My Bikepacking Clothes: Lightweight Comfort in (Almost) Any Weather
Wondering what to wear for bikepacking? Here’s my clothing list, refined over many thousands of miles and a wide range of styles and climates.
Bikepacking Clothing
Troy Lee Designs A1 Classic MIPS Helmet: Long-Term Review After 9000 Miles
The A1 Classic MIPS helmet from Troy Lee Designs is a super-comfy and confidence-inspiring extended coverage MTB helmet. Here’s how mine has held up over thousands of bikepacking miles.
Ridge Merino Solstice Sun Hoodie Long-Term Review
This fall I chose the Solstice Lightweight Hoody from Ridge Merino for a big bikepacking trip in the American West. The Western Wildlands section ride followed dirt roads through the plains of southern Idaho, the high plateaus of Utah, and the barren desert of northern Arizona. The month-long adventure included …
Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight Hoodie Long-Term Review
The Smartwool Merino Sport Ultralight is a sun hoody designed to keep us cool in the hottest weather. Here’s how it fared during a rough month of bikepacking in Central Asia.
Arc’teryx Beta AR Long-Term Review: The Jacket I Trust With My Life
The Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket is legendary for its durability, quality, and weather protection, but is it worth the price? Here’s my detailed review and opinion after 4+ years of use.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket Long-Term Review
The Ghost Whisperer down jacket is legendary in the ultralight hiking world. I’ve been using it on and off for years, and in this detailed review I explain what I love about it and why I sometimes reach for a different jacket.
Long-Term Review: Arc’teryx Cerium Down Jacket
The Cerium from Arc’teryx is a premium down jacket with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio and small packed size. Worth the money? Here’s my detailed review after 2 years of use.
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Long-Term Review
The Helium Rain Jacket has been keeping ounce-counting adventurers dry and warm for over ten years. This detailed review shares how mine held up to heavy use and what I like and dislike about the latest version.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Canyon Review: The Perfect SPD Bikepacking Shoe?
Long-distance bikepacking demands a lot from a shoe. Here’s how the X-Alp Canyon from Pearl Izumi has held up.
