Bikepacking Gear

The Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes are clip-in mountain bike shoes optimized for equal comfort on and off the bike. After a year of bikepacking, including two week-long scouting trips in the US, countless trail rides, and too much hike-a-bike, Miles reports on what might be his new favorite clipless mountain bike shoe yet. Find his Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes review here…

The new Breakaway+ Bottle Filter is HydraPak’s first bottle designed specifically for cyclists, merging a 590ml bike bottle with a hollow fiber filter for quick access to potable water. We had a chance to take a closer look at the HydraPak Breakaway+ Bottle Filter System ahead of today’s launch…

Restrap just introduced its latest UK-made addition to their light and fast collection: the Restrap Race Top Tube Bag (Short). With its useful size, a stable and unique attachment system, and mesh side pockets(!), we had to give it a try. Find our review after some testing ahead of today’s launch here…

Just announced, the FOX Transfer dropper post was completely overhauled to provide tunable air pressure, adjustable travel ranging from 95-240mm, and remedies to two issues we experienced with the previous model. Plus, it’s now 100% serviceable. We had the chance to fiddle with it and put a few rides in prior to the launch. Find our first-ride 2025 FOX Transfer review here…

After countless requests for a top tube bag, Outer Shell took their time designing something that’s stable, easy to use, and adaptable to be either bolted or strapped to your bike. We had to chance to test one out for a few weeks ahead of today’s release. Find Miles’ thoughts on the new Outer Shell Top Tube Bag and all the essential details about it here…

Just announced, the new Wolf Tooth Ripsaw is the brand’s second in-house-made aluminum flat pedal. However, with its convex platform profile, unique design, and interesting contours, the Ripsaw is completely different than the Waveform. Logan’s been testing a pair for a few weeks for this review…

The Big Sky International Revolution 1.5P Tent weighs just over three pounds, has a little more room than a typical one-person tent, and uses an exoskeleton design that’s freestanding and quick to pitch in all types of weather. We’ve been testing the bikepacking version for nearly two years to see how it stands up next to our other favorite tents. Find Miles’ long-term review here…

After teasing them last summer, CamelBak has officially released its full range of bikepacking bags. Neil had the chance to put them to the test over the last few months while bikepacking in Utah and Colorado. Find his full review of the Camelbak M.U.L.E. Bikepacking Bags here with insight into features he likes and what could be improved…

At the top end of their Gravity Flat lineup, the Shimano GF6 is a flat-pedal shoe for demanding terrain and trails. It features a synthetic leather upper, their new ULTREAD GF outsole, and an improved fit. We’ve been testing a pair for more than 1,500 miles on the rough and tumble trails around Oaxaca, Mexico, for this full review…

After three years of teasing, Tailfin has entered the frame bag market with a range of nine fully waterproof partial frame bags. In this review, Sam Rice shares his in-depth thoughts following six months of regular use. As we’ve come to expect from the innovative UK brand, there’s far more to these bags than initially meets the eye…

Today, British footwear brand QUOC announced its new Grand Tourer XC Lace off-road shoe, featuring a carbon midsole and a new grippier TPU tread material. Joe has been testing a pair for the last month. Read on to find out if the QUOC Gran Tourer XC Lace is worth its premium price…

It may be the first of April, but sun protection is serious business. After extensive testing in Spain, Josh Meissner shares his experience with Da Brim, a polarizing helmet-mounted visor that casts shade and ignites opinions in equal measure. Read on to learn more about the sexiest cycling accessory under the sun…