Gear Up for Shorter Days with Knog’s Daylight Savings Guide
Prepare for shorter days with Knog’s bike lights. Discover top-quality options to stay visible and safe this season.
PAKA Introduces New Navy Color for The Hoodie and The Crew
Shop PAKA’s new Navy color for The Hoodie and The Crew—premium alpaca sweaters made for style, comfort, and durability.
Our Favorite Cottage Gear Companies Of 2024
The world of outdoor gear is extremely vast and often times the cottage gear companies can go overlooked. Here at Backpackers, we love the little brands and this article is all about our favorite cottage gear companies of 2024. Many of you will know what a cottage gear company is, but for those who don’t, […]
OTTOLOCK Sidekick Compact U-Lock: A New Era in Bike Security
Secure your bike with OTTOLOCK’s Sidekick Compact U-Lock, a lightweight, portable lock offering durable, medium-security protection.
Blix Expands X Series with the Launch of the Sol X eBike
Blix’s new Sol X eBike offers advanced safety, smart connectivity, and powerful performance, delivering a seamless and customizable riding experience.
VALLON’s Ventures Sunglasses Perfectly Blend Style & Durability
Discover VALLON’s new Ventures sunglasses: lightweight, durable, eco-friendly performance eyewear designed for active lifestyles and outdoor adventures.
Next Level Insulation: NEMO’s Tensor All-Season Sleeping Pad
The NEMO Tensor All-Season sleeping pad offers ultralight warmth, durability, and quiet comfort for year-round outdoor adventures.
The Hiking Boot for Challenging Trails: The Vasque St. Elias
Tackle challenging trails with the Vasque St. Elias XT—offering waterproof protection, stability, and comfort for long-distance hikes.
Salsa Cutthroat: A Bike Built For Adventure
The Salsa Cutthroat has made a name for itself by getting on podiums or outright winning the Tour Divide for the last several years. Of course it’s the rider atop the bike that makes the difference, but it’s telling that many riders are choosing the Cutthroat as their bike of choice for this challenging route. The Cutthroat is made for long days in the saddle and tackling any terrain you may encounter. Pavement, rutted double track, gravel, and single track trails are all perfectly suited surfaces for the Cutthroat. Salsa provides a range of build options for your budget and the Cutthroat is available in a frame only option as well.
Cycling Into Autumn: Our Favorite Bike Gear of 2024
Autumn is a great time to embark on cycling adventures through colorful forests along chilly paths! Cycling is a way to cover a lot of ground quickly, or to just play a different way. Here at Backpackers, a number of our gear testers and staff are passionate cyclists, and a handful enjoy bikepacking, mountain biking […]