Bikepacking Gear

After a recent visit to the DT Swiss Americas office in Grand Junction, Colorado, we have loads of insight to share. In this guide, we dig into everything you need to know about DT Swiss hubs, including the different ratchet systems, a crash course in preventative wheel maintenance for a big trip, and the DT Swiss 54T ratchet upgrade, a worthwhile and easy DIY improvement for classic ratchet hubs….

The Cane Creek eeWings titanium cranks are the ultimate “forever cranks.” With a simple design and thoughtful details aplenty, these cranks promise to outlive any bike they’re attached to. Their price tag is substantial, so John Montesi reflects on five years and 18,000 miles of hard use to decide if they are a worthwhile investment. Read his Cane Creek eeWings review to find out…

Sea to Summit’s popular Spark sleeping bag line has been revamped for 2024, boasting improved warmth, comfort, and durability. Sam Rice put the Spark -1°C (30°F) through its paces during a two-month expedition across the frigid Peruvian Andes. Read his detailed Sea to Summit Spark -1C review here…

Originally published Aug 2021, Updated October 2024 We’re big fans of modern bikepacking-style seatpacks. They don’t require any mounting hardware—such as a rear bike rack or support—keeping them light and […]

Filling a niche that only bikepackers who’ve endured a grueling push up steep and rugged terrain are likely to appreciate, the Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness offers a simple and effective way to take a walk with your bike. Evan Christensen tested one on the rocky slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and he reports in with this Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness review. Read it here…

Just announced, the Tailfin Bar Bag System is a radical new suite of handlebar packs designed around a CNC-machined handlebar mount, the brand’s X-Clamp quick-release cam, and four sizes of welded waterproof bag options for both flat and drop bars. Find our complete Tailfin Bar Bag System Review after a few of us have been testing it for several months…

The German-made Knipex Pliers Wrench is a cleverly designed and infinitely useful toolbox staple. In this concise review, industry veteran Sean Mailen shares an overview of what makes the Knipex unique and how he uses them in his workshop. Read his Knipex Pliers Wrench review here…

When Surly specced the Pinion-equipped Moonlander with a chain and left the derailleur hanger in place, it felt like they were daring someone to slap on a derailleur and cassette to see how it’d work with a Pinion and derailleur drivetrain together. So, we did just that. In this video, Neil shares what he found after experimenting with a few different configurations…

Originally published February 2019, last updated September 2024 Consider this as part three in a Gear Index subset all about bottle cages, cargo carriers, and boss-mounted bags for carrying extra […]

Over the years, the team here at BIKEPACKING.com has learned a thing or two about creature comforts. After all, bikepacking is meant to be fun, and if you have a little extra room, it’s never a bad idea to bring something that makes your time at camp a bit more comfortable or enjoyable. In this piece, Neil shares 14 bikepacking luxuries…

The new Sklar PBJ Handlebar was designed for the Performance Basket Jammer frameset, and it features a lightweight aluminum construction, a nice balance of angles, and clean aesthetics. Miles has been testing one for several months and put together some thoughts on how it compares to other bars and what he likes about it. Dig into his Sklar PBJ Handlebar review here…

Almost a decade after their original release, the redesigned Rogue Panda Alamo top tube bags use a new attachment system that eliminates the need for a head tube strap. They’re compatible with straps and bolt-on setups and come in three stock sizes. Miles has been testing them ahead of today’s release to see just how sturdy the new design is. Find his Rogue Panda Alamo Top Tube Bag review here…