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New Camp And Go Slow Drop Today at 6PM PST

By Miles Arbour on August 3, 2023

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The good folks at Camp And Go Slow are dropping a bunch of new products on their web store later today, including everything from collaborative bags with Bags by Bird to a special run of Forager Cycles Cable Cherries that match their beloved Western Rattler bar tape. Get a sneak peek at everything here…

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Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack Review: Utility Brack!?

By Neil Beltchenko on August 1, 2023

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The Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack is a unique front rack system that works on any bike and provides an adjustable L-shaped platform that can haul up to 15 pounds. The Utility Bar has a pair “alien-eye mounts” and a corresponding set of rider-facing mounts for even more utility. Neil has been testing the system for the past few months. Find his review here…

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The Best Bike Handlebar Bags: Decade in Review

By Logan Watts on July 21, 2023

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In our ongoing Decade in Review series, we take a thorough look into the site’s 10-year archive and identify the gear we’ve tried along the way, choosing our all-time top picks in a variety of categories. For this installment, we share what we consider the best bike handlebar bags for touring and bikepacking. Find the full list of our editors’ favorites here…

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SimWorks Burrito Rack Review + RAL Extra Rice & Beans Bag: First Look/Campout

By Miles Arbour on July 20, 2023

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Announced in the spring, the SimWorks Burrito Rack is a Japanese-made rear bag support with a highly adaptable design that makes it perfect for frames without rack mounts. Miles has been testing it out alongside the matching RAL Extra Rice & Beans Bag, and you can find his two-in-one review here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2023 (Summer)

By Logan Watts on July 18, 2023

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After a half-year of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Colorado, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia shine some light on a few standout pieces of gear. Here are a dozen products that have become their summer favorites, including a brilliant new stem, purple cogs, lightweight sandals, a solution for slipping seat posts, and more…

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The New Road Runner Anywhere Bikepacking Panniers are Here

By Miles Arbour on June 27, 2023

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The new Road Runner Anywhere Bikepacking Panniers use a simple Voile Strap attachment, roll-top closure, and are purpose-built for off-road riding and bikepacking. Find photos, specs, and all the details here…

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Rambler Bags Rolltop Handlebar Bag Review

By Miles Arbour on June 15, 2023

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The Rambler Bags Rolltop Handlebar Bag is handmade in the US and features an expandable design, generous capacity, highly weather-resistant construction, and weighs just over one pound. Miles has been putting one through its paces over the last few months to see how it holds up to long-term bikepacking. Find his review here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Pinyons and Pines

By Miles Arbour on May 17, 2023

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Pinyons and Pines is an annual 300 to 500-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona. The route is a magnificent tour of Northern Arizona, utilizing a mixture of singletrack, dirt roads, and some pavement. With help from the participants, we’ve gathered rig and gear details on over 30 bike setups that will be lining up for tomorrow’s grand depart. Find them all here…

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Camp And Go Slow + What Happened Outdoors Spring Drop

By Miles Arbour on May 16, 2023

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Camp and Go Slow’s spring launch includes a restock of their popular Rattler Bar Tape, mugs, stickers, patches, and a full suite of limited edition bags made by our friend Neža of What Happened Outdoors in Slovenia. Check it out here…

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Revelate Designs Nano Panniers Review: A New Standard

By Miles Arbour on May 15, 2023

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Weighing just 255 grams each with a 7-11L volume, the Revelate Designs Nano Panniers were just completely redesigned with a unique four-point compression system that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. Miles has been putting them through their paces on a 2,000-kilometer dirt tour around Australia, and he put together a detailed review ahead of today’s launch. Check it out here…

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Fresh Spring Goods in our Webshop

By Logan Watts on May 9, 2023

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We launched our latest batch of merchandise to members last week, featuring four new T-shirts, Voilé Straps, stickers, socks, bandanas, and more. There are still some items left, and we’re now offering the remaining stock to all of our readers, including the new “Our Paths Will Eventually Cross” bandanas. Find links and details here…

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QUOC x Restrap Sandal Review: Post-Ride Sandals?

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 4, 2023

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The new QUOC x Restrap Sandal is the first collaboration between the two British brands, bringing together QUOC’s grippy sole with Restrap’s namesake retention system. They’re light, surprisingly supportive, and boast an innovative design that enables them to attach to your seatpack. QUOC and Restrap say these are post-ride sandals for wearing around camp, but could they be something more? Find our initial impressions in this review…