Bikepacking, page 2

A black angled headlamp stands upright on dark asphalt, scattered with fallen pine needles. In the background, there's a concrete curb, green grass, brown leaves, and patches of white snow or frost. The headlamp has a bright, circular LED light and a textured grip.

Nitecore HC30 Headlamp

Review of a headlamp weighing just 41 grams. It’s not designed specifically for bikes, but with some add‑on mounts it becomes a useful companion. With its enhanced water protection, it should stand up to bad weather.... Read more

A collection of bike repair tools is laid out on a weathered, rough-hewn tree stump in bright sunlight.

In the upper left, two black tire levers, designed to remove tires from rims, are visible. Each lever has a wide, flat end and a curved hook on the other, allowing them to pry off tires.

In the center foreground, a small, black multi-tool with various bits, including an Allen key, is neatly arranged. The text "EnCase" and "MADE IN USA" are visible on its side.

To the right, a compact black hand pump with a silver nozzle is present, designed for inflating bike tires. This pump also has "MADE IN USA" printed on its side.

The warm sunlight casts distinct shadows, highlighting the texture of the wood and the tools.

Wolf Tooth EnCase System Bar Tool Kit

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The most essential tools hidden in your handlebars! Wolf Tooth offers a two‑piece kit with the most important bits, a chain breaker, and a tubeless repair tool. It’s worth checking compatibility, but it can be a useful way to store your tools.... Read more

Fenix BC05R V2.0 Tail Light

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End of the search for the perfect tail light? The Fenix BC05R V2.0 ticks all the key boxes—it can be securely clipped to a bag, charges via USB‑C, and lasts a long time. It survives foul weather, too.... Read more

How to choose a bikepacking bag?

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Hesitating over which bikepacking bag to pick? This in‑depth guide walks you through all types and breaks down their advantages and disadvantages. It also suggests what to focus on when choosing your bags.... Read more

Acepac Triangle Frame Bag MKIII

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Review of the Triangle Frame Bag MKIII from the Czech manufacturer Acepac. It offers a great weight-to-volume ratio that even beats Apidura. Still, I missed a few smart details... Read more

Apidura Expedition Stem Pack

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The Expedition Stem Pack from Apidura is fully waterproof and easy access is ensured by a Fidlock magnetic closure. It also stands out from typical stem bags with its boxy shape. Does it make sense to get one?... Read more

An overhead close-up shot of a red and silver mountain bike with a black Ortlieb top tube bag attached. The bike is outdoors on a sunny day with green grass in the blurred background. A black bike computer is mounted on the handlebars. The number "136" is visible on a sticker on the bike's head tube.

Ortlieb Fuel-Pack

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Fuel-Pack is a top tube bag from Ortlieb. You don’t have to fear a broken zipper, because it closes with magnets. It protects its contents from rain, mounts either with bolts or rubber straps, and offers a volume of one litre… Read more

A close-up shot of a grinning, dirty male cyclist, with a beard and dark, disheveled hair, wearing a red cycling jersey. In the background, out of focus, is the front wheel and part of the frame of a mountain bike with a water bottle attached. Red text overlays the image: "HELLENIC MOUNTAIN RACE" across the top, and "DOGS WANTED TO BITE MY ASS" at the bottom.

Hellenic Mountain Race 2025

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A race where you don’t count kilometres, but vertical metres. With 27,000 meters of climbing, it is one of the vertical kings of bikepacking races. Not only did I have to deal with aggressive dogs, but I rode through rain, mud and storms. It was so warm in places that I could barely ride, but at night I couldn’t avoid freezing temperatures. Read more

A black, rectangular Klarus K5 power bank with a carbon fiber pattern lies on a textured wooden surface, possibly a tree stump. The device features a USB-A port, a USB-C port, and a power button on one end. Text on the side indicates "Capacity: 10000mAh, 3.85V / 38.5Wh" and "KLARUS® K5". The image has an overlaid text in red and white that reads "LIGHTWEIGHT POWERBANK FOR TRAVEL IT CAN WITHSTAND IMMERSION IN WATER".

Powerbank Klarus K5 - For travel and outdoor activities

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Review of the Klarus K5 carbon powerbank. It has a numerical indicator of charge status, it has resistance to immersion in water and it is very light. Is it better than the direct competitor Nitecore NB10000…? Read more

A close-up shot of a black carbon fiber power bank resting on a rough wooden surface. The power bank has an orange-rimmed USB-A port with some debris inside it, and an orange-rimmed USB-C port next to it. Three small indicator lights and a power button are visible further along the side. Red text overlays the bottom of the image, asking: "CAN CARBON POWERBANK WITHSTAND ROUGH BIKEPACKING?".

Powerbank Nitecore NB10000 gen 2 - Lightweight … but will it last?

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The NB10000 is a power bank that is a gamer’s wet dream. With a capacity of 10000 mAh, it weighs only 150 grams. But how will it hold up in the harsh environment of bikepacking? Does the carbon crack? Read more

A male cyclist in a white helmet, striped shirt, and brown shorts rides a red and black mountain bike with aero bars on a paved road, looking left. He has a beard and wears pink-striped gloves. In the background, a small, light-colored house is partially visible behind a thick line of bare trees and shrubs on a grassy incline. White text with a red outline at the top reads "AEROBARS FOR BIKEPACKING," and at the bottom, "SAVIOR OF HANDS."

Are aerobars worth it for bikepacking?

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Isn’t it totally stupid to carry a triathlon aerobars on a MTB? It doesn’t have to be, depending on what your goals are. We’ll show you when aerobars are useful, what are its advantages and disadvantages. And I’ll help you choose the right type for bikepacking… Read more

Four power banks of varying sizes and designs are laid out on a weathered wooden tree stump with green grass visible in the blurred background. A red and white text overlay on the image reads "HOW TO CHOOSE POWERBANK FOR BIKEPACKING?".

From left to right:
1. A light gray power bank with a black top. It has "5000 FASTCHARGE" and "cellularline" written on it.
2. A larger, slightly lighter gray power bank, also with a black top. The text "alza4power" is visible towards the bottom.
3. A black power bank with a carbon fiber pattern.
4. Another black power bank with a carbon fiber pattern, similar to the third one but slightly taller.

How to choose powerbank for bikepacking

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There are many half-truths and myths surrounding powerbanks, which we will now explain and dispel. I’ll show you which parameters to look for when choosing a suitable device, and which ones you may not be interested in. At the very end, I’ll share some of my own tips on powerbanks that I use… Read more

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