r/BikepackingGear is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses bikepacking, gear, bags, tent, and rack, and they frequently recommend/review handheld radio, radios, and front rack.
A sub for the discussion of gear and equipment specific to bikepacking (no backpacks!).
Popular Themes in r/BikepackingGear
#1
Solution Requests
: "So I got the Fjällräven/specialized saddle bag carrier thing for a great deal,(45€) but I found it swings a lot form side to side. I installed all the parts that came with it. Anyone had the same problem or a solution? Already tried zip ties."
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Tents to shelter bikes in?"
10 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Tell me your bikepacking gear failure storiess"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BikepackingGear
#1
Bikepacking
: "3 days cargo-Bikepacking trip with Omniums and Bullits"
49 posts
#2
Gear
: "Make your own Gear"
31 posts
#3
Bags
: "Got these Bags- but i need a tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping mat"
23 posts
#4
Tent
: "Got these bags- but i need a Tent, sleeping bag and a sleeping mat"
20 posts
#5
Rack
: "Roast our Bike Rack"
20 posts
#6
Sleeping
: "Got these bags- but i need a tent, Sleeping bag and a Sleeping mat"
12 posts
#7
Setup
: "Rate my Setup"
10 posts
#8
Bag
: "Homemade handlebar Bag. Fire and smoke version. "
10 posts
#9
Frame
: "Made some bikepacking Frame and top tube bags"
9 posts
#10
Custom
: "Rogue Panda Custom Frame Bag"
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/BikepackingGear
Handheld Radio
2 reviews
#1
Rocky Talkies
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Radios
2 reviews
#1
Rocky Talkies
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Front Rack
1 review
#1
Blackburn
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/BikepackingGear
Yearly
+2k members(27.9%)
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Last updated: June 21, 2026