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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 Wayward Riders Louise Dropper Post Harness was recently updated with more tire clearance, added stability, and compatibility with dry bags ranging from 3 to 13L in size. We’ve been testing the Louise V2 this spring to discover how much it’s improved over the original. Find the full review here…
Named after their lauded flat pedal, the Crankbrothers Stamp Lace is the company’s most economically priced flat pedal option in its new shoe lineup. We put quite a few rugged bikepacking and trail mountain biking miles on a pair for this full review. See more here…
After seven months and 2,000+ miles of rigorous use, Neil shares his thoughts on the Pearl Izumi X Alp Launch SPD clipless mountain bike shoes. Find out about their pedal performance, off-the-bike comfort, and most importantly, overall durability in this long term review…
Floppy top tube bag got you down? Using a short stem and running out of room for straps? We’ve been testing three of the best top tube bag stabilizing solutions from Rockgeist, DrJ0n Bagworks, and 76 Projects to see who does what best. Find photos, specs, and our thoughts on each of these clever little devices here…
Lindarets recently released two clever travel tools, both designed to work in conjunction with a 12mm axle without the bulkiness of a dedicated tool. Check out our thoughts on the new Travel Disc Brake Rotor Lockring Tool and Travel Hex Tool here…
The new Ergon SMC Core Saddle is designed to be the brand’s most comfortable mountain bike saddle to date. We’ve been trying out both the men’s and women’s versions since their release to see how they build on the SMC Sport. Find our thoughts on both here…
The sub-two-pound Zpacks Free Duo is an ultralight, versatile Dyneema tent that offers something few others in its weight class can: a completely freestanding design. We tested one for nearly a year in a broad range of conditions for this long-term review. Also, find a weight and price comparison to several other freestanding tents on the market…
Cass takes the wallet-friendly TranzX Kitsuma dropper post out bikepacking and trail riding on his local singletrack and dirt roads. Find out why it pairs so well with older hardtails and why it could be the perfect dropper for those who’ve yet to try one. And, learn about the easy-to-fit Jump Seat too…
Looking for the best flat pedal mountain bike shoes for trail riding and bikepacking? Logan tested seven pairs that are relatively accessible and compared them based on comfort, looks, durability, and one of the most important factors, pedal grip. Find details on all of them after more than a year of use here…
Tarptent’s Double Rainbow has been a longstanding, affordable favourite amongst the hiking and bikepacking communities. We tested out the new, ultralight Dyneema version – the Double Rainbow Lithium – in a bid to find out if a tent that’s over twice the price is worth all those extra dollars…
The Jetboil Stash is the brand’s lightest and most compact cooking system to date, with the entire kit weighing just over 200g. We’ve been testing one over the past few months to see how it performs as a lightweight bikepacking stove for one to two people. Find Miles’ review here…
Doom Bars fabricates high-quality custom steel handlebars in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They just launched a new website and several standard handlebar models, including the Lucky Riser we’ve been testing for the past few months. Find a Q&A with the owner, Keaton Haire, and Miles’ thoughts on the Lucky Riser bar as a do-everything handlebar for bikepacking here…