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Updated Makeshifter Temaki Tool Roll

By Miles Arbour on November 30, 2021

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Oregon-based Makeshifter Canvas Works just updated their Temaki Tool Roll with a slick drawstring closure, slightly smaller size, and a lower price tag! Check it out here…

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2021 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

By Logan Watts on

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In the first installment of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the products that have wowed us the most over the past year. Dig into our top picks with 51 awards in 11 categories, including our Top Five Bikes, Best New Components, Best Camping Gear, and more. Plus, find a list of bikes that are already on our radar for 2022…

San Jose del Pacifico Grand Dirt Tour, Oaxaca

By Cass Gilbert on November 25, 2021

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The San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour is a week-long loop that showcases Oaxaca and its geographical, botanical, and cultural diversity. Setting off from Templo de Santa Domingo de Guzmán, it exits the state’s capital city and its cultural and artistic hub in a somewhat unorthodox way, setting the tone for this distinctly backcountry […]

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Tailfin Mini Cage Review

By Cass Gilbert on

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Joining the ever-growing ranks of Tailfin gear comes the Mini Cage, a chopped-in-half version of their Small Cargo Cage that’s designed to carry anything from an inner tube, to a tool kit, to a water bottle, to a Nalgene bottle. Cass Gilbert spent a few months with one permanently affixed to his bike, and reports in for this review…

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Scotti Lechuga’s Arkansas High Country Race Packlist (Video)

By Miles Arbour on November 23, 2021

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Scotti Lechuga just released a video outlining the Arkansas High Country Race packlist used during her record-setting ride at this year’s event. Watch it here…

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Small & Lightweight Front Racks for Bikepacking & Touring

By Team Work on November 18, 2021

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With the resurgence of basketpacking setups and large top-opening handlebar bags, a minimal yet sturdy front rack makes a useful addition to many rigs. From hauling extra gear for longer expeditions to running errands around town, a small front rack can serve a variety of purposes. In this roundup, we identified over a dozen small, lightweight front racks for bikepacking and touring and put several of them to the test…

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Frost+Sekers Quick-Lock Mount and Saddlebag Review

By Cass Gilbert on November 17, 2021

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For those who favour traditional saddlebags to carry their cargo but find fitting and removing them a pain, Frost and Sekers’ stainless steel mounting system adds a classic aesthetic and genuine practicality to your ride, be it for commuting or weekends away. Cass Gilbert took it out on the UK’s Purbeck Bimble and bounced around Mexico’s dirt roads for this review…

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New Buckhorn Bags Waxed Canvas Panniers

By Miles Arbour on November 10, 2021

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Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Buckhorn Bags just released their new waxed duck cloth micro panniers. Find details and more photos here…

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PTAP Designs Chonker V3.0 Pre-Orders Now Open

By Lucas Winzenburg on November 1, 2021

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Baltimore’s PTAP Designs just announced an updated third version of their Chonker handlebar/saddle bag, and pre-orders are open through November 15th (or until this batch of 10 sells out). Find details on what’s new and how to get one here…

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Miles’ Tree to Sea Rig and Packlist

By Miles Arbour on October 8, 2021

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Fresh off the road, Miles gives a detailed look at his rig and packlist for his recent scouting trip on the new Tree to Sea Loop on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Find his complete gear list, details on his Hudski Doggler setup, and thoughts on what worked and what he might change next time here…

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Reader’s Rig: Tommy’s Bombtrack Beyond Plus

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 1, 2021

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from our friend Tommy Ransome in Berlin, who shares the story of how he ended up with one of the most well-traveled Bombtrack Beyond Plus frames out there and how he’s given it a second life since then. Learn more about Tommy as his bike here…

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Get Wild Matty x Wizard Works Lil Presto Bags

By Miles Arbour on September 28, 2021

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Our friends at Wizard Works have teamed up with artist Get Wild Matty for their third collaboration, a super limited run of hand-embroidered Lil Presto Barrel Bags. Check them out here…