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WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF and CARRIE Review: All in the Family

Miles Arbour — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:28:03 +0000

From the makers of JACK the Rack, the new WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF is a handlebar-mounted cradle that secures with just two straps and fits virtually any bike. We've been testing a CLIFF and the matching CARRIE harness ahead of today's launch to see how well they work together. Find our review of the CLIFF and CARRIE here...

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Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack Review

Miles Arbour — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:47:14 +0000

Building on the original 9L version, the new Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack offers more capacity, an air-purge valve, side pockets, and a welded, waterproof construction. Find details and our first impressions on the larger Atlas Rack Pack here...

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Half-Frame Bags and Wedges for Bikepacking

Miles Arbour — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:25:50 +0000

Originally published in 2021, Updated January 2026 A full-frame bag is the golden ticket for taking advantage of every last nook and cranny of your bike’s main triangle. When it […]

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:40:40 +0000

For his Editor’s Dozen, an impending bikepacking trip to Colombia has Cass running through his gear with a fine-tooth comb, seeing what makes the cut. Find a tent, a GPS unit, a nut butter knife, and even a three gram bidet, plus personal highlights, favourite tours, bike mods, and more in his wide-ranging list of top picks for 2025…

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Editor’s Dozen: Stephen Fitzgerald’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025

Stephen Fitzgerald — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:43:32 +0000

Contributing editor Stephen Fitzgerald reflects on a year of night riding, wheelies, and big rides with a dozen noteworthy products, ideas, and experiences. Find Stephen's end-of-year 2025 Editors Dozen here...

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2025 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:39:08 +0000

Kicking off our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, this first installment highlights the gear that left the biggest impression on us over the past year. Dive into our team’s top picks for 53 awards across 11 categories, spanning bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. And don’t miss our “Best in Show” selections from this year’s bike expos...

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Revelate Designs Portage Panniers Review: Off-Road Holsters

Logan Watts — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:29:48 +0000

We spent months testing the new Revelate Designs Portage Panniers before today’s release to see how their long-in-the-works holster/drybag system installs, packs, and holds up. Learn what stood out, what might need improvement, and whether their slick rail-and-hook mount and complex development story set a new benchmark for off-road panniers…

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Buffalo Bags Big Buffalo Review: Built For Life

Miles Arbour — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:26 +0000

A few years ago, Buffalo Bags in Thailand released a limited run of handlebar bags made from vintage military tarps. Enamored with their look, Miles couldn't resist purchasing one of his own. After several years of use, he decided it was finally time to share his thoughts. Find Miles' Buffalo Bags Big Buffalo review here...

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Tailfin SpeedPack Review: The Big Shakeup

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:39:03 +0000

The new Tailfin SpeedPack is a lighter, more minimalist take on the brand's rock-solid, rack-mounted rear bag. It features a 10-liter main capacity (plus a 3-liter expandable pocket), a carbon-frame body, and the new FitLink seatpost connector for dialed clearance (even with droppers). We put it through the paces on gravel and singletrack to see where it shines for this full review…

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A First Look at the Jack’s Sacks ODS (On-Demand Sack)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:50:51 +0000

Teased at the MADE bike show earlier this year, the Jack's Sacks ODS is a clever deployable storage bag that mounts on the top tube for those times when you need a temporary boost in carrying capacity. We had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today's launch...

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Wizard Works Forres Frame Bag Review: Full Frame Function

Nic Morales — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:32:07 +0000

With so many great full-frame bag options on the market, the Wizard Works Forres had its work cut out to distinguish itself from the crowd. However, after several overnighters, bikepacking through the Ozarks, and lengthy test periods on three different bikes, Nic feels that this universal frame bag may be the best in class for gravel bikes with ample inner triangle space. Read his Wizard Works Forres review here...

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Stealth F35 Wedge Frame Bag Review: Three Sizes Fits All

Miles Arbour — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:06:32 +0000

With three sizes to choose from, the new Stealth F35 Wedge Frame Bag is designed to fit a variety of bikes, plus it has a nifty magnetic Fidlock-equipped side pocket for ride essentials. Find Miles' review here after a lot of day rides and his last overnighter of the summer...

