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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.
Originally released by Porcelain Rocket seven years ago, the Big Dumpling is a large-capacity, fully waterproof hip pack that might just be the ultimate camera-hauling bag. Now made by Rockgeist, Miles has logged thousands of kilometers across the two versions he’s owned, accompanying him on nearly every bikepacking trip since 2018. Find his long-term review of the Rockgeist Big Dumpling here…
Earlier this year, the Nemo Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO tent lineup was announced with new pole hardware, a redesigned handlebar bag, and a lighter overall weight. After several months of testing, find Miles’s thoughts on how the Dragonfly Bikepack OSMO two-person tent stacks up against the previous version and why it might be the best “bikepacking” tent yet…
Following up on their Top Shelf drop bar, Redshift has adapted the core design to a flat bar. Featuring two rise options, these aluminum handlebars are designed for riders looking to clean up their cockpits for bikepacking trips through a double-bar mounting system. Nic spent some time with the Redshift Top Shelf bars before their release and shares thoughts about their unique, utilitarian design in this review…
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The stainless steel Kalita Wave is a lightweight, durable coffee maker that promises a quality cup with minimal fuss. Three years and a few hundred brews after buying one, Lucas assesses its practicality for daily use at home and around camp. Find his Kalita Wave review here…
Neil’s latest review highlights his experience with the Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter, a one-person, single-wall tent. With plenty of nights across a multitude of seasons and bikepacking trips, explore his in-depth video look at this freestanding tent below…
Nic didn’t think much about his first brand-new pair of carbon wheels. After a few thousand miles of use on various bikes, in different configurations, and through all kinds of weather, the Teravail Circos carbon wheels simply disappeared beneath him. Having put them thoroughly through their paces, his review takes a deeper look at this nearly invisible set of circles…
In this opinion[ated] piece, BIKEPACKING.com’s founding editor offers a candid peek at what he’d do differently if he didn’t work in the bike industry. Find his thoughts on what bikes and gear he’d be using (and which he wouldn’t) if he didn’t have access to or the need to try the latest and greatest here…
Launched in 2006, the Revelate Mountain Feedbag set the standard for stem bags. After almost 20 years, the larger Mountain Feedbag is now accompanied by a smaller bag with the same DNA, the Revelate Speedbag. Check out Nic’s first look at this new stem bag and find updates on some minor changes to the iconic Mountain Feedbag below…
Over a decade after 29+ helped redefine bikepacking, the format has largely faded from the spotlight. However, many of us outliers still think it’s the perfect tire size. When Teravail mentioned the new Ehline 29 x 2.8, it felt like a welcome renewal of the platform that once inspired entire continents’ worth of dirt touring possibilities. After months riding a pair through the loose, rocky terrain of Oaxaca, Logan shares his review and thoughts on how this modern take on a classic plus tire stacks up…
Announced last July, Old Man Mountain opened its FLiP cage design to several small bag makers across North America. With six distinctive sets of bags, Neil’s latest roundup put each of these FLiP cage designs to the test and examined how they use the mounting system to their advantage. Explore his findings in video and written formats below…
Always caught between wearing clipless shoes in public and subjecting a pair of street shoes to the harsh tops of clipless pedals, Nic has long sought a viable alternative for his mostly clipless stable of bikes. In his Redshift Mousetrap review, he tries to figure out if these SPD adapters are a worthwhile alternative to flat pedals…