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- Bikepacking requires sacrifice: only take what you really need, strictly weigh up weight and space, experience reduces the superfluous.
- Key equipment: light sleeping bag, sleeping mat, rain jacket, headlamp, sat nav, saddle bag; tent and bivouac sack are a luxury depending on the situation.
- Clothing and small items: merino or cotton layers, minimal toiletries, repair kit, sun and rain protection, few changeable items.

The ultimate bikepacking guide: What to take, what to leave at home?

- Vaude Proof 22: waterproof roll-top rucksack, real volume approx. 20 litres, made in Germany, around 180 euros, environmentally friendly production.
- Interior with padded 13.3" laptop compartment and a few additional compartments; hardly any pockets on the outside, but straps/eyelets for additional luggage.
- Comfortable carrying system without hip fins, few reflectors; BIKE overall rating 2.2 with very good weather protection, safety only satisfactory.

Commuter backpack: On the road with the Vaude Proof 22 commuter backpack

Fast outfit: Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

- Transition gloves should block wind between 5-15 °C, keep out short showers and still prevent heat build-up in the hands.  
- A wrinkle-free fit, non-slip palm, long cuff and reliable touch zones are crucial for reliable comfort.  
- Cube, Sportful, Castelli and Hestra impressed in the test with strong weather protection, but differed in terms of warmth and fit.

Cycling gloves for spring: top three for wind & weather protection

- Transition gloves must fit well, be windproof and water-repellent, offer a secure grip and reliable touch function on the thumb/index finger.  
- Weather protection (40 %), touch function (30 %) as well as handling and features (30 %) were assessed on eleven models between 5 and 15 degrees.  
- The test winner was the Castelli Perfetto Light (score 1.3) ahead of GripGrab Ride 2 (1.5) and Sportful Aqua Light (1.6), all with good touch operation and weather protection.

Cycling gloves with touch: the top 3 in the test

- Eight key clothing essentials for gravel biking are presented, from helmet to gloves for protection, comfort and function.
- The focus is on a Mips gravel helmet, tight-fitting jersey, bib shorts, loose shorts, wind waistcoat and rain jacket with a small pack size.
- Self-tinting, well-ventilated sports goggles and long-fingered gloves for better grip and fall protection are also recommended.

Equipment for gravel bikers: 8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Cycling gloves

- Rapha and Hiut are launching a limited edition selvedge commuter jean exclusively for Rapha Cycling Club members in 2026.
- The jeans are based on Hiut's 'The Work' model, with a reflective logo, reinforced belt loop and rivets made from Japanese selvedge denim.
- They cost 420 euros and promise durability and function, but despite the RCC benefits they remain an expensive niche product for commuters.

Cooperation between Rapha and Hiut: jeans for bike commuters worth the value of a groupset

- POC erweitert 2026 sein MTB-Portfolio mit Helm, Protektoren, Bekleidung und Brillen für Trail- und Gravity-Fahrer.
- Kernstück ist der leichte Cularis-Pure-Helm mit CFD-Belüftung und Top-Bewertung in Virginia-Tech-Tests, ergänzt durch nachhaltige Motion-Bekleidung.
- Neue VPD-Max-Protektoren mit doppellagigem VPD (Level 2), VPD Air Torso (Level 1) und Devour-Mid-Brille mit Zeiss-Clarity-Technologie runden die Linie ab.

POC 2026: Chic into the season: New MTB collection from the Swedish label

- Radhosen sind für direkten Hautkontakt konstruiert: Polster dämpft Druck, leitet Feuchtigkeit ab und reduziert Reibung nur ohne Unterhose.
- Unterhosen verursachen zusätzliche Nähte, Nässe und Reibung, was zu Druckstellen, Scheuerstellen, Hautirritationen und Pilzinfektionen führen kann.
- Radhose nach jeder Nutzung waschen, ggf. Chamois-Creme nutzen; Ausnahme: Baggy-Radhosen, aber auch hier gehört das Polster direkt auf die Haut.

Nothing underneath: why you shouldn't wear pants under your bike trousers

Cycling trousers

- Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0: lightweight, stretchy MTB waistcoat with graphene waffle fleece, high collar, ventilation bar and three zip pockets.  
- Strengths: good temperature regulation in the transitional period, bluesign® materials, PFAS-free impregnation, plastic-free packaging.  
- Weaknesses: only wind-repellent, low moisture protection, flappy cut, taped seams coming loose; less suitable for wet conditions and long descents.

Warmth without heatstroke: the Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

- The decisive factors for MTB marathons are suitable equipment, well thought-out self-sufficiency and balanced weight planning depending on the route and conditions.
- Sufficient food and liquids, a tyre repair kit, multi-tool with chain rivet, chain lock, weather protection, GPS, mobile phone and money are essential.
- Transport via hydration waistcoat, frame storage compartment, Velcro fastenings and jersey pockets; rucksack and saddlebags are considered disadvantageous due to handling and comfort.

