Bikepacking Gear

The FlipFuel fuel transfer device allows you to transfer gas from one canister to the next, which means you can consolidate those partly filled fuel canisters and avoid having to pedal into the backcountry with a half-full one. We had the chance to put one to the test for this review…

The new Grayl UltraPress Ti is simple to use, fits in a bottle cage, and holds water for drinking while on the go. We’ve been testing one for a few months for this review. Find that as well as more on the BottleLock Hip Pack and the Arundel Loonie Bin Cage here…

Designed as a serious option for bikes with 20″ wheels and folks with small hands, the MicroShift Super Short drivetrain happens to be well-suited to mini-velos like the Velo Orange Neutrino as well. Find our review and thoughts on how it compares to “big kid” drivetrains 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…

Launched in the spring, the Supernova M99 DY PRO is a unique dynamo-powered headlight with a turbo-charged “high beam” mode and high-end build quality. Kyle Ponce has been testing one on roads and trails around Germany throughout the fall to find out how its innovative design holds up to the rigors of bikepacking. Find his review 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…

Originally a road standard, flat-mount disc brakes have become the norm for hydraulic drop-bar groupsets. This comes with a common limit of 160mm for the brake rotors, which can be inadequate for bikepacking. Find some background on the topic and details on two aftermarket adapters designed to allow larger 180mm discs on many framesets here…

The PNW Loam Lever was just updated with more adjustability and a larger thumb pad. We’ve been testing one out for the last few weeks to see how it stacks up against the original, which we’ve been using for the last four years. Find our thoughts and a detailed comparison in this review…

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Greg Maino shares a simple 10-step guide to creating lightweight pogies that are designed to be perfect for chilly mornings and wet rides alike. Find it here, complete with a materials list, detailed photos, and step-by-step instructions…