Looking for a water bottle with filter for travel? The DrinkSafe Travel Tap could be the water filter you're after. Here's my review after using it for a month.Choosing A Water Filter For Travel There's many different types of travel water filter on the market. After using various water purifying pumps and steripens, the type I settled for was a water bottle with filter.Although perhaps … [Read more...]

The ultimate guide to choosing the best panniers for touring. Compare the top waterproof bike panniers side by side in this list of the best bicycle touring panniers for 2019.Choosing Bike Panniers I've used a number of different panniers during my bicycle tours around the world, from budget bike touring bags to top of the range waterproof panniers.During this time, I've developed my … [Read more...]

Looking for a new bicycle handlebar bag for your next bicycle tour? Here, I compare the 10 best bike handlebar bags for touring so you can choose which handlebar bag is best for you.Buying a new bicycle handlebar bag After completing my most recent bike tour in central Greece, I decided it was time to invest in a new handlebar bag.For a few years now, I've been rocking the Ortlieb … [Read more...]

This is the bicycle touring equipment I am taking with me for a one month bike tour in Greece. I've used the vast majority of gear on this cycle touring kit list many times before, so it's a tried and proven bike touring setup. About Bike Touring Gear Before I leap straight in on the touring gear I'm taking with me, a quick foreword.No two people are the same. No two bike tours are the same. … [Read more...]

I’ve been using Endura Hummvee shorts for bike touring for years. Why? They’re tough, look good, and seem to last forever. Here’s my Endura Hummvee review based on years of constant use.Bike Touring Shorts Everyone's got their own opinion on what makes the best shorts for bicycle touring. For some people, shorts should be lightweight, lycra and easily washed. Others might prefer … [Read more...]