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Restrap Switch Rack Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:31:34 +0000

“What rack is that?” is a question we hear almost daily. Lately, the answer has often been the Restrap Switch Rack. After a couple of months of testing this modular, axle-mounted system and its Rack Cage platform, we share thoughts on fit, function, compatibility, and how it stacks up against other modern rack options. If you’ve spotted it and been curious, find our full review here...

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COROS Nomad Review: No More, No Less

Nic Morales — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:08:30 +0000

With so much technology integrated into our daily lives, it can be challenging to know which devices actually enhance our outdoor experience. From activity trackers to GPS devices, tech has inextricably changed outdoor recreation, for better and worse. In his COROS Nomad review, Nic tries to determine whether this sports watch is a meaningful companion for his time outside…

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Rogue Panda Kaibab Cradle Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:36 +0000

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…

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025 (Winter)

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:15:15 +0000

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...

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Make Your Own Silky Saw Storage Sleeve

Miles Arbour — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:03:08 +0000

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…

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

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:43:11 +0000

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...

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Editor’s Dozen: Josh Meissner’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025

Josh Meissner — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:24:31 +0000

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…

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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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Relentless Mule Rack Review

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:30:10 +0000

Earlier this year, Relentless Components launched the Mule Rack, a unique, weld-free rack designed to carry heavy loads with a wide range of mounting options for cages, panniers, and dry bags. Neil has been testing it since July, and in this video, he shares his thoughts on this distinctive cargo solution. Find his full Relentless Mule Rack review here...

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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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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025

Logan Watts — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:30:22 +0000

From tiny, free hacks to big, ride-changing upgrades, Logan and Virginia’s end-of-2025 Editor’s Dozen rounds up 12 newfound favorites (plus a bonus pick) that deliver utility, value, and joy. Tested hard on home turf in western North Carolina and Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte, there are a few ideas worth checking out or stealing for your kit...

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favorite Gear and More of 2025

Miles Arbour — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:42:03 +0000

Reflecting on a year that went by in a flash, Miles and Emily are launching into our year-end Editor's Dozen series with a collection of items and experiences that stood out after a year of riding, route scouting, gear testing, and more. Find their final Editor's Dozen of 2025 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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It’s the Little Things: 13 Small Game-Changing Gear Choices

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:11:47 +0000

Not every piece of gear has to be expensive or overbuilt to make life at camp easier. In this roundup, Neil shares 13 functional, affordable, and game-changing little pieces of gear that have earned a spot in his kit. From cooking to sleeping and staying clean, these little things just work...

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GearBlocks Sliding Bike Storage Review: Organizing the Gear Dungeon

Miles Arbour — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:38:01 +0000

While searching for ways to bring order to the chaos of his basement, Miles came across the GearBlocks bike storage system and sliding unistrut bike hooks. Find his thoughts on the GearBlocks system and a look at a game-changing DIY tote storage system he made to further organize his stuff here...

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Handlebar Cradles

Logan Watts — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:37:24 +0000

It’s dizzying to think about how many different methods and systems there are to carry stuff on a bike these days, especially when you consider the limited number of options […]

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Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 Review: Is it Bikepacking Worthy?

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:48:42 +0000

Over the last five months, Neil has put the new Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 through its paces on everything from quick day rides to multi-day bikepacking trips. Along the way, he’s logged enough miles to deliver clear takeaways on the updated hardware, features, and what’s changed from the previous version. The big question: Is it fit for bikepacking? Watch now to find out...

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Spurcycle Tool Review: Pocketable Perfection

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:02:20 +0000

Updated and re-released earlier this year, the titanium Spurcycle Tool is a compact gadget with a sliding T-handle and a clever magnetic holder for its 10 broadly useful bits. A longtime fan of the Oregon brand's Tool, Lucas was excited to use it alongside the previous version over the past several months. Find his Spurcycle Tool review here...

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HOVERAir X1 ProMax Review: A Compact Drone For Cyclists

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:54:49 +0000

Neil has been putting the Hover Air X1 ProMax through its paces over the past several months, bringing it along on bikepacking trips and day rides. It’s become a go-to tool for capturing B-roll for reviews and other videos. In his latest review, he digs into all the details and showcases a wide range of shots he’s captured along the way...

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Rogue Panda Frame Bag Thumb Screw Review

Logan Watts — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:30 +0000

Sometimes, you have to reinvent the wheel. Rogue Panda just did that with a completely out-of-the-box frame bag thumb screw and washer design. We’ve been using pre-production versions for several months to see how they work. Find our mini-review of the all-new Rogue Panda Frame Bag Thumb Screw system 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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Editor’s Dozen: Nic’s Favorite Gear of 2025 (Spring/Summer)

Nic Morales — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:17:28 +0000

After moving from Florida to Western North Carolina, Nic is leaning into his new digs as a minor mountain person. Featuring a mix of gear he’s come across recently and over the past few years, his summer Editor’s Dozen ranges from small items he found useful to components he was surprised to find value in. Dig into the full list below…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favorite Gear of 2025 (Spring/Summer)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:23:23 +0000

After buying their first house, canceling a winter escape to New Zealand, and discovering their favorite childhood ice cream had made its way to British Columbia, Miles and Emily have had some time to reflect on various items and experiences that have already stood out this year. Find their first Editor's Dozen of 2025 here...

