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Revelate Designs
July 19, 2011

Gulf coast of Alaska

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My binge trip this summer was heading back to Yakutat… The scene was complete de-javu from 3 years ago when Dylan Kentch and I packrafted, rode and bushwacked our Pugsley’s north 300 something miles to Cordova. This time there was 5 of us, Dylan, Doom Fassbinder, Roman Dial and Mike Curiak. We headed south. The … [ Read More ]


First batch of the new Mountain Feedbags are in. Check it out… When we acquired Mountain Feedbag the question was how to make a good product even better. We asked riders using the bags what could be better, listened and made it happen (quickly!). The new Feedbags will be available in all black, black/grey and … [ Read More ]



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May 2, 2011

Trans Iowa Carnage

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The 300 somethin mile gravel death march went down recently. See some good writeups here In looking at the blogs it looks like there was a good showing of Tangles and the like on those so enlightened. Good stuff. Photos stolen from Ari’s blog without permission… thanks!


Nice Article by Jill Homer in the latest issue of Adventure Cycling giving a good background of rackless bag systems. here’s a early photo of that exploding bivy bundle known as the Bivy Buritto: (note the high quality manual zigzag embroidary !)



Revelate Designs
April 8, 2011

Gas Tank updates

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The faithfull gas tank has served many people well. However after 3 years it needed a bit of re-thinking. A common complaint was that the small gap at the front of the bag could eject skittles and Mike and Ikes without warning in technical terrain. Believable, however I never had that problem with peanut M&M’s … [ Read More ]


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February 28, 2011

Iditarod Trail Invitational

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This year, the vast majortiy of bikers in the baddest snow bike race in the world were decked out with Revelate bags. Four years ago, frame bags made in a basement started apearing on peoples bikes at the race… the last 2 years the big saddle bags grew more popular. This year it came full … [ Read More ]



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January 29, 2011

Go Arrowhead 135 Racers!

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Good luck to everybody racing the Arrowhead 135. And thanks to all your support. Looking through the roster about 50 bikers (fifty!!) are rocking Revelate bags. That brings a big smile to my face! Stay warm everyone!


Revelate Designs
January 13, 2011

Some nice ones…

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In custom bag mode, here are 2 highlights of the week so far.



Revelate Designs
January 8, 2011

Large Gas Tanks

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Just in time for the winter races, Large gas tanks are in stock. Large Gas Tanks are fully padded top tube cases that taper outwards at the front. They are best for when you need to carry a lot of stuff and don’t mind your knees hitting the sides when you stand up to pedal. … [ Read More ]


Revelate Designs
January 6, 2011

Tangles are back

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Mountain Tangle bags are back in stock. They are sick! Updates include improved zipper details and a padded down tube section so stuff does not bang around.