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It’s the little things that matter. Here you’ll find reviews and insight on bikepacking accessories such as bottle cages and lights…
Quietly released earlier this year, the Ortlieb Quick Rack is a lightweight rear rack with an interesting lever-release mechanism and seatpost strap that make it easy to remove or install from almost any bike. It works with a dropper post, doesn’t require rack mounts, and can even be used with a full-suspension bike. Logan’s been testing the Quick Rack for several months, and you can find his full review and an additional video review from Neil here…
Handmade in Colorado and designed to balance stability, comfort, and simplicity, the new roll-top San Util Design Whirlpool Hip Pack is now available in four versions intended to suit everything from day riding to expedition bikepacking. Our friend Josh Hicks has been wearing the top-end Bikepacker version for a few weeks, and you can find his review here…
Building on the success of their popular cam buckles, Austere Manufacturing from Washington is back with their second product, a beautiful CNC machined ladder lock buckle. We’ve been playing around with a few ahead of today’s release. Find our first look, thoughts and photos from some bag makers who’ve been experimenting with them, and details here…
As of late, there’s been a resurgence of minimal rear racks with lightweight designs and more off-road-friendly features. In our newest YouTube video, Neil walks through several of his favorite models and talks about what rear racks offer over seat packs. Watch it here…
Wizard Works from the UK and Manivelle from France just unveiled their collaboration on a wire bike basket and bag that are cleverly sized to fill the gap between the classic Wald 137 and 139. Following a month of rolling around with the Wizard Works Alakazam and Manivelle Basket, Lucas shares his reviews of both here…
Bikepacking often takes us to remote areas with limited cell coverage. If something unfortunate happens to you or a group member, knowing you can communicate to get help is reassuring. Satellite messengers are nothing new, but they’ve gone through many refinements over the years. In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Garmin InReach Messenger and discusses why he likes it over the InReach Mini.
New Zealand-based Neutron Components just launched a nifty emergency bleed kit system for on-the-go hydraulic brake tune-ups. We got our hands on one ahead of its release to see if it’s worthy of a spot in our repair kit. Find our review of the Neutron Components Emergency Brake Bleed Kit here…
Having used the original all-in-one USB-charging dynamo light over a number of years, Cass wires up its successor, the Sinewave Beacon 2, for a long-term review on the steep and bumpy roads of Mexico. Read on for his thoughts after almost a year of using it on multi-day bikepacking adventures and day-to-day transportation…
The new King Cage Mini Thing Cage is a pared-down, two-bolt version of the popular Manything Cage that’s designed to carry bottles (or tallboys) that don’t fit in a standard cage. We’ve been using one for a couple of months for this review…
HydraPak recently released several new filters and collapsible bottle systems, including the versatile HydraPak Flux 1.5L. We got a hold of one just before launch for this video review. Learn more here…
For most of us, traveling by bike started out with a rear rack and a pair of panniers. This simple and timeless setup is at the core of traditional bike touring setups and is still one of the most versatile options. With a growing number of high-quality small panniers, a lightweight rear bike rack can […]
Have an old or busted skateboard deck that needs a new life? Our friend Dan Stranahan of Forager Cycles in Washington shares the steps he took to turn an old skate deck into a nifty and functional skateboard front rack. Find photos and his step-by-step guide here…
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