Bikepacking Gear

The all-new Rogue Panda Kaibab Cradle might be one of the most trail-friendly front cargo systems we’ve tested, combining a solid steerer-mounted design with an elegant, stay-on-bike collar that solves one of this category’s biggest headaches. After months of riding it on technical singletrack in Oaxaca and Colorado, it proved easy to forget about, even when fully loaded. Find our review here…

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 […]

What makes the perfect bikepacking wheelset? We Are One thinks it has found the answer with new wheels that they claim were designed specifically for bikepacking. Find Miles’s review of the Canadian-made We Are One Wanderer wheels after nearly a year of rugged rides here…

After a couple of seasons with the Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt, Neil shares his long-term review, including thoughts on why he prefers quilts, the features that make the Palisade the best he’s used, and everything else you need to know. Find it all here…

Having recently taken to rougher terrain, Nic sought new ways to make mountain biking more comfortable. In his review of the Slug Terrestrial Ti bars, he digs into the specifics of an experience with the material that seems to make a world of difference…

Concluding our 2025 Editor’s Dozen series, bundle up and dig into fall/winter favorites, featuring several cold-weather gear standouts that include a Minnesota-made Polartec hat, stealthy winter boots, smart repair tricks, camera upgrades, and a do-all fat bike. Plus, find a little reminder to take care of yourself when the temps drop and to-do lists grow…

After learning that not all Silky Saws include a protective storage sheath, Miles took it upon himself to design one. In our latest DIY tutorial, he walks through how to make your own cinchable sleeve that keeps your saw protected and ready for action. Find a supply list, photos, and step-by-step instructions here…

For his 2025 Editor’s Dozen, Lucas looks back at a whirlwind year characterized by a “less but better” approach and highlights a mishmash of mostly old and some new favorites. From pennies or less to ultra-premium, find his most-loved bags, bikes, apps, places, boats, foods, and more here…

Following last winter’s rain jacket roundup, we’ve been on the hunt for equivalent rain pants that are packable, dependable, and suitable for wet-weather riding. We tested some of the top cycling-specific rain pants from Albion, 7mesh, Patagonia, PEdALED, and other brands to see how they stack up. Find the results and mini-reviews of the best rain pants for bikepacking and off-road touring here…

In his Editor’s Dozen, Josh highlights a hodgepodge of DIY items, time-tested products, new favorites, and cycling-adjacent formats that brought him more joy in 2025 than any piece of gear could. Read on for his 12 top picks plus one big shift in perspective that defined his year…

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…

From bags and apparel to racks and retrospection, Nic’s 2025 Editor’s Dozen features all kinds of goodies brimming with utility, value, and a little extra kick. Put through their paces in North Carolina, here are the 12 things that made his year all the better…