Reviews of bikepacking gear, page 2

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

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

Gear list for Silk Road Mountain Race

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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

A red and white full-suspension mountain bike, fully loaded for bikepacking, stands upright next to a large rock on a paved path. The bike features a frame bag, a large seat bag, a top tube bag, and several water bottles. The tires are tan-walled with knobby treads. In the background, a lush green landscape with trees and a winding path is visible under a cloudy sky. The image has a red banner at the top with "HELLENIC MOUNTAIN RACE" in white text, and a red overlay at the bottom with "GEAR LIST" in white text.

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

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

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

A close-up shot of a red mountain bike with a large black frame bag on a sunny winter day, parked on an asphalt road with snow on the verges. The bike's handlebars, front fork, top tube, down tube, and seat post are visible. A smartphone is mounted on the handlebars, and the black frame bag, labeled "RESTRAP," fills much of the main triangle of the bike frame. The seat post has "RITCHEY" written vertically. In the background, out of focus, are houses with brown roofs, bare trees, and some green shrubs, suggesting a rural or suburban setting.

Restrap Race Top Tube Bag

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This long frame bag from Restrap holds a lot of stuff that’s quickly accessible during your ride. There are also a couple of side pockets for frequently used small items. But how did it hold up in the field?… Read more

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