Bikepacking Gear

Wolf Tooth just released their new 8-Bit Pack Pliers, a lightweight multi-tool with 17 functions, including one we haven’t yet seen in a bike tool. We had the opportunity to test the 8-Bit prior to today’s launch. Read on for the review, details, and loads of photos…

Ever wonder what the piggyback reservoir does on a high-performance shock? Logan did, so he recently swapped out the stock Fox DPS shock on his Ibis Ripley for a new Fox DPX2 to find out. He reports back on the ride quality and the differences between the two here…

In our latest video, Neil shares everything you need to know about taking care of your chain and making repairs in the field. Find out when to replace your chain, plus tips and tricks to keep you moving in the backcountry when disaster strikes. While this is an essential guide for bikepackers, it’s loaded with great tools for day rides too…

With an unmistakable resemblance to an 80s slingshot stem, the new Farr HeadSpace Stem offers a unique and modern take on a classic. We’ve put together a sneak peek at this unusual stem after trying it out for a while…

The new Ibis Bone-in Pork Chop frame bag features a strapless design with a “bone” that locks the bag into place. We were interested in this new approach to bike bag construction, so we got one to try out. Here are impressions and details after two months of riding with it…

Winter in the Pacific Northwest calls for some seriously aggressive rubber to navigate the slick roots and deep loam the coast is known for. In the name of increased grip and maximum durability, Miles has been running a pair of WTB Vigilante tires for a few months now. Read his full review here…

Big Agnes just released the new 2021 “Bikepack” edition of its Copper Spur HV tents. We had the chance to try out the UL1 for a few nights prior to launch. Here are our impressions alongside all the details, weights, specs, and loads of photos…

Ortlieb recently launched the fully waterproof Fork-Pack, an interesting new quick-release, roll-top pack designed to add 4.1 liters of packing space to each fork leg (with or without eyelets). We had the chance to put some miles on one for this first look video review, complete with an installation guide…

Handmade in Bellingham, Washington, the High Above Venture is a small hip pack with a unique Fidlock magnetic closure and bottle mounting system that might just be the quickest out there. Read on for Miles’ thoughts after some local riding in his new backyard in Powell River, BC…

With a purposeful design that blends a cross-country construction with fairly aggressive tread, the new Specialized Recon 2.0 might just be the perfect line-blurring shoe for all things unpaved. After 2,000+ miles of use, find our full review here…

Rockgeist just launched three new products: the Armadillo Dry Bag Protector, Argonaut Dyneema Dry Bag, and Bolt-On Stake Bag. We had the opportunity to give them a try on our local trails for this exclusive first look…

After 1,000 miles of use, Neil reviews the new Teravail Washburn, a center-slick tire designed for gravel. Watch our latest video gear review here…