Michal Ozogan

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.

A close-up shot of a muddy bicycle's front wheel and fork. The fork is on the left, caked in dried mud and dirt, with a black cable running along its side and connecting to the hub. The front wheel's hub is black, heavily spoked, and also covered in dirt. Text on the hub reads "6V-3W", "K834 CE", "400mm", and "-742mm". In the background, the rotor of the disc brake is visible, and out-of-focus grass and a red cable can be seen between the spokes.

How to charge electronics when bikepacking

If you’re heading out for longer bike trips, it’s important to think through how you’ll charge your devices. In this article you’ll find a comparison of power banks and dynamos, tips for charging efficiently on the road, and how to minimize energy losses and extend device runtime… Read more

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

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

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

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 red full-suspension bikepacking mountain bike, fully loaded with bikepacking bags on the seat post, frame, and handlebars, stands in front of a brick wall and grassy ground. The bike features brown-sidewall tires, a blue cassette, and a black front fork. The top of the image has a red banner with white text that reads "SILK ROAD MOUNTAIN RACE," and the bottom of the image has a red banner with white text that reads "GEAR LIST."

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

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