Bikepacking Apparel

In our latest video, Neil walks through 12 of his favorite cycling products that were new to him in 2021, bikepacking gear ranging from recycled bags to Neil’s new found favorite instant coffee, all priced under $150…

In the first installment of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the products that have wowed us the most over the past year. Dig into our top picks with 51 awards in 11 categories, including our Top Five Bikes, Best New Components, Best Camping Gear, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already on our radar for 2022…

For our long-term Gift Guide, we racked our brain and drew up a list of more than 70 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.

When the mercury drops and temps fluctuate, a layering clothing strategy is the preferred minimalist method for bikepacking, bicycle touring, and packing light. In this guide, we dig into a six-piece plan that many of us use and agree on for both big trips and weekend outings alike. Plus, find mini-reviews of a few of our favorite garments that we’ve put to the test over the years in multiple layering categories…

Virginia and Emily decided to get a few of the more popular women’s mountain bike shorts on the market and put them to the test this summer. Find their reviews of each, specs and details, and their favorite picks from the group here…

Over the last three months, Neil Beltchenko has thrown a little bit of everything at the PEARL iZUMi X-Alp Summit shoes. They’ve endured simple day rides, the 530-mile Colorado Trail, and everything in between. I this video review, Neil picks apart their pedaling performance, hike-ability, and overall durability after 200+ hours of use…

Named after their lauded flat pedal, the Crankbrothers Stamp Lace is the company’s most economically priced flat pedal option in its new shoe lineup. We put quite a few rugged bikepacking and trail mountain biking miles on a pair for this full review. See more here…

After seven months and 2,000+ miles of rigorous use, Neil shares his thoughts on the Pearl Izumi X Alp Launch SPD clipless mountain bike shoes. Find out about their pedal performance, off-the-bike comfort, and most importantly, overall durability in this long term review…

Looking for the best flat pedal mountain bike shoes for trail riding and bikepacking? Logan tested seven pairs that are relatively accessible and compared them based on comfort, looks, durability, and one of the most important factors, pedal grip. Find details on all of them after more than a year of use here…

Announced today, the new Specialized Rime Flat Shoes are the brand’s first riding shoe designed specifically with hiking in mind, striking a balance between on-bike stiffness and off-bike comfort. We’ve been testing a pair prior to launch, and you can find the details, photos, and our first impressions on the Rime Flat Shoes here…

In this guide and gear roundup, we compiled a list of our favorite cycling gloves and organized them based on temperature range and use. Find them all here, plus our thoughts on glove layering for bikepacking expeditions in changing weather…

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…