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Trying to decide what to wear for your big bikepacking outing? Here are some reviews and posts about proper bikepacking shoes and clothing…
The Outdoor Research Helium rain jacket and pants are a favorite among bikepackers as an impressively packable emergency outer layer. After hearing that they updated the line to be a claimed five times more tear-resistant and twice as abrasion resistant than the previous version, we had to check it out for ourselves. Find our review here, featuring a side-by-side comparison with the old Helium jacket…
In our final nod to the stuff of 2020, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen of their favorite pieces of gear that were special during a year of sanity rides, overnighter escapes, and local route scouting. Find it all here, ranging from pricey and odd, to cheap and game-changing…
Looking back on the year, Lucas rounds up 12 notable pieces of gear and experiences that improved his life in 2020, both on and off the bike. From affordable and practical accessories, to transformative upgrades, to a titanium dream build, find his Editor’s Dozen here…
While this year hasn’t involved as much gear testing as normal, for obvious reasons, Cass still has a dozen favorite items and experiences to share from 2020. Read on to find his full list of gear picks here…
The first installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the products that have impressed us the most. Find our top picks in 10 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 2021…
Miles has been testing a pair of Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes on British Columbia’s trails throughout the fall to see what they’re all about. Find his thoughts on both here…
With a purposeful design that blends a cross-country construction with fairly aggressive tread, the new Specialized Recon 2.0 might just be the perfect line-blurring shoe for all things unpaved. After 2,000+ miles of use, find our full review here…
The Timmermade SUL 1.5 Down Sweater claims to be one of the lightest four-season down jackets on the market. It weighs in at around 228g, provides massive amounts of warmth, and is custom made for the perfect fit. Miles shares some thoughts on his after several months of use…
The new Showers Pass Elements Jacket is fully waterproof, 2.5-layer jacket that was designed with mountain biking in mind. We took one out on a few rides to prepare this first look to coincide with today’s launch. Find photos, specs, and Miles’ thoughts here…
While on the hunt for the perfect bikepacking shorts, we tested several different pairs from Showers Pass, The Overland, Chrome, PEdALED, Kitsbow, Velocio, and Bontrager. Read on for reviews of seven casual cycling shorts, many of which are new for 2020…
We took six of the most well-regarded clipless shoes on the market and put them to a test throughout a season of riding. Find a review of each here, alongside detailed insight into how to choose the best clipless shoes for bikepacking…
In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Franzi Wernsing provides a step-by-step guide to making your own cycling cap. Find her detailed tutorial here, complete with lots of photos…
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