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Restrap Race Saddle Bag Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:16:52 +0000

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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Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag Review: Framed for Function

Miles Arbour — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:44:44 +0000

Announced earlier this year, the Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag is the California-based bag maker's first foray into a large, top-opening handlebar or saddle bag. While it might look like any other bag, it has a nifty trick up its sleeve that sets it apart. Over the last few months, Miles and Emily used it on a week-long bikepacking trip, several overnighters, and plenty of day rides. Find the full review here…

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Restrap Switch Pannier Review

Nic Morales — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:34:04 +0000

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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Hunter Cycles Cargo Rack Review: When Something Clicks

Logan Watts — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:15:24 +0000

Rick Hunter has been refining racks for decades, but his new Hunter Cycles Cargo Rack feels like one of those rare designs that just clicks. With built-in cargo cages, axle mounts, clever strap-keepers, and a modular chromoly construction, it’s a minimalist’s dream for carrying extra water, food, or gear without compromise. After a few trips with it, we’re convinced it’s one of the smartest and most versatile bikepacking racks out there. Find Logan's full review here...

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Apidura Expedition Front Rack Pack Review: Technical Rack-Packing

Miles Arbour — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:03:24 +0000

The new Apidura Expedition Front Rack Pack is a front rack bag featuring a roll-top closure, 100% waterproof construction, and a unique stretchy compression panel that sets it apart from other rack bags. We had the opportunity to take a closer look ahead of today's launch to see if it lives up to its promise. Find Miles' review here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear of 2025 (Spring/Summer)

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:04:46 +0000

After a busy first half of the year packed with riding and camping, Neil compiled his latest list of favorite gear for this mid-year Editor's Dozen. From comfort items and tasty camp dinners to bags and surprising gadgets, this collection spotlights standout items from his spring and summer adventures...

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Tailfin Bar Cage Review: Axis of Ingenuity

Logan Watts — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:02:53 +0000

The new Tailfin Bar Cage might be the minimalist handlebar rack we’ve been waiting for. Designed with dual-axis adjustment, rock-solid stability, and a thoughtfully engineered bag system, complete with a “third hand,” it offers an impressively refined take on the cradle concept. Read Logan’s full review to see why it stands out, and don’t miss Neil’s included hands-on video...

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Mountain Laurel Designs Poco Panniers Review (V3): The Lightest Waterproof Pannier

Miles Arbour — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:27:33 +0000

The updated Mountain Laurel Designs Poco Panniers (V3) prioritize simplicity and durability above all, featuring a roll-top closure, no excess stitching, two built-in carbon stiffeners, and a waterproof construction. Miles has been testing the smallest version over the last five months. Find his Mountain Laurel Designs Poco Panniers review here...

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Rogue Panda Catalina Full-Length Top Tube Bag Review

Miles Arbour — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:07:43 +0000

The new Rogue Panda Catalina is a full-length top tube bag designed to add easily accessible storage to your bike. Miles has been testing one for the last few months, including a local overnighter, a route-scouting ride in Northern British Columbia, and a recent gravel race. Find his Rogue Panda Catalina Top Tube Bag review here...

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Wizard Works Munin Mini Messenger Review

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:08:39 +0000

Designed to meet the needs of everyday life on and off the bike, the London-made Wizard Works Munin Mini Messenger is a shoulder bag that’s small in stature but big on handy features. After nearly a year of daily use around town and on trips far from home, Lucas shares his thoughts in this review...

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Dropper Post Seat Bags & Alternatives

Team Work — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:34 +0000

Originally published October 2022, updated June 2025 In our guide to bikepacking with a dropper post, we covered the benefits and reliability of modern droppers. To sum up the experience, […]

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Tailfin AeroPack Cargo Review

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:23:05 +0000

Just announced, the new Tailfin AeroPack Cargo features expandable cargo pockets, roll-top access to the main body, optional cage mounts, and a few more interesting features. Plus, it's backward compatible. Neil used one for a couple of months ahead of today's release for this review...

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A First Look at the Rekki DX35 Handlebar Bag

Miles Arbour — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:18:17 +0000

When Jack the Rack, a handlebar-mounted front rack, was released a few years ago, we couldn't help but wonder when a bag would be released to match its unique design. After years of testing and hundreds of prototypes, we got our answer, and the Rekki DX35 is launching on Kickstarter today. Find our first look and thoughts from two folks who have been testing prototypes ahead of today's launch here...

