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Guide to Custom Frame Bags: Everything You Need to Know

By Logan Watts on July 20, 2021

107 Discussion

Thinking about having a custom frame bag made or wondering why you should consider getting one for your bike? In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about custom-made frame bags, including recommended features, types of designs, and a thorough list of makers from around the world. Plus, find our latest video on the subject…

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Swood Cycles T-Bar Rack/Bag Support

By Miles Arbour on April 9, 2021

28 Discussion

We recently stumbled upon the new Swood Cycles T-Bar rack/bag support and reached out to learn more. Find all the details here, including an introduction from the maker, Stephen Wood…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2020

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 30, 2020

54 Discussion

Looking back on the year, Lucas rounds up 12 notable pieces of gear and experiences that improved his life in 2020, both on and off the bike. From affordable and practical accessories, to transformative upgrades, to a titanium dream build, find his Editor’s Dozen here…

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Reader’s Rig: Kyle’s Bombtrack Hook EXT

By Lucas Winzenburg on November 13, 2020

14 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from our friend Kyle Ponce in Berlin, who shares the Bombtrack Hook EXT that he’s ridden across a handful of countries and to countless pizza spots around the city. Learn more about Kyle and his bike here…

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Reader’s Rig: Moritz’s Surly Long Haul Trucker

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 2, 2020

6 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Moritz Albrecht, who shares his Surly Long Haul Trucker and his story of carrying on his father’s tradition of building up utilitarian steel bikes for rides near and far. See more here…

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Collective Reward #062: Handmade Bag Bundle 01

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 6, 2020

3 Discussion

We’ve teamed up with some of our favorite small bikepacking bag makers for this giveaway of more than a dozen handmade bags, worth $850 in total—the first in a series of five bundles! One lucky winner will receive this whole set. Find details on all the bags and the people who made them here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2023

By Cass Gilbert on December 8, 2023

58 Discussion

Is it that time of year again? After a busy 12 months of travel and time on two wheels in several countries, Cass kicks off our annual Editor’s Dozen gear picks with his roundup of favourite bikes, components, accessories, clothing, and more. Find out which old and new pieces earned top marks in 2023 here…

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Baja Divide Pt. 2: Lessons from the Cacti

By Evan Christenson on April 13, 2023

21 Discussion

In his second dispatch from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson peels back the layers and shares more about an unexpected mix of locals and fellow bikepackers he met on his ride across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Read their stories and join Evan in unpacking some of the lessons he’s learned here, paired with stunning photographs…

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Essential Layering for Bikepacking: The Six-pack Method

By Logan Watts on December 19, 2022

137 Discussion

When the mercury drops and temps fluctuate, a layering clothing strategy is the preferred minimalist method for bikepacking and bicycle touring. In this guide, we dig into a six-piece plan that many of us use and agree on for big expeditions and weekend outings alike. Plus, find mini-reviews of a bunch of our favorite garments that we’ve put to the test over the years in multiple layering categories…

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2022

By Cass Gilbert on December 15, 2022

64 Discussion

As part of our continuing “Best of 2022” coverage, Cass picks his favourite gear, both old and new, that has survived the vagaries of this year’s rutted roads and trails, along with some noteworthy themes that have stood out too…

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Bikepacking Gear That Lasts: A Gift Guide

By Team Work on December 8, 2022

154 Discussion

For our long-term Gift Guide, we racked our brain and drew up a list of nearly 80 of our most prized pieces of bikepacking gear, at a variety of price points. Think of this as a roster of goods that have already proven their worth… gifts that promise to keep on giving, over thousands of miles, all around the world.

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Chad and his “26 Ain’t Deaders”

By Cass Gilbert on September 9, 2022

34 Discussion

Cass heads out with Chad and his Mexico-bought “26 ain’t deaders,” complete with DIY bags, motorbike handlebars, dollar-fifty brakes, and a Dangle Boot. He ponders the essence of an ATB and wonders if perhaps we should all foster a vintage mountain bike in preparation for our planet’s uncertain future, and even load it up with homemade gear to celebrate the halcyon days of All Terrain Biking. Plus, find out what thrift-store specials have earned a place in Chad’s technicoloured bags…