Logan Watts

The Esker Smokey is an unapologetically aggressive steel hardtail built around a 160mm fork and geometry that leans hard into modern trail riding. After months of pedaling it on everything from rough singletrack to loaded backcountry scrabble, Logan shares a series of surprises and weighs in on who it’s for…

The all-new Rogue Panda Kaibab Cradle might be one of the most trail-friendly front cargo systems we’ve tested, combining a solid steerer-mounted design with an elegant, stay-on-bike collar that solves one of this category’s biggest headaches. After months of riding it on technical singletrack in Oaxaca and Colorado, it proved easy to forget about, even when fully loaded. Find our review here…

Wolf Tooth Components just added five new hues to its BSA and T47 internal bottom brackets, bringing the palette to nine. Learn about the latest colors and their range of made-in-Minnesota BBs here…

With the Good Night Campout wrapped and a new year underway, we’re thrilled to share that hundreds joined our sixth year-end overnighter. To reflect on these good times, three of our editors and five friends put together recaps of their rides. Find standout photos and mini-stories from Mexico, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, New Zealand, and beyond here…

Collective Reward #232 has landed! One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will snag a useful bundle of accessories and bikepacking-friendly goodies, including the award-winning M!GO bottle, a Dynaplug, and favorites from Wolf Tooth, PEdALED, Salsa Cycles, Blackburn, Topo Designs, and more. Get all the details inside…

In 2025, we published over 1,300 articles and nearly 50 original bikepacking route guides spanning some 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we’ve identified the 12 articles that captured the lion’s share of readers’ attention and the dozen most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found intriguing, rounding out an incredible year. See it all here…

As we close out another memorable year, we want to wish you happy holidays, thank you for being part of our community in 2025, and send you off with warm wishes for a stellar Good Night 2025 campout…

From tiny, free hacks to big, ride-changing upgrades, Logan and Virginia’s end-of-2025 Editor’s Dozen rounds up 12 newfound favorites (plus a bonus pick) that deliver utility, value, and joy. Tested hard on home turf in western North Carolina and Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte, there are a few ideas worth checking out or stealing for your kit…

We’re pleased to report that our 2025 Fill in the Map Contest received a ton of entries from around the globe! After poring over countless photos and maps, our editors have chosen five first prize winners and 10 runners-up, spanning singletrack epics, gravel loops, and dirt-road rambles. Find the list of winners and a preview of what’s to come here…

First launched in 2020, the Apidura Packable Backpack and Packable Musette have been refreshed with improved straps and fabrics, reflective details, and a fully PFAS-free supply chain. Find details here…

In the final installment of our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate inspiring creators with 35 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Dive into our 11th annual roundup to see this year’s standout stories and visuals, and explore the full list of winners here…

We’re continuing our 2025 Bikepacking Awards by spotlighting the people who inspired the community this year with standout adventures and meaningful contributions. We’re also highlighting the most compelling bikepacking routes we published in 2025, from quick overnighters to ambitious epics. Dive into the full list of selected riders, routes, and events here…