11th Hour Gear Changes & Packing Tips for a Bike Tour
A few last minute additions and several tips for packing and stowage… The post 11th Hour Gear Changes & Packing Tips for a Bike Tour appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.
View Article42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (1 of 2): Keep Calm & Carry On
A list of bikepacking tips for multi-day trips in the backcountry... The post 42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (1 of 2): Keep Calm & Carry On appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.
View Article42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (Part 2): Go Light & Stay Soft
Bikepacking tips from the backcountry, part 2 ... biscuits and cheesecake. The post 42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (Part 2): Go Light & Stay Soft appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.
View ArticleBikepacking Hacks
A list of bikepacking hacks, shortcuts and DIY tricks to help you get out there with stuff you already have... The post Bikepacking Hacks appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.
View ArticlePlanning the Perfect Bikepacking Route: The short and sweet.
What makes the perfect bikepacking route? Here are some thoughts regarding this tricky, somewhat existential question... The post Planning the Perfect Bikepacking Route: The short and sweet. appeared...
View ArticleThe Soloist’s Checklist: Pre-bikepacking Maintenance
15 bikepacking maintenance steps to prepare your trusty steed for a successful backwoods trip… The post The Soloist’s Checklist: Pre-bikepacking Maintenance appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.
View ArticleThe Power of the Overnighter
We all dream about the Big Trip. And dream we should - or better still, turn dreams into reality. But the truth of the matter is, the Little Trip can be just as rewarding, in its own small but...
View ArticleA Guide to Desert Bikepacking
Feeling the itch to head south? Make the most of the American Southwest desert season with our guide to fine tuning your bikepacking rig for a winter adventure. Glean techniques on repairing tubeless...
View ArticleA Winter Bikepacking Guide by Dave Gray
As a cyclist with over two decades of all-weather commuting, and a veteran of ten Arrowhead 135s - Minnesota's winter ultra race - we asked Dave Gray, former Surly product designer and general off-grid...
View Article7 Great Weekend Bikepacking Rides in the Southwest
Thanks to a fantastic trail network carved by the hard work of volunteers, along with acres of National Forest and BLM land prime for camping, the American Southwest possesses some of the best long...
View ArticleA Guide to Traveling Tubeless
Considering a tubeless tire setup for a big international trip? Or just dreaming of flatless bikepacking outings in your own backyard? Here's our guide, tips, and kit insight for traveling tubeless....
View ArticleBig Bike, Little Person: Touring on the 29+ platform.
Ok, so Nancy is 5’5”. So not so little. But the bike, shod as it is with 29+ tires, is certainly big. So how did the two get on? Read on to find out… and glean a few tips for bikepacking with a similar...
View ArticleA Guide to Bikefishing, by Hansi Johnson
Fancy finishing a day of bikepacking with a freshly caught trout, grilled on the embers of your camp fire? An outdoorsman to the fingertips, Hansi Johnson shares his insights into the world of...
View ArticleA Bikepacker’s Guide to Mountain Weather Preparation
Shoulder season weather in higher elevations can be dicey, and even dangerous. When bikepacking in these environs, the balance between going light and going too light is a delicate one. Here is our...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags
"Which bags should I start with? Are there any specific bags you'd recommend? What do you pack where?" These are probably the most common questions we're asked. In an effort to answer them, we proudly...
View ArticleVideo Guide to Preparing for the Baja Divide
While planning for the upcoming Baja Divide, Brendan Collier, creator of the Stagecoach 400, started documenting his preparations. This video series has some great tidbits, whether you're riding the...
View ArticleA Guide to International Bikepacking Trips
Planning a big, overseas bikepacking trip can seem like a daunting task. After spending a month riding dirt roads through the Peruvian Andes, Cass returns with advice for putting together a similar...
View ArticleDogpacking: Guide to Bikepacking with your Dog
Who doesn’t enjoy the idea of bikepacking with their dog? Promises of wagging tails and grinning muzzles at every rest stop, topped off with restful bliss at the end of the day. What’s not to love?...
View ArticleColorado Trail Video Journal, by Ben and Andy
This past July, Ben Handrich and Andy Brubaker set out on the Colorado Trail. During their time on the CT they documented each of their 13 days in a video journal, complete with incredible drone...
View ArticleThe Big Guide to Bikepacking & Touring in East Africa
As intimidating as it may sound to the uninitiated, bikepacking in Africa can be an incredible experience. As a planning resource for those seeking adventure in the Motherland, here is our full guide...
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