Logan Watts
Founding Editor & Routes Director

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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)Just announced, the new OneUp Clip Pedals claim to be the thinnest mountain bike clip pedals in the world, and they come in eight colors. Learn more here…
For his Budget Bikepacking Build-Off, Logan takes a black chrome 1988 Schwinn High Sierra, decks it out with DIY racks and bags, and loads it up with a kit that includes a self-made camp kitchen with a DIY spork. Find a detailed write-up on his sub-$500 kit, complete with details and a full gallery of photos from a shakedown overnighter here…
In this captivating talk from Bespoked UK, Martin Shepherd of Reynolds Technology explores the remarkable qualities of steel in bike frames. Watch the presentation in its entirety and learn why this timeless material remains a favorite among cyclists and frame builders for its blend of durability, versatility, and sustainability with a touch of history…
In his latest video, Neil ventures out on a series of rides to put the Surly Moonlander to the test in the snowy landscapes around Gunnison, Colorado. See how it handles a range of wintery conditions in the full video here…
With our Good Night Campout behind us and the New Year just beginning, we’re excited to report that hundreds participated in our fourth year-end overnighter challenge. After digging through an abundance of submissions, we picked a dozen of our favorites to share, including two from the editors. Find a roundup of vignettes with excellent photos from South Korea, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, Scotland, and beyond here…
US military sustainment pouches are tough and inexpensive, and with a couple simple hacks, they can become practical, budget-friendly mini-panniers. As part of our Budget Bikepacking Build-off, we tested this concept in the field. Check out this tutorial on how to make military sustainment pouch mini panniers…
In 2024, we published over 1,200 original articles and 54 bikepacking route guides spanning some 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we’ve identified the 12 articles that captured the lion’s share of readers’ attention and the 12 most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found the most intriguing, rounding out an incredible year! See it all here…
As we wrap up another uniquely challenging year, we want to take a moment to wish you all happy holidays, express our gratitude for being part of our community in 2024, and bid you an excellent Good Night 2024 campout…
Wolf Tooth Components just released a new mount for their 40cc and 85cc EnCase pumps. The Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump Inline Mount stores the pump in place of a water bottle cage for a streamlined look and easy access. Find all the details here…
To wrap up the year, Logan and Virginia curated their final Editor’s Dozen of 2024—a handpicked collection of 12(+) products, interests, and more that stood out during the fastest year ever on everything from local overnighters to trail rides in the Sierra Norte and Appalachians. Explore the full list here…
“OUT OF OFFICE” is a new short film by Chris Burkard that delves into the delicate balance between work, family, and the desire for personal reflection that ignites inspiration. It poses the compelling question: what would you do with three days away from work? Watch it here…
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…