Bikepacking Gear

While searching for ways to bring order to the chaos of his basement, Miles came across the GearBlocks bike storage system and sliding unistrut bike hooks. Find his thoughts on the GearBlocks system and a look at a game-changing DIY tote storage system he made to further organize his stuff here…

The new Tailfin SpeedPack is a lighter, more minimalist take on the brand’s rock-solid, rack-mounted rear bag. It features a 10-liter main capacity (plus a 3-liter expandable pocket), a carbon-frame body, and the new FitLink seatpost connector for dialed clearance (even with droppers). We put it through the paces on gravel and singletrack to see where it shines for this full review…

Teased at the MADE bike show earlier this year, the Jack’s Sacks ODS is a clever deployable storage bag that mounts on the top tube for those times when you need a temporary boost in carrying capacity. We had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today’s launch…

With so many great full-frame bag options on the market, the Wizard Works Forres had its work cut out to distinguish itself from the crowd. However, after several overnighters, bikepacking through the Ozarks, and lengthy test periods on three different bikes, Nic feels that this universal frame bag may be the best in class for gravel bikes with ample inner triangle space. Read his Wizard Works Forres review here…

Dissatisfied with narrow, ultralight sleeping pads, Miles and Emily turned to the Big Agnes Zoom UL Insulated sleeping pad to see if it could meet their high standards for camping comfort. Find their review here after sleeping on them throughout every night of bikepacking this year…

Wolf Tooth just dropped a trio of SPD-compatible pedals (CTRL, ALT, DEL) with a slick party trick: tool-simple, adjustable Q-factor for a dialed stance on any bike. Neil tested the CTRL and ALT trail and XC pedals and came away impressed. Find our full Wolf Tooth pedals review for ride impressions, specs, and pros/cons here, plus a back-to-back comparison with Shimano SPDs.

Dropper posts might get all the glory, but the tiny lever under your thumb makes—or breaks—them. Over the years, Logan has tested dozens of remotes, and he recently pulled together his top five standouts that nail ergonomics, feel, and compatibility. Find his roundup of the best dropper post levers available here…

With more gravel-oriented clipless shoes hitting the market in recent years, Nic decided to take a look at the Giro Empire SRC—a revamped version of the brand’s storied VR90 model. After 3,000+ miles, he learned a lot more than just how these clipless shoes performed when attached to a pedal. Read on for the full long-term review and see how they stood up to “feet made of acid”…

With three sizes to choose from, the new Stealth F35 Wedge Frame Bag is designed to fit a variety of bikes, plus it has a nifty magnetic Fidlock-equipped side pocket for ride essentials. Find Miles’ review here after a lot of day rides and his last overnighter of the summer…

After three years of real-world use, Logan weighs in on the Restrap Race Saddle Bag, a holster-and-drybag setup that’s genuinely waterproof and dropper-friendly. Dive into the review to hear why it’s become one of his go-to seat packs for packing light, plus the full verdict and pros/cons…

Announced earlier this year, the Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag is the California-based bag maker’s first foray into a large, top-opening handlebar or saddle bag. While it might look like any other bag, it has a nifty trick up its sleeve that sets it apart. Over the last few months, Miles and Emily used it on a week-long bikepacking trip, several overnighters, and plenty of day rides. Find the full review here…

It’s dizzying to think about how many different methods and systems there are to carry stuff on a bike these days, especially when you consider the limited number of options […]