As an exercise to see how much money he could save using some of the 100+ industry discounts we offer to Bikepacking Collective members, Lucas “built” a trail-ready Hayduke hardtail from Esker Cycles. Check it out here…

Following our first written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day one, including stunning new bikes, fresh bike tech, and more. Watch it here…

This week’s Debrief features fresh Brother Cycles colors, the lightest 32-inch wheels yet, colorful Paul top caps, a dual-burner camp stove, Iceland dreams, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

Our first collection of interesting finds from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic includes a number of eye-catching bikes and parts. The roundup includes a Marin x Stayer cargo bike collab, a new steel Hudski fork prototype, a ride with Tanner on his Forbidden Puritan, Wolf Tooth hubs, and much more. Take a closer look at everything Miles and Neil spotted here…

Velo Orange recently received a shipment of highly anticipated goods. More than just a restock of old favorites, they have some brand-new components, including their 32″ goodies, new hubs, saddles, and much more. Read on for more details on this long-awaited shipment…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Max in Germany, who walks through the Stooge Rambler he built up for off-road touring. Get to know a little about Max, see his custom Stooge, and read his story of finding his way to bikepacking here…

Neil got an early look at a refresh of a classic. For 2026, Salsa is revamping its storied Fargo model with 32″ wheels in both steel and titanium versions. After just a week and around 100 miles on the bike before Sea Otter, Neil’s first look at the new Salsa Fargo 32 is packed with insights. Find his impressions of the new wheel size and frame below…

Joining their EVO X and Pro models, TRP just added two budget-friendly hydraulic options to the EVO family. The COMP and EXPERT models are more affordable but aim to deliver the same stopping power as their spendier counterparts. Dive into the specifics of the 2026 TRP EVO brake additions below…

Teased last year, the Xtracycle OmniTierra is a titanium mid-tail cargo bike designed in collaboration with John Freeman and his border collie, Mira. Pre-orders open today, and we met up with the dogpacking duo ahead of this year’s Sea Otter Classic to hear more about their travels and their purpose-built setup. See it here…

Our spring member drive ends tomorrow, which is the cutoff to join the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership begin with the 16th issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Don’t miss out! We hope you’ll sign up to support us this year. Learn about the upcoming issue, over $9,000 in giveaways, 110+member discounts, and more here…

Our spring member drive wraps up tomorrow, and with its conclusion comes our latest drawing for 20 fresh Collective Reward prize packages worth more than $9,000. See everything we’ll be giving away to randomly selected site supporters here…

Friend&Fiend is a new handmade brand from industrial designer Bailey Van Etten. The initial launch includes a pair of On-Tube Storage bags designed to attach to accessory mounts and expand carrying capacity for snacks, tubes, and other small bits. Learn more here…