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Logan Watts
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Solstice Campout 2017
5 Jul 3 Logan Watts / InspirationWondering what 260 bikepackers did for the worldwide group Swift Solstice Campout? Here’s a roundup of photos and essays from the weekend closest to the solstice when hundreds of fellow bike campers spent a night (or several) under the stars…
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OneUp EDC Tool (Every Day Carry) Steerer Tube Multi-tool
2 Jun 27 Logan Watts / DispatchOneUp Components has officially released their EDC (Everyday Carry) Tool, a clever multi-tool and storage capsule system that fits in the fork steerer tube. The new EDC high volume mini Pump doubles as tool storage as well…
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Industry Nine Wheels: Backcountry 450 Review
25 Jun 27 Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearSo what does a high-end handbuilt wheelset really do for you? And why should ‘internal rim width’ not be taken lightly? We tested a set of Shaq-spun, ultra-wide Industry Nine Backcountry 450 wheels for over nine months to find out. Learn more in this long-term review…
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Idaho Hot Springs Loop: The Most Interesting Bikepacking Video Ever?
6 Jun 23 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosThis may be the most interesting bikepacking video in the history of bikepacking videos. Make sure to turn the volume up to fully understand…
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New Niner SIR 9 Gets Adventurized with 27.5+, tons of mounts & more
13 Jun 19 Logan Watts / DispatchNiner has just released the latest drool-worthy steel hardtail with a bikepacking predisposition. The all new Niner Sir 9 was reengineered from the ground up with a mount-laden Reynolds 853 steel frame that fits 27.5+ or 29er wheels and tires…
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Waterproof Revelate Pockets: Egress + Yakataga
21 Jun 19 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BagsRevelate Designs recently released the all new 100% waterproof Egress Pocket. We tested it in the damp forests and root-strewn trails of western North Carolina for this review. Plus, a first look at the airtight T-Zip Yakataga Pocket, purpose built for packrafting and swamp-packing…
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Introducing the 180 gram Enlightened Equipment Recon Bivy
5 Jun 15 Logan Watts / DispatchToday Winona, Minnesota based Enlightened Equipment released an interesting new ultralight and highly compressible bug bivy bag called the Recon Bivy…
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WTB Resolute 42 Gravel Tire Introduces ‘All-Weather’ design
5 Jun 15 Logan Watts / DispatchWTB puts a new spin on gravel with the just released ‘All-Weather’ Resolute 42 Gravel Tire…
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Dylan Taylor’s American Trail Race Rig
7 Jun 15 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsDylan Taylor is currently leading the American Trail Race and after 14 days he’s just about halfway through the 5,148 mile route. We caught up with Dylan to inquire about his bike, gear kit, and race experience so far…
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Indiana Schulz’s American Trail Race Rig
17 Jun 13 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsAfter just 12 days, Indiana Schulz is almost halfway through the 5,000 mile American Trail Race from North Carolina to Oregon. We intercepted Indy just outside the Smoky Mountains to learn more about his gear kit and trip so far…
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Tuscany Trail 2017: White roads and red wines (film)
4 Jun 11 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosA beautifully shot short video capturing one couple’s experience bikepacking the 2017 Tuscany Trail in Italy.
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Josh Ibbett’s Around-the-world Bikepacking Kit List
25 Jun 6 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsEver wonder what goes in an around-the-world bikepacking kit? In this video, Josh Ibbett goes over every item in his 12-month gear list, bag by bag…
