Virginia Krabill
Flying Rat Squirrel
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The Great American Outdoors Act is the Law of the Land (almost)
10 Jul 27 Virginia Krabill / newsIn case you missed it, The Great American Outdoors Act was passed by the House of Representatives last week. Here’s what’s next for this massive bill that will help improve trails and support our public lands…
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Patagonia Provisions Review: Food With a Story
53 Jul 14 Virginia Krabill / foodPatagonia Provisions sent us a box of samples to help fuel a few bikepacking trips over the last year. While one might think that this is just another high-end, pre-packaged camp food brand, there’s a bigger story behind each of Patagonia’s meals, snacks, and seafood products. Here’s our full review…
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The Great American Outdoors Act is Getting Close
17 Jun 16 Virginia Krabill / newsAfter months of delay, the Great American Outdoors Act is getting closer to a vote. Read about the this massive public lands bill here…
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Ways to Save Money on Bikepacking Food
61 Apr 30 Virginia Krabill / foodStore-bought dehydrated meals are lightweight and easy to prepare, and many are damned tasty, but they aren’t budget-friendly. With a little creativity, it’s not difficult to put together trailside meals and snacks that are quick, tasty, nutrient-rich, and easier on the wallet. Here are a few suggestions to keep the budget low and the calories and flavor high…
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CBD for Cyclists: Does It Really Work?
39 Apr 1 Virginia Krabill / foodOver the last few years, CBD (Cannabidiol) has grown to become quite the acclaimed miracle antidote. And with benefits being touted for recovery and pain management (among other things), it’s even found its way into bikepacking and ultra-endurance sports. But does it really work? Here’s what we found out…
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Mushroom Jerky Recipe (Jerkless Jerky)
27 Jan 31 Virginia Krabill / foodVirginia turns to the magical kingdom of fungi to satiate her jerky cravings for our latest bikepacking recipe. Find the full ingredients list and recipe in this step-by-step guide to making your own mushroom jerky here…
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Speak Up Now For Your National Forests
8 Aug 9 Virginia Krabill / newsNew USDA NEPA revisions eliminate public participation in decisions made for our National Forests—another step in the process of dismantling the backbone of our public lands.
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New BLM Director in Favor of Selling Off Public Lands
8 Aug 2 Virginia Krabill / newsA lawyer and writer who argues for selling off public lands is now in charge of nearly a quarter-billion acres. Needless to say, this includes landscapes and wilderness traversed by some of the best bikepacking routes in the US…
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A Ride For Keeylocko
14 Mar 19 Virginia Krabill / cultureVirginia finds laughter, tears, inspiration, and some much-needed winter warmth in the company of Tucsonan cyclists at this year’s Great Cowtown Campout…
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Specialized 2FO ClipLite Review: What a Clipless Shoe Should Be
15 Jun 1 Virginia Krabill / apparelVirginia “The Destroyer” puts a pair of Specialized 2FO ClipLite shoes to the test for almost three years and reports back on how they held up.
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Pivot Mach 429 Trail Review: The Ideal Full-suspension Bikepacking Rig?
26 Apr 6 Virginia Krabill / bikesWhen choosing a new trail bike, bikepackers bring their own set of requirements to the table. After demoing several different full-suspension 27.5+ bikes, trying to find the perfect bikepacking/trail machine, the Pivot Mach 429 Trail got the nod for Gin’s long-term review. Plus, our take on what’s required for a full-suspension bike to make a great bikepacking rig…
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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Review: Creatureless Comfort
16 Jan 3 Virginia Krabill / apparelAs a cold-natured gal, and an ardent animal lover, Virginia was psyched to try out Patagonia’s latest synthetic down jacket, which is touted to have a better warmth to weight ratio than their ultralight down jackets, and be just as compressible. Read the detailed review after she wore it around town and on the trails for the last several months…
