Logan Watts

For the rear bag on his Budget Bikepacking Build-Off, Logan made a DIY pants-leg stuff sack from a pair of jeans he picked up for $5 at a thrift store. In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, he walks through how to make a waxed denim rack-top bag from start to finish…

To complement his Budget Bikepacking Build-Off rig, Logan created this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) wood bike rack DIY tutorial, providing a step-by-step guide for making lightweight front and rear platform racks with wood or another material of choice. Find it here…

More Aurora sightings in 2025. Quantum navigation. Car brain. In the third installment of our video roundup series, Logan checks in with the team to curate a diverse mix of entertaining and informative bikepacking-adjacent videos that have been lingering in various browser tabs for far too long. Featuring a blend of new discoveries and predictions, this collection is a little different…

In their latest short video, the Florida Cycling Channel discuss why the Huracan should be the top choice for anyone looking to experience Florida by bike. Watch it and learn more about the upcoming event here…

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…