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A growing compilation of reviews, from bikepacking bags to bike components, apparel and camping gear. Sort through reviews by category, or find the latest below.
Getting into bikepacking can seem expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In our first Bikepacking Hacks video, Neil talks through a few free and cheap ways to carry gear on your handlebars…
Electronic shifting is quite controversial when it comes to reliability and whether it will overtake mechanical shifting in popularity during the coming years. In this video, Neil unpacks the world of electronic shifting, the available systems, what’s to like, what’s not to like, and how it fits into the world of bikepacking…
From the folks behind Landyachtz Bikes in British Columbia, the Reform Seymour is a saddle that thermo-molds to your body to improve comfort, weight distribution, and balance on your bike. Find Miles’ long-term review of what Reform calls “the world’s best fitting saddle” here…
Rockgeist made some big modifications to their flagship handlebar system last year. The BarJam Harness saw a meticulous redesign using locally machined alloy brackets and integration with the welded waterproof Horton accessory pouch. After a few months of testing, find our full review of this incredibly stable system here…
Carrying a large volume of water for bikepacking trips can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. In our latest video, Neil dives into why he carries a hydration bladder for nearly all of his bikepacking trips and shares his review of the new 3L Apidura Frame Pack Hydration Bladder, a purpose-built hydration bladder for your frame pack…
Roman Rusinov is the founder of Ikari, a small brand here in Brevard, North Carolina, that makes intricately designed and useful gear for bikepacking, fly fishing, and daily bike-life use. We got ahold of a couple of Ikari’s unique bike brackets as well as a beautiful magnetic fly container to check them out. Find more about those handmade products and some background on Roman and Ikari here…
Updated January 2022 Modern mountain bikes are often stocked with relatively wide and straight handlebars, typically with a 9-degree sweep or less, and a subtle rise at best. Whilst this style of handlebar may well suit a trail rider’s needs, it’s not necessarily the best option for big backcountry rides and long-distance bikepacking. After all, […]
UK-based 76 Projects Hi Flow ‘No Clog’ Tubeless Valves claim to let four times the air through compared to standard valves and use a unique core design that helps prevent sealant build-up. We’ve been testing a pair over the last few months, and you can find our complete review plus a high-flow valve shootout here…
Back in 2012, when the first 29+ tires were unveiled alongside the release of the Surly Krampus, a collective lightbulb turned on above the heads of bikepackers everywhere, even before bikepacking had begun to surge in popularity. There was just something about those big, cushy 29 x 3.0” tires that seemed to open up a […]
In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Josh Rizzo guides us through sewing a simple drawstring stuff sack using upcycled fabric. Find step-by-step instructions to create a handy little bag for organizing your accessories here…
Tumbleweed just released the more affordable new Alloy Persuader handlebar that’s a half-pound lighter than the original Chromoly Persuader. The Alloy version also comes in a massive 840mm width, which is a whole lot of fun. We’ve been riding them for a few weeks now for this first ride review…
In our final salute to the gear of 2021, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen components, wearables, tools, and toys that became their favorite things throughout a year of route scouting, trail rides, and overnighters. Find them all here…