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

- Wind jackets like the Ion Shelter Lite are regarded as a lightweight, honest alternative to membrane rain jackets with limited breathability.
- The jacket is very light, packable, windproof, temporarily water-repellent, with a helmet-compatible hood but only a small pocket.
- Points of criticism are the black colour choice, which is not very visible, and loose seams on the cuffs at a price of around 150 euros.

Test Ion Shelter Lite: Jacket for indecisive weather in continuous use

Cycling jackets

Bike parts & clothing reduced: MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Repair instead of buying new: Repairing defective zips

- The test winner is the Deuter Amager 25+5 (overall grade 2.0); very good carrying system, waterproof, but expensive and with less usable volume.  
- The price-performance tip is the Btwin Speed 900 (grade 2.1); waterproof, good bag management, comfortable with a medium load, around 80 euros.  
- All models were tested for at least 60 km; often less volume than stated, mostly waterproof, but deficits in back ventilation and reflectors.

Bike backpacks for commuters: 7 commuter backpacks in a practical test

- Evoc Urban Pack 25 offers approx. 22 litres of volume, low weight, waterproof material and very good bag management.  
- Carrying comfort is solid, but rated average; lack of hip fin/stomach strap and little ventilation with a heavy load.  
- Safety aspect weak: no recognisable reflectors, overall score of 2.7 in the middle of the test field.

Commuter backpack in the test: Square, practical and good? The Evoc Urban Pack 25

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- Sicherheitsausrüstung wie Helme, Brust- und Knieschoner sowie Beleuchtungssets sind für junge Biker erhältlich.
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Clothing for bikers in the test | BIKE

The ultimate bikepacking guide
What to take, what to leave at home?

Commuter backpack
On the road with the Vaude Proof 22 commuter backpack

Fast outfit
Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves

Cycling gloves for spring
Top three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touch
The top 3 in the test

Equipment for gravel bikers
8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Cycling trousers

Cooperation between Rapha and Hiut
Jeans for bike commuters worth the value of a groupset

POC 2026
Chic into the season: New MTB collection from the Swedish label

Nothing underneath
Why you shouldn't wear pants under your bike trousers

Cycling jackets

Warmth without heatstroke
The Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

Test Ion Shelter Lite
Jacket for indecisive weather in continuous use

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Repair instead of buying new
Repairing defective zips

Cycling jerseys

Bike backpacks for commuters
7 commuter backpacks in a practical test

Commuter backpack in the test
Square, practical and good? The Evoc Urban Pack 25

22 great Easter gifts for children
The best bike accessories for kids

Clothing for bikers in the test | BIKE

The ultimate bikepacking guideWhat to take, what to leave at home?

Commuter backpackOn the road with the Vaude Proof 22 commuter backpack

Fast outfitTight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves

Cycling gloves for springTop three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touchThe top 3 in the test

Equipment for gravel bikers8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Cycling trousers

Cooperation between Rapha and HiutJeans for bike commuters worth the value of a groupset

POC 2026Chic into the season: New MTB collection from the Swedish label

Nothing underneathWhy you shouldn't wear pants under your bike trousers

Cycling jackets

Warmth without heatstrokeThe Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

The must-haves for the long-distance MTB marathon

Test Ion Shelter LiteJacket for indecisive weather in continuous use

Bike parts & clothing reducedMTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Repair instead of buying newRepairing defective zips

Cycling jerseys

Bike backpacks for commuters7 commuter backpacks in a practical test

Commuter backpack in the testSquare, practical and good? The Evoc Urban Pack 25

22 great Easter gifts for childrenThe best bike accessories for kids

The ultimate bikepacking guide
What to take, what to leave at home?

Commuter backpack
On the road with the Vaude Proof 22 commuter backpack

Fast outfit
Tight & fast: the new Flexair collection from Fox

Cycling gloves for spring
Top three for wind & weather protection

Cycling gloves with touch
The top 3 in the test

Equipment for gravel bikers
8 essentials for your gravel adventure

Cooperation between Rapha and Hiut
Jeans for bike commuters worth the value of a groupset

POC 2026
Chic into the season: New MTB collection from the Swedish label

Nothing underneath
Why you shouldn't wear pants under your bike trousers

Warmth without heatstroke
The Leatt ThermaFlow 5.0 waistcoat in the test

Test Ion Shelter Lite
Jacket for indecisive weather in continuous use

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

Repair instead of buying new
Repairing defective zips

Bike backpacks for commuters
7 commuter backpacks in a practical test

Commuter backpack in the test
Square, practical and good? The Evoc Urban Pack 25

22 great Easter gifts for children
The best bike accessories for kids