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Ultralight Down Jackets: Packing Heat, 5 Under 12
55 Oct 20 Logan Watts / apparelAs fall gives way to winter, a packable ultralight down jacket is the secret weapon in a bikepacking gear arsenal. Read on to find out why we love them so much… and our impressions of five toasty jackets, ranging from 5 to 12oz (140-350g).
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A Guide to Bikepacking Guidebooks
5 Oct 15 Logan Watts / planA collection of bikepacking guidebooks has recently hit the shelves. Here’s a roundup of what each has to offer, and which is the right choice for who…
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Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Bikepacking: The Inflatable Shootout
43 Oct 6 Logan Watts / gearIf you’re reading this, you probably appreciate the benefits of a comfy sleeping pad after a long, hard day in the saddle. These days, they can take all shapes and forms, from simple foam mats to technology laden air affairs. For those who prefer to pamper their spines, here’s our thoughts on some of the best ultralight inflatable mattresses available.
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Last Weekend: Carbondale, CO
2 Oct 5 Logan Watts / videoA short film about a 36-hour door-to-door adventure in Carbondale, Colorado with one simple goal: Bike from town, hike up a mountain, float the river home. Nothing crazy, just a weekend spent enjoying life.
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Bikepacking New Zealand & the Tour Aotearoa 2016
11 Oct 1 Logan Watts / plogIn Feb 2016, the Tour Aotearoa, a self-supported ride (‘brevet’), will follow a 3,000 KM bikepacking route from Cape Reinga at the tip of New Zealand’s North Island, to Bluff at the toe of the South Island, otherwise known as Te Waipounamu.
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Video: Solo, An Ill-Fated Bikepacking Adventure
1 Sep 30 Logan Watts / video“I’m probably going to be out of cell service. I’m planning on riding a few hundred kilometers into the middle of the wilderness. So if you don’t hear from me by Monday, call the cops or something.”
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NZO Shorts Review
35 Sep 22 Logan Watts / apparelNZOs are a product of New Zealand and a favorite of expedition savvy bikepacker, Joe Cruz. We reviewed the Dobies, Sifters and Women’s Scuffers.
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Interbike 2015 Bikepacking Awards
10 Sep 21 Logan Watts / gearInstead of typical day-by-day Interbike posts, we thought it would be fun to change up the format, and draw attention to the very best bikepacking-related brands, products and booths that were at the show. With this in mind, here are the BIKEPACKING.com choice awards covering 10 categories, followed by a list of other notable goods.
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Interbike 2015: Outdoor Demo Lucky 7
22 Sep 16 Logan Watts / bikesSeven bikes that are worth noting from the 2015 Interbike Outdoor Demo…
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Five Ten Kestrel Review: A clipless bikepacking option?
20 Sep 14 Logan Watts / apparelWhat are the requirements for a good clipless bikepacking shoe? It needs to be stiff enough to pedal efficiently, have a form fit to maintain comfort over long rides, possess a hike-a-bike friendly sole, and remain fairly comfortable off the bike. Does Five Ten’s Kestral tick all the boxes?
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Specialized Recon Mixed (Terrain) Shoes: Remixed.
25 Sep 12 Logan Watts / apparel‘Where the pavement ends, adventure begins.’ A lightweight and stiff shoe with classic stylings, built for road and gravel exploration. After a year of use, here’s our review.
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Bricks & Bikepacking: Mulberry Gap
5 Sep 11 Logan Watts / cultureMulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway is the MTB hub of north Georgia, a requisite stop on the TNGA bikepacking route, and a basecamp for adventure. Photos, a Q&A with the owners, and a reflection on the 2015 TNGA race…