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Logan Watts
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Check out the Sub-6-Ounce Hyperlite Splash Bivy
2 Jun 12 Logan Watts / DispatchThe new sub-6-ounce Hyperlite Splash Bivy is designed with a tall bathtub floor and NoSeeUm mesh to provide essential protection for tarp campers and folks who prioritize low weight and high mileage. Find all the details here…
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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)
46 Jun 12 Logan Watts / AccessoriesAfter nearly six months of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a few standout products and experiences that have delighted them in 2024. Here are a dozen items that have become their summer favorites, including excellent new grips, a pizza oven, a prototype rack, music for the trail, new bags, and more…
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Genosack Goes Bikepacking on the Olympic Bridges Overnighter (Video)
1 Jun 11 Logan Watts / DispatchThe latest video from the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Genosack crew follows three friends on the Olympic Bridges Overnighter in Washington state. Along the way, they made a video that bottles up the route’s mellow vibes. Watch it here…
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You’ll be Able to Receive and Send Text Messages via Satellite on IOS 18
25 Jun 11 Logan Watts / DispatchAt their Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) yesterday, Apple announced that their new IOS 18 operating system will allow iPhone users to receive and send SMS text messages via satellite, without cell service or Wi-Fi. Learn more about Apple iOS 18 satellite text messages here…
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99 mi. / 159 km 3 daysThe Real Pisgah
75 Jun 10 Logan Watts USAA route long in the works, The Real Pisgah is designed to be the de facto singletrack loop in the Pisgah Ranger District. The route highlights the best backcountry trails the area has to offer while taking in several key lookouts, waterfalls, and beautiful sections of forest. Ride it as a weekend loop or test your mettle by pursuing the FKT... -
MSR Titan Kettle Review + 2024 Titan Cookware
24 Jun 6 Logan Watts / AccessoriesEarlier this year, MSR released its revamped suite of Titan cookware, including new designs for the venerable Titan Kettle, which features new sizes and some very nice upgrades. We’ve been testing the new MSR Titan Kettle 900, Kettle 1400, Double Wall Mug, and Long Spoon for this review. Dig in here…
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What Jenny Tough Packed for the HT550 (video)
6 Jun 5 Logan Watts / DispatchIn her latest video, second-place finisher Jenny Tough unpacks her Highland Trail 550 (HT550) bike to talk about what worked, what didn’t, and highlight the VIP pieces of kit that helped get her to finish line in under five days. Watch it here, featuring Lola the labradoodle.
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All About Lael Wilcox’s Around-the-World Bike
54 May 28 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesThe bike Lael Wilcox chose to attempt her around-the-world cycling record on has a deep 10-year history. Learn more about the backstory of the Specialized Roubaix she’s currently pedaling on her 18,000-mile, three-and-a-half-month circumnavigation of the globe and find a video documenting the build and more here…
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We’re Hiring!
27 May 22 Logan Watts / DispatchThe BIKEPACKING.com editorial team is expanding, and we’re seeking folks to join our staff. If you’re passionate about bikepacking and creating innovative, high-quality, honest content, look no further. Learn more about the job positions and apply here…
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Why I ROAM: Lael Wilcox (Video)
1 May 22 Logan Watts / DispatchThe latest short video in Wahoo’s “Why I Roam” series profiles Lael Wilcox as she prepares for her around-the-world record attempt this summer and illuminates her passion for helping girls start their cycling journey. Watch it here…
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Maverick By Necessity | Tailfin Frame Bags Product Development Story (Video)
5 May 21 Logan Watts / Dispatch“Maverick By Necessity” is a new video from Tailfin that takes viewers behind the scenes into the development of their new frame bags, including a fascinating look at how they devised a heat map of “dead” frame triangle space to nail down the fit and shape by digitally analyzing hundreds of bikes. Watch it here…
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Handmade Titanium Eating Tools From Buffalo Bag
0 May 20 Logan Watts / DispatchOur friends at Buffalo Bag in Thailand recently announced a collaborative set of handmade titanium eating tools. Find details on this unique assortment of lovingly made sporks and spoons here…
