Bike-Hook Announces Field Testing of New Lightweight Travel Bike-Hook
Designed With Travel in Mind One of the most exciting aspects of the new Travel Bike-Hook is its portability. Weighing just 1 pound, it is small enough to fit inside a suitcase or travel bag, making it an ideal companion for cyclists who fly to riding destinations and rent vehicles. Imagine arriving at your destination, collecting a rental SUV or hatchback, unpacking your Bike-Hook, and heading straight to the trails. That idea has driven much of this project's development from day one.
We Finally Solved the Hatchback Problem
For The Last 6 Months, We’ve Been Chasing One Problem Almost every day, we receive emails asking the same question: “Do you make a Bike-Hook for hatchbacks or lift gates?” Until now, the answer has mostly been: "Not yet,,.. ALMOST THERE"
Why Most Hatchback Bike Racks Become Huge and Complicated
The Hatchback Challenge Hatchbacks and lift gates create a unique engineering problem for bike storage. Unlike rear barn doors, hatchbacks: move upward require clearance limit mounting locations create awkward loading angles
The Future of Vanlife Gear in 2026
Bigger Gear Isn’t Always Better For years, outdoor and vanlife products followed the same formula: add more features add more metal add more moving parts make everything larger But in 2026, many travelers are starting to move in the opposite direction. Instead of oversized systems and complicated setups, vanlifers are increasingly looking for: smaller, lighter, and simpler gear.