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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
In the fall of 2013, Revelate Designs released the Terrapin, the first seat pack to combine a removable waterproof drybag with a holster-like mount. The latest version improves on this original design in several ways. Having had a chance to beat one up on a big trip in southern Spain, here’s what we found…
From a dropper post seat pack to a rainy Tour Divide—we’ve pulled 12 predictions straight from our crystal ball to forecast trends, happenings, and gear innovations for bikepacking in 2016…
The new WTB Trail Boss 3.0 trail tested on the rocky tracks, rugged roads, and endless pisté of southern Spain; here are our impressions after over eight hundred miles of hard riding.
Bikepacking the Mongolian Steppe is a beautiful, intimate look at four riders’ adventure through the heart of Mongolia. Watch it here and gain a behind the scenes perspective from Jay Ritchey about making the film, and the gear he used…
Thoughts, or lack thereof, from our explorations in the Sierra Nevada, Sierra De Baza, and Sierra de Cazorla mountains…
For the launch of their new adventure rig, the RLT 9, Niner Bikes teamed up with Kitsbow, WTB, Big Agnes, and Blackburn for a 197 mile, Coloradan bikepack…
In appreciation of all that 2015 has brought us, we’re delighted to announce our first ever, year-end bikepacking awards. Read on to find out our 25 picks, including the ‘Most Inspiring Photo’, ‘Best Short Film’, ‘Ballsiest Trip’, ‘Explorer of The Year’, and more…
Bikepackers are increasingly choosing quilts over traditional mummy bags, largely because they’re lighter, simpler, and less bulky. But both have their place. Discover the pros and cons in our comparative review, featuring two of the top-rated ultralight options on the market…
‘The Trail to Kazbegi’ follows four riders on an epic bikepacking expedition through the Republic of Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. shot by Joey Schusler, the film beautifully captures the culture, adventure, suffering, and incredible singletrack found along the way …
Ever wondered what it’s like to ride through snow, crawl through sand, traverse bog, or float over corrugation? Surly have just announced a 50% price cut on several of their most capable omniterras. If you’ve felt that fat bike itch, perhaps this is the time to scratch it…
In Part 2 of our bikepacking accessory bag roundup, we cast a beady look at a dozen top tube bags, made by manufacturers from Alaska to London…
The Chumba Ursa 29+ BC tested on dirt roads, singletrack, rough cattle trails, and equestrian trails throughout the Eastern Sierra…
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