Logan Watts

Looking for flat pedals with more grip? Race Face claims the new Turbine Pedal is built for unmatched grip and a locked-in ride. Bonus points for coming in silver and six other colors. Learn more about the new Race Face Turbine Pedals here…

For our 206th Collective Reward, we’re giving away Pista Plus and Terra floor pumps from our friends at SILCA to two randomly selected Bikepacking Collective members. Learn more about these excellent pumps and sign up for a chance to win here…

While many products are defined using skill-based designations like “entry-level” or “advanced,” mountain bikes rarely follow this approach. However, after testing the Bird Forge on his home trails and in Oaxaca’s challenging Sierra Norte, Logan describes it as something of an “advanced” model with a steeper learning curve than most. Read on to find out why in his full review of this unique hardtail…

Search and State just announced the Blanket Shirt, a beefier button-up with similar materials and style to one of our all-time favorite fall riding shirts, the Field Shirt. Learn more about it here…

Just announced, the all-new Jeronimo Cycles Maletta Ti hardtail is designed around a Pinion gearbox, a 120mm fork, and a set of specs that looks ready for anything from technical trail rides to long-form bikepacking adventures. Find all the details here…

Reflecting on the classic dirt-touring bike blogs of the early 2010s—and countless mugs of coffee enjoyed in his various home bike shops—Logan takes us on a tour of his current workshop by way of nearly 30 of his favorite tools, both time-tested and new. Find them all here…

After being bitten by the basketpacking bug last year, Logan set out to make a bag and pattern for the venerable Wald 137 wire basket. In this MYOBG tutorial, he walks through how to make your own Wald basket bag with a step-by-step process, a bunch of detailed photos, and some reasons to consider making one of your own…

Following our massive Rigs of the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race roundup, two riders created more detailed bike check videos that go into detail about their full-suspension kits and gear choices for the race. Watch them both here…

The brand-new Wizard Works Umbra Light Mount is clever solution for attaching a light to the fork crown, and it’s made specifically for use with bikepacking bags and handlebar packs. Find all the details here…

In his latest video, Justin McKinley escapes the frigid temperatures in Colorado and heads for Tucson to ride the Madrean Rugged Ramble, where he ultimately faces a lot of big challenges that test his gear and endurance. Watch it here…

The BikeRando BIRI is the world’s first lightweight telescoping bike stand made specifically to prop up loaded touring and bikepacking bikes using a fitting that attaches to the saddle rails. Find details and an overview video here…

After several months aboard the latest Stooge Scrambler, which is comically the third Stooge he’s tested, Logan weighs in on the “Adventure Stooge” to see how it compares to the MK6 and the Dirt Tracker. Find out how it sizes up in his full Stooge Scrambler review here, complete with plenty of photos, specs, and details…