Finding the right tools to carry on a bikepacking trip is as important as the clothes you carry. Here are posts about multi-tools and kits that we’ve tested.
When bikepacking in the backcountry, a mechanical mishap can quickly turn a nice ride through the woods into a miserable hike-a-bike exodus. A well-thought-out bikepacking repair kit can help you avoid that fate. Find our detailed guide to assembling the right tools and spares here, plus our latest video outlining a complete repair kit…
Although multi-tools aren’t normally the most interesting products that come across our desks, it’s not uncommon to develop a certain type of connection with one after multiple years of use. For Miles, the Crankbrothers M19 is that tool. After over five years of trusted service, it’s proven to be one of the most reliable pieces of gear he’s owned to date. Find his long-term review here…
What’s the best multi-tool for bikepacking or long backcountry rides? We delve into that topic in our latest video, showcasing good and bad multi-tools, and the different styles available on the market. Plus, Miles, Logan, and Neil share their tools of choice which range from the ultra-minimal to ratchet-style to feature-rich folding multi-tools…
Earlier this year, Giant quietly released its Clutch stashable tool system. They sent us a full kit to try and we’ve been using it for a few months. Here are all the details and our impressions…
Revelate Designs just released the new ToolCash Wallet, an elegantly designed compact tool storage system with a few interesting features. We had the chance to give one a go for a couple of weeks prior to launch. Here are all the details…
Considering a tubeless tire setup for a long international trip? Or just hoping to have flatless bikepacking outings in your own backyard? Here’s our complete field guide to tubeless with a full tubeless tire repair kit, how-to videos for repair and setup, plugger options, and tips from the road…
With a small ratcheting wrench, a good selection of interchangeable bits, and several preset torque attachments, Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX offers a lot of functions in a very small and unique package. Find Miles’ thoughts after nearly two years of use, including a motel room bike build and two weeks on the Oregon Timber Trail…
Granite Design’s Stash Chain Tool, Multi Tool, and Tire Plug are designed to stow away in your bike’s steerer tube and in both ends of your bars, ready at a moment’s notice. Here’s a closer look and our thoughts on each after a month of use…
The new Wolf Tooth EnCase System features a handlebar toolkit complete with two storage sleeves, a chain-breaker/tire plugger, and a full hex bit multi-tool. We had a chance to use one over the last month for this review…
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…
