Bikepacking Gear

From top-loaders to sausage-style harness systems, there are seemingly infinite ways to hold loads of any size on a bike. But, smaller frames and less-than-traditional setups create the need for a secondary market of solutions. In his Swood Cycles Twisted T-Bar Review, Nic dives into this handy little accessory’s origins and how it solves atypical problems…

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…

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…

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…

After two months of hard use on a bikepacking trip through the Andes in Peru, Sam Rice and Tom Norman share their feedback on a pair of NEMO sleeping pads designed to be the warmest, most insulating ultralight pads on the market. Did they withstand the rigors of the journey and live up to the duo’s high expectations? Find out in their NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad review here…

Building on its successful predecessor, BikeYoke released the Revive 3.0 earlier this year with a few welcome updates to the already durable, user-friendly design. But does it live up to its lofty expectations, and can it go the distance? Shop owner and mechanic Ryan Santoski spent several months dissecting and pedaling it around Colorado to find out. Read his BikeYoke Revive 3.0 review here…

Released earlier this year, the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tents build on the classic Hubba Hubba series but cater to bikepackers with its integrated handlebar stuff sack, shorter pole segments, an interior clothesline, and other clever features. Find Miles’ review of the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2-Person Tent after several bikepacking trips plus Neil’s video review of the 1-Person version here…

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…

After a recent visit to the DT Swiss Americas office in Grand Junction, Colorado, we have loads of insight to share. In this guide, we dig into everything you need to know about DT Swiss hubs, including the different ratchet systems, a crash course in preventative wheel maintenance for a big trip, and the DT Swiss 54T ratchet upgrade, a worthwhile and easy DIY improvement for classic ratchet hubs….

The Cane Creek eeWings titanium cranks are the ultimate “forever cranks.” With a simple design and thoughtful details aplenty, these cranks promise to outlive any bike they’re attached to. Their price tag is substantial, so John Montesi reflects on five years and 18,000 miles of hard use to decide if they are a worthwhile investment. Read his Cane Creek eeWings review to find out…

Sea to Summit’s popular Spark sleeping bag line has been revamped for 2024, boasting improved warmth, comfort, and durability. Sam Rice put the Spark -1°C (30°F) through its paces during a two-month expedition across the frigid Peruvian Andes. Read his detailed Sea to Summit Spark -1C review here…

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 […]