Bikepacking’s Unsung Hero: The Velcro Strap That Could Save Your Ride

Let’s talk about the unassuming hero of the bikepacking world—the humble velcro strap. Yes, it may lack the glamour of titanium racks or waterproof panniers, but this little strip of sticky magic has probably saved more rides than you realize.

Think about it: what other piece of gear can simultaneously hold your frame bag together, secure a rogue tent pole, and stop a flapping sandal from escaping your deck at 25 mph? The velcro strap is the duct tape of cycling—a jack-of-all-trades that doesn’t get nearly enough credit.

Got a sagging sleeping pad on your handlebar roll? Velcro it. Lost a bolt on your top tube bag? Velcro saves the day. Friend’s derailleur hanger busted in the backcountry? You guessed it—velcro to the rescue.

Rumor has it, some bikepackers even use velcro straps to hold their bikes together during flights. One particularly daring rider reportedly strapped their entire drivetrain to their frame with a single velcro band after a catastrophic mechanical. And it worked.

In fact, the velcro strap is so versatile, it’s become a secret competition among some riders to see how many they can sneak onto their setups without being called out.

So, next time you’re packing for a trip, throw in a few extra velcro straps. They weigh next to nothing, cost about as much as a cup of coffee, and could be the difference between finishing your ride and hitching a ride.

Velcro straps: they’re the unsung heroes your toolkit deserves.

Velcro Strap Kit

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