A few months ago, we went shopping for a new multitool. We’d worn our old one out after 4 years of constant use. Our new multitool is the Topeak Mini 20 Pro. It weighs just 150g and has 20 tools to help repair your bike. Read More »
Archive | Trip Equipment
Our Review of the Primus Omnifuel Stove
We recently tested the Primus Omnifuel stove. It’s great for bicycle tourists who love to cook, or for anyone planning on doing a lot of bike touring but it is expensive. Check out the full review, including a video comparing the Primus Omnifuel to the MSR Whisperlite stove. Read More »
Win A Spot On Icebreaker’s Test Team!
Announcing a great contest: the chance to win awesome Icebreaker merino wool cycling gear, from their new 2011 range! Four lucky people will win Icebreaker cycling tops, and 2 runners-up will get a set of socks. Enter now, simply by telling us why you’d like to win. Read More »
Make Your Own Tarp For $5
Here’s how to make your own tarp for bike touring for only $5 U.S. and in just 30 minutes. It’s super easy, great for tourers on a budget and you’ll love having the extra protection when the rain decides to pour down on your bike tour. Read More »
One Important Extra: Our Tarp
In the grand scheme of things, you can certainly live without a tarp on a bike tour. But if we had to pick just one thing that improves our lives more than anything else on a long bike tour, it would be the tarp. Read More »