Bikepacking Gear

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…

Just announced, the all-new Wolf Tooth Waveform pedals are made in Minnesota and feature an excellent dual-concave platform with a narrow Q-factor and ultra-grippy design. We’ve been spinning a pair around the chunky trails of Pisgah for several weeks, and you can read our review here…

Bikepacking with a dropper post can be revolutionary, especially when the ride involves singletrack and technical descents. Some of us on the team place a high priority on integrating a dropper seat post into our trail and gravel bikepacking setups, but there are a few factors to consider before jumping in. How do I select the right dropper post? Which ones are durable, reliable, and powerful enough to hoist a load? Which seat packs will work? Here’s our full guide…

Released this fall, the new Ornot Lightweight Mission Shorts share a similar cut to the originals but are made from lightweight, stretchy fabric. Miles has been wearing them for the last month and shares his thoughts on why they might be his favourite shorts yet…

The new Wolf Tooth Resolve dropper post features an innovative self-bleeding cartridge, a fully self-serviceable design, and a shorter stack height than any other dropper currently on the market. We had a chance to install one and give it go. Here’s the full review…

What the heck is a downcountry tire? We’ve seen this term kicked around quite a bit, with a variety of products marketed around this sub-category of mountain biking. In our latest video, Neil dives into it with a review of the 29 x 2.4″ Vittoria Syerra. Find his thoughts and review of the Syerra and an attempt to figure out exactly what a downcountry tire is…

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…

Cass tests the Old Man Mountain Divide Rack in both its Taiwanese-made and MUSA forms. Read on for his full review after using it for over a year in several iterations: as a front rack, a rear rack, direct mounted to the frame, with the optional thru-axle kit, and hauling everything from panniers stuffed with gear to a dog in a milk crate…

Never quite satisfied with the shape of drop bars, Miles finds curvy bar bliss on the Ritchey Beacon XL, a super wide drop bar with a 36° flare. Find his thoughts on it here…

Lucas recently got his hands on a Wacaco Picopresso, one of the most compact espresso makers on the market, and he reports back after a couple of months of pulling shots around camp and at home. Find his in-depth review of this tiny device that punches well above its minimal weight here…