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Rogue Panda Ripsey V2 Review: Good, Better, Best

Miles Arbour — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:15:47 +0000

The Rogue Panda Ripsey is a unique dropper-compatible saddle bag that offers best-in-class tire clearance thanks to an injection-molded harness, tapered bag, and saddle rail clamp. The Arizona brand just released an updated version with a new seatpost bracket and revised saddle rail clamp, and we've been testing it ahead of today's launch. Find our Rogue Panda Ripsey V2 review here...

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Rogue Panda Huachuca Hip Pack Review: Wings of a Different Feather

Logan Watts — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:11:05 +0000

After years of prototyping, Rogue Panda has finally released its first hip pack, the Huachuca. Like many of their products, it’s anything but conventional. We’ve been testing it extensively over the past few months. Read our full Rogue Panda Huachuca Hip Pack review here…

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Quick-Release Fork Packs: A Review Roundup

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:54:45 +0000

With today’s launch of the Old Man Mountain Hemlock Fork Packs, we take a look at the four preeminent quick-release fork pack options on the market in this video review roundup. Find it here…

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BxB Upper Hand Frame Bag Review: A Good Grip

Nic Morales — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:50:54 +0000

With several notable bikepacking bags to his name, Jay Ritchey, owner-operator of Bags by Bird (BxB), took to the task of creating a series of standard-sized half-frame bags. The BxB Upper Hand is the Arizona bag maker's unique take on half-frame bags with a handful of signature quirks. Find Nic’s BxB Upper Hand review here…

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Ride Forward Designs J-Bag Review: Racks are Cool Again

Miles Arbour — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:31:02 +0000

Designed by Jay Petervary, the Ride Forward Designs J-Bag might look like your average dry bag, but features like stretchy side pockets, a reinforced base, and a bungee-laced top set a new standard for rack-mounted bags. Find Miles' thoughts on both J-Bag sizes after a week-long bikepacking trip in New Mexico here...

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Make Your Own Wald Basket Bag

Logan Watts — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:27:49 +0000

After being bitten by the basketpacking bug last year, Logan set out to make a bag and pattern for the venerable Wald 137 wire basket. In this MYOBG tutorial, he walks through how to make your own Wald basket bag with a step-by-step process, a bunch of detailed photos, and some reasons to consider making one of your own...

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Revelate Designs Joey Downtube Bag Review

Miles Arbour — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:41:11 +0000

Originally released in 2019, the Revelate Designs Joey bag is a downtube storage bag that’s purpose-built for awkward items like fuel canisters, stoves, and large water bottles. Revelate just unveiled an updated version that comes in two sizes and is now 100% waterproof, thanks to a welded-seam construction. Find our review after testing both sizes on a bikepacking trip in New Mexico here…

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DIY Pants-Leg Stuff Sack (Rack Bag)

Logan Watts — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:26:57 +0000

For the rear bag on his Budget Bikepacking Build-Off, Logan made a DIY pants-leg stuff sack from a pair of jeans he picked up for $5 at a thrift store. In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, he walks through how to make a waxed denim rack-top bag from start to finish...

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Rackhackers Cannier DIY Panniers Review: Repurposed with Purpose

Miles Arbour — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:09 +0000

There are innumerable ways to haul stuff on a bike, but that didn't stop Rackhackers from taking it a step further with their DIY pannier kit, which repurposes readily available hardware and discarded plastic containers for a surprisingly solid setup. We jumped on the opportunity to experiment with the Romanian brand's kit in multiple configurations. Find our Rackhackers Cannier DIY Panniers review here…

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$28 Military Sustainment Pouch Mini Panniers (MYOBG)

Logan Watts — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:28:15 +0000

US military sustainment pouches are tough and inexpensive, and with a couple simple hacks, they can become practical, budget-friendly mini-panniers. As part of our Budget Bikepacking Build-off, we tested this concept in the field. Check out this tutorial on how to make military sustainment pouch mini panniers…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:37:54 +0000

