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Remembering Mike Hall
19 Mar 31 Team Work / cultureWe’re incredibly sad to announce that Mike Hall, a hero, inspiration and legend in the bikepacking community passed early this morning in Australia. Here are few words by several people who knew and loved Mike ….
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2016 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes
20 Dec 21 Team Work / culturePart three of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards honors the people who have been instrumental in the bikepacking community and the incredible routes and rides that they have created….
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2016 Bikepacking Awards: Gear of the Year
20 Dec 16 Team Work / cultureIn part two of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards triptych, we recognize gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories that include ‘Best Long-term Product’, ‘Best Camping Gear’, ‘Best Bikepacking Bike’, and more…
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2016 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography & Art.
8 Dec 7 Team Work / videoIn appreciation of all that this year has brought us, we’re happy to announce our 2016 bikepacking awards. Part one of three celebrates all things creative with 24 awards in categories such as ‘Best Short Film’, ‘Best Trip Photography’, and more…
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The Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags
55 Nov 15 Team Work / tips“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 present our Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags, along with six starter setups — from our barebones Hack Kit to our money-no-object Dream Bag Kit. For ideas on how it’s all put into practice, we’ve also included packing techniques from several bikepacking veterans, along with a list of bag makers the world over.
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A Bikepacker’s Guide to Mountain Weather Preparation
30 Oct 17 Team Work / tipsShoulder 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 guide, tips, and tricks for planning a bikepacking trip — without tipping the scales — for the variety of conditions that mountains can dish out.
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‘Cross The Pond Bikepacking Kit Giveaway
12 Jul 23 Team Work / plogWe’ve teamed up with Apidura and friends to give away an incredible bikepacking kit to one lucky reader ‘across the pond’. Enter now for a chance to win a full set of the latest packs from Apidura, and a complete camping kit from Exped, Mountain Hardware, Optimus, Petzl, and Supernova Lighting.
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Specialized Burra Burra Bikepacking Bags: Tested
70 Jul 12 Team Work / bikepacking-bagsOver the weekend, Specialized introduced their full line of Burra Burra Bikepacking Bags. This weather-resistant range includes a frame pack, handlebar harness, stabilizer seat pack, top tube pack, pizza rack pack, fork cage with stuff pack, and dry bags. We had a chance to try some of the bags before their launch. Here are our initial impressions…
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Specialized Sequoia Review: 1,000 decisions.
139 Jul 11 Team Work / bikesNamed after one of the first bikes the company ever produced, the all new, 2017 Specialized Sequoia is an adventure rig that aims to introduce a new generation to the pleasures of all-road bikepacking. We take it to North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest to see how it performs, both on and off road…
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The Complete Route Planning Guide: Out of the Ether
27 Jun 16 Team Work / navigationThanks to the wealth of online information, applications and digital maps that are now at our disposal, we’ve entered a golden age of backcountry bike route inception. Here’s our methodology, recommended tools, and a guide to resources…
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Using Your Smartphone as a GPS Unit
114 May 18 Team Work / navigationDid you know your smartphone is a powerful navigational tool, whether you have cell service or not? Download an app and the world is literally at your fingertips. Read our guide for more info on using your iPhone or Android as a GPS, which apps to use, and how best to keep it charged up.
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Ultralight Rain Jackets for Bikepacking and Bike Touring
45 Apr 11 Team Work / apparelA quality hardshell is one of the most pivotal items to include on a bikepacking and bike touring trip. Here’s why, what to look for, and reviews of seven waterproof rain jackets under 10oz (280g)…