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Updated Salsa EXP Series Anything Cradle & Cage Systems: First Look
24 Sep 2 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsSalsa’s EXP Series Anything Cradle and Anything Cage Systems have recieved some major updates—including a new Top-Load Dry Bag, redesigned Front Pouch and Anything Cage Bag, and some fresh new EXP Series Rubber Straps. Here’s a first look at everything…
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Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool Review
1 Sep 1 Miles Arbour / gearThe Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool is one of the latest multi-tools designed to hide away inside your steerer tube but be accessible at a moment’s notice. Here’s a closer look and Miles’ thoughts after a few weeks of using one…
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66 Hours in Colorado, The Vapor Trail (Video)
11 Aug 30 Miles Arbour / videoShot completely on an iPhone 11 Pro, 66 Hours in Colorado follows Bryce Rinkenberger and Matt Kreider’s experience of riding Colorado’s Vapor Trail route in two days. Watch it here…
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Interview with Dusty Eroh of Revelate Designs
0 Aug 24 Logan Watts / cultureIn our latest YouTube interview, Neil talks with Revelate Designs’ Dusty Eroh about the process of designing a bikepacking bag, alpine climbing, his new Alaskan guiding business, and more. Watch it here and find a link to a podcast version, too…
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64 mi. / 103 km2 days
Chute Lake Charcuterie
18 Aug 19 Miles Arbour CanadaLinking together some the best Okanagan gravel and singletrack, Chute Lake Charcuterie is an overnighter bikepacking route that knocks off several local must-see locations. This challenging 100km loop starts in the heart of Kelowna, British Columbia, and makes the climb up to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail—eventually Chute Lake—before a whirlwind descent back into town the next day… -
Three Tools from Topeak: Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+
3 Aug 19 Miles Arbour / accessoriesWe take a closer look at three new tools from Topeak, all of which boast packable designs and features that could be helpful for your next trailside repair. Find Miles’ thoughts on the Topeak Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+ here…
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Maku: A New Zealand “Gravel Bike” Adventure
6 Aug 17 Logan Watts / videoDamian Stones latest film, Mākū, follows he and his riding companion across New Zealand’s South Island for a challenging and very wet four-day ride. Watch it here…
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Showers Pass Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack Review
15 Jul 31 Miles Arbour / accessoriesWith enough room to carry a full-size DSLR, toolkit, and lots of snacks, the Showers Pass Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack may well be the largest hip pack on the market. As a bonus, its fully seam-welded construction is 100% weatherproof and it has integrated bottle holsters for long days on the bike. Find Miles’ thoughts here, including a side-by-side comparison with its closest competitor, the Porcelain Rocket Big Dumpling…
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Unicycling the Oregon Timber Trail
7 Jul 30 Miles Arbour / planOn June 21st, Jamey Mossengren—also known as the Unicycling Unicorn—departed on a solo unicycling trip on the 669-mile Oregon Timber Trail with a plan to average 21 miles per day. Here’s a look at Jamey’s gear list and his thoughts on the trail from a unicyclist’s perspective…
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Mr. Fusion vs. Spinelock: The Most Stable Seat Pack?
27 Jul 16 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsIn this video we take a look at two of the most stable and advanced bikepacking seat packs on the market: the Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion and the Revelate Designs Spinelock. Find a detailed review of both, how to properly install each one, and a comparison between the two.
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Drovers (video)
7 Jul 15 Logan Watts / videoFilmed on a new 331 kilometer gravel bikepacking route in Scotland, Drovers tells the story of the ancient Scottish roads that are an integral part of the country’s history…
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Bikepacking Robbers Roost Overnighter (Video)
17 Jul 11 Miles Arbour / videoSteve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel recently got out on the Robbers Roost Overnighter route in Sedona, Arizona for a quick bikepacking trip. In true Hardtail Party fashion, he filmed along the way and has put together a 32-minute long video documenting their adventure. Watch it here and read a quick summary about the trip from Steve…