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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.
As part of our continuing “Best of 2022” coverage, Cass picks his favourite gear, both old and new, that has survived the vagaries of this year’s rutted roads and trails, along with some noteworthy themes that have stood out too…
Released earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…
For our long-term Gift Guide, we racked our brain and drew up a list of nearly 80 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.
Building on years of experience crafting custom bags and racks, Berlin-based Gramm Tourpacking teamed up with framebuilder-owned Allygn Components to create the innovative Diamond Bag and Rack system. Inspired by classic rando bags, it’s ready for bikepacking. Find a thorough examination of the state-of-the-art bag featuring photos from six months of riding with it all across Europe here…
Kicking off our 2022 Bikepacking Awards series, we recognize the products that have most impressed us throughout the past year. Dig into the Bikepacking Gear of the Year with 49 awards in 11 categories, including our Top Six Bikes, Best New Components, Best Tools & Gadgets, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already on our radar for 2023…
It’s that time of the year again when we share our Editor’s Dozen gear lists. To kick things off, here’s Neil Beltchenko’s video showcasing 12 of his favorite products that he tested in 2022. Watch it here…
The new Rogue Panda Ripsey Seat Bag is a dropper-compatible saddle bag supported by a unique injection-molded harness and aluminum saddle rail clamp that provides the best tire clearance we’ve seen from a dropper seat bag. In advance of today’s crowdfunding campaign launch, we’ve been testing out a prototype to see how it fares against the competition. Learn more here…
The Bags by Bird Better Half Framebag is a unique take on a wedge-style bag that features two expandable flip-top lids with quick-access bungee closures. Miles has been testing out two sizes over the last year to find out just how practical the design is. Find his review here…
Best known for their line of handmade hip packs, Washington’s High Above just launched some new bike bags, including a stem bag, top tube bag, and handlebar bag. They sent over the entire collection ahead of the release so we could take a closer look. Find our review here…
The latest top tube bag from Denver, Colorado-based maker JPaks takes trailside snacks to a whole new level with a high-capacity design and recycled RX30 X-Pac construction. Find Miles’ thoughts on the new JPaks SnakPak Footlong EXT and a comparison with other plus-sized top tube bags here…
In our guide to bikepacking with a dropper post, we covered the benefits and reliability of modern droppers. To sum up the experience, using a dropper improves the ride by getting the saddle out of the way during descents and provides several other unexpected benefits. But, until the last few years, dropper seatposts weren’t reliable […]
Two years in the making, the new JPaks Refugi Handlebar Harness is lightweight, stable, and includes a unique Eye Patch headtube protector to keep your frame looking fresh. We’ve been testing one for a few months to see how it stands up against the competition. Find our review here…
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