Bikepacking Accessories

Having spent most of the year living on his bike, including eight months around Africa, Evan Christenson put together an eclectic roundup of his favorite things of 2024 and an engaging reflection on “stuff” after needing uniquely little of it this year. Dive into Evan’s Editor’s Dozen here…

Following a year of sharing adventures with his son and friends, Cass Gilbert reflects on some of his standout items and ideas in his 2024 Editor’s Dozen. He also offers an update on how his picks from last year have fared up to today. Find new favorites from rides around Mexico, England, France, Colorado, and beyond here…

By way of introduction to the editorial staff, Nic Morales offers up his Editor’s Dozen for 2024! After a year spent traveling through the ins and outs of the bike industry, Nic’s Editor’s Dozen will hopefully give you some insight into the kind of cyclist and human being he is. Dive in here…

To wrap up the year, Logan and Virginia curated their final Editor’s Dozen of 2024—a handpicked collection of 12(+) products, interests, and more that stood out during the fastest year ever on everything from local overnighters to trail rides in the Sierra Norte and Appalachians. Explore the full list here…

What’s the deal with these long top tube bags? With the launch of Tailfin’s Long Top Tube Bags today, Neil digs in to find out and shares his thoughts on the trend, exploring the pros, cons, and several of the options available on the market. Find it all here…

The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the Midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides around Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning. Dive in here…

In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team’s top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our “Best in Show” bikes from this year’s expos…

The COROS DURA is an impressive solar-powered GPS bike computer offering over 100 hours of battery life on a single charge, simple data and navigation functions, and an easy-to-use interface with a touchscreen and scroll wheel. Find a double feature here with a first look and a long-term review of the unit after a lot of use…

Filling a niche that only bikepackers who’ve endured a grueling push up steep and rugged terrain are likely to appreciate, the Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness offers a simple and effective way to take a walk with your bike. Evan Christensen tested one on the rocky slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and he reports in with this Restrap Hike-a-Bike Harness review. Read it here…

The German-made Knipex Pliers Wrench is a cleverly designed and infinitely useful toolbox staple. In this concise review, industry veteran Sean Mailen shares an overview of what makes the Knipex unique and how he uses them in his workshop. Read his Knipex Pliers Wrench review here…

Originally published February 2019, last updated September 2024 Consider this as part three in a Gear Index subset all about bottle cages, cargo carriers, and boss-mounted bags for carrying extra […]

Over the years, the team here at BIKEPACKING.com has learned a thing or two about creature comforts. After all, bikepacking is meant to be fun, and if you have a little extra room, it’s never a bad idea to bring something that makes your time at camp a bit more comfortable or enjoyable. In this piece, Neil shares 14 bikepacking luxuries…