Miles Arbour

The 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational starts this Sunday in Alaska, challenging dauntless riders from all over the globe with one of the most demanding winter ultra races in existence. Find details on over 20 riders and rigs planning to tackle the 150, 350, or 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

The newly released Wizard Works Snagla is a 3.5-liter waterproof hip pack that converts into a small handlebar bag for on- and off-bike adventures. Find all the details on the small brand’s London-made product here…

Our 2026 bikepacking events calendar is filling up with races, group rides, workshops, and gatherings around the world, but we need your help to make it the biggest year yet. Find details on how to submit your event and see key stats from nearly a decade of bikepacking events here…

Rockgeist in North Carolina just released a small batch of Big Dumpling hip packs made from a welded, PU-coated X-Pac fabric. According to Rockgeist, it’s a first for bikepacking bags. Learn more about the process and how to get one here…

The story is all too familiar: you have a week of riding bikes and camping under the stars, with limited responsibilities and everyday problems, but once the trip is over, returning to a regular routine is difficult. To help dissect what’s commonly called the “post-trip blues,” Miles reflects on his experience and speaks with several professionals and fellow bikepackers to gather their perspectives…

Teased at last year’s MADE bike show in Portland, the Swift Industries Luminary Collection features a new fabric made exclusively for Swift and a unique custom print. Check out the entire six-bag collection here…

RatKing, owned by Smith Levi, just unveiled a fresh logo, released some new merch, and opened pre-orders for RIP Racks and handlebar cradles. Get all the details here…

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race roundup features 60 more loaded bikes that will be taking on the 1,350-kilometer bikepacking race across Morocco, from Beni-Mellal to the Atlantic coast. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

The sixth edition of the Atlas Mountain Race starts Friday in Morocco, challenging nearly 300 riders to a fresh 1,350-kilometer route from the heart of the High Atlas to the coast. We’re kicking off our 2026 “Rigs of” series with the AMR, split into two parts due to the number of submissions. Part one features 50 rigs of the 2026 Atlas Mountain Race, complete with bag and gear highlights for each. Dig in here…

Celebrating 15 years of business, REEB Cycles launched a limited-edition, US-made Re:Dikyelous hardtail featuring a curated anniversary build kit. Check out all the details here…

Our latest Collective Reward giveaway is a full rain kit from Albion. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will be taking home the Albion Zoa Rain Trousers and Rain Shell. Learn more about both pieces and support the site for a chance to win here…

The Stanton Switchpath Steel features a thoughtful mix of modern specs and classic aesthetics, including a chromoly steel frame, loads of mounts, and clearance for 46mm tires. Learn how to pre-order one here…