Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbias Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miless long-term review hereThe post Rockymounts BackStage SwingAway Long-Term Review: The Bike Rack for Van Dwellers appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Despite being tempted by lighter, more spacious shelters over the years, Nic has remained loyal to the very first single-person tent he picked up. A packable, relatively roomy budget option that costs just $150, the GeerTop Blazer seems too good to be true. In his review, he runs through all the elements that have kept him hooked on this budget bangerThe post GeerTop Blazer Review: Six Years in a $150 Tent appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

For our final video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil asked 33 framebuilders and a few component makers one big question: If you could take a month off work, where would you go bikepacking? Their answers include dream routes and a few far-flung destinations that might surprise you...The post MADE 2026 on Video (Part 10): If You Could Ride Anywhere appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Pedaleo is a three-day bikepacking festival in Switzerland packed with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, a vibrant expo, social rides, outdoor movies, live music, lake swims, and more. Leoni Kolberg was one of more than 1,000 participants, and she wrote a detailed reflection on what made the weekend special. Find her recap and photos from the event here...The post Welcome to Bikepacking Paradise: Three Days at Pedaleo appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Released five years ago, the Panorama Taiga is a modern Reynolds 725 hardtail that's equally suited for trail riding and bikepacking. Panorama just updated the Taiga with several small changes and geometry tweaks to better suit technical trails. Check out the updated Panorama Taiga 2 here...The post Panorama Taiga 2 Sees Updates and New Geo appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

If you ride off-road, youve probably seen our bikepacking routes map, which means youve also encountered its limitations. Weve been listening to your feedback, and today, were thrilled to unveil our completely revamped interactive map of nearly 550 curated routes worldwide. Learn whats new and explore all the latest features hereThe post Our Global Routes Map Just Got the Overhaul Everyone Has Been Asking For appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Ratio Technology's latest conversion kit brings SRAM Eagle 70/90 Transmission shifting to drop bars. With a CNC aluminum piece that attaches to the derailleur, users get all the benefits of SRAMs new mechanical groupset with their drop-bar brifters. Read on for more detailsThe post The 2026 Ratio Drop Bar Conversion Kit Enables SRAM Eagle 70/90 Compatibility appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bedrock is releasing two fresh Mountain Clog colorways inspired by vibrant fall colors today. Take a peek at the new Chanterelle and Wild Rose Bedrock Mountain Clogs here...The post Bedrock Mountain Clogs Now Come in Chanterelle and Wild Rose appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

In an industry first, ORTLIEB just unveiled its own house-made waterproof fabric, TIDURA, which is available now on several products in multiple colors. Learn more about the German brand's impressive new material here...The post ORTLIEB Introduces In-House TIDURA Waterproof Material appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

For part 9 of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video coverage, Neil asked 29 framebuilders one simple question: If you could steal any bike from the show, which one would it be? Their answers shed light on some of the most inspiring, surprising, and beautifully crafted bikes at MADE 2026...The post MADE 2026 on Video (Part 9): Framebuilders Choose Their Dream Bike appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.