It’s that time of year again. After a long year of testing gear, some we loved, some we’ve already forgotten, the team here at BIKEPACKING.com shares our picks for the best gear that was either new this year or simply new to us. In our latest video, Neil breaks down the gear he tested that made the cut, highlighting each award by category.
GOTY AWARDS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://bikepacking.com/gear/2025-bikepacking-gear-of-the-year/This video was supported by Surly Bikes, learn more about Surly Bikes here:
Outline:
Intro - 0:00
What Are The Bikepacking.com GOTY Awards? - 36:19
Bikepacking Gear of the Year - 3:20
Best New Component - 5:30
Top Upgrades - 8:12
Best Tools and Gadgets - 10:45
Accessory of the Year - 12:28
Camping Gear of the Year - 14:07
Best in Bikepacking Kitchen - 16:34
Outdoor Apparel of the Year - 17:41
Outro - 19:41
Mentioned Links:
Tailfin Bar Cage -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-bar-cage-review/Revelate Portage Panniers -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/revelate-designs-portage-panniers-review/Old Man Mountain FLiP System -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/quick-release-fork-packs-roundup/Teravail Clifty -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/teravail-clifty-review/Wolftooth CTRL Pedal -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/wolf-tooth-pedals-review-ctrl-alt-del/WTB Solano - (no standalone review)
SQlab 70X 2.0 Pro Grips - (no standalone review)
Fox 36 SL -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/fox-36-sl-review/Shimano XT/XTR Brakes -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/shimano-m9220-brakes-review/Shimano MT-001 Cleats - (no standalone review)
HoverAir X1 ProMax -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/hoverair-x1-promax-review/Coros Nomad - (no standalone review)
Spurcycle Mirrors - (no standalone review)
Rogue Panda Frame Bag Thumb Screws -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/rogue-panda-frame-bag-thumb-screw-review/Thermodrop Thermometer - (no standalone review)
Durston X-Dome 1+ -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/durston-x-dome-1-review/Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit -
https://bikepacking.com/gear/pact-ultra-lite-bathroom-kit-review/Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter Tent - (no review yet)
Lifestraw Peak Filter Review - (no standalone review)
Luxefly Basecamp Meals - (no standalone review)
Alpenflow Fuel Transfer Device - (no stand alone review)
Shimano GE900 HS - (no Standalone review)
Curious Creatures Ramble Scramble Shorts - (no stand alone review)
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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (
https://www.instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index