Revelate Designs Mountain Feedbag Long-Term Review (2700 Miles and Counting)
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.
Gear Review
Revelate Designs Handlebar Harness Review After 4500 Miles (Both Drop and Flat Bars)
After 4500 miles of dirt, gravel, and a bit of pavement, here’s what I think of the Harness handlebar system from Revelate Designs.
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 (Warm enough for this chronically chilly adventurer?)
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.
In-Depth Review: Olliepack 6L Seat Bag from Swift Industries
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.
In-Depth Review: Old Man Mountain Divide Rack After 900 Rugged Miles
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.
In-Depth Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent (2000+ Miles of Bikepacking)
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.
In-Depth Review: REI Co-op Link Panniers (900 Rugged Miles in Central Asia)
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.
Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow Bike Saddle: In-Depth Review After 1600+ Miles
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.
In-Depth Review: kLite Qube Dynamo Tail Light
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.
In-Depth Review and Tips: kLite Gravel ULTRA V2 Dynamo Light + Charging System
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.
Introducing My Chumba Stella Ti Mountain Bike: 3700-Mile Bikepacking Review
Meet Stella, my new bikepacking bike. This review shares my impressions after 1300 miles of mixed-terrain riding.
Garmin eTrex 22x Long Term Review – Bikepacking Navigation
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.
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.
PNW Coast Handlebars: A Bikepacker’s Review
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.
ULA Circuit Versus Granite Gear Crown: Comparison and Review
The ULA Circuit and Granite Gear Crown are both popular lightweight backpacking packs with similar features. This side-by-side review explains how they compare.
Ursack Major vs. Minor: Side-by-Side Comparison and Review
Wondering whether an Ursack Major or Minor will better protect your food on the trail? Here are my thoughts after using both.
Six Moon Designs Haven Tarp: Gear Review After 1300 Miles
The Haven Tarp by Six Moon Designs is a lightweight two person trekking pole tarp. Here’s how we feel about it after 1300 miles on the Colorado and Arizona Trails.
ULA Circuit Backpack Review After 1300 Miles
Detailed review and description of the ULA Circuit 68 liter pack, the lightweight backpack I used on the Arizona and Colorado Trails.
Long-Term Review: BigBlue 28W Solar Charger After Months of Thru Hiking and Bikepacking
Here’s why we chose the BigBlue Solar Charger, how it held up on our thru hike, and why we think it’s the best solar panel charger for backpacking.
