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Forager Cycles Cable Cherries: First Look

By Logan Watts on November 19, 2020

60 Discussion

Bikepacking Journal contributor Dan Stranahan recently launched Forager Cycles and its flagship product, Cable Cherries, an elegant solution to replace those annoying crimps to keep the ends of derailleur and brake cables from fraying. We had the chance to try them out and ask Dan a few questions about how they came to be…

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Stoves for Bikepacking: A Complete List and Guide

By Team Work on November 11, 2020

74 Discussion

When selecting (or making) a stove for bike touring or bikepacking, there are several factors to consider. We’ve tried dozens of different stoves and cooking methods over the years, and often bring specific stoves for different trips. For longer outings, the chief deciding factor is what type of fuel will be available to restock along […]

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Fernweh Food Co: Wholesome, Low-Waste Goodness

By Cass Gilbert on October 23, 2020

30 Discussion

Have you ever felt that the packaging used by outdoor provision companies feels at odds with being in the great outdoors? Then check out Oregon-based Fernweh Food Co. and its compostable bag and bulk purchase options. We tickle our taste buds with a vegan Southwest stew and mushroom pot pie, and find out about Fernweh’s owner Ashley Lance, her bike, and more…

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Good To-Go Cuban Rice Bowl… Mmm

By Logan Watts on October 5, 2020

3 Discussion

Good To-Go foods recently announced two new meals, and we tried out both during a long bikepacking trip. Here are are thoughts on the Chicken Pho and one of our favorites to date, the new Cuban Rice Bowl…

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Jonathan and his Tomo x On-One x Kona Tall Bike

By Cass Gilbert on August 27, 2020

22 Discussion

In this Rider and Rig, we chat with UK framebuilder Jonathan Thompson about his Tomo x On-One x Kona Tall Bike. We find out about the tall bike scene, bikepacking on a tall bike, and dive into an alternative world where bicycle design collides with unhindered imagination…

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Katie and Andrew Strempke: The First Colorado Trail Yo-Yo!

By Guest on August 10, 2020

35 Discussion

Last week, Katie and Andrew Strempke became the first bikepackers to yo-yo the Colorado Trail, competing the full 539-mile route twice in just under 17 days—on singlespeed mountain bikes. Find Katie’s reflection on this massive feat here, alongside photos and their complete pack lists…

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Revelate ToolCash Wallet Review: First Look

By Logan Watts on July 22, 2020

22 Discussion

Revelate Designs just released the new ToolCash Wallet, an elegantly designed compact tool storage system with a few interesting features. We had the chance to give one a go for a couple of weeks prior to launch. Here are all the details…

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Patagonia Provisions Review: Food With a Story

By Virginia Krabill on July 14, 2020

51 Discussion

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…

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Marmot Superalloy 2-Person Tent Review

By Miles Arbour on July 2, 2020

34 Discussion

Quietly released earlier this year, the Marmot Superalloy is an ultralight, two-person, semi-freestanding tent that weighs just over two pounds and doesn’t skimp on features or interior living space. We got our hands on one to test during several recent route scouting missions. Find photos, specs, and Miles’ first impressions here…

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Make Your Own Cylindrical Stuff Sack

By Guest on June 9, 2020

14 Discussion

As a follow-up to his tutorial on making a simple rectangular stuff sack, Dave Helbig returns with this step-by-step guide to making your own cylindrical stuff sack—a shape that’s perfectly suited to cinching into a cargo cage, a handlebar harness, or underneath your saddle. Find detailed instructions here…

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Make Your Own Trail Wallet

By Guest on May 20, 2020

33 Discussion

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Josh Rizzo guides us through the process of sewing a trail wallet, the perfect everyday accessory for carrying keys, small tools, cash, and snacks. Find step-by-step instructions with photos here…

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Make Your Own Cycling Cap

By Franzi Wernsing on May 13, 2020

17 Discussion

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Franzi Wernsing provides a step-by-step guide to making your own cycling cap. Find her detailed tutorial here, complete with lots of photos…