Carolina, that makes intricately designed and useful gear for bikepacking, fly fishing, and daily bike-life use. We got ahold of a couple of Ikari’s unique bike brackets as well as a beautiful magnetic fly container to check them out. Find more about those handmade products and some background on Roman and Ikari here…