USWE has taken the Hajker backpack and has made it ripe for winter with the use of waterproof fabrics and thermal materials to help stop you, and your drink from freezing in sub-zero temperatures.

Orange bikes has added to the E.P.O program and has launched the new Phase MX Team. It's built with a tonne of travel, mullet wheels, and a Shimano EP8 motor, as Orange claims it's the brand's most versatile e-bike to date. We've got all of the details.

The PNW Lander jacket finds itself a home within the brand’s Fall Trail collection. PNW has done a stellar job in kitting the jacket with everything you need and nothing that you don’t while offering a few useful bonus features. However, its loose fit around the collar and cuffs can invite moisture to find its way in.

The Shimano GR9 shoes are built upon a solid foundation consisting of great comfort, extra protection, and a robust build. Though, it comes as a real shame that due to the new rubber compound, the shoe lacks a confident grip on the pedals.

If you like your gloves as simple as they get, ION’s Logo gloves more than fit the bill. They’re a simple slip-on affair that offers a great bar feel and comfort for the price. However, sweat shows through and the silicone grippers have worn off pretty quickly.

The bike industry, along with many others is seeing a clear shift to become more eco-friendly with brands such as Trek shipping their bikes in trimmed down, recyclable packaging. Now, Mondraker is following suit as all bikes will now be shipped in 100% recyclable packaging.

Giant has just announced the update of the Trance X E+. This iteration gets the brand's newest SyncDrive motor system and a geometry adjusting flip-chip. Giant promises this new bike to be both versatile and adaptable for a wide range of trails while extending a rider's capabilities.

Come in for testing this week is Fidlocks brand new 800ml bottle, some mega bendy bars from Gusset along with some great looking pedals. Along with those is a pair of riding specs from Scott and a fancy hip pack from Fox. Here's what you can expect reviewed on Off-road.cc soon.

Madison’s Zenith Thermal Jersey is a top designed to keep its wearer warmer as the temperatures drop. While it does exactly what it’s meant to, it’s also pretty comfortable, and I’m a big fan of its look. However, the fabric can hold moisture, and it begins to look tatty pretty quickly.