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High Above Venture3d Hip Pack Review

Logan Watts — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:01:12 +0000

The new High Above Venture3D hip pack is the brand’s most technical pack yet. Stitched in the Pacific Northwest, it combines an innovative 3D-printed pack pad with durable materials and a minimalist, clean design that packs in a few interesting details. We had the chance to try one out for a couple of months for this review…

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Straz Sealant Funnel Review: A Simple Sealant Solution

Nic Morales — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:25:14 +0000

Always mindful of the hidden costs of convenience, Nic recently added a new tool to his home workshop that seems to offer all benefit with no real tradeoffs. The Straz sealant funnel might be one of the simplest yet most effective pieces of kit for the DIY-minded mechanic. Find the full review here…

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Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit Review: Compact Poop Tech!

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:34:00 +0000

In his latest video, Neil takes a look at the all-new Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit, an impressively compact and light trowel system that contains everything you need to do your business in the woods. Find the full Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit review video here...

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2025 (Spring/Summer)

Logan Watts — Wed, 21 May 2025 11:28:44 +0000

After nearly half a year of day rides and bikepacking jaunts in Mexico and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a handful of standout gear picks they've discovered along the way. From a few under-the-radar standouts to some long-overdue additions, here are a baker's dozen items that have earned a spot on their summer favorites list...

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Rear Bike Racks: Lightweight Options for Bikepacking (List & Guide)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:15:22 +0000

Originally published Feb 2023, Updated May 2025 For most of us, traveling by bike started with a rear rack and a pair of panniers. This timeless and straightforward combination is […]

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Suunto Peak 5 Review: Just Enough

Nic Morales — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:28:39 +0000

With so much cycling-specific technology on the market, it can be tough to find products that offer true value for money. When Nic set out to combine navigation, tracking, and time-keeping needs into one device, it seemed like a lot to ask of a single piece of technology. After two years of wearing a Suunto Peak 5, he might have found exactly what he was looking for.

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Revelate Tarsier Cargo Cage Review

Logan Watts — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:17:29 +0000

Just announced, the all-new Revelate Tarsier Cargo Cage brings a fresh set of features to a familiar platform with grippy, anti-rattle TPU pads, strap guides, and more "effective cage width" than its competition, making it one of the most feature-rich cargo cages we've seen to date. We had a chance to test one over the last few months for this launch-day review...

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High Above Supernatural Pack: First Ride Review

Nic Morales — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:21:23 +0000

The High Above Supernatural Pack is a new venture for the storied bag company out of Seattle, Washington. With the majority of their product being bike-oriented wearables, High Above took their focus on on-body storage to the next level with this high capacity hydropack. While there's much more in-depth testing to come, here's a first ride review of the High Above Supernatural Pack...

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Ratking RIP Rack V3 Review: Wald Lovers Rejoice

Miles Arbour — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:44:42 +0000

Designed to seamlessly hold a Wald basket thanks to integrated basket hardware, the revamped RatKing RIP Rack V3 offers improved stability and strength and more adjustment to fit a broader range of bikes. It works nicely as a cargo platform or bag support and neatly holds Wald 137 and 139 baskets. Miles has been testing a pre-production version for the last few months. Find his RatKing RIP Rack V3 review here...

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Pretty Great Instant Coffee Review: Instantly Pretty Great

Nic Morales — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:53:29 +0000

There is no shortage of ways to make a cup of coffee outside, but what's the best way to do so? While that answer might have more to do with personal preference than anything, Nic used his background in coffee to dissect whether Lachlan Morton's Pretty Great Instant is the best coffee outside option available. Grab a cup of joe and dig into the caffeinated conundrum below...

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Make Your Own Wood Bike Rack (DIY)

Logan Watts — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:26:51 +0000

To complement his Budget Bikepacking Build-Off rig, Logan created this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) wood bike rack DIY tutorial, providing a step-by-step guide for making lightweight front and rear platform racks with wood or another material of choice. Find it here…

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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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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024

Logan Watts — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:33:10 +0000

To wrap up the year, Logan and Virginia curated their final Editor’s Dozen of 2024—a handpicked collection of 12(+) products, interests, and more that stood out during the fastest year ever on everything from local overnighters to trail rides in the Sierra Norte and Appalachians. Explore the full list here…

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What’s With All The Long Top Tube Bags?

