Logan Watts

Charlie and Molly might just be the first “dogpacking” team to complete a bikepacking ultra endurance race. We had the chance to meet the duo at Mulberry Gap and ask them a few questions about the race and their rig. Find the interview here, plus loads of photos…

One of our favorite no-frills wheelsets—and one we often recommend—is the Industry Nine Enduro S. With straight-pull steel spokes, a blazing fast Hydra hub, and solid alloy rims, they’re lightweight, comparably affordable, and rock solid. Here’s the full review…

With 0.52° engagement, the Industry Nine Hydra hub is the fastest pawled hub on the market. But is it worth the upgrade? We’ve been testing one for several months to find out. Find our full review here…

The 2020 Salsa Warbird was just announced with GRX/Apex build kits and new color schemes, but no new 650B option. Find details on all of the new builds and colors here…

The new Outpost Elite Hitchhiker bag can mount to Blackburn’s own handlebar roll as well as those from other brands, or it can be attached directly to the bars as a standalone bag. Check it out below…

In Kona’s latest video, Kona Adventure Team riders Barry Wicks and Eric Tonkin tackle two of Maui’s most daunting rides, combining them into one epic day on their way into the clouds. Watch it here, along with photos and an introduction from Kona…

Bike photos are a thing of beauty to us here at BIKEPACKING.com. We take a lot of them, but only a few get high marks. Here’s a look back at 15 of Logan’s favorites from last year…

Remember the feeling of your first bike camping trip? In the Summer of 2019, the Oregon Chapter of NICA took 18 kids on their first bikepacking outing along a section of the Oregon Timber Trail. Watch the video here…

On December 26th, four intrepid women (on two cargo bikes!) set out from Edinburgh, Scotland and rode 1,000 kilometers (self-supported) to Copenhagen before the New Year. The Resolution Race was conceived to promote bike travel, a climate neutral Edinburgh, and shine a light the challenge we’re all facing. Find the trip report and photos here…

With a lot of good items left over from our awards roundups, we’re putting down some of our favorites in several end of the year Editor’s Dozen gear lists. Here’s a collaboration from Virginia and Logan with twelve of their prized bikepacking finds from 2019…

Evil Bikes just released the Chamoi Hagar, a gravel bike unlike anything we’ve seen. With a trail bike-inspired geometry, seven pairs of bottle mounts, and clearance for 700 x 50mm or 27.5 x 2.25″ tires, it looks like a lot of fun. Here are the specs, photos, and a video…

Part three of our 2019 Bikepacking Awards pays tribute to the people who’ve been influential with inspiring trips and acts of goodwill in the bikepacking community. In addition, we’ve awarded the year’s most incredible routes and rides. Find all of our nominated people and routes here…