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Old Man Mountain’s newest rack is the Divide XL, a longer decked version of their flagship rack the Divide. On top of having a deck that is 3.5” (64mm) longer than their flagship Divide rack the Divide XL is made in California by Stinner Manufacturing…
Mark your calendars and pack your bicycle bags — Swift Campout launches today for its 11th edition on June 21–22, 2025, inviting cyclists worldwide to celebrate the summer solstice with a weekend of camping under the stars. What began as a grassroots idea from Seattle-based bicycle bag brand Swift Industries has grown into an international phenomenon, inspiring thousands of riders from all over the world with one shared purpose: to get outside, slow down, and kick off summer with a bikepacking trip.
See more at Swift Campout.
After many years of avoiding riding in backpacks, the Restrap Race Hydration Vest ($190/£145) piqued Spencer’s interest. Read on for his insights into what changed his mind about riding in the vest and why this new style of backpack is simply better for bikepacking or mountain biking…
And it’s about dang time, right? We’ve been rearranging the puzzle pieces for the past 6 or so years, compiling all available options, or at least the ones our intrepid scouts were willing to bushwhack through. In 2024, we’re sharing 874 miles of the best sections that are ready for your tires and curiosity. This month, we’re publishing the Colemonti Crossing’s Loowit Tier in southern Washington. In subsequent months, we’ll see four sections throughout California, as well as an updated southbound version of the Oregon Timber Trail…
Last year the UK’s Tailfin released their handlebar bag system. It ambitiously combined an accessory mount and waterproof handlebar roll into one clean package. There are many details to unpack, then repack, then unpack again, so goes bikepacking. Read on for Spencer and Austin’s thoughts on the sharp end of bikepacking bag innovation below…
As Ryan Wilson continues East on his trip through Greece, Türkiye, and Georgia, he reaches a place he’d dreamt about riding for years—the Hakkâri province in Southeastern Türkiye. Conflict has made traveling to this region challenging in recent decades, but stunning mountain roads and villages filled with incredibly hospitable people made for one of the most memorable routes he’s ever done…
In March 2023, Leonardo invited Adam to explore the Estrada Real, a legendary trail, leading to one of the most epic cycling adventures of their lives. Complete with incredible food, amazing people, and plenty of unexpected mishaps. From rugged mountain climbs to remote villages, this film captures the highs, the lows, and the raw beauty of Brazil’s most iconic bikepacking route… find a gallery and story and video by Leonardo below!
Hardtails may be the odd ducks of the bike industry, but Hailey Moore thinks that bikepacking might be their perfect niche. The only hang-up is packing them. In this latest Bike Hacks installment, Hailey shares some tips for how to maximize carrying capacity while minimizing negative bike-handling effects with the best bikepacking gear for hardtails she’s found.
Alan Danby and Britt Walker are currently 4,000 kilometers into a five-month adventure through New Zealand, riding the best trails, seeing the sights, and trying to find some waves along the coast to surf. They have had many chance encounters along the way so far, and one such interaction at a little campsite in Abel Tasman led the two of them to a great trip up into Mount Aspiring to stay at Liverpool Hut and Aspiring Hut.
In Nine years of traveling around the world, Ryan Wilson has had a chance to test out a wide variety of tents across different continents and ever-changing conditions. Read on to find out Ryan’s thoughts after spending a year living out of Hyperlite Mountain Gear’s UltaMid 2 shelter (starting at $699/$729) in this in-depth review…
With a totally redesigned attachment system, Rogue Panda once again raises the bar for bikepacking bags with its Ripsey Seat Bag V2. Today, we have a first ride review as Spencer takes the new version on the Black Canyon Trail and offers his thoughts on the latest seat bag from Rogue Panda.
After years of bikepacking with his daily-driver trail bike, Travis has been slowly piecing together something a little more purpose-built. Today, he makes a case for why the hubs, spokes, nipples, rims and tires he chose are uniquely suited for making perfect bikepacking wheelset.
Esker Cycles has refreshed most of their hardtail lineup for 2025. Let’s check the models and their updates out below…
Continuing his trip from Greece to Georgia, Ryan Wilson finds himself in one of the most remote regions in all of Türkiye. Follow along as he has a close call with the raw power of nature above Van Lake and discovers the big hearts and endless hospitality of the Kurdish people who call this area home…
Last year, Travis published a napkin sketch of an overengineered seatpost rack in our Wish List series. It was a spiritual melding of a saddle-mounted bag and an axle-mounted rack. The idea was to offer better suspension action, better dropper post action, and better usability. A couple of months ago, thanks to expert fabrication by Riley Ogden of Souvenir Cycles, that napkin sketch is now a reality.
For years Spencer has been on a quest to find an adequate camp pillow for his side sleeping tendencies. The Flextail Zero pillow is the thickest he has been able to find and also included one other detail to make it his current favorite. Check out his review below on why this pillow stands out from the crowd…
Founded in 2014 by engineer and entrepreneur Nick Broadbent, UK-based Tailfin has established itself as a market leader in the bikepacking equipment sector and one of the fastest-growing companies in cycling at a time when other segments of the industry have been struggling. Having recently relocated to a larger workshop in Bristol to accommodate their scaling operations, local contributor Joe Sasada paid them a visit to uncover the secret to their success and hear what’s next for this exciting brand…
As Ryan Wilson continues his tour from Greece to Georgia, he makes his way across some rarely visited mountain ranges on Türkiye’s Central Anatolian plateau. Follow along as he connects remote mountain tracks and meets some of the most hospitable people in the world.
