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A growing compilation of reviews, from bikepacking bags to bike components, apparel and camping gear. Sort through reviews by category, or find the latest below.
The Adidas Five Ten Kestrel BOA was completely redesigned with a new look as a “downcountry” shoe last year, blending a stiffer XC-esque construction with burly features from Five Ten’s gravity mountain bike range to find an interesting middle ground. We’ve been testing a pair for several months for this review…
The new Revelate Designs Nook and Cranny are mini frame bags designed for full-suspension mountain bikes and day rides when carrying just the essentials is enough. We got out on a few rides before today’s launch for a closer look. Find everything you need to know here…
The King Cage Longer Thing Cage is an extended version of the popular Manything Cage with a generous 15″ height, a bolt or clamp-on design, and a lightweight titanium construction. Find our review of the Longer Thing Cage and thoughts on extra-tall cargo cages here…
The new Austere Lock Belt is perhaps the most over-engineered belt in the world, complete with a CNC-machined construction, a unique locking design, and the attention to detail we’ve come to expect from the Washington-based buckle maker. Find Miles’ Austere Lock Belt review here after several months of use…
Originally posted in July 2019; recently updated Jan 2024 Most of us on the team try to leave the backpack at home when we ride, but some situations demand the use of a small pack. Shy of a full-on backpack, a hip pack presents the perfect place for hauling a camera, a few extra snacks, […]
There seems to be a shortage of flat-pedal mountain bike shoes for cold weather—or mountain weather—and we’re always on the hunt for new options. Prone to cold feet, Logan has found several that work for him over the last few years, some of which might surprise you. Find the list here, plus a few tips for keeping your feet warm…
The new kLite Micro USB Charger is one of the most efficient and compact dynamo chargers available, designed to run in line with a dynamo input on one end and a USB-A output on the other. We tested one before today’s launch to see how it stands up against its larger sibling and why it might be the key to the perfect beginner dynamo setup. Find our kLite Micro USB Charger review here…
In our final Editor’s Dozen from 2023, Josh Meissner reflects on 12 highlights that shaped his eventful last year of touring all over Europe. Ranging from practical gear to immaterial inspiration, find his collection of favorites that blur the lines of bikepacking here…
The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar is one of Garmin’s new head units with solar charging capabilities, and Neil has been using one for more than a year now. In this review, he shares all the details bikepackers need to know, including some surprising real-world battery run-time findings. Find it all here…
Rolling over the end-of-year roundups, Logan and Virginia compiled their final Editor’s Dozen of 2023 with a collection of 12 standout favorites from the year. These products proved their mettle, accompanying us on local overnighters, trail rides in the Sierra Norte and the Appalachians, and on a couple of bigger missions in Oaxaca and Colorado. Find them all here…
After a busy year of bikepacking, including a six-week trip to Australia, Miles and Emily share 12 items that stood out this year. Find everything from trail-tested components and gear to their new favourite Tasmania-made chocolate bar in their 2023 Editor’s Dozen roundup…
Originally published September 2020, last updated December 2023 A top tube bag is an exceptionally handy addition to any bikepacking kit. An ideal cubby hole for stashing snacks and small items, they’re great accessories for any ride, no matter the distance. We often hear top tube bags referred to as “gas tanks” thanks to a […]