Bikepacking Gear
Stuff that will make your bikepacking adventures more rad.
Redshift Sports
The Redshift suspension stem and seatpost have turned my bikepacking rig into a much more comfortable ride over the rough stuff. And the inventive Arclight can be mounted all over your bike which is useful when you need to find alternative places to place lights on your loaded bike. Use this link to take 15% off your order (use code MK15 at checkout).
Bert: The Other Shoe
Finding good off-bike shoes is not always easy. Enter Bert. Crafted in Colombia, these slip-on shoes are lightweight, durable, packable (they squish down to the size of a few stacked pancakes so can squeeze into almost any space on your bike), ultra-comfortable, water resistant, and bring some style to camp. A cozy addition to your bikepacking kit. Grab a pair at thebertshoe.com and use code myfirstberts15 at checkout to snag a 15% discount.
On the Road Bags
A collection of well-crafted bags made in Colombia for all areas of your bike. Frame bags, handlebar bags, feed bags...they have it all. You can get a 15% discount on your order when using the code "GNBR15" at checkout. https://ontheroadbags.co/
Bivo Bottles
This is the bottle you need in your bikepacking life. Bomb proof, resistant to funk, exceptional flow rate, and available in a fetching color scheme. They are stainless steel, so you can bid adieu to crappy plastic water bottles. The insulated water bottle is a great option for keeping liquids warm when bikepacking in chilly conditions, or for keeping your liquid icy when riding in steamy weather. Here is my review of these next-level bottles. Find them at an increasing number of bike shops or on their site here.
Durston X-Dome Tent
Say hello to what might be the world's most perfect bikepacking tent. The Durston X-Dome is ultra-lightweight, very rugged, freestanding, and remarkably spacious, both inside and in the vestibule. It also has a short pole option for easier packing. You can even set-up the tent fly first for times when the weather is lousy. Here is a detailed review of the tent from a bikepacker. The tent is set at a price that is noticeably lower than the competition. A two person X-Dome is also available.
A welcome break from the crapy instant oatmeal. This soak-and-eat muesli-oatmeal hybrid from the Canadian brand Holos is pure wizardry when it comes to getting in some fast morning nutrition. Beyond the crave-worthy flavours, Holos goes to bat for your nutrition needs when pushing big mileage. Each pouch, which you simply dump into a jar or bowl and soak in liquid, has an impressive 20 grams of plant-based protein and 11g of dietary fiber, as well as healthy fats from chia seeds, cashews, and sunflower seeds. There are even some probiotics in the fold that may help fortify your gut health. Stash a few packets of different flavours on your bike and you can take your bikepacking breakfast nutrition to the next level.
