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Rigs of the 2024 Stagecoach 400

By Miles Arbour on March 29, 2024

19 Discussion

The 2024 Stagecoach 400 kicks off today in Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop on doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, and urban bike paths. Find our roundup of more than 30 loaded race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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New Revelate Mag-Tank TPU Liners: First Look

By Logan Watts on March 25, 2024

20 Discussion

Revelate Designs just announced lightweight and removable interior Mag-Tank TPU liners that allow bikepackers to store anything from french fries to ice cream in their top tube bag and easily clean it out after the ride. We had a chance to try them out prior to today’s launch for this first-ride review…

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Collective Reward #178: Grab Bag!

By Logan Watts on March 22, 2024

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For Collective Reward #178, we’re giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with an interesting selection of gear that includes the new Apidura Packable Visibility Vest, a Topeak Torque Stick Pro shop set, a pair of Ergon grips, Voile Straps, a swag set from Montanus, a Wavecell Helmet, and more. Find details here…

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Check out the San Util Design Roly Poly Handlebar Bag

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 15, 2024

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San Util Design from Winter Park, Colorado, just released a new mid-sized handlebar bag that looks ideal for all-day riding and lightly loaded bikepacking. Take a peek at the San Util Design Roly Poly Handlebar Bag here…

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Collective Reward #175: Revelate Designs Nano Panniers

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2024

8 Discussion

The Revelate Designs Nano Panniers have a 7-11L volume and weigh just 255 grams each, and their unique four-point compression system is unlike anything we’ve seen. They took a top spot in our 2023 Gear of the Year Awards, and we’re excited to give away a set with their matching Panniers Pods for our 175th Collective Reward. Find details here…

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Tailfin 16L Mini Pannier Review: From Bikepacking to Commuting

By Cass Gilbert on February 22, 2024

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Filling a gap in their ever-expanding lineup, Tailfin’s latest Mini Pannier offers 16L of rattle-free storage, aiming to provide a Goldilocks size that suits everything from bikepacking trips to grocery runs to laptop-loaded commutes. After spending several months with a pre-production version in the run-up to their launch, Cass reports in with some long-term findings…

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Reader’s Rig(s): 19 Bikes of the Tour Aotearoa

By Miles Arbour on February 16, 2024

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Our special Reader’s Rig of the week showcases an assortment of bikes that will be taking on the 3,000-kilometer Tour Aotearoa across New Zealand, traversing both islands from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. Find rig and gear details from nearly intrepid 20 riders who’ll begin their ride this weekend here…

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The Farewell Memory Palace Drops Today

By Miles Arbour on February 9, 2024

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The new Farewell Memory Palace is a top-loading handlebar or saddle bag with loads of pockets that holds up to 16 liters and comes in four unique colorways. Find photos, specs, and details on today’s drop here…

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Esker Hayduke LVS Review: A Future Classic

By Logan Watts on February 7, 2024

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The Esker Hayduke LVS is the latest sibling in the now-classic bikepacking-oriented Hayduke lineage. However, with 600mm chainstays, a feature-laden titanium frame, and a unique overlanding rear rack, the LVS is completely different from its predecessor. We tested the Hayduke LVS for several months in all sorts of permutations. Find out how it stacks up as a gravel bike, a trail ripper, a wheelie machine, and a cargo-carrying rig in this detailed review…

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Friday Debrief: BTCHN’ Bags, Driftless Skyquest, Switchel Sacks, Alpacka Rafts, and More…

By Miles Arbour on February 2, 2024

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This week’s Debrief features new bags from BTCHN’ Bikes, the Cotic Solaris, Berm Cycles Ragnar, The Magic Puna Trailer, scenes from the Tour Te Waipounamu, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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An Introduction to Bikepacking with Trail Mixed Collective

By Emily Bei Cheng on

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Earlier this winter, Emily Bei Cheng teamed up with Trail Mixed Collective to host a first-time bikepacking overnighter for a group of women of color. Six riders showed up, and the new friends pedaled into the Marin Headlands for a weekend of bonding and learning by doing. Read about the unshakeable power of the overnighter and find a dynamic photo gallery here…

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King Cage Longer Thing Cage Review: Stack, Strap, Repeat

By Miles Arbour on January 31, 2024

5 Discussion

The King Cage Longer Thing Cage is an extended version of the popular Manything Cage with a generous 15″ height, a bolt or clamp-on design, and a lightweight titanium construction. Find our review of the Longer Thing Cage and thoughts on extra-tall cargo cages here…