Logan Watts
Founding Editor & Routes Director

CLICK TO DRILL DOWN BY COUNTRY/PROVINCE
*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)The first-ever BIKEPACKING.com Garage Sale is happening next Wednesday, June 4th, and Bikepacking Collective members who list an item that day in the Bike Camp Co-op will be entered to win a microSHIFT Sword Black groupset! Plus, members can shop dozens of discounted items from our editors’ gear stashes. Find details here…
In his latest video, longtime bikepacking filmmaker Mick Turnbull shares details about the camera gear setup he uses while on two wheels, how he packs it, and what led him to decide on this kit. Watch it here…
The all-new range of Trek Line MTB Grips use a recycled core with strategic cutouts to enable thicker rubber where you need it for comfort. Plus, they come in a range of colors and a winged version. Learn more here…
After nearly half a year of day rides and bikepacking jaunts in Mexico and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a handful of standout gear picks they’ve discovered along the way. From a few under-the-radar standouts to some long-overdue additions, here are a baker’s dozen items that have earned a spot on their summer favorites list…
It’s been roughly two months since we introduced the new Bikepacking Collective Basecamp and the Bike Camp Co-op buy/sell feature, and the listings keep on coming! Check out some of the most interesting recent additions and learn about great deals on bikepacking bags, bikes, components, and more here…
Sometimes, a marketing campaign comes along that’s refreshingly different. That’s exactly what we thought about Swift’s new brand video. There’s no story, no real dialogue, and not really any product details. It’s just well done. Watch it here…
In our latest interview, Neil sits down with Steve Domahidy, a bike industry lifer, founder of Niner Bikes, longtime consultant, and the man behind Viral Bikes. Neil asks about his storied past in the bike world, and more specifically, why he decided to build a brand around the Pinion gearbox…
Developed in 2023 by friends Pele and Bec, the Tiger Head Mountain Loop is both a physical adventure and a cultural bridge through a remote and storied landscape. Routes of Opportunity is a new film that tells the story behind the community that built this 137-kilometer (85-mile) bikepacking route through Thailand. Watch it here…
Kona recently introduced a fresh palette of colors across its 2025 steel bike lineup. Find details on the full range of Sutras, Units, Roves, and Honzos here…
In his latest video, Chris Wilson and his riding buddy Rob Parker kick off their 2025 bikepacking season with a weekend loop through the scenic landscapes of White Salmon, Washington, dubbed the “Salmon Klick Circuit.” Watch it here…
In his latest video, Neil catches up with Erik Binggeser, also known as Truemarmalade, to hear about his experiences of cargo-bikepacking many thousands of miles around the U.S. and chat over the decked-out Omnium Titanium Cargo he uses to do so. Watch it here…
Gazing beyond the infinite ocean of bikes and brands at the annual Sea Otter Classic expo, the creations by local framebuilder Jarod Bourdeau from Seaside, California, are always a highlight of our coverage. Find details and an extensive photo gallery of six bikes made by Bourdeau Cycles in this look back at last month’s show here…