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:17:21 +0000

What’s the deal with these long top tube bags? With the launch of Tailfin’s Long Top Tube Bags today, Neil digs in to find out and shares his thoughts on the trend, exploring the pros, cons, and several of the options available on the market. Find it all 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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COROS DURA Review: Brilliant Battery Life

Logan Watts — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:30:19 +0000

The COROS DURA is an impressive solar-powered GPS bike computer offering over 100 hours of battery life on a single charge, simple data and navigation functions, and an easy-to-use interface with a touchscreen and scroll wheel. Find a double feature here with a first look and a long-term review of the unit after a lot of use…

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Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness Review: More Than a Gimmick

Evan Christenson — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:38:38 +0000

Filling a niche that only bikepackers who've endured a grueling push up steep and rugged terrain are likely to appreciate, the Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness offers a simple and effective way to take a walk with your bike. Evan Christensen tested one on the rocky slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and he reports in with this Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness review. Read it here...

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Knipex Pliers Wrench Review: A Toolbox Necessity

Guest — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:02:31 +0000

The German-made Knipex Pliers Wrench is a cleverly designed and infinitely useful toolbox staple. In this concise review, industry veteran Sean Mailen shares an overview of what makes the Knipex unique and how he uses them in his workshop. Read his Knipex Pliers Wrench review here...

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Complete List of Useful, Durable, and Oversized Bottle Cages for Bike Touring and Bikepacking

Logan Watts — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:30:47 +0000

Originally published February 2019, last updated September 2024 Consider this as part three in a Gear Index subset all about bottle cages, cargo carriers, and boss-mounted bags for carrying extra […]

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Gear for Glampacking: 14 Items to Make Bikepacking More Fun and Comfy

Neil Beltchenko — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:41:30 +0000

Over the years, the team here at BIKEPACKING.com has learned a thing or two about creature comforts. After all, bikepacking is meant to be fun, and if you have a little extra room, it’s never a bad idea to bring something that makes your time at camp a bit more comfortable or enjoyable. In this piece, Neil shares 14 bikepacking luxuries...

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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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RovyVon Aurora A5 Review

Logan Watts — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:25:28 +0000

After being annoyed by headlamps during casual campouts, Logan decided to go old-man style and use a hat clip penlight for campsite illumination. Find his review of the RovyVon Aurora A5 here, including all the built-in features this ultralight EDC flashlight has to offer and some cryptic benefits...

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Widefoot CargoMount Review: Future-Proof with CargoNoodle

Miles Arbour — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:05:29 +0000

Five years after the original CargoMount was released, the updated Widefoot CargoMount builds on the design with two size options, a unique bolt-on cargo foot loop known as CargoNoodle, and features that beg for future collaborations. We've been testing the new CargoMount on several bikepacking trips ahead of today's launch. Find Miles' thoughts on the new cargo cage, including how it stacks up against some of our other favorite cages, and a look at the new Widefoot MiniMount 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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Nemo Moonlite Elite Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:30:23 +0000

In our latest glam-packing gear shakedown, Logan and Virginia review the Nemo Moonlite Elite, the brand’s most minimal camp chair and one of the newest and lightest options on the market. Find details on the Elite compared to both the original Moonlite and the venerable Helinox Chair Zero here, plus another look at the Elite in Neil's separate video review...

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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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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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2024 Eurobike Finds (Part 1): Danger Max, Ortlieb Racks and Packs, SON Ladelux, and More

Logan Watts — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:27:51 +0000

We're here at Eurobike roaming the endless abyss of madness to filter out the best things we can find. In part one, we take a look at some really impressive new stuff, including Dangerholm's Mad Max bike, an axle-mounted rack and more from Ortlieb, a new prototype handlebar cradle, new lights and hubs from SON, a dropper stem(!?), and much more. Find it all here...

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Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump Review

Logan Watts — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:26:41 +0000

Just announced, the Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump comes in two sizes with a Presta push-on head, a clever locking system, and the ability to stash their multi tools and a new tubeless plugger with oversized plugs. We had the chance to test both the 40 and 85cc models prior to today's release for this first look review...

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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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MSR Titan Kettle Review + 2024 Titan Cookware

Logan Watts — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:14:54 +0000

Earlier this year, MSR released its revamped suite of Titan cookware, including new designs for the venerable Titan Kettle, which features new sizes and some very nice upgrades. We've been testing the new MSR Titan Kettle 900, Kettle 1400, Double Wall Mug, and Long Spoon for this review. Dig in here...

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Hammerhead Karoo Review: The Most Elegant GPS Unit Yet?

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:05 +0000

Just announced, the new Hammerhead Karoo is the brand's third-generation head unit and the first since being acquired by SRAM. As you might expect, there are several new features to better integrate with SRAM components, along with a few other noteworthy upgrades and a fresh companion app. In our first-look review, Neil unpacks all the details and compares it to several other devices. See it here...

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