Neil Beltchenko

In Neil’s latest video, fresh off the Monumental Loop, he takes an extended pit stop with single-speed ultra-racer Alex Kowalski for an in-depth chat about his cycling history and future plans. For more on Neil’s latest interview, dive into all the details below…

After a couple of seasons with the Katabatic Gear Palisade Quilt, Neil shares his long-term review, including thoughts on why he prefers quilts, the features that make the Palisade the best he’s used, and everything else you need to know. Find it all here…

Concluding our 2025 Editor’s Dozen series, bundle up and dig into fall/winter favorites, featuring several cold-weather gear standouts that include a Minnesota-made Polartec hat, stealthy winter boots, smart repair tricks, camera upgrades, and a do-all fat bike. Plus, find a little reminder to take care of yourself when the temps drop and to-do lists grow…

For Collective Reward #233, we teamed up with Luxefly Basecamp, winners of our 2025 “Best in Bikepacking Kitchen” award, to give away five camp meal bundles to randomly selected members of the Bikepacking Collective. Find all the tasty details here…

From Sea Otter and MADE coverage to deep-dive reviews and more personal uploads, our YouTube channel had its biggest year yet. Read on to explore a roundup of our top-performing videos of the year, and let us know what you want to see next…

In his last video of 2025, “The Year of the Overnighter,” Neil reflects on why this short but sweet kind of bikepacking trip brought him so much joy this year. Find his latest video and a photo gallery from some of his favorite rides here…

Earlier this year, Relentless Components launched the Mule Rack, a unique, weld-free rack designed to carry heavy loads with a wide range of mounting options for cages, panniers, and dry bags. Neil has been testing it since July, and in this video, he shares his thoughts on this distinctive cargo solution. Find his full Relentless Mule Rack review here…

What makes a bikepacking trip “full value?” It’s not just the miles, hardships, or views—it’s something more. After wrapping a three-day, two-night ride on our Peaks & Plateaus route in Utah, Neil and friends knew they’d found it. In our latest video, he unpacks what “full value” really means and shares why these trips stick with you long after the dust settles…

Not every piece of gear has to be expensive or overbuilt to make life at camp easier. In this roundup, Neil shares 13 functional, affordable, and game-changing little pieces of gear that have earned a spot in his kit. From cooking to sleeping and staying clean, these little things just work…

The new Tailfin SpeedPack is a lighter, more minimalist take on the brand’s rock-solid, rack-mounted rear bag. It features a 10-liter main capacity (plus a 3-liter expandable pocket), a carbon-frame body, and the new FitLink seatpost connector for dialed clearance (even with droppers). We put it through the paces on gravel and singletrack to see where it shines for this full review…

Earlier this year, REEB announced the return of the Sam’s Pants, their long-standing drop-bar bike. Neil’s been testing it over the past month on everything from short day rides to a bikepacking trip, putting in over 300 miles for a full test. Watch and read the REEB Sam’s Pants review here…