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Oveja Negra: Then and Now
12 Nov 27 Logan Watts / field-tripsDuring our recent trip to Salida, Colorado, we popped into Oveja Negra’s workspace to see what they have cooking. Here’s a full gallery and an interview with owners Monty and Lane Willson…
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434 mi. / 698 km18 days
Caucasus Crossing (Armenia)
95 Nov 20 Logan Watts EuropeThe Armenia stage of the Caucasus Crossing is an incredible undertaking in its own right. The 434-mile (698 km) route takes in the sights and culture of this wondrous country as it follows rugged doubletrack, gravel, and livestock trails across the infinite ridges of the Caucasus Minor, from the Georgia border to Iran. Highlights include the unrivaled hospitality of the Armenian people, remnants from a Soviet past, ancient monasteries, and the bewilderingly spectacular volcanic domes of the Geghama Range. -
Elements (film)
22 Nov 19 Logan Watts / videoElements, a stunning new short film by Sam Needham and company, follows three friends as they set off into the depths of Iceland to explore the finest gravel the country has to offer. Watch it here, alongside an incredible set of photos and some details about the three bikes ridden in the film…
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Divided (film)
21 Nov 17 Logan Watts / videoIn 2017, Rickie Cotter and Lee Craigie rode the Tour Divide and documented their trip. Shot entirely using a Go Pro and an iPhone, Divided, an official selection of the Banff Film Festival, follows the two friends on an inspirational journey from Canada to Mexico.
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Sea to Summit UL Mats Get Airstream Pumpsack
0 Nov 16 Logan Watts / newsTo our surprise, one of our favorite sleeping mats now comes with a minimal pump bag integrated right into the stuff sack…
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45NRTH Ragnarok Review: Into Battle
18 Nov 15 Logan Watts / apparelWe had a chance to put several hundred miles on a pair of the new 45NRTH Ragnarök shoulder season shoes during the wet and cold of fall in the Appalachian Mountains. Here’s our detailed review…
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The Kora (film)
24 Nov 13 Logan Watts / videoThe Kora is a new film by Joey Schusler that follows three riders into Tibet during a 10-day bikepacking trip to attempt the “Yading Kora”…
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Day and Night (film)
5 Nov 12 Logan Watts / videoDay and Night is a new film by Ben Page following two very different riders as they take on the 2018 TransAtlantic Way race. The film is a celebration of long distance, self-supported bike racing, and features the stunning landscapes and the diversity of participants that characterize the event.
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Rough-Stuff Fellowship, The Archive
5 Nov 12 Logan Watts / newsLong before there was bikepacking, or even mountain biking, there was The Rough-Stuff Fellowship. And now they have an archive with all kinds of photographic goodness…
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Home Brewed Bike Bags by Bedrock
0 Nov 10 Logan Watts / newsBedrock Bags just launched this nice little promotional video spot. Plus, a few pre-review photos of their new Greysill Hip Pack…
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Collective Reward #013: Swift Elwha Pack
0 Nov 8 Logan Watts / newsHandmade in Seattle, the well-designed Swift Elwha Pack doubles as a hip pack and a handlebar bag. We are excited to give one away for Collective Reward #013. Plus, find out who won Collective Reward #012…
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Kona Libre DL Review: Gravel Priorities
48 Nov 8 Logan Watts / bikesThis past summer, Kona slipped yet another drop-bar gravel bike, the Libre, into their lineup. So, where exactly does it fit into Kona’s already versatile range? We tested the Kona Libre DL on countless rides and multiple bikepacking trips to find out. Here’s the full review…