Bikepacking Gear
Reviews and guides for bikepacking bags, sleep systems, and ultralight equipment
Off-Road Touring Gear Guide for Four-Week Wilderness Routes
Four weeks of cycling across unpaved roads and remote trails demands equipment that won’t fail when you’re three days from the nearest bike shop. After...
Tubeless Tires Finally Make Sense for Adventure Cycling
Tubeless tire technology has finally caught up with the demands of adventure cyclists. After years of dealing with sealant messes, stubborn beads, and difficult setups,...
I Tested Every Bikepacking Sleep System So You Don’t Have To
Hammock vs Bivy vs Tent: Choosing Your Bikepacking Sleep System Your sleep system is the heaviest, bulkiest item in any bikepacking setup. Choose wrong and...
Why Ultralight Cyclists Are Switching Back to Panniers
The Great Debate: Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags After riding 15,000 miles across four continents, I’ve used every luggage system imaginable. The bikepacking revolution promised lightweight...
What Tires Thru-Cyclists Actually Run for 8,000 Miles
The Tire That Lasted 8,000 Miles: What Thru-Cyclists Actually Run When your entire life fits on a bicycle and the nearest bike shop is 200...
15 Repair Tools That Save Remote Bikepacking Trips
When you’re 50 miles from the nearest bike shop and something breaks, the tools in your bag determine whether you ride out or walk out....
Ultralight Camping Gear That Fits in Your Frame Bag
Everything you need for a night in the backcountry, fitting inside a frame bag. The ultralight approach isn’t about suffering—it’s about selecting the right gear....
The 15 Items Thru-Cyclists Never Leave Home Without
After 5,000 miles and three continents, your gear list gets ruthless. Items that seemed essential before departure get mailed home within the first week. What...