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Ready for some trip inspiration? In their latest film, Revelate ambassadors Adam Andres Pawlikiewicz Mesa and Leonardo Brasil, embark on a two-wheeled journey from La Paz, Bolivia to Cusco, Peru. Translated from Quechua, the ‘Royal Road’ (Qhapaq Ñan) once united all Andean communities from Colombia to Chile in an intricate road system of more than … [ Read More ]


Join me for an unforgettable bikepacking adventure in Mexico! In this adventure, I’ll be cycling from Puerto Vallarta, to San Sebastián, then to La Benita de Jaltemba before returning back to the the vibrant city of Puerto Vallarta. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just love the thrill of exploration, this ride promises unforgettable moments … [ Read More ]



On May 26th Lael Wilcox departed Chicago, beginning her journey to ride non-stop around the world with the intent to try and break the women’s Guinness World Record (currently held by Jenny Graham at 124 days). Lael has now been pedaling for 106 days and is less than 1,000 miles from returning to her starting … [ Read More ]


We’re excited to announce the newest member of our ambassador team, Ana Jager! Ana is a fellow Alaskan and a neighbor to us here in Anchorage. She’s been getting after it on both bikes and skis for quite some time, but she burst on to the long-distance racing scene when she tackled the Triple Crown … [ Read More ]



Eddie Parks
July 30, 2024

How to Close a Mag-Tank

Posted by in Products

Our Mag-Tank is one of our most popular products, and for good reason – it’s perfect for stashing snacks as well as items such as a phone, GPS, or multi-tool that you might want quick access to while riding. The magnetic buckle makes for fast one-handed opening and closing, and the large mouth of the … [ Read More ]


Revelate Designs Ambassadors and professional backcountry mountain bikers and bikepackers Kait Boyle and Kurt Refsnider recently linked up in the Lost Sierra to race the annual Downieville Classic and, of course, tacked on a warm-up bikepacking trip in the region to explore more of the trails in the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) network. Here … [ Read More ]



  The Tour Divide 2024 kicked off today! We love watching the ride play out and it’s even more fun when one of our own is racing. Revelate athlete, Ana Jager, is out there for her second Tour Divide (she won the women’s field in 2022). We have a great Q&A session we recorded with … [ Read More ]


In September of 2023, just as Adam and I were about to fly to La Paz, Bolivia, to start our Qhapaq Nan documentary project, Sarah Swallow sent us both a message on Instagram to gage our interest in participating in her Ruta del Jefe as social media creators. Admittedly I didn’t know much about the … [ Read More ]



I love local challenges. But one such backyard adventure just a few miles down the road from my house had me too intimidated for the past decade to attempt, “Dells in a Day” – riding all ~45 miles of trail in the most relentlessly technical trail network I’ve ever seen. The trails through the Granite … [ Read More ]


On the 28th January the third edition of New Zealand’s hardest bikepacking event, Tour Te Waipounamu (TTW) kicked off at 7am from remote Cape Farewell, the northernmost point of the South Island. Te Waipounamu is the indigenous name for New Zealand’s southern main island; a landform that is defined by the Southern Alps, which shape … [ Read More ]