Author Matt Orton

Matt Orton

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A great add-on for EDC tool owners

EDC Plug & Pliers Kit review

Tubeless repair kit offers integration with OneUp's EDC tool storage systems
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The Mido Riding Boots from PEdAL ED have striking looks

Italian urban style meets rugged backcountry stomping with PEdAL ED's Mido Riding Boots

Whether you are pounding pavements or bushwhacking through bikepacking badlands these boots are just the ticket
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Crankbrothers' Klic HV Gauge mini pump

Crankbrothers Klic HV Gauge mini pump review

A magnetic mini pump for the trail
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Battle of the forks: RockShox Bluto RL vs Manitou Mastodon Pro

RockShox Bluto RL vs Manitou Mastodon Pro

Fat fork Fight Club
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Top 5 upgrades for the ultimate bikepacking rig

Top 5 upgrades for the ultimate bikepacking rig

Five ways to improve your adventure ride
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Mini first aid kits

Mini first aid kits for cycling

Your best insurance for making it home after a trailside mishap
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The Wingnut MPS backpack has strength, style and capacity

Wingnut MPS backpack review

Roomy storage that's comfy and versatile
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Vaude's Primasoft Jacket

Vaude Primasoft Jacket review

Windproof and waterproof riding jacket
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The Hipster hydration pack from Source

Source Hipster hydration pack review

Travel light with a hip pack
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Satellite technology in your pocket (or backpack)

5 essential bits of MTB kit for the Highland 550

The best kit for handling the weather, terrain and wilderness of the Scottish Highlands
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Matt Orton takes on the Highland 550

Horse for the Course: The Highland 550

Five hard lessons learned on a 550mi self-supported ride across Scotland
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Ortlieb's Seat-Pack

Ortlieb Seat-Pack review

Waterproof seat-pack packs a plenty
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Ortlieb's handlebar bar roll pack

Ortlieb Handlebar and Accessory Pack review

Feature-packed bikepacking-specific frame bags
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Sweet Protection's Bushwhacker MIPS is a superb helmet – and damn well should be for the money

Sweet Protection Bushwhacker MIPS helmet review

Impressively light let highly protective brain box
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Were it not for its annoyingly unreliable fasteners, MET's Lupo helmet would have been a high scorer

MET Lupo helmet review

A promising but flawed MTB lid
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The slack-angled Dune is designed more for trail centre fun than trips into the wild

Calibre Dune review

Budget fat bike is a mixed bag
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Wildcat's Gear Ocelot frame bag is a versatile solution that'll suit both bikepackers and commuters

Wildcat Gear Ocelot frame bag review

Convenient, waterproof storage
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Wildcat Gear Tiger saddle harness

Wildcat Gear Tiger saddle harness review

Bikepacking seat harness
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Alpkit bike collection

Sonder: a new bike brand from British outdoors experts Alpkit

Specialised bike line designed by Brant Richards
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The Japanther and Wölvehammer are both element beating options from 45NRTH

45NRTH footwear aims kicks at winter's backside

Two element-beating boots for serious cold-weather rides
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Wildcat Gear Fat Lion Handlebar Harness

Wildcat Gear Fat Lion Handlebar Harness review

Luggage carrier that's ideal for Arctic expeditions
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Topeak JoeBlow Fat track pump

Topeak JoeBlow Fat track pump review

Fat bike-specific pump cuts inflating effort
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Maxxis Mammoth EXO Dual 26x4in fat bike tyre

Maxxis Mammoth EXO Dual 26x4in fat bike tyre review

Sturdy fat bike rubber
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Paramo Quito waterproof jacket

Paramo Quito waterproof jacket review

Versatile cold-weather outerwear
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