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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.
Bikepacking bags have come a long way over the last two decades, and the options now seem nearly endless, especially for handlebar bag systems. In this guide, we talk through the three main types of handlebar bags and offer pros and cons for each, our picks, and what you should consider when contemplating which type of bag will work best for you. Read more about handlebar rolls vs. harnesses vs. top loaders here…
The Rogue Panda Canelo isn’t your typical handlebar harness. It’s built using a carbon bar anchored by rubber mounting spacers, a system that’s designed to be lightweight, stable, and provide room for cables. It also features their ingenious GlidePlate to protect your headtube while still securing the harness to your bike. Neil shares a detailed look at it in our latest video review…
Just when you thought you’d wrapped your head around Tailfin’s burgeoning line of small bags – such as their Cargo Cage Packs and Mini Panniers – out come the new V-Mount Packs, which are designed for bikes with a shortage of water bottle or cargo cage eyelets. We’ve had a chance to try both sizes, and you can read our full review here…
Updated last year, the Framework Designs Sight Seeker is a basket bag with a versatile attachment system, magnetic side pockets, and it’s handmade in Australia by a woman-owned and operated business. We’ve been testing one out for several months for this review…
Ortlieb just unveiled the new Seat-Pack QR, which combines their proven welded waterproof seat bag design with a new quick-release mechanism that easily hooks onto the saddle rails, providing a fast and easy attachment system that also works with a dropper post. We’ve been testing one for this detailed review…
The new Travellers Panniers from Australian maker Tia Evans of Framework Designs feature a versatile design that can be bolted on directly onto your favourite fork or strapped onto a rack. We’ve been testing out a prototype set for the last couple of months for this detailed review…
Utah-based Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks recently updated some of their accessory bags, and they sent them over so we could take a closer look. Find photos, specs, and our first impressions here…
Seat packs and saddlebags are quintessential pieces of bikepacking gear, but they’re often pricey. In our latest Bikepacking Hacks video, Neil walks through some simple and affordable DIY solutions for carrying gear at the rear end of your bike. Watch it here and find a list of options and notes we put together for other low-budget seat pack solutions…
Getting into bikepacking can seem expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In our first Bikepacking Hacks video, Neil talks through a few free and cheap ways to carry gear on your handlebars…
Rockgeist made some big modifications to their flagship handlebar system last year. The BarJam Harness saw a meticulous redesign using locally machined alloy brackets and integration with the welded waterproof Horton accessory pouch. After a few months of testing, find our full review of this incredibly stable system here…
In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Josh Rizzo guides us through sewing a simple drawstring stuff sack using upcycled fabric. Find step-by-step instructions to create a handy little bag for organizing your accessories here…
Reflecting back on the year of riding around Europe, from the Baltic Sea down to the Dolomites, Lucas rounds up 12 noteworthy pieces of gear and experiences that added to his life in 2021, whether on or off the bike. From handmade bags to affordable accessories and time-tested apparel, find his annual Editor’s Dozen here…
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