Logan Watts

In the final installment of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the work of inspiring creators with 37 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Explore the full list of winners in our tenth annual awards here…

To make a splash with their new Long Top Tube Bag, Tailfin released this short and fun video featuring pro downhiller Josh Bryceland Bagging the Big’un. Watch it here…

Just released, the Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag comes in three lengthy sizes with some pretty nifty features. After testing one ahead of today’s launch, Logan may have changed his views on this style of bag, upgrading it from an ugly duckling to a useful darling. Read about that and more in our full Tailfin Long Top Tube Bag Review here…

The newest chapter of Orbea’s Pachamama series follows the band Architects’ guitarist Adam Christianson as he reflects on the correlation of music, cycling, and freedom, aligning with the series’ core ethos: exploring the world both outside and within. Watch it here…

We’re continuing our 2024 Bikepacking Awards by celebrating the individuals who inspired the bikepacking community with their incredible accomplishments and adventures. Additionally, we’ve highlighted the most captivating bikepacking routes we shared this year. Explore all the nominated people, routes, and events here…

One of the year’s best bikes in our Gear of the Year Awards just got bigger (and better?). Specialized quietly announced the Chisel Comp EVO, tacking on a longer fork, a couple of upgrades, and new paint. Learn more about the Specialized Chisel Comp EVO here…

Flooding from Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced Rockgeist, our favorite local bikepacking bag company here in Western North Carolina. At this point, they’re working as a skeleton crew and could use a little love this holiday season. Consider buying one of their in-stock items to help them pull through. Watch a video to learn more about their situation and find out what’s in stock here…

In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team’s top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our “Best in Show” bikes from this year’s expos…

The COROS DURA is an impressive solar-powered GPS bike computer offering over 100 hours of battery life on a single charge, simple data and navigation functions, and an easy-to-use interface with a touchscreen and scroll wheel. Find a double feature here with a first look and a long-term review of the unit after a lot of use…

Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here…

The impressive Madrone Jab Derailleur has entered its final phase of testing and and is now available for pre-order. Learn more about this admirable piece of engineering and how you can reserve one here…

Attention Bikepacking Collective members, if you’re looking for something to watch (or dream about) this week, we need your help choosing the year’s best bikepacking films, routes, and bikes! Learn more here…