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Ways to Save Money on Bikepacking Food

By Virginia Krabill on April 30, 2020

59 Discussion

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…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

2020 Ritchey Outback Review

By Miles Arbour on April 28, 2020

107 Discussion

Released this morning, the updated 2020 Ritchey Outback has more mounts, revised geometry, and clearance for 650b x 2.0” tires. We were lucky enough to get one a few weeks ago and have put together a full review to coincide with today’s launch. Miles spent that time cruising Vancouver Island’s dreamy gravel and dirt for this exclusive first look. Find Miles’ thoughts and lots of photos here…

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Make Your Own Stuff Sack

By Guest on April 15, 2020

20 Discussion

In our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, David Helbig provides a step-by-step guide to making your first simple roll-top stuff sack. Learn what it takes to get started here…

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Make Your Own Fire Starters

By Miles Arbour on March 25, 2020

32 Discussion

In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Miles walks through a simple guide to make your own bikepacking-friendly fire starters. Best of all, most of the necessary materials are sitting in your laundry room garbage right now…

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Mountain Laurel Designs Solomid XL Review

By Miles Arbour on February 12, 2020

17 Discussion

The Mountain Laurel Designs Solomid XL is a USA-made, single-pole asymmetrical pyramid shelter that weighs just under a pound and provides ample interior space. Paired with the optional InnerNet, the Solomid becomes an ultralight, bug-free tent designed to hold up well in almost any conditions. Miles has had a Silnylon Solomid XL for over six months now, and shares his thoughts here…

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Terske Titanium Valve Stems by Lindarets: A Closer Look

By Miles Arbour on January 27, 2020

43 Discussion

Launched this fall, the new Terske Titanium Tubeless Valve Stems by Lindarets are four times stronger than alloy ones, have replaceable rubber gaskets, and are made to last. Here’s a closer look at this nifty little upgrade, plus an interview with designer Marc Basiliere, who shares his product design approach and philosophy…

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Reader’s Rig: Todd’s Raleigh Willard

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 24, 2020

49 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Todd Nisbet, who was the lucky winner of a Raleigh Willard as part of the 2018 Swift Solstice Campout giveaway. Get to know Todd, his bike, and the role bikepacking has played in his life here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2019

By Logan Watts on December 19, 2019

52 Discussion

With a lot of good items left over from our awards roundups, we’re putting down some of our favorites in several end of the year Editor’s Dozen gear lists. Here’s a collaboration from Virginia and Logan with twelve of their prized bikepacking finds from 2019…

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2019 Canada Bikepack Summit Recap

By Miles Arbour on November 20, 2019

3 Discussion

The fourth annual Canada Bikepack Summit, hosted in beautiful Canmore, Alberta, included an overnighter into the Kananaskis region, bikepackrafting demos, and several different presenters. We reached out to Sarah Hornby for a recap of the weekend, alongside some photos by Kyle Messier and and Benjamin Johnson…

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Make Your Own Fanny Pack!

By Neža Peterca on November 6, 2019

48 Discussion

With winter ahead of us, now’s the perfect time to start preparing for DIY projects. In this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Neža returns with a step-by-step guide to making your own fanny pack…

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A Rugged Adventure in the Chilcotin Mountains

By Guest on November 5, 2019

24 Discussion

Dakota and Paul head into the rugged wilderness of British Columbia’s South Chilcotin Mountains for a five-day, self-supported bikepacking adventure, setting up two different base camps along the way as launching points for unloaded riding. Learn more about their route, Dakota’s gear and vegan meal plan, plus a selection of photos…

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Reader’s Rig: Tomi’s Surly Ice Cream Truck

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 4, 2019

12 Discussion

This week on Reader’s Rig, we check out Tomi Paajanen’s Surly Ice Cream Truck. He shares some thoughts on his affinity for practical steel bikes, some words about his native Finland as a bikepacking destination, and more. Continue on for details…