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Tarptent Bowfin 1 Review: from Tahoe to the Altiplano

By Cass Gilbert on July 5, 2018

17 Discussion

Well loved by long distance through-hikers, California-based Tarptent is known for its broad range of minimal and lightweight shelters and tents. We take the freestanding Bowfin 1 on our travels and see how it fares for bikepacking, testing it in a range of locations, from balmy Lake Tahoe and blisteringly hot Baja California, to Bolivia’s blustery Altiplano…

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Reader’s Rig(s): 19 Bikes of the Tour Aotearoa

By Miles Arbour on February 16, 2024

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Our special Reader’s Rig of the week showcases an assortment of bikes that will be taking on the 3,000-kilometer Tour Aotearoa across New Zealand, traversing both islands from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. Find rig and gear details from nearly intrepid 20 riders who’ll begin their ride this weekend here…

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14 Bikepacking Mistakes Everybody Makes (and How to Avoid Them)

By Neil Beltchenko on October 20, 2023

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Throughout the past decade, our team at BIKEPACKING.com has learned from many mistakes, and we continue to make them from time to time. Here, we discusses these mishaps, reflect on what led to them, and offer some advice for avoiding similar misfortunes…

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Alice Drobna: The First Woman to Complete The Triple Crown

By Logan Watts on October 18, 2023

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Back in the summer of 2015, Alice Drobna was not only the first woman to complete the Triple Crown challenge of bikepacking, but she was also the first person to complete the three-race series on a singlespeed. Although her record still stands, it will be challenged this week. Find an interview with Alice from right after she completed this inspiring feat here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR)

By Miles Arbour on October 17, 2023

36 Discussion

The annual Arizona Trail Race kicks off Thursday, with riders setting off on a spectacular 300- or 800-mile route across the Grand Canyon State. With help from this year’s participants, we’ve collected rig and gear details for 40 of the folks lining up for the grand depart. Dig into all of them here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Colorado Trail Race

By Miles Arbour on August 14, 2023

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The 2023 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 530-miles route winding through the Colorado Rocky Mountains between Durango and Denver. The riders of this year’s grand depart took off early yesterday morning, and with their help, we’ve gathered details on more than 30 rigs that are out tackling the trail. Check them all out here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)

By Miles Arbour on August 11, 2023

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The Silk Road Mountain Race is a grueling bikepacking race that tests riders as they make their way across the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the fourth year running, we’ve rounded up details on more than 70 rigs that will be on the course for this year’s event. Find them all here, complete with bag and gear highlights for each…

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Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Review: A Long-Term Home Away from Home

By Miles Arbour on June 27, 2023

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The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two-person trekking-pole-style shelter that’s made from Dyneema composite, weighs just over a pound, and doesn’t skimp on key features. Miles and Emily have been busy testing one for the better part of a year to see how it stands up to bikepacking and as a temporary home while traveling abroad. Find Miles’ long-term review here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 8, 2023

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The second part of our massive Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of more than 60 flat-bar bikes that will be setting out on the 2,750-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each…

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How to Find a Campsite While Bikepacking (Video)

By Neil Beltchenko on May 9, 2023

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After a recent trip with friends where finding a suitable campsite added to the challenge, Neil made this video to cover some basic information on the subject. Watch his latest video with a bunch of insight on how to find a campsite while bikepacking here…

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Sinewave Beacon 2 Review: All-in-one Elegance in Lighting and Charging

By Cass Gilbert on March 6, 2023

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Having used the original all-in-one USB-charging dynamo light over a number of years, Cass wires up its successor, the Sinewave Beacon 2, for a long-term review on the steep and bumpy roads of Mexico. Read on for his thoughts after almost a year of using it on multi-day bikepacking adventures and day-to-day transportation…

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Gossamer Gear The Two Review

By Miles Arbour on February 3, 2023

25 Discussion

Gossamer Gear’s The Two is a lightweight, single-wall shelter that’s roomy enough for two people, bugproof, simple, and weighs less than two pounds. Miles and Lucas have been testing it out for the last year to see how it fares in a wide range of conditions, from the Pacific Northwest to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. Find their detailed review here…