Last year, we published the first database of the best bikepacking-centric bike shops and gear libraries around the world. Today, we’re asking for more submissions to expand this invaluable resource. Learn how you can help here…

Over the weekend, I had a friend over to peruse my embarrassingly large collection of bikepacking bags and gear, which I keep for future comparisons and to lend out to friends. It was amazing to see him light up as he dug through bins of the latest and greatest in bikepacking tech, feeling fabrics, commenting on clever designs, and reminiscing about his own trips. A well-stocked, well-staffed bike shop can offer a similar experience for those on the hunt for new gear or inspiration, which is why I created the first database for bikepacking-centric bike shops and gear libraries in 2025.

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What makes a bike shop a “bikepacking shop” is open for debate, but stocking a selection of independent bikepacking bag brands and camping gear and offering bag rentals and other resources are critical first steps. The shop’s staff and culture also play a role, especially when established bikepacking routes pass nearby, and the shop generally tries to accommodate the unique needs of bikepackers. Gear libraries, which are often free or membership-based, are also included in our database to help topple financial barriers for folks who don’t have their own equipment. After all, the cost of bikepacking gear can add up quickly.

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To continue to build this resource, we’re seeking more submissions. First, take a good look at the map, and then let us know in the discussion below if there are bike shops and/or gear libraries that we missed. To help focus on shops that prioritize bikepacking gear and the greater community, we ask for submissions to meet at least four of the following criteria:

  1. Has a bikepacking/touring area in the shop and stocks bags from small makers.
  2. Sells camping equipment, including sleeping pads, meals, stoves, and fuel.
  3. Holds bikepacking-specific events, such as group rides, clinics, or presentations.
  4. Rents bikepacking-friendly bikes.
  5. Rents gear, such as bikepacking bags and/or camping gear.
  6. Has associated bikepacking routes that start/end or pass through location; bonus if shops advocate and promote these routes.
  7. Facilitates route access by allowing parking and other resources for multi-day riders.

If the shop meets at least four of these requirements, let us know in the conversation below!

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