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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.
A full frame bag is the golden ticket for taking advantage of every last nook and cranny of your bike’s main triangle. When it comes to squeezing in gear and how the extra weight affects the handling of a bike, positioning that weight low and above the bottom bracket offers the best of both worlds. […]
Rogue Panda Designs has been offering custom-printed fabrics for a few years now, opening up endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind bikepacking bags. We just got our hands on a print-to-order bag set for an upcoming bike review and wanted to share more about the process and their partnership with graphic designer Kate George. Learn more here…
Outer Shell’s Hip Slinger is a distinctive take on the perennially popular hip pack. Think roll-top meets cinch cords, in an assortment of colours and materials. Cass (and Mildred, his pet rhinoceros beetle) try one out for day rides, campouts, and street photography alike. Find the review here…
In our final nod to the stuff of 2020, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen of their favorite pieces of gear that were special during a year of sanity rides, overnighter escapes, and local route scouting. Find it all here, ranging from pricey and odd, to cheap and game-changing…
Looking back on the year, Lucas rounds up 12 notable pieces of gear and experiences that improved his life in 2020, both on and off the bike. From affordable and practical accessories, to transformative upgrades, to a titanium dream build, find his Editor’s Dozen here…
While this year hasn’t involved as much gear testing as normal, for obvious reasons, Cass still has a dozen favorite items and experiences to share from 2020. Read on to find his full list of gear picks here…
The first installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the products that have impressed us the most. Find our top picks in 10 categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2021…
Dyed in the Wool’s XL Bar Bag caught our eye when it was launched earlier this spring, and Lucas has been testing one over the past six months to find out what separates this Warsaw, Poland-built handlebar bag from similar options on the market. Find specs, impressions, and lots of photos here…
The new Ibis Bone-in Pork Chop frame bag features a strapless design with a “bone” that locks the bag into place. We were interested in this new approach to bike bag construction, so we got one to try out. Here are impressions and details after two months of riding with it…
Ortlieb recently launched the fully waterproof Fork-Pack, an interesting new quick-release, roll-top pack designed to add 4.1 liters of packing space to each fork leg (with or without eyelets). We had the chance to put some miles on one for this first look video review, complete with an installation guide…
Handmade in Bellingham, Washington, the High Above Venture is a small hip pack with a unique Fidlock magnetic closure and bottle mounting system that might just be the quickest out there. Read on for Miles’ thoughts after some local riding in his new backyard in Powell River, BC…
Rockgeist just launched three new products: the Armadillo Dry Bag Protector, Argonaut Dyneema Dry Bag, and Bolt-On Stake Bag. We had the opportunity to give them a try on our local trails for this exclusive first look…
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