Logan Watts

Back by popular demand, the Revelate Designs Pronghorn was just updated with a new dry bag, and it’s been restocked in the Revelate shop. Learn about what’s new here…

Ombraz just released their Classic sunglasses in a limited edition Frost frame color that will only be available for seven days. They sent us some to check out a few weeks ago, and we grabbed a few photos. See more here…

Back in the summer of 2015, Alice Drobna was not only the first woman to complete the Triple Crown challenge of bikepacking, but she was also the first person to complete the three-race series on a singlespeed. Although her record still stands, it will be challenged this week. Find an interview with Alice from right after she completed this inspiring feat here…

A dark and sinister congratulations to Shane Kramer, the first person to return to the finish at the 2023 Markagram event in Vermont and the only rider to complete all five checkpoints of the pentagram-shaped course before dawn. Find details here…

The Arizona Trail Race starts on October 19th, and it’s going to be an incredibly fun one to watch. And not just for that race, but also for the the women’s Triple Crown, with several women in the running to get the fastest time in the three-race series. Our favorite singlespeeder, Alexandera Houchin, put together a list of all the times. Check it out here…

Berd Spokes just introduced an all-new gravel wheelset that they claim is the lightest in its class. Learn more about the Berd Sparrow wheels featuring their new Gravel/Road Talon hubs here…

For Collective Reward #165, we’re giving a complete collection of The Bikepacking Journal issues 1-10 to one lucky Bikepacking Collective member. Find details and get signed up before next week’s deadline here…

With only one full-suspension bike on his radar for 2023, Logan was intent on testing the all-new Transition Smuggler, the long-awaited sequel to a cult-status trail bike. After putting many miles on it in Western North Carolina and the Colorado Rockies, find his detailed review here, including seven realizations he had while building it, riding trails, and sleeping next to it in the woods…

Tired of the post-ride lung workout to blow up your inflatable sleeping pad? Weighing just 34 grams (1.2 oz.) at the size of a Snickers bar, the new Flextail Zero Pump is a compact mini pump can inflate a sleeping pad in less than a minute. Find details here…

As we enter the final two weeks of our fall member support drive, we’re excited to announce another exclusive Bikepacking Collective discount. Courtesy of Revel Bikes in Colorado, all members will have access to a 40% discount on Wayward frames. Click here to learn more…

While searching for the perfect tire to serve double duty for dirt touring and rugged singletrack riding, Logan stumbled upon the redesigned Maxxis Forekaster. After putting it through its paces on the doubletrack of the San José del Pacifico, the steep and rough trails of the Sierra Norte, and running it on a trail hardtail during training rides and races, he shares his thoughts in this review…

For Collective Reward #164, we’re giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with an unique collection of gear that includes the new Revelate Designs Sandur frame bag, two intriguing books by Jan Heine and James Robertson, a pair of Ergon grips, Voile Rack Straps, a tool roll, socks, and more. Find details here…