Wrapping up our 2024 Editor’s Dozen posts, Lucas reflects on a busy year brimming with experiences and lessons and tries to pick out 12 things that made a difference. From bikes and bags to coffee, cameras, and a handful of intangible things, explore his complete collection of end-of-year favorites here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Joe Cruz’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Joe Cruz — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:13:47 +0000

If gear, clothing, and bikes were chosen purely for function, we’d likely have settled on a uniform list by now, varying only by climate and terrain. Instead, the market fuels our acquisitiveness with minor differences and new standards, shaping a consumerist mindset that feels self-driven. In Joe Cruz’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he offers a hopeful alternative: that the gear we choose can also reflect how we imagine and hope a ride will feel. Find his perspective on the topic and a list of 12 takeaways from 2024 here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Josh’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Josh Meissner — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:16:50 +0000

After a quiet year of going deeper around his home in Germany, Josh Meissner reflects on our vexed relationship with gear and rounds up his favorite products and practices that have helped shift his perspective in subtle and big ways in 2024. Find Josh’s time-tested and fresh highlights in his Editor’s Dozen here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Evan’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Evan Christenson — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:30:18 +0000

Having spent most of the year living on his bike, including eight months around Africa, Evan Christenson put together an eclectic roundup of his favorite things of 2024 and an engaging reflection on "stuff" after needing uniquely little of it this year. Dive into Evan's Editor's Dozen here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:35:52 +0000

Following a year of sharing adventures with his son and friends, Cass Gilbert reflects on some of his standout items and ideas in his 2024 Editor's Dozen. He also offers an update on how his picks from last year have fared up to today. Find new favorites from rides around Mexico, England, France, Colorado, and beyond here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Nic’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Nic Morales — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:17:31 +0000

By way of introduction to the editorial staff, Nic Morales offers up his Editor's Dozen for 2024! After a year spent traveling through the ins and outs of the bike industry, Nic's Editor's Dozen will hopefully give you some insight into the kind of cyclist and human being he is. Dive in here...

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Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag Review: Function Over Form

Logan Watts — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:12:06 +0000

Just released, the Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag comes in three lengthy sizes with some pretty nifty features. After testing one ahead of today's launch, Logan may have changed his views on this style of bag, upgrading it from an ugly duckling to a useful darling. Read about that and more in our full Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag Review here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear and More from 2024

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:19:12 +0000

The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil's 2024 Editor's Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the Midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides around Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning. Dive in here...

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2024 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:33:04 +0000

In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team's top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our "Best in Show" bikes from this year's expos...

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San Util Mini Panniers Review: When Simplicity Wins

Miles Arbour — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:33:13 +0000

Designed for fast-and-light riding on the Colorado Trail, the San Util Mini Panniers are delightfully simple roll-top panniers with a minimal 4.5L capacity. They weigh just 339 grams and use a straightforward Voile Nano Strap attachment. Find Miles' review after over a year of testing here...

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Saddlebags for Bikepacking & Top Opening Handlebar Bags

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Originally published Aug 2021, Updated October 2024 We’re big fans of modern bikepacking-style seatpacks. They don’t require any mounting hardware—such as a rear bike rack or support—keeping them light and […]

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Tailfin Bar Bag System Review

Logan Watts — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:47:33 +0000

Just announced, the Tailfin Bar Bag System is a radical new suite of handlebar packs designed around a CNC-machined handlebar mount, the brand’s X-Clamp quick-release cam, and four sizes of welded waterproof bag options for both flat and drop bars. Find our complete Tailfin Bar Bag System Review after a few of us have been testing it for several months…

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Rogue Panda Alamo Top Tube Bag Review: Three Sizes, Two Straps

Miles Arbour — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:46:13 +0000

Almost a decade after their original release, the redesigned Rogue Panda Alamo top tube bags use a new attachment system that eliminates the need for a head tube strap. They're compatible with straps and bolt-on setups and come in three stock sizes. Miles has been testing them ahead of today's release to see just how sturdy the new design is. Find his Rogue Panda Alamo Top Tube Bag review here...

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Swift Industries Capstone Handlebar Bag Review

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:36:54 +0000

The new Capstone from Swift Industries is a compact top-opening bar bag with easy one-handed access and functional built-in pockets. Before today's launch, Lucas tested one on a handful of bikes throughout several seasons. Find his long-term Swift Industries Capstone Handlebar Bag review here...

