Bikepacking Gear

Designed to nest seamlessly inside Tailfin’s AeroPack or AP20 Trunk Bag, the new Tailfin Packing Cubes maximize space and organize your gear with purposeful material selection and shaping. Neil had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today’s release for this review…

Just announced, the Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack is half the weight of its steel sibling and features a few upgrades, including a slightly different platform design and dynamo wire routing. We had the chance to admire this beauty, install it on a Stooge MK6, and give it a try before today’s launch. Find all the details in this first ride review…

The latest Hope Tech 4 E4 brake levers and calipers replaced the venerable Tech 3 E4 we’ve become quite fond of over the last few years. With seemingly little to improve, we had to give the new ones a go. Find out how they fared after more than 2,500 miles in this long-term review…

The new Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack borrows the thoughtful design of the Hobgob Hip Pack released this fall but is about half the size, making it ideal for day rides and smaller essentials. We got our hands on one ahead of today’s launch to see how it compares to its larger sibling. Find Miles’ Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack review here…

Filling a gap in their ever-expanding lineup, Tailfin’s latest Mini Pannier offers 16L of rattle-free storage, aiming to provide a Goldilocks size that suits everything from bikepacking trips to grocery runs to laptop-loaded commutes. After spending several months with a pre-production version in the run-up to their launch, Cass reports in with some long-term findings…

The Old Man Mountain Axle Pack is unlike any cargo mount we’ve seen before. It provides a four-pack of mounts and can be attached to almost any fork without eyelets, including suspension forks. We had the chance to review a pair on a rough trip along the Arizona Trail for this full review…

The Adidas Five Ten Kestrel BOA was completely redesigned with a new look as a “downcountry” shoe last year, blending a stiffer XC-esque construction with burly features from Five Ten’s gravity mountain bike range to find an interesting middle ground. We’ve been testing a pair for several months for this review…

The new Revelate Designs Nook and Cranny are mini frame bags designed for full-suspension mountain bikes and day rides when carrying just the essentials is enough. We got out on a few rides before today’s launch for a closer look. Find everything you need to know here…

The King Cage Longer Thing Cage is an extended version of the popular Manything Cage with a generous 15″ height, a bolt or clamp-on design, and a lightweight titanium construction. Find our review of the Longer Thing Cage and thoughts on extra-tall cargo cages here…

The new Austere Lock Belt is perhaps the most over-engineered belt in the world, complete with a CNC-machined construction, a unique locking design, and the attention to detail we’ve come to expect from the Washington-based buckle maker. Find Miles’ Austere Lock Belt review here after several months of use…

Originally posted in July 2019; recently updated Jan 2024 Most of us on the team try to leave the backpack at home when we ride, but some situations demand the use of a small pack. Shy of a full-on backpack, a hip pack presents the perfect place for hauling a camera, a few extra snacks, […]

There seems to be a shortage of flat-pedal mountain bike shoes for cold weather—or mountain weather—and we’re always on the hunt for new options. Prone to cold feet, Logan has found several that work for him over the last few years, some of which might surprise you. Find the list here, plus a few tips for keeping your feet warm…