Virginia Krabill

The USDA just announced plans to repeal the Roadless Rule, a key protection shielding nearly 60 million acres of National Forest from road-building and logging. Millions of acres across 38 states—including some of our most cherished recreation lands—could be clear-cut and developed if this rollback proceeds. This is a pivotal moment for our forests, climate, and right to wild places. Now is the time to act…

The latest installment in our Budget Bikepacking Build-Off series features Virginia’s 1994 Schwinn Moab, a creative take on assembling a complete bikepacking setup and camping kit for under $500. Find all the details about her build, photos from a chilly proof-of-concept overnighter in Pisgah National Forest, and practical, budget-friendly tips that aspiring bikepackers are sure to find useful here…

On Virginia and Logan’s Good Night 2022 campout, they head north through the Mitla Valley to take in some beautiful dirt roads, a chef’s farm-to-table restaurant, an amazing art museum, and the best coco de cremas in the area. Learn more about their route and find some suggestions for how to make group rides welcoming and fun here…

Although many of us are dogmatic minimalists, we also recognize the importance of creature comforts while bikepacking. In this in-depth test roundup, we dig into the benefits and rationale behind including ultralight camp chairs in our otherwise efficient pack lists. Find that and reviews of six lightweight chairs fit for backpacking and bikepacking here…

Virginia and Emily decided to get a few of the more popular women’s mountain bike shorts on the market and put them to the test this summer. Find their reviews of each, specs and details, and their favorite picks from the group here…

In effort to keep pedaling through the cold of winter, Virginia tests the high-end 45NRTH Naughtvind Jacket, a performance piece designed for serious winter cycling. After a couple months of use, here’s her review. Plus, find a gallery and short report from two days of snow biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway…

We took six of the most well-regarded clipless shoes on the market and put them to a test throughout a season of riding. Find a review of each here, alongside detailed insight into how to choose the best clipless shoes for bikepacking…

In 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…

Patagonia 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…

After months of delay, the Great American Outdoors Act is getting closer to a vote. Read about the this massive public lands bill here…

Store-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…

Over 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…