The Mamba Pedal from Funn is a confidence-inspiring platform MTB pedal with either single- or double-sided SPD clips. Here’s what I love about it, a couple things I don’t, and who I think it’s best for.
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.
After 4500 bikepacking miles with my Salsa Fargo, this detailed review of its pros, cons, features, and favorite terrain will help you decide if this iconic bike is right for you.
The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ hiking poles stand out for their combination of packable design, moderate length adjustment, and light weight.
The Women’s NeoAir XLite is a shorter and even warmer version of Therm-a-Rest’s beloved ultralight sleeping pad. Here’s my detailed review after 90+ nights.
Revelate’s Mountain Feedbag is one of the most popular stem bags for bikepacking, but is it worth the money? Here’s what I think after using a pair for 2700 rugged miles.
After 4500 miles of dirt, gravel, and a bit of pavement, here’s what I think of the Harness handlebar system from Revelate Designs.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Olliepack is a 6 liter bikepacking seat bag promising sway-free fun on rugged terrain. Here’s my in-depth review after putting it to the test during Smoke ‘n Fire 400.
The Divide rack from Old Man Mountain is a strong and versatile rack that can mount to nearly any bike, even without rack eyelets (really!). This detailed review shares my experience with it during 900 miles in Central Asia.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 person tent has been our home away from home for 2000 miles of bikepacking. Here’s our long term review of this popular lightweight tent.
We took two sets of REI Co-op Link Panniers to Central Asia for a rugged 900 mile bikepacking trip. Here’s a detailed review of how they performed.
The Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow saddle is a super popular women’s bike saddle. Here’s how it’s working for me after 1600+ miles of intense bikepacking.
My in-depth review of the kLite Qube, a highly visible, always-on, dynamo powered tail light for commuters, bikepackers, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to be seen and stay safe.
After a thousand miles with this premium bikepacking dynamo light and charging system, here’s my in-depth review of the kLite Gravel ULTRA v2.
Meet Stella, my new bikepacking bike. This review shares my impressions after 1300 miles of mixed-terrain riding.
The Garmin eTrex 22x is a popular navigation device for bikepacking and backpacking. Here’s my detailed review of the 22x, how it compares to the 32x, and whether you should buy either.
Long-distance bikepacking demands a lot from a shoe. Here’s how the X-Alp Canyon from Pearl Izumi has held up.
The Coast handlebar is an affordable flared drop bar ideal for long days on gravel and light singletrack. Here’s how it stacked up to my old Woodchipper bars after 350 miles of bikepacking.
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