Bikepacking Gear

The updated 2020 Swift Zeitgeist saddlebag/handlebar bag was announced a couple months ago. Prior to its release, we had the chance to put a lot of hard miles on a prototype model, provide feedback, and ultimately help make improvements to the final design. Here’s the full review…

The Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo has won numerous awards since its introduction, and the feature spec makes it plenty appealing for bikepacking. Joe has been testing it on three continents for nearly a year, and has spent upwards of 75 nights in it. Read on to see how it has fared.

The Ergon GA3 has quickly become the favorite grip for at least four of us here at BIKEPACKING.com. Watch this short video review to see why. Plus learn about the GA3’s new sizing option and seven color variations…

Just announced, the new 2×12 SRAM Force AXS “Wide” drivetrain has a lower and wider range of gears, and a wider chainline for fatter tire clearance and 73mm bottom bracket shell compatibility. But is it wide enough? We got a hold of a group for photos, gearing analysis, and actual weights. Find all the details here…

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Franzi Wernsing provides a step-by-step guide to making your own cycling cap. Find her detailed tutorial here, complete with lots of photos…

Ornot is a San Francisco-based cycling apparel company dedicated to doing things differently. From their minimal branding, to their full line of US-made products, to their commitment to operating an environmentally conscious business, they’ve got a lot going for them. After some spring riding, Miles is ready to share his thoughts on the Ornot Mission Shorts and newly released Trail Shirt. Read more here…

Believe it or not, it was just a few years ago when Shimano introduced their 11-speed 11-46T cassette—2016, to be exact—providing a huge jump in range that was still compatible […]

In this video Neil walks us through his ultimate Tour Divide drivetrain, a 585%, ultra-wide range 2×11 using an 11-42 cassette with a Shimano GRX 815 or 810 derailleur. We tested three different cassette ranges and the limits of the GRX derailleurs in this how-to video…

Ergon’s newly announced SMC MTB Comfort Series saddles are specifically designed to solve long-ride comfort problems for mountain bikers and bikepackers alike. Here are Miles’ first impressions after a handful of rides on the Men’s SMC Sport Gel Saddle. Find all the details and photos here…

Are Shimano SPDs the most invincible pedals on the market? Watch this video for Neil’s full ultra-long-term review of Shimano XT and XTR pedals, plus find a comparison of Shimano M8100 vs M9100 and learn how to keep yours spinning smoothly for years…

Teravail just announced larger, 2.1 and 2.2-inch, “monster gravel” versions of the Rutland mixed terrain tire. We had a chance to give them a look and put a few rides on the 29 x 2.2″ model prior to release. Here are our impressions and details about the new tires…

After many miles of testing during bikepacking races and events, Neil reviews the Fenix BC21R V2.0 light in our first video Short…