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2018 BC Epic 1000 JANIE HAYES
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Rigs of the 2018 BC Epic 1000

By Miles Arbour on June 30, 2018

21 Discussion

The third annual BC Epic 1000 grand depart took off Saturday morning from Merritt, British Columbia. With the help of the riders, we’ve put together a list of over 60 rigs for you to drool over, plus a sneak peek behind the event and some thoughts on why it’s attracting so many riders from all over Canada and the US…

saddlebags for bikepacking front rolltop bags
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Saddlebags for Bikepacking and Front Rolltop Bags

By Cass Gilbert on June 21, 2018

30 Discussion

Long before the advent of modern bikepacking seatpacks, there were saddlebags. This style of luggage continues to hold favour amongst many dirt road and gravel tourers, largely because of its top-loading practicality. In this edition of The Low Down, we take a look at what kind of saddlebags are on the market, discuss their pros and cons, and suggest accessories to help run them securely. Given that they’re also loaded from the top, we’ve included a number of front rolltop bags, too.

DIY Rocket Fuel for Bikepacking
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Do-It-Yourself Rocket Fuel for Bikepacking

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2018

4 Discussion

Matthew Kadey, author of “Rocket Fuel – Power Packed Food for Sports + Adventure,” is an adventure cyclist and dietitian. Matthew’s two-wheeled travels have taken him to numerous countries including Ethiopia, Syria, and Thailand, just to name a few. We asked Matthew for some bikepacking-friendly recipes from his cookbook, and as an added bonus he whipped us up our own special energy ball recipe.

Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags, Bikepacking vs Bike Touring
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Panniers vs Bikepacking Bags

By Tales On Tyres on February 14, 2018

129 Discussion

Thinking of converting from a traditional bike touring setup to bikepacking bags? Here’s how it went for Franzi and Jona mid-trip during their around-the-world journey. Plus, weight and volume analysis for ‘panniers vs bikepacking bags’, as well as a detailed insight into transforming your overweight bike touring kit to a slimline bikepacking rig and why you might consider such a metamorphosis…

Blackburn Tradesman Multi-Tool
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Blackburn Tradesman Multi-Tool: Fix More, Make Friends

By Miles Arbour on February 12, 2018

10 Discussion

“Fix stuff, split links, win kudos.” The Blackburn Tradesman Multi-tool incorporates a quick link remover, chain breaker, disc pad spreader, all of the torx and hex wrenches you’ll ever need, and a few other surprises that should be essential to every bikepacker’s tool kit. Why not keep them all in one place?

Make Your Own Stem Bag, Feed Bag, bikepacking
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Make Your Own Stem Bag: MYOBG

By Neža Peterca on January 15, 2018

86 Discussion

Learn how make your own stem bag from old recycled gear in this step-by-step ‘MYOBG’ tutorial. Follow along as Neža makes a ‘snack bag’ (i.e. feed bag) from an old inflatable air mattress.

Full-Suspension Frame Bag
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What Goes Into a Full-suspension Frame Bag

By Logan Watts on November 28, 2017

41 Discussion

Here’s why we think every full-suspension bike should have a frame bag… even if you’re not a bikepacker. Plus, the full lowdown on different bag types, who builds them, what can actually fit into them, and two suggested pack lists.

The Breaking Trail, Bikepacking Georgia Caucasus
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The Breaking Trail

By Logan Watts on September 26, 2017

61 Discussion

Logan and Virginia’s trip in the Georgian High Caucasus took a turn for the worse. Here Logan tells the tale atop a red stretcher while bouncing along one of the most dangerous roads in the World…

East Africa Bikepacking Gear List
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The Big Guide to Bikepacking & Touring in East Africa

By Logan Watts on August 30, 2017

31 Discussion

As intimidating as it may sound to the uninitiated, bikepacking in Africa can be an incredible experience. As a planning resource for those seeking adventure in the Motherland, here is our full guide to bikepacking and touring east Africa. Complete with travel tips and Logan’s full kit list as used on the Trans-Uganda bikepacking expedition…

Wanderlust Monida Insulated Bag
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Wanderlust Monida Insulated Bag: Not just for winter…

By Colt Fetters on June 7, 2017

7 Discussion

The Wanderlust Monida is a new insulated water bottle/cargo bag designed specifically for cold weather cycling and winter ultras. And although this particular review was conducted on Cuba’s balmy dirt roads — a 10 day trip which was anything but a frigid affair — we found the Monida to be a versatile bag with plenty of hidden perks.

Tramontana film, Montanus, WInter bikepacking
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Tramontana

By Montanus on April 14, 2017

12 Discussion

Tramontana is the latest short film by Montanus, a bikepacking project out of Abruzzo, Italy. The film is one-half expedition and one-half introspective dreamscape. Feel the cold darkness, hear the crackle of the fire, and then learn how they made the film as well as the DIY portable woodstove that takes center stage.

Bikepacking The Camino de Santiago, St. James Way
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Bikepacking the Camino de Santiago. My own way…

By Logan Watts on January 30, 2017

10 Discussion

Marco King recently completed his first bikepacking trip, a 900km impromptu version of the Camino de Santiago through northern Portugal and Spain. With a DIY kit in tow, sticking as often as possible to dirt roads, goat paths and the infamous GR hiking trails that crisscross the countryside, his pilgrimage was a steep learning curve… but one that was most rewarding.