Bikepacking Apparel

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…

Ornot is a San Francisco-based cycling apparel company dedicated to doing things differently. From their minimal branding, to their full line of US-made products, to their commitment to operating an environmentally conscious business, they’ve got a lot going for them. After some spring riding, Miles is ready to share his thoughts on the Ornot Mission Shorts and newly released Trail Shirt. Read more here…

After a combined 500+ miles of riding, Miles and Lucas report back on Bontrager’s GR2 Gravel Bike Shoe, which was released earlier this spring. The lace-up closure and no-frills design are likely to appeal to bikepackers and gravel enthusiasts alike. Learn more here…

Rapha’s Explore Down Jacket is a lightweight, packable layer that’s designed to work equally well on and off the bike. After a few months of use in a variety of environments—from sunny Arizona, to rainy California, to cold and windy London—Lucas shares his impressions on what’s worked and what hasn’t. Find his full review here…

GORE’s fabrics have undoubtedly transformed the outdoor industry and anyone who spends any time outside has probably used their products. In addition to licensing its technologies to other companies, GORE has for many years produced its own line of technical garments that have by now reached elite status for thoughtfully designed outerwear. Joe Cruz spent the last six months rotating through three of their jackets and reports back on their limits and successes…

After years of riding in 5.10’s classic Freeriders, Cass thinks it’s time to give another trail shoe a go: Bontrager’s Flatlines. After six months of use, find out how he got on, and whether their Vibram tread survived the rigours of bikepacking, city sidewalks, and regular trail riding…