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Restrap Does Vietnam (Film)

By Guest on December 25, 2025

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Catalyzed by a simple desire to ride fantastic roads and see landscapes vastly different from their own, “Restrap Does Vietnam” is the story accompanying the brand’s latest film, “Cảm ơn Việt Nam.” In it, four friends ride over mountain passes and jungle landscapes on a trip they’ll remember for the rest of their lives…

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It’s Almost Time for the Restrap Winter Solstice Century 2025

By Nic Morales on December 5, 2025

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The Restrap Winter Solstice Century 2025 is back and ready to motivate riders to get out for a big ride at the peak of winter. To learn more and get signed up for this biannual challenge, read on below…

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Restrap Race Saddle Bag Review

By Logan Watts on September 25, 2025

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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…

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Collective Reward #226: Restrap Switch Panniers

By Miles Arbour on September 24, 2025

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Following our review of the Restrap Switch Panniers, we’re giving away a set of these quick-release micro panniers for our 226th Collective Reward. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will take home a brand-new pair. Learn more and sign up to support our work for a chance to win here…

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Restrap Switch Pannier Review

By Nic Morales on September 17, 2025

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New to the British brand’s lineup is the Restrap Switch Pannier, a micro-pannier that uses a minimal mounting technology to attach to two bottle bosses, typically found on fork blades. Nic took a detailed look at these new bags to see if they’re useful for bikepacking and in line with the quality he’s come to expect from the Yorkshire maker…

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The Restrap Rolltop Hydration Vest is Designed for Big Backcountry Rides

By Logan Watts on August 21, 2025

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The new Restrap Rolltop Hydration Vest builds on the British maker’s Race Hydration Vest with a larger, fully waterproof 14L capacity designed for remote bike routes and mountain adventures. Find details and two videos here…

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The New Restrap Switch System Uses Hiplok Attachments

By Nic Morales on June 26, 2025

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The new Restrap Switch System is a collaboration from Restrap and Hiplok that combines the Yorkshire maker’s bikepacking-focused panniers with Hiplok’s attachment mechanism. For more on this modular pairing, read on below…

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The 2025 Restrap Summer Solstice Century is Here

By Nic Morales on June 16, 2025

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The 2025 Restrap Summer Solstice Century is the latest edition of the British manufacturer’s bi-annual distance challenge. Open to anyone who wants to take on a 100-mile ride between June 20th and 29th, prizes range from Restrap bags to high-quality on-bike nutrition…

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Inside Restrap: From Seatbelts to Seatpacks

By Nic Morales on June 4, 2025

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From its origins of ripping old seatbelts out of demolished cars to make pedal straps, Restrap has grown into a force in the bikepacking bag space. During a recent trip to the UK, editor Nic Morales learned of the company’s humble origins, dedication to manufacturing in the UK, and how they’ve stayed true to their DIY ethos as they’ve grown into a global player. Look inside Restrap here…

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2025 Restrap Bar Bag Range Updated with More Durability and GripTight Patch

By Miles Arbour on May 22, 2025

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It’s a big product launch day for Restrap in the UK. They just announced a complete update of their entire handlebar bag range, featuring new materials, designs, and even a few new products. Learn more about the launch here…

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The New Restrap Saddle Pack is Completely Redesigned

By Nic Morales on February 20, 2025

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The new Restrap Saddle Pack is far from just an update on the British brand’s existing rear bag offerings. With a mounting system that’s more consistent with the rest of the range and a slew of new features, the new Restrap Saddle Pack is a wholesale change to their saddle bag lineup…

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Collective Reward #202: Restrap Race Bag Bundle

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 31, 2024

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Our last Collective Reward giveaway of 2024 comes courtesy of the team at Restrap in the UK, who are hooking up one randomly selected site supported with a full set of bags to outfit their bike. Find out what’s included and join the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win here…