Apidura Expedition Top Tube Pack
Apidura makes a huge range of bikepacking bags. In this review we’ll look at their Expedition line and the top tube bag. Does Apidura live up to its name?... Read more
Reviews of bikepacking gear
Reviews of gears that are connected to bikepacking, cycling and outdoor activities in general. I’m never happy so I always try something new.
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
Wolf Tooth EnCase System Bar Tool Kit
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
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?
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
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
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
Ortlieb Fuel-Pack
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
Gear list for Silk Road Mountain Race
An inventory of all gear, clothing, food, and supplements I’m taking for the world’s toughest MTB race – the Silk Road Mountain Race. Hot during the day, temperatures well below freezing at night. No bike shops. I have to be prepared for everything. Read more
Gear list for Hellenic Mountain Race
An inventory of all the equipment, food, and supplements I’m taking for the Hellenic Mountain Race bikepacking event. I’m facing roughly 900 kilometers and 27,000 meters of elevation gain in the Pindus mountains. No bike shops nearby, and at night temperatures can drop below freezing. Read more
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
Powerbank Nitecore NB10000 gen 2 - Lightweight … but will it last?
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