Jess Daddio

What started as a night owl’s bag-making hobby is now a full-time gig for former carpenter and bikepacking enthusiast Sam Lutz. During a visit to Northwest Arkansas, we caught up with Lutz at his first-ever shop space in Fayetteville. Check out our photo tour of the Buckhorn Bags shop and learn more about the maker behind the brand here…

If you’re a shorter rider who struggles to find a place to fit all of your gear on your frame, this guide’s for you. Find our guide to packing small bikes for big adventures here, complete with tips for storage, suggestions for smaller gear, and more…

The fifth and final part of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series highlights some of our favorite “movers,” women who live and breathe the spirit of two-wheeled adventure and challenge us to dream big. Find our roundup of 16 more inspiring women here…

At its core, bikepacking isn’t about bikes or gear. It’s about people. And in Part IV of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series, we’re paying tribute to community builders, the women who connect and challenge us, be it through routes, events, or social networking platforms…

If time in the saddle gives you the urge to create, you’re not alone. In Part III of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series, we’re highlighting creatives on wheels. These women are storytellers and image makers whose love for riding goes hand-in-hand with their passion for creating. From hand-drawn maps to first-person narratives, their creations captivate, celebrate, educate, and advocate…

Did you know that many of the bike and gear brands we feature on the site are women-owned and operated? In Part II of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series, we’re paying tribute to some of the talented women sewing bikepacking bags, welding bike frames, and designing women’s-specific cycling apparel today…

We’re kicking off our Rad Women of Bikepacking series with a little bit of history. Since the dawn of the pneumatic bike tire, women have been venturing off the beaten path by bike. From the 19th century to today, the 10 intrepid women in this list inspire and challenge us to ride further and be better…

Jess Daddio became “competition curious” last year and decided to hang up her steel rig and try out the fast-and-light Sage Storm King, a versatile titanium drop-bar machine that can clear 2.4″ tires. After putting well over 1,000 miles on it this summer, bikepacking, gravel grinding, and even trail riding, Jess reports back with a full review…

There’s a growing network of hosts, lodging facilities, and campgrounds that cater to cyclists. We put together a list of nearly 50 noteworthy bikepacker-friendly facilities across the US, each with associated routes, links, and information. Find the full guide here…