Tag Archives: bikepacking gear

My favorite bike gear of 2023.

These cycling upgrades made the biggest difference with my riding in 2023. I hope you find the list useful. Cheers to a healthy and active 2024!! We now have an Amazon Store for all the gear I use and recommend. Check … Continue reading

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All the gear, kit, clothes I took on the Colorado Trail Race (+ why and where I packed it all)

This is the final of three videos in my Colorado Trail Race series. It details everything I took on the ride, why I took it, and how everything was packed for efficiency and bike handling. If you’re in the mood … Continue reading

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Bikepacking straps now available and a couple new videos!

I’ve gotten kinda backlogged on the blog front, but here’s a quick update! I have a small batch of HaB straps and “Make Trail Magic” top caps available HERE – As always, all proceeds go to our Trail Magic campaign … Continue reading

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DIY Bikepacking “lifting / carrying handle” – new video

For some reason, I get peppered with questions about the carrying handle I have on the top tube of all my bikes when in bikepacking mode. It helps me lift my bike up and over downed logs, up curbs, stairs, … Continue reading

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Last minute gifts for the bike nerd in your life. New video

I’ve had a bit of unforeseen downtime lately – recovering from unplanned surgery, doc hasn’t given the ok to ride my fat bike yet, etc – so I decided to make a quick gift guide to cover the mountain biking … Continue reading

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New Video: My Favorite Bikepacking Purchases and Upgrades of 2022

After a few months off from Youtube, I finally posted a new video đŸ™‚ I’ve tested and beaten up a bunch of gear throughout the year, and this stuff made my cut to the “super duper useful list”. Enjoy! Please … Continue reading

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Yay! Garmin eTrex Mounts & Adapters that WORK!

Anyone who uses Garmin eTrex series GPS computers for bikepacking knows this: The units themselves are bulletproof and great to use. However the mounting options available from Garmin are flimsy and annoying. Luckily, Ben Salthouse / Rad Trail, came up … Continue reading

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Stein Mini Cassette Remover for Bikepacking + Tour Divide = Does it Actually Work?

Is the Stein Mini Cassette Remover good for bikepacking? Is it worth packing on the Tour Divide (GDMBR)? Does it work on XD cassettes? Join me as I geek out on this emergency tool, compare it to the similar Unior … Continue reading

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kLite Bikepacker Ultra v2 Dynamo Light + Charging Setup = Full Geek Out Sesh

I’ve had the newest and coolest kLite dynamo light / charging setup for a while and decided it was about time to post an in-depth review and go full geek mode on it… If you’re in the market for a … Continue reading

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Bikepacking Chain Lube Throwdown! Which is the BEST?

What is the BEST chain lube for bikepacking and cycling in general? Depends on who you ask… but I’ve tried a zillion over the years and Dumonde Tech has been my favorite for a while. But I decided to give … Continue reading

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