Bikepacking Gear

Have you ever been confounded by all the straps and bungee cords on ultralight quilts? We took Big Agnes’ Fussel UL quilt bikepacking from sea level to 3200m in elevation to test its novel snap button and patch system. Find out how it fared over four months of use.

Although it was just announced, we managed to put a couple hundred (hard) miles on the new SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain for this review. The group gets the same wireless tech used in X01 but makes wireless shifting a little more affordable. Find all the specs, weight comparisons, and a full gnar report here.

Is the Katadyn BeFree the most bike-friendly water filter on the market? In our latest video, we take a look at this ultralight, easy to use, collapsable water filter that’s compact enough to fit almost anywhere—perfect for both bikepacking and day rides. Find the long-term review here…

The new Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack Tent is loaded with bikepacking-specific features, including compact poles, a roll-top bag for handlebar mounting, a vestibule storage tub, and a subdued appearance. Read on for our review of the two-person model after several months of testing…

Announced today, the new Specialized Rime Flat Shoes are the brand’s first riding shoe designed specifically with hiking in mind, striking a balance between on-bike stiffness and off-bike comfort. We’ve been testing a pair prior to launch, and you can find the details, photos, and our first impressions on the Rime Flat Shoes here…

Updated on March 8, 2022 With the growing popularity of eyelet-mounted bags and cargo cages, bike tourers and bikepackers are increasingly looking for ways to add mounts to their fork […]

The Aeroe Spider Rear Rack is a modular rear rack system that can be used alongside the included cradle to hold any dry bag or tent, or integrated into a more complex system using Aeroe’s quick-release gear pods. We’ve been testing the entire system to see if it’s as durable and convenient as they claim. Find the full review here…

Rogue Panda Designs has been offering custom-printed fabrics for a few years now, opening up endless possibilities for one-of-a-kind bikepacking bags. We just got our hands on a print-to-order bag set for an upcoming bike review and wanted to share more about the process and their partnership with graphic designer Kate George. Learn more here…

After around 1,000 miles of use, Logan shares his thoughts on the latest SRAM Eagle GX 1×12 drivetrain, featuring the massive 10-52-tooth cassette. Read on for the review, complete with weights and a detailed side-by-side comparison with SRAM X01 and the Shimano SLX group…

Cass slips his dusty traveler’s feet into a pair of Five Ten’s spacetrooper-style Trailcross Mid Pros. After a few months riding trails, bikepacking, hiking, and kicking around town, find out how this aesthetically divisive footwear fared…

How do you secure your bike while bikepacking or touring? There are many ways to go about it, some far more secure than others. In our latest video, Neil walks through a few creative solutions, as well as more robust security measures that we’ve used over the years…

In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack tent after using it for a couple of months prior to its release. Find the detailed review here, along with a few photos and some of Logan’s pros and cons…