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Good Night 2023 (December 22-31)
60 Nov 28 Logan Watts / cultureOur annual overnighter challenge is back for another year! For Good Night 2023, we invite everyone to seize the festive spirit and savor a night outdoors, peacefully bidding farewell to the year between December 22nd and 31st. Read on to discover more about the event and how you can win one of six fantastic prizes, including bags from Tailfin, racks from Old Man Mountain, and sets of Teravail tires…
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Bikepacking the Anaxshat Passage (video)
4 Nov 22 Logan Watts / newsThe Anaxshat Passage is a 120-mile, weekend bikepacking loop that begins and ends in Estacada, Oregon, less than an hour from downtown Portland. In his latest video, Chris Wilson recounts their recent ride on the route. Watch it here alongside photos from the trip and more about the route…
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Find Fresh Fall Merchandise in our Web Shop
8 Nov 20 Logan Watts / newsWe launched our latest batch of merchandise to members last week, featuring several new hats, shirts, stickers, and patches, as well as several discounted items and a restock of popular goods. A couple of things sold out, but there’s still plenty left, and we’re now offering the remaining stock to all of our readers. Find links and details here…
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Caucasus Crossing Videos (by Teemu Vidgren)
3 Nov 16 Logan Watts / videoTeemu Vidgren just finished up his three-part video series, following a 900-kilometer solo bikepacking journey on our Caucasus Crossing route in the Republic of Georgia. Watch all three episodes here…
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Stooge MK6 Review: (Not) Using Technology
133 Nov 16 Logan Watts / bikesAfter a lot of waiting, we finally got ahold of a shiny new Stooge MK6 and proceeded to get it dirty while putting tons of miles on it throughout all manner of trail rides and bikepacking trips around the Appalachians. Find an extensive write-up on the MK6 featuring some Stooge history, a rumination on riding rigid mountain bikes, loads of photos, and an in-depth review here…
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Tumbleweed Big Dipper Review: Reach for the Stars
45 Nov 15 Logan Watts / gearThe Tumbleweed Big Dipper is a new ultra-wide, dirt-centric drop bar that comes in three widths ranging from 510mm to a whopping 570mm and features an interesting combination of angles and measurements. We tested two sizes of this unique handlebar prior to today’s launch for our detailed review. Find it here…
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New Fall Merchandise Coming Soon!
25 Nov 14 Logan Watts / newsThis year’s final batch of BIKEPACKING.com merchandise is on its way to the shop soon. This collection includes a new long-sleeve tee, a fresh supply of pack hats in several new colors, and a variety of stickers. Learn more and see a few teaser photos of what’s to come in our fall 2023 release here…
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PARAISO (Film)
2 Nov 13 Logan Watts / newsIn PARAÍSO, the latest film from North Carolina’s Year of the Trail, our friend Cata Noreña introduces the Club de Exploradores, a program that helps Latinx/Hispanic kids discover the beauty of the outdoors. Watch it here and learn more about the program…
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Goodday Curiosity Spacer Cradle Review
15 Nov 8 Logan Watts / accessoriesMade in Gunnison, Colorado, the unique Goodday + Curiosity Spacer Cradle replaces a headset spacer, clamps to the steerer tube, and provides a sturdy steel mini-rack to support a dry bag or other burrito-shaped items. We had the chance to put one to the test for this review…
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Doom Bikepacker’s Delight Review: Steel vs. Titanium Handlebars
40 Nov 8 Logan Watts / gearDuring a multitude of big rides this year, Logan was on a quest to find the perfect combination of handlebar material and backsweep. Along the way, he tested several alt bars, including steel and titanium variations of the Doom Bikepacker’s Delight. Find his in-depth review alongside a comparison of steel vs. titanium handlebars here…
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Transition Returns to its Roots with an all-new TransAM Hardtail
25 Nov 2 Logan Watts / newsJust announced, the 2024 Transition TransAM gets a complete revamp with modern geometry and two sleek finishes. Learn more about this limited re-release of a classic here…
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Wolf Tooth Remote 360 Review: Joystick Dropper Lever
24 Nov 2 Logan Watts / gearThe Wolf Tooth Remote 360 is a new Minnesota-made dropper lever that retrofits 1980s video game technology to create a completely ambidextrous solution. We had the chance to try out the Remote 360 ahead of today’s launch for this review…