Bikepacking Tools

We’ve been happily using the Blackburn Switch multi-tool for a couple years now, so we were excited to see the release of a bigger and more comprehensive second generation model of the tool, the Big Switch. Here’s our hands-on first impressions along with a look at the Switch Wrap…

The OneUp EDC System is loaded with tools and functions, all of which fit neatly into a well-engineered and compact package. But, does it have everything you might need for a bikepacking trip? We’ve had the EDC Tool and HV Pump combo in our possession for about a year now. Here’s the review. Plus, a look at the new Plug and Plier Kit…

In this installment of One Question, Five Voices, we get a group of intrepid bikepackers to unroll their tool kits and show us what’s inside. Find out what tools and accessories they’ve deemed essential for everything from daily commuting to multi-country adventures…

“Fix stuff, split links, win kudos.” The Blackburn Tradesman Multi-tool incorporates a quick link remover, chain breaker, disc pad spreader, all of the torx and hex wrenches you’ll ever need, and a few other surprises that should be essential to every bikepacker’s tool kit. Why not keep them all in one place?

Despite its awkward name, the all new Wolf Tooth Master Link Combo Pliers might just be the coolest little multi-tool we’ve ever seen. We had a chance to try all six of its functions for this initial review…

Spurcycle, the California based company known for their precision bike bell, just introduced a new titanium multi-tool, the Spurcycle Ti Tool…

Ever heard of the Dynaplug tubeless tire repair kit? If not, you should. The size of a Mini-Bic lighter, the Dynaplug Micro Pro is the best tire repair accessory we’ve had the misfortune to try…

The ultra-handy All In Multitool fits neatly into the hollow tube on most modern mountain bike cranksets and secures via magnets. We took it out on some rough and tumble trail rides to make sure it stays there…

OneUp Components has officially released their EDC (Everyday Carry) Tool, a clever multi-tool and storage capsule system that fits in the fork steerer tube. The new EDC high volume mini Pump doubles as tool storage as well…

For gadget fiends, the Industry Nine Matchstix Multi-tool and thru-axle is a must have piece of engineering. For bikepackers, it might just be the perfect way to neatly stow emergency tools. Here’s our review after six months of use…

With just four bits and a wrench, the Blackburn Switch Multi-tool might seem a little over simplified on first glance. But there’s a lot of practical utility built into this little gadget…

An oversized multi-tool, packed with features, that’s big enough to feel like a real tool, but small enough for the road…