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Blackburn Grid Front Basket Rack Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:35:40 +0000

Curious about basketpacking, Logan tried the new Blackburn Grid Front Basket Rack (FBR), the brand’s unique take on an all-in-one basket-specific rack. The FBR works with just about any fork with a crown bolt mount, fits standard Wald 137-sized basket bags, and offers some clever features in a stable package. Logan’s been testing the one for several months, along with the accompanying Blackburn Grid Basket Bag. Find his full review and first-time basketpacking perspective here…

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Complete List of Cargo Cages and “Anything Bags” for Bikepacking and Touring

Logan Watts — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:30:06 +0000

Updated August 2024 (originally published in February, 2019) Back in 2010, Salsa Cycles released the original Anything Cage, an oversized, open-sided cage made from lightweight aluminum tubing. The idea of […]

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Complete List of Mini Panniers and Small Panniers for Bikepacking

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:45:24 +0000

Originally posted June 2021; Recently updated July 22, 2024 In bikepacking utopia, we ride beautiful singletrack on minimal soft bag setups, perfectly packed with the latest ultralight gear. In the […]

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:22:04 +0000

Continuing our mid-year Editor's Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more...

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Revelate Designs Stoat Seat Bag: First Look

Logan Watts — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:37:12 +0000

Just released, the RF-welded Revelate Designs Stoat Seat Bag is a sleek and simple saddle pack accessory that's the perfect size for everyday-carry items, and it makes a great bikepacking kit accessory bag. Find our first-ride review here...

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2024 Eurobike Finds (Part 2): Wild Cargo Bikes, Magnesium Pedals, Triple-Ratchet Hubs, and Much More…

Logan Watts — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:14:14 +0000

After putting in some 70,000 steps around the vast expanse of Eurobike, Logan compiles a final massive roundup of the most exciting and interesting bikes and gear from the expo. Find over 30 highlights, including some remarkable cargo bikes, loads of stashable tools, two sweet steel mountain bikes, new grips, pedals, and forks, quick-release bags and cages, an expandable cargo rack, and more here…

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Make Your Own Rinko Bag

Guest — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:02:03 +0000

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, our friend Cody Toth in Berlin shares insights on how to sew an ultralight Rinko bag, allowing you to discreetly bring your bike on trains without paying extra fees. Find his step-by-step guide and some tips for using your bag here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)

Logan Watts — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:40:45 +0000

After nearly six months of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a few standout products and experiences that have delighted them in 2024. Here are a dozen items that have become their summer favorites, including excellent new grips, a pizza oven, a prototype rack, music for the trail, new bags, and more…

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Revelate Designs Pitchfork Review

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:32:11 +0000

Launched just in time for the Tour Divide, the Revelate Designs Pitchfork is an aero bar harness system made for ultra-endurance racing. The Pitchfork mounts directly to your aero bars, providing carrying capacity for a six-liter dry bag, two useful pockets, and a bungee system for easy access to snacks and other essentials. Find our full Revelate Designs Pitchfork review here...

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Ortlieb Toptube Frame-Pack Review: Waterproof with a Zip

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 09 May 2024 14:42:31 +0000

Whether or not bikepacking bags are truly "waterproof" is a contentious topic, especially with bag makers claiming their bags are waterproof when they're clearly not. The Ortlieb Toptube Frame-Pack is a half-frame bag with welded seams and a unique waterproof zipper that may well be the only truly waterproof bag with a zipper. Find Neil’s Ortlieb Toptube Frame-Pack review here…

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Dispersed Handlebar Roll Review: Two in One

Miles Arbour — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:43:26 +0000

The Dispersed Handlebar Roll is a unique two-part handlebar system that blends the simplicity of a standard bar roll with the convenience of a removable internal dry bag and integrated front pocket. Miles has been testing one on bikepacking trips throughout the last two months. Find his Dispersed Handlebar Roll review here...

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Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Review: Short and Sweet

Logan Watts — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:28:39 +0000

Restrap just introduced its latest UK-made addition to their light and fast collection: the Restrap Race Top Tube Bag (Short). With its useful size, a stable and unique attachment system, and mesh side pockets(!), we had to give it a try. Find our review after some testing ahead of today’s launch here...

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