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.
In bikepacking utopia, we all tear around beautiful singletrack on minimal, softbag setups carefully packed with the latest in ultralight gear. In the real world, howoever, many of us need aren’t always riding trails and our gear is bulky; sometimes we just need a little extra capacity. Perhaps it’s a tour on dirt roads and […]
The BXB Goldback is a modern take on the classic saddlebag. With a simple, well-conceived design, and sturdy waxed canvas construction, it’s built for the long haul. We tested the Goldback in Ethiopia and used it on a couple trips around Pisgah National Forest. Here’s the full review…
It’s not uncommon to see bikepackers and mountain bikers using a stem bag for water bottle carrying duties. Rogue Panda spotted this phonomenon and created the Bismarck Bottle Bucket specifically for the task. We tested a pair, and here’s our full review…
Back in 2010, Salsa Cycles released the original Anything Cage, an oversized, open-sided cage made from lightweight aluminum tubing. The idea of an oversized cage wasn’t completely new, but Salsa’s concept was pretty groundbreaking. With the intention of stowing items that are significantly larger than a standard water bottle—almost anything—the Anything Cage gave birth to […]
Apidura’s new Expedition Fork Pack provides extra storage for any fork mounted cargo cage, weighs just 120 grams, and is 100% waterproof. Here are our initial impressions after some wet winter riding on British Columbia’s west coast…
Just announced, the Revelate Designs Polecat is an ultralight, waterproof bag designed for fork-mounted Anything-style cargo cages. We tested the Polecat on a week-long trip in Ethiopia for this first look review…
A few months ago, Wanderlust Gear announced some major updates to their Rattlesnake Stem Bag and new color options for the Beargrass Top Tube Bag. We got our hands on the complete set and put together a first look here…
The Pronghorn is Revelate Designs’ new ultra-minimal, waterproof handlebar system. As part of Revelate’s new race-inspired series, the Pronghorn is stripped down to the bare essentials. We had a chance to give it a try on the Appalachian Gravel Growler. Here’s what we found…
In celebration of another great year for the bikepacking community, we’re happy to announce our 2018 Bikepacking Awards. Part one of three recognizes gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that have captured our interest for 2019…
Designed as an alternative to the ultra-technical backpacks of today, the Oveja Negra Portero is a stripped-down pack that looks good and doesn’t cram in loads of unnecessary features. After several months of daily use, on everything from morning commutes to multi-country bikepacking trips, Lucas offers some thoughts on how the Portero has performed…
Made in Italy by Miss Grape, this full set of waterproof denim PEdAL ED bikepacking bags is quite remarkable. Instead of a full-on review, we giving them a quick first look before gifting them to one lucky Bikepacking Collective member. Here are all the facts, our first impressions, lots of photos, and details on how to win them…
With unmistakable nautical influences, Pack NW creates high-quality, attractive bikepacking bags in the cycling hub of Bellingham, Washington. We paid Hilary and her shop a visit to learn more about what makes Pack NW unique and what we can expect from the company in the future…
