Review: Rogue Panda Custom Frame Bag + Alamo Top Tube Bag (3000+ Miles)
This review shares 3000 miles of experience bikepacking with my Rogue Panda custom frame bag and Alamo top tube bag.
Gear Review
Review: Apidura Frame Pack Hydration Bladder
Is Apidura’s Frame Bag Hydration Bladder as brilliant as it seems? We tested one for two months and here’s our review.
Lamicall Bike Phone Holder Long-Term Review: Tested Over 2000 Rough Miles
Wondering if you should trust the Lamicall Bike Phone Holder with your precious phone? I’ve put it through the wringer, here’s my review.
Funn Mamba Pedals: 7000 Mile Review (Single-Sided SPD)
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.
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.
The Legendary Salsa Fargo: 5700 Mile Bikepacking Review
Based on 5700 miles of bikepacking 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.
Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ Hiking Poles: Long-Term Review
The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ hiking poles stand out for their combination of packable design, moderate length adjustment, and light weight.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite (Women’s) Long Term Review
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 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.
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
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.
