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Oregon Timber Trail Rigs and Packing Lists

By Miles Arbour on August 14, 2018

18 Discussion

Miles and Ben completed the Oregon Timber Trail earlier this month, and by the looks of it they both had their rigs dialed in for plenty of singletrack riding and the challenging hike-a-bike sections along the route. Read on to learn more about Ben’s Why Cycles S7, Miles’ Surly Karate Monkey, and their two-person Oregon Timber Trail packing list…

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Skyler’s DaamBuilt Custom Bikepacking Rig

By Skyler Des Roches on August 13, 2018

48 Discussion

In our latest Rider and Rig, Skyler shows off his DaamBuilt No. 5 custom hardtail and digs deep into the nitty gritty of its angles, measurements, cable routing placement, and other intricate details that make it his near-perfect backcountry trail bikepacking rig…

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Ultralight Bikepacking Kit for Armenia + Six New Favorites

By Logan Watts on August 1, 2018

65 Discussion

We just completed the forthcoming Armenian leg of the Caucasus Crossing, aka the Trans-Armenia. Here’s Logan’s full backpackless kit he brought along—capable of carrying five days’ worth of food and a full frame camera kit. Plus, six new favorite pieces of gear that he may never go bikepacking without again…

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Lessons Learned: What to Pack for the Altiplano

By Cass Gilbert on July 12, 2018

33 Discussion

After completing a trip through Bolivia and Northern Chile, Cass Gilbert talks us through his setup choices for touring on the South American Altiplano, including thoughts on weight versus practicality, the benefits of running a modular setup over a long trip, a core packlist, what survived and what didn’t, and a couple of nutritious, high plain recipes.

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Rigs of the 2018 BC Epic 1000

By Miles Arbour on June 30, 2018

23 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…

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Saddlebags for Bikepacking and Front Rolltop Bags

By Cass Gilbert on June 21, 2018

32 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.

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Video Guide to the Trans Ecuador MTB Route

By Logan Watts on June 20, 2018

16 Discussion

In our first-ever video route guide, filmmaker Jay Ritchey and Cass Gilbert offer a stunning and informative look at the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. If you aren’t familiar with the TEMBR, this is a must-watch feature. And if you’re considering riding the route, this film will surely have you packing your bags…

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Rigs of The 2018 Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 7, 2018

53 Discussion

Continuing our 2018 Tour Divide week, here are the Rigs of The 2018 Tour Divide, featuring over 80 bikes with kit details and information about the riders…

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One Question, Five Voices: What’s in your tool kit?

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 1, 2018

50 Discussion

In this installment of One Question, Five Voices, we get a group of intrepid bikepackers to unroll their tool kits and show us what’s inside. Find out what tools and accessories they’ve deemed essential for everything from daily commuting to multi-country adventures…

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Outer Shell Drawcord Handlebar Bag + Stuff Sack Harness Review

By Miles Arbour on April 5, 2018

17 Discussion

Outer Shell’s beautifully crafted Drawcord Handlebar Bag is a multi-purpose accessory bag that offers the convenience of one-handed functionality, and when paired with their optional Stuff Sack Harness, has the ability to stow a drybag up front for added packing space. It just might be the ultimate all-in-one handlebar bag for commuting, long day rides, and bikepacking.

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An Impromptu Overnighter

By Logan Watts on March 13, 2018

25 Discussion

It’s fairly uncomplicated to gather some provisions, lash some dry bags to a bike, and disappear into