Logan Watts

The U.S. Senate just proposed the largest public land sell-off in the nation’s history—over 3 million acres of Forest Service and BLM land, including places vital for our cherished bikepacking routes. Experts are calling it “the gravest threat to public lands” ever to move through Congress. We helped stop this once, and now they’re back with an even more extreme version. Learn more here….

In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. They chat about the Tour Divide, including its challenges, preparation for his third race attempt, his new bike and gear choices, and much more. Find that plus Justin’s bike build and gear list here…

After a couple dozen rides on the all-new Race Face Turbine pedals, Logan cracks them open, stacks them up against a few longtime favorite flats, and shares his take on whether Race Face truly delivered on their mission to create the grippiest pedal out there. Find out how they fared in our full Race Face Turbine review…

The first-ever BIKEPACKING.com Garage Sale is happening next Wednesday, June 4th, and Bikepacking Collective members who list an item that day in the Bike Camp Co-op will be entered to win a microSHIFT Sword Black groupset! Plus, members can shop dozens of discounted items from our editors’ gear stashes. Find details here…

In his latest video, longtime bikepacking filmmaker Mick Turnbull shares details about the camera gear setup he uses while on two wheels, how he packs it, and what led him to decide on this kit. Watch it here…

The all-new range of Trek Line MTB Grips use a recycled core with strategic cutouts to enable thicker rubber where you need it for comfort. Plus, they come in a range of colors and a winged version. Learn more here…

After nearly half a year of day rides and bikepacking jaunts in Mexico and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a handful of standout gear picks they’ve discovered along the way. From a few under-the-radar standouts to some long-overdue additions, here are a baker’s dozen items that have earned a spot on their summer favorites list…

It’s been roughly two months since we introduced the new Bikepacking Collective Basecamp and the Bike Camp Co-op buy/sell feature, and the listings keep on coming! Check out some of the most interesting recent additions and learn about great deals on bikepacking bags, bikes, components, and more here…

Sometimes, a marketing campaign comes along that’s refreshingly different. That’s exactly what we thought about Swift’s new brand video. There’s no story, no real dialogue, and not really any product details. It’s just well done. Watch it here…

In our latest interview, Neil sits down with Steve Domahidy, a bike industry lifer, founder of Niner Bikes, longtime consultant, and the man behind Viral Bikes. Neil asks about his storied past in the bike world, and more specifically, why he decided to build a brand around the Pinion gearbox…

Developed in 2023 by friends Pele and Bec, the Tiger Head Mountain Loop is both a physical adventure and a cultural bridge through a remote and storied landscape. Routes of Opportunity is a new film that tells the story behind the community that built this 137-kilometer (85-mile) bikepacking route through Thailand. Watch it here…

Kona recently introduced a fresh palette of colors across its 2025 steel bike lineup. Find details on the full range of Sutras, Units, Roves, and Honzos here…