Bikepacking Gear

John Stewart takes a look at the Topeak Bikepacking Series kit, testing out the FrontLoader handlebar bag, TopLoader top tube bag, MidLoader frame bag, and BackLoader seat pack. See how they fared after several months of use…

The Rockgeist Gondola is a lightweight, dropper post compatible saddlebag that offers a race-ready, minimalist design and pairs well with any post out there. Here are Miles’ first impressions after a few months of fast and rowdy riding in British Columbia, and a look at why size isn’t everything when it comes to dropper post seat bags for bikepacking.

It’s fairly uncomplicated to gather some provisions, lash some dry bags to a bike, and disappear into the woods for a couple of days. Read Logan’s account of a last-minute decision to go bikepacking back in 2013. Plus, a how-to starter kit for an easy overnighter.

Designed to handle the unpredictable nature of shoulder season riding, we put the 45NRTH Sturmfist 5 gloves to the test during the past few months in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Cold, wind, and water… beware.

We’re sold on Orange Seal’s Endurance formula sealant for long bikepacking trips… here’s why. Plus, a look at Orange Seal’s new VersaValve tubeless valve stem kit…

Outer Shell’s 137 Basket Bag is built to fit the sturdy cage of a Wald 137 wire basket. Although not designed specifically for toting a camera, various accessories make this a very appealing option for bikepacking shutterbugs, as well as anyone looking for a bag that’s both practical for camping trips and around town…

Thinking of converting from a traditional bike touring setup to bikepacking bags? Here’s how it went for Franzi and Jona mid-trip during their around-the-world journey. Plus, weight and volume analysis for ‘panniers vs bikepacking bags’, as well as a detailed insight into transforming your overweight bike touring kit to a slimline bikepacking rig and why you might consider such a metamorphosis…

“Fix stuff, split links, win kudos.” The Blackburn Tradesman Multi-tool incorporates a quick link remover, chain breaker, disc pad spreader, all of the torx and hex wrenches you’ll ever need, and a few other surprises that should be essential to every bikepacker’s tool kit. Why not keep them all in one place?

A sneak peek at the all new QUOC Gran Tourer, a high-end gravel and all-road cycling shoe with a waterproof mid, ‘Tiger Camo’ microfiber upper, and a burly lugged outsole built for tough terrain…

The Swift Hinterland Zeitgeist Saddle Bag is not the typical go-to bag when people think of bikepacking, but the Xpac twist on a traditional saddlebag has proven to be a wonderful alternative to modern bikepacking seat packs. Spencer Harding got one of the first pre-production models and has tested it to no end. Here’s the full review…

Interested in turning your hardtail into an efficient, Tour Divide-ready bikepacking rig? Or just keen to have a pure rigid experience on the trail? To accomplish either of those pursuits with the most advanced means possible, the Niner RDO BOOST MTB Fork is one of the few trusted, ultralight, carbon forks on the market that’s directly interchangeable with modern thru-axle suspension forks — plus it fits 29+ tires and has bottle mounts. We built up a Timberjack Ti with one and took it into the Caucasus …

Learn how make your own stem bag from old recycled gear in this step-by-step ‘MYOBG’ tutorial. Follow along as Neža makes a ‘snack bag’ (i.e. feed bag) from an old inflatable air mattress.