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The accessories market for bike adventurers is constantly growing. You don't need much for small everyday escapes, but you do need the right things. We show new bikepacking parts for part-time or full-time (m/f/d) dropouts.
1 Amazonas Adventure Hammock
183 grams, 59,95 Euro >> e.g. at Amazon or Mountain friends available
A super bikepacking bed! The Amazonas hammock is made of wafer-thin parachute silk. This makes it smaller than a can of soda when packed and makes it seem fragile, but it can withstand up to 150 kilos. Weighing just over 180 grams, the Amazonas Adventure Hammock is perhaps the lightest hammock in the world.
+ Lightweight, compact, comfortable
- No protection from the weather or insects (there are accessories for this)
2 Amazonas Adventure Rope hangers
99 grams, 29.99 euros >> e.g. available from Fritz Berger
You can hardly hang a hammock securely on anything less. Thanks to an ingenious braiding technique, the adjustable suspension loops from Amazonas do not require any knots at all, take up just the space of a spare tube and still hold three hundredweight.
+ Simple, ingenious, lightweight, tree-friendly, tiny pack size
- Nothing
3 Tent Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
740 grammes, 208 euros
Combined with a carbon tent pole (51 grams), the one-man tent from Six Moon Designs weighs less than a full water bottle. If you feel like it, the hexagonal footprint of 229 x 122 centimetres even offers space for two. A net above the groundsheet provides ventilation. It can be set up quickly, even in the dark.
+ Low weight, compact pack size, quick to set up
- Seams must be sealed for 100 per cent rain protection
4 Semptec gas cookers
147 grammes, 24.95 euros
There are Even smaller and lighter gas cookers. But this three-legged stainless steel burner with hose connection stands securely even on uneven surfaces, and it is outrageously affordable.
+ Price, function, weight, materials
- Difficult to regulate the gas flow only with a very low flame
5 Sleeping bag Vaude Altmann 300 SYN
704 grammes, 230 euros
The multifunctional sleeping bag with synthetic filling is light and compact, keeps you warm even in single-digit temperatures and is water-repellent. The highlight: it can also be used as an outdoor blanket or as an extra-warm poncho.
+ Versatile, lightweight, warm, produced with respect for animals and the environment
- Storage compartment for the hood could be more generous
6A + 6B battery-powered light system Knog PWR
Several light heads and rechargeable battery models form the core of the Knog PWR modular system. Accessory modules are used to create products for a wide range of outdoor applications. For example, the Knog PWR trail light head with a nominal 1000 lumens (50 grams, 49.99 euros) together with the 5000 mAh battery (170 grams, 59.95 euros) and the helmet holder (100 grams, 24.99 euros) becomes a bright and versatile helmet lamp (6A). At camp, the battery charges the smartphone or goes into the lantern (6B, 181 grams, 39.99 euros), which then replaces the campfire. Manufacturer's note: All bike-relevant components of the Knog PWR system will be approved as StVZO-compliant bike lights from 2020.
+ Modular construction kit with exciting accessories, one battery is enough
- Plastic plug connections do not appear to be of high quality
7 Insulated mat Vaude Performance 7 M
440 grammes, 140 euros >> e.g. available at Tapir-Store
The ultralight iso-mat from Vaude with Primaloft filling has a high-quality finish and inflates quickly. A non-return valve prevents uncontrolled air loss. The mat offers a high level of comfort and also buffers out uneven ground. The insulation effect (R-value 2.7) is theoretically sufficient even for cooler nights around freezing point. Five-year guarantee.
+ Lightweight, small, robust, environmentally friendly production
- Pump bag not included in the price
8 Fidlock drinking bottle
96 grams, 34,99 Euro >> e.g. at Rosebikes or Maciag Offroad available
Thanks to the magnetic fastener, the Fidlock bottle also clings securely under the top tube. Conventional holders are usually weak there.
+ Secure hold, compact
- Reinserting the bottle requires precision
9 Barends SQlab Innerbarends
110 grammes, 39.95 euros >> e.g. available at Amazon
An ergonomic tip for all those who are looking for additional grip options on long distances and want to make themselves small in headwinds.
+ Perfect for an aero position, offers additional grip position
- Must be slid onto the handlebars (removal of grips)
10 Handlebar bag Pedaled Tendril
236 grams, 138 euros
The handlebar bag offers a maximum of 10 litres of space for a change of clothes or a lightweight sleeping bag and iso-mat. Waterproof material and taped seams keep everything permanently dry. The spacers on the handlebar attachment leave enough space for your hands.
+ Robust, waterproof, additional loops for fastening
- Expensive
11 Saddlebag Pedaled Odyssey Cluster
367 grammes, 165 euros
With up to 13 litres of storage space, the Cluster can also swallow voluminous items such as sleeping bags and insulating mats. The rubberised double straps on the seat post hold the bag very securely and can also be mounted far below the saddle for a lower centre of gravity.
+ Stable fit, variable volume, reflective details
- Only waterproof, not waterproof
12 Topeak Versa Cage luggage holder
128 grams (+ 23 grams straps), 24,95 Euro >> e.g. available from Rose
All kinds of round items such as sleeping bags can be strapped to the Versa-Cage. The holder fits on bottle cage mounts or can be attached anywhere on the frame or fork using the three clamps supplied.
+ Lightweight, stable
- Nothing
13 Saddlebag Revelate Designs Vole
351 grammes, 199.99 euros
The Vole is the first special saddle bag for telescopic seat posts from Revelate Designs. The strap wraps around a 25 millimetre high plastic sleeve from Wolftooth, which clamps onto the post tube. The new strap guide and solid metal buckles securely fasten the bag to the saddle and at the same time make it very easy to use. A plastic shield protects the bag and contents from below against dirt and the rear tyre.
+ Lightweight, great details, high-quality features and workmanship
- Expensive, not completely waterproof
14 Handlebar bag Zéfal Z-Adventure F10
388 grammes, 49.99 euros
The new handlebar bag from Zéfal holds 10 litres of luggage in a waterproof pack sack for a quick overnight stay. The separate holster with numerous loops offers various attachment points. Makes a high-quality and robust impression despite its favourable price. Four-kilo load capacity, reflective material and light attachment.
+ Processing, equipment, price
- No spacers to handlebars or frame
15 Luggage rack Merida Gravelcage
303 grams (holder+packing bag+attachment), 34.95 euros
Similar to the Topeak Versa Cage, the 138 gram plastic holder from Merida is attached to the frame or fork using eyelets or two thick cable ties (included). The holder is stable enough for up to three kilos of luggage, which travels in a black 5-litre waterproof pack sack.
+ Lightweight, stable, versatile
- Nothing found
Sebastian Brust
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