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Strapping a few bags to a bike is nothing new. But as bikepacking grows in popularity, bag makers are pushing the norm with new bags and innovations. Find reviews and insights in the posts below.
Kokopelli, a brand better known for its line of inflatable and highly packable packrafts, recently unveiled a full line of bikepacking bags designed specifically for packrafting and wet conditions. Miles snuck out on some bikerafting trips to see how they hold up to real-world use. Find his first impressions here…
Just announced, the Revelate Designs Rifter is a universal-fit frame bag that’s USA-made in four sizes from 100% recycled RVX 30 and designed for modern hardtail geometry. We got a hold of the feature-rich Rifter for this first-ride review. Find all the details and our initial findings here…
The Rambler Bags Rolltop Handlebar Bag is handmade in the US and features an expandable design, generous capacity, highly weather-resistant construction, and weighs just over one pound. Miles has been putting one through its paces over the last few months to see how it holds up to long-term bikepacking. Find his review here…
What’s the difference between “waterproof” and “water-resistant” when it comes to bikepacking bags? The reality is some companies associate the term waterproof with products that aren’t, and it’s time to uncover the truth. In this guide, we look at the difference between water-resistant and waterproof bikepacking bags, provide some considerations for weighing out the options, and list our favorites in several categories…
Weighing just 255 grams each with a 7-11L volume, the Revelate Designs Nano Panniers were just completely redesigned with a unique four-point compression system that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Miles has been putting them through their paces on a 2,000-kilometer dirt tour around Australia, and he put together a detailed review ahead of today’s launch. Check it out here…
Not quite micro panniers but still not full-sized panniers, the Rambler Bags Panniers are low-profile and spacious and feature a timeless aesthetic that’s easy to love. Miles and Emily have been bikepacking in Australia for the last month, and they report back on how the panniers have been holding up. Find their review here…
Wizard Works from the UK and Manivelle from France just unveiled their collaboration on a wire bike basket and bag that are cleverly sized to fill the gap between the classic Wald 137 and 139. Following a month of rolling around with the Wizard Works Alakazam and Manivelle Basket, Lucas shares his reviews of both here…
In this review, Cass Gilbert and Neil Beltchenko check out Tailfin’s latest release, a range of five top tube packs available in three sizes and with two closure systems. As we’ve come to expect from this innovative brand, they find there’s far more to these bags than initially meets the eye…
In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Rémi Quinquin shares a simple guide to repurposing a worn-out tire to create a clever upcycled seat harness. Find his step-by-step guide to making a unique and functional seat harness that can reduce waste and save money here…
A longflap saddlebag is the centerpiece of many neo-traditional dirt touring setups, and the Ron’s Bikes Fabio’s Chest has become a modern classic since its inception in 2016. In this review, Logan digs into the backstory behind Fab’s Chest and reports back on the latest Connecticut-made waxed Cordura model after 1,000 miles of use while bikepacking the Eastern Divide Trail and roaming around the mountains of western North Carolina…
Updated March 2023 (originally published July 2020) Attaching a basket to your bike as a means of hauling stuff is hardly a new idea, but basketpacking is a style of touring that’s returned to popularity over the past several years. Given a basket’s forward position and the added weight of the rack required to support […]
Closing out our Editor’s Dozen series that looks back at our favorite pieces of gear from the past year, Lucas shares his top 12 picks for 2022. Find his roundup of assorted things that saw lots of use and made a lasting impression during his bikepacking trips around the UK, Germany, and the Rocky Mountains here…
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