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Independent Gear reviews for walking, hiking, travel, adventure, watersports, kayaking, climbing and cycling accessories.
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![ortlieb handlebar pack](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/ortlieb-handlebar-pack.webp)
Bikepacking enjoyment hinges on buttoning down your kit, keeping everything stable for all terrain riding. We see if...
![shimano xt 8020 trail pedal review](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/shimano-xt-8020-trail-pedal-review.webp)
We clip into Shimano's updated trail pedal, the Deore XT M8020, to test whether it's as good as its predecessor, the...
![vaude](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vaude.webp)
A comprehensive bike packing kit from Vaude, the Trailfront, Trailsaddle and Trailframe were fitted to our frame in no...
![volt1600](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/volt1600.webp)
We put Cateye's new flagship front light, the super-bright Volt 1600 to the test.
![topeak mini 9 pro multi tool](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/topeak-mini-9-pro-multi-tool.webp)
A compact, lightweight multi-tool is a must have item for keeping your bike running smoothly on the road and trail, we...
![dragon enduro x sunglasses](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/dragon-enduro-x-sunglasses.webp)
We put Dragon's EnduroX cycling sunglasses to the test.
![tortec epic rear rack](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/tortec-epic-rear-rack.webp)
The Tortec Epic stainless steel rack claims mile-munching capability across rough terrain, we review it here.
![topeak fuel tank frame bag](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/topeak-fuel-tank-frame-bag.webp)
We review Topeaks versatile Fuel Tank frame bag.
![marmot kompressor verve](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/marmot-kompressor-verve.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Marmot Kompressor Verve 26 daypack, one of the best packs we've come across this summer as yet
![edelrid satellite](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/edelrid-satellite.webp)
We review the superlight Edelrid Satellite 20 UL daypack
![i stay messenger bag](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/i-stay-messenger-bag.webp)
The I-Stay Messenger Bag offers a unique non-slip shoulder strap; Alf Alderson review it here
![thule perspektiv messenger](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/thule-perspektiv-messenger.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Thule Perspektiv messenger bag - superbly designed and great to use whether you're a...
![gregory pack](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/gregory-pack.webp)
Alf Alderson reviews the Gregory Sketch 28 and finds that if you’re looking for one pack to suit both urban and...
![antler tundra](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/antler-tundra.webp)
We review the Antler Tundra, does this simple backpack perform when put through its paces?
![vango dry20](/images/gear/accessories/introimages/vango-dry20.webp)
We put the Vango Dry 20 backpack to the test.