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News: 2016 Salsa ‘Plus’ Bikes – The 29+ Deadwood & 27+ Pony Rustler
3 Jul 20 Logan Watts / plogToday Salsa introduced their 2016 bike line up at SaddleDrive, the QBP model year event. Included in the line up are two brand new ‘plus’ bikes – the 29+ Deadwood & 27+ Pony Rustler. Both are very intriguing bikepacking options.
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A Trail of People and Beers
9 Jul 17 Logan Watts / plogA photographic wrap-up and reflection on our winter trip spent living in a van, bikepacking the Southwest, and sharing beers with new friends.
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Bikepacking Seat Pack Evolution + 3 Seat Bags Compared
36 Jul 15 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsA look at the history and evolution of bikepacking seat bags and a comparative review of the Revelate Terrapin, Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion, and Bedrock Coconino… plus a sneak peak at the all new Mr. Fusion dry bag system.
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Bricks and Bikepacking: The Hub Cyclery
0 Jun 30 Logan Watts / field-tripsA SoCal bike shop that’s home to a movie star, the start of an amazing route, hard to find bikepacking goodies, and possibly, the father of the term ‘bikepacking’.
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Planning the Perfect Bikepacking Route: The short and sweet.
16 Jun 24 Logan Watts / tipsWhat makes the perfect bikepacking route? Here are some thoughts regarding this tricky, somewhat existential question…
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Video: The Thousand Year Journey from Oregon to Patagonia
5 Jun 13 Logan Watts / videoThis video might hold the answer to it all …
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Post-ride Beer: Sedona to NC
1 Jun 12 Logan Watts / plogAfter an epic journey through the American Southwest, I was torn from the Sedona dirt and plopped back in the Appalachian Mountains; so here’s to it.
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Shooting From The Saddle Vol. 02: Bikepacking Photography Gear
31 Jun 10 Logan Watts / photographyWhat’s the best gear to capture great bikepacking photos? Here are bikepacking photography gear lists and insights from six noteworthy photographers …
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Bikepacking Hacks
58 May 31 Logan Watts / gearA list of bikepacking hacks, shortcuts and DIY tricks to help you get out there with stuff you already have…
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Foodpacking (Vol. 2): Bikepacking Food by Brendan, Skyler & Donnie
12 May 28 Logan Watts / foodHow do riders plan their bikepacking food pack list, pack it, and cook on a bikepacking trip? Volume 2 continues the exploration with thoughts and packlists from Brendan Collier, Skyler Des Roches, and Donnie Kolb…
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Porcelain Rocket Orbiter: Roll-top Zipperless Frame Bag
12 May 14 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsThe next generation of frame bags are zipperless. The Porcelain Rocket Orbiter frame bag uses a roll-top design inspired by long-term bikepacking expeditions…
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Foodpacking: Bikepacking Meal Plans by 6 Riders
20 May 11 Logan Watts / foodWhat do folks eat on a backcountry bikepacking trip? How do they plan, pack, and cook? Find out how seasoned riders Glenn Charles, Brendan Collier, Joe Cruz, Skyler Des Roches, Eszter Horyani, and Donnie Kolb plan and prepare food for a 3 day bikepacking trip…