Tag Archives: bikepacking tools

DIY Bikepacking “lifting / carrying handle” – new video

Posted on December 27, 2022 by ss29er

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

Posted on December 16, 2022 by ss29er

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

Posted on December 10, 2022 by ss29er

After a few months off from Youtube, I finally posted a new video 🙂 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!

Posted on April 18, 2022 by ss29er

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?

Posted on April 11, 2022 by ss29er

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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