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Evoc Seat Pack Ultra WP 7
Light luggage
Evoc has launched a whole new collection of bikepacking bags – the Ultra series: ultra-light. Ultra-waterproof. Ultra-flexible. Particularly exciting is the minimalist ‘Arschrakete’, with a volume of 7 litres and weighing just 360 grams. If you want to cycle from A to B with light luggage and at top speed, you’ll find a sturdy bag here with a roll-top closure and elastic lacing for accessories. Price: 95 euros
Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradle
Born with it
Many handlebar bags bounce about off-road like the crowd at a punk gig. Or they get in the way of the gear and brake cables. The Manzanita Cradle, on the other hand, is securely mounted to the handlebars via sturdy aluminium arms and, with its nylon shell, accommodates top- or side-loading bags of any kind. It also offers flexible mounting options for lights, cycle computers, trackers and more. Price: 209.90 euros
Lupine UFO Saddle Bag
Flying Sub-Pocket
Separate rear lights, makeshift mounts and lost elastic bands – everyday life for many cyclists. Lupine has now integrated the rear light directly into the saddle bag. The idea: fewer components, less faff to fit and a cleaner look. The bag offers 0.8 litres of storage space, whilst the rear light features 120 lumens of output, a brightness sensor and a brake light function. Price: 149 euros
Thule Chasm Gear Hauler
Removal helpers
Genius masters chaos. For everyone else, Thule’s new transport boxes come to the rescue – whether at the bike park, on a road trip or when camping. The foldable boxes, with capacities of 55 or 80 litres, can be organised using dividers and mesh pockets – clean laundry on the left, sweaty clothes on the right. Handy features include a waterproof base, a zipped lid and various carrying options. Price from 149.95 euros >> available here.
Leatt MTB Trail 8.0 Cargo Trousers
Pocket trousers
A pair of trousers like a Swiss Army knife. If you like to carry your bits and bobs with you – here’s your choice: cargo pockets at the front and back can hold tools, clothes or even a pair of goggles. The seat area is waterproof, the knees are extra-sturdy – made from stylish stretch Cordura, just like the snowboard trousers of the 90s. You can’t get much more functionality in a pair of trousers than this! Price: 159 euros >> available here.
Tailfin Journey Rack
Pack donkey
Saddle bags are a stopgap solution off-road. They bounce, sway and often get in the way of the dropper post as well. Weighing just 580 grams, the Journey Rack sits securely on the rear wheel axle and seat post, carries up to 32 kilos and even works on full-suspension bikes. Thanks to quick-release fasteners, the rack is ready for use in no time and can be folded flat for storage. Price: 180 euros.
Zéfal Universal Cage Mount
Keeps you on track
Surely no cyclist has ever died of thirst simply because their frame didn’t have space for a bottle cage. It’s still a nuisance, though. The solution is Zéfal’s Universal Cage Mount – a flexible mounting bracket that can be attached almost anywhere on the bike. The adapter plate, with a 64-millimetre mounting, can be used to attach bottle cages, tool cages or bike locks. Price: 19.95 euros >> available here.
Apidura Expedition Saddle Pack
Built to last
Even when you’ve long since been eaten alive by worms, Apidura’s new Expedition bags are still said to bravely withstand the elements. The material is lightweight yet extremely sturdy, with heat-sealed seams that are completely waterproof. Wide Velcro straps and a guide on the seat post ensure a secure fit off-road. Clever features include slip pockets for accessories and mounting points for a rear light. Available in 9, 13 and 16-litre capacities. Price from 175 euros
Cyclite Top Tube Bag Nano / 01
Profiteroles
Cyclite’s minimalist top tube bag tucks away behind the stem, just like a sprinter drafting behind the rider in front. The highlight of the 68-gram, 0.6-litre Nano-Bag is its ripstop fabric made from specially developed nylon threads – coated, heat-sealed and therefore completely weatherproof. The magnetic fastening makes it particularly practical to attach. Price: 79.90 euros >> available here.
Restrap Lightweight Race Hydration Vest
Humpback
Restrap’s ultra-light race vest hugs your body as if it were part of you. Yet its easily accessible side pockets offer space for a whole day’s worth of gear – including a 2-litre hydration bladder. Breathable mesh prevents overheating, whilst the one-handed lacing system makes it easy to adjust. With a capacity of four litres, the Restrap weighs just 215 grams. Price: 179.99 euros >> available here.
Simond Sprint Ultra Light Dyneema 2
Mobile home
Anyone looking to achieve the pack size of a 1.5-litre bottle when bikepacking usually ends up with extremely cramped bivouac bags. Simond breaks this rule with the new Sprint Tarp-Telt. Thanks to the use of high-tech DCF (Dyneema Composite Fabric), the tent is not only ridiculously light (510 grams) but also completely dimensionally stable – even when the wind is sweeping across the meadow at 70 km/h. Price: 749.99 euros
7Mesh MK3 Cargo Bib Shorts
Contraband
With their MK3 Cargo Bib Shorts, the Canadians have eliminated all seams from the seat area. Combined with the specially developed Elastic Interface seat pad, this is designed to make long-distance rides a breeze. Three back pockets and two thigh pockets provide space for gear and snacks. Instead of cramming your jersey pockets full, you can simply stash your gear under a casual shirt whilst out on the trails. Price: 199.99 euros >> available here.
Albion Visibility Cargo Vest
Warn rather than conceal
The deer will be taken aback when you thunder through the woods like a neon sign. But on the road, visibility is essential for survival. The Visibility Cargo Vest reflects light in all directions and, with a capacity of eight litres across its front and rear pockets, offers space for a full set of touring gear, whilst weighing just 143 grams. Price: 160 euros >> available here.
Y-Mount Gear Stabiliser Fork & Saddlebag 8l
Bag holder
Nobody wants panniers that wobble around off-road like Shakira in ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. The solution is the Y-Mount. This carbon mount, weighing just 31 grams, is supported at four points on the saddle rail. Combined with the Stabiliser Fork (37 grams), it creates a system that keeps panniers firmly on track. Lights, bags, bottle cages – there are plenty of mounting options. Load capacity: six kilos. Supplied as a set with the ultra-light Saddlebag 8l. Price: 225 euros
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