If a cycling backpack isn't the right way for you to carry your possessions, an alternative is using bikepacking bags. These bags typically attach to your bike with Velcro straps and can provide as much – or more – capacity. Check out our guides to frame bags, handlebar bags and the ...
A mini track pump could be a good option for bikepacking escapades. - Jack Luke / Our Media Much like size, weight isn’t a concern if the pump is going to be left at home, and here, a sturdy pump that doesn’t topple over is a bonus. But if you’re looking to carry it with...
You may be wondering whether investing in bike panniers is really worth it. There are other options out there like bikepacking bags that are attached to your frame and handlebars. You could also use a backpack if you needed extra space. But there are two major problems with these alternatives...
Fast forward to 2024, and bikepacking with frame bags and the like has really taken off. Touring Handlebar Bag An unexpected consequence of this evolution, was that the word bikepacking is almost more commonly used than bike touring nowadays, and it has become interchangeable. This can lead to ...
Do you have racks and panniers to take bulky and heavy loads, or are you bikepacking with frame luggage, handlebar harnesses and fork cages alone? Do you plan on staying mostly at nice campsites with perfect tent pitches, or wild camping in the woods with your own stove and cookware? Are...
EVOC Frame Pack Gravel, commute, or bikepacking: life is better when your bike shoulders a bit more of the weight. The EVOC Frame Pack has enough room to keep your gear dry and secure as you head for a new adventure. Weight Volume Original Price 3.4 oz 3.5 L $90.00 Shop Now...
for bikepacking trips and overnight stays. The Checkpoint AL 3’s DuoTrap S compatibility is also impressive. It lets you seamlessly integrate a Bluetooth/ANT+ sensor into the frame for measuring speed, distance and cadence on your comp or device. With a weight of 23.15lbs, Trek’s gravel ...
If you need more than that then it's time to think about a frame bag or a bar bag. DON'T BUY IT IF ❌ You want a two way zip: It's less of a problem with winter jackets than it is on a waterproof shell, but in any case, this jacket doesn't have one. ❌ You want ...
Above about 10 pounds are boats that we’d consider frontcountry vessels (or in the case of the Valkyrie, a specialized tool for whitewater): They won’t fit into your bike frame bag, running vest, or mountaineering pack, but they’re still far easier to carry to the put-in than a ...
will stretch it out depending on the ride but if I could, that would be my goal. Whatever your ride looks like, find something from our list of thebest bikepacking bagsand bring extra gloves in it. Make sure it's waterproof and consider bringing a plastic bag to put the wet gloves in...