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![carradice super c rear panniers1](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/carradice-super-c-rear-panniers1.webp)
We test Carradice's Super C Rear Panniers to see if the Lancashire touring luggage legend's popular panniers deserve...
![vaude aqua panniers](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vaude-aqua-panniers.webp)
We take the Aqua Back panniers from Vaude out for a spin, read the review here.
![pearl izumi elite mens gl5183](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/pearl-izumi-elite-mens-gl5183.webp)
We test the Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell gloves in icy winter weather, find out if they kept our fingers warm.
![pacsafe venturesafe x40](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/pacsafe-venturesafe-x40.webp)
We test the Packsafe Venturesafe X40 travel backpack, can we outsmart the thieves? Pacsafe think so, read on to find...
![vaude zerum](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vaude-zerum.webp)
We put the lightweight Zerum 48 + backpack to the test.
![tomtom adventurer](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/tomtom-adventurer.webp)
We put TomTom's Adventurer GPS sports watch to the test, read the review here.
![msr trailshot](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/msr-trailshot.webp)
We test out the MSR Trailshot water filter, read the review here.
![vaude brenta](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vaude-brenta.webp)
The Vaude Brenta 25 backpack features a mesh back panel system for maximum ventilation and comfort, we test it on the...
![leyzne port a shop toolkit](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/leyzne-port-a-shop-toolkit.webp)
We review Lezyne's Port-a-Shop Tool Kit to see if this workshop in wallet is all the hardware you'll need for fettling...
![topeak mtx trunkbag dxp](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/topeak-mtx-trunkbag-dxp.webp)
A different take on a classic design is always welcome, and the Topeak MTX Trunkbag delivers just that but does it...
![platypus duthie am](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/platypus-duthie-am.webp)
The Platypus Duthie A.M. 10 backpack has all-mountain aspirations, designed to tidily and comfortably carry a days'...
![specialized bg gel mitt](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/specialized-bg-gel-mitt.webp)
We put the heavily padded BG Gel gloves from Specialized to the test to see if they can solve numbness and pain on...
![ixs bc31](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/ixs-bc31.webp)
The only problem we had reviewing these excellent BC-X3.1 mountain bike gloves from IXS was choosing the colour!
![teko mtb pro cycling socks](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/teko-mtb-pro-cycling-socks.webp)
On test: The Teko Merino MTB socks designed with cold weather mountain biking in mind.
![garmin edge explore 1](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/garmin-edge-explore-1.webp)
We test Garmin's new GPS bike computer for touring and adventure cycling, the Garmin Edge 820 Explore.