Rogue Panda has been busy overhauling and updating their entire bag lineup as of late. Spencer got his hands on the updated Bismarck and Happy Jack stem bags as well as their total redesign of the Ripsey seat bag. The Ripsey is a big step forward for bikepacking-style seat bags especially when used on a dropper post and the Happy Jack and Bismarck also have some nice touches that warrant a second look.
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2023 Swift Campout Registration and Bag Collection are Live!
We look forward to Swift Industries’ annual summer solstice Campout every year! In addition to a limited run bike bag collection, the Campout is an open invite to riders near and far to rally a group of pals, load up your bikes, and pedal out for a night of bike camping. Find more details about this year’s Swift Campout and get a first look at the 2023 Campout bag drop today…
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Radar Roundup: 5Dev Ti Stem, Cotic Cascade Updates, Ti Gravel Chris Cross, Béluga X CAMINADE, and the Dark Divide
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Refining a Classic: Tailfin Top Tube Pack Review
Building on the “V-mount” system used in their downtube bike bags, Tailfin introduces their new Top Tube Pack in an array of sizes. Available in a traditional zippered or a “flip lid” design, Ryan Wilson reviews both versions while weighing their respective pros and cons.
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Radar Roundup: ILE Mini Messenger and Travel Pack, Sim Works Tiny Bubbly EZY Superior, Wilde Cardinal Bar, SQLab Innerbarends, Solar Gold Five Ten, and Journey to Unbound
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A Long Term Review of the Tailfin AeroPack and Mini Panniers
Living off the bike brings a new level of attunement to product testing and during his tenure as a bikepacking nomad these past few years, Ryan Wilson has certainly vetted a lot of gear. Today he reviews Tailfin‘s Aeropack and Mini Panniers.
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Radar Roundup: SimWorks Handlebar Restock, Taylor Phinney Badlands, Oveja Negra Opuntia, Bearclaw Buck Macho, Along the Swan, The Delight Alone, and 60mph Manual
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Cute, Durable, and Ethical Cycling Bags: A Workshop Visit with Wizard Works
London-based Wizard Works makes decidedly cute, sturdy, and durable bags for cyclo-touring and bikepacking. Founders and owners, Harry and Veronica, are committed to producing everything in-house, sourcing materials from within the UK and Europe, and supporting their small staff with livable wages and a positive work environment. They’ve turned what was once a hobby into a robust brand, now with stockists around the globe. Following this year’s Bespoked, Josh got to play tourist and eat biscuits while getting treated to some behind-the-scenes time at Wizard Works’ new workshop in Greenwich. With their cheerful space, happy colors, and employee-first practices, this is some wizardry where you very much want to look behind the curtain. Read on for more from Josh’s shop visit!
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Wack Packs and 4.5 Star Bathroom Experiences: A Shop Visit to Oveja Negra
Many moons ago I was looking for a place to park my car as a shuttle vehicle in Salida before the beginning of the second DFL the Divide trip when a friend suggested, “See if you can park at Oveja Negra.” A few Instagram messages later and I had secured a parking spot behind their shop in downtown Salida, CO. When we returned at the end of the trip – unkempt and raucous – we were nonetheless treated to showers and a tour by the incomparable Lane. Her tour was full of ghost stories and other fun histories of their historic building. Coming back so many years later to similar open arms is truly a lovely thing.
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Thread Lightly: Seven Things I Learned While Making My Own Bicycle Framebags
After the apocalypse, I’m pretty sure society could learn to rebuild if we just get the Youtube servers back online. When I needed to install a new starter in my Tacoma, Youtube was there. When I needed to safely remove some stitches after knee surgery, Youtube was there. And when I couldn’t wait the six weeks or spend the $200 to have a custom frame bag made, Youtube was there.
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Radar Roundup: Sim Works Super Chill, Welldone Chips Bag, RX8/RX8R, Big Kev, Bicycle Film Festival Returns, and Kromvojoj 2022
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Radar Roundup: Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post, Revel Love Your Brain, Sunburst Helm MKii, Fairlight Faran 2.0 Damson, High Viz Gramm Bag, Repro Rights Ride ATX, Gravel Adventure Colorado, Tunitas, and Gravel and Loam Ep 6
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Evoc Bike Travel Bag Pro Review: A Few Flights With the Sturdy Travel Bag
Evoc’s Bike Travel Bag Pro is what the German brand refers to as their “high-end” solution for bike transport. It’s a soft/hard-sided hybrid case with multiple integrated bells and whistles designed to keep bikes safe and secure in transit. I’ve used the Travel Bag Pro on a few flights this year and, while I’m not a big fan of air travel nor checked luggage in general, this bag has been a pleasure to use.
Let’s check it out in detail below!
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Radar Roundup: Farewell Atalaya Plus Plus Bag, Mosaic MT-2 Ti Hardtail, Swift Olliepack Seat Bag, PNW Pebble Tool Review, Wolf Tooth Lock On Grips, WTB 40mm Vulpine Grav Grav Tires, and Four Ladies on a Bikepacking Trip!
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Radar Roundup: 7Mesh Chilco Anorak, Moots Hip Bag, Khaki Morse, CHINGONA, Dig For Today, and Recovery
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Initial Reaction: Cedaero Viewfinder Camera Handlebar Pack
As you might imagine, we’re bag and camera nerds over here at The Radavist. A lot has changed with cycling and photography since the days of pedaling around with a 35mm SLR jammed into an Ortlieb handlebar bag on tours and overnighters. The name of the game is simplicity nowadays, relying on handlebar straps rather than proprietary attachment methods.
There have been several wonderful handlebar-mounted camera bags that have come to market over the past few years, and the latest comes from Cedaero. The Two Harbors, Minnesota-based bag makers announced their new Viewfinder Camera Pack recently and John got his hands on a production model a few weeks before the launch. He’s spent some time with it and is ready to give you an Initial Reaction breakdown review below so read on…
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Radar Roundup: Turning the Cogs Survey, ENVE Melee, Moots Apex Finish, Toro Grande, and ILE Blackout Patchwork
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Radar Roundup: Say It Ain’t So: Valles Caldera Becoming Wilderness?!?!, Route Werks Restock, Wolf Tooth Encase System, The Search For Two Lake Trail, and Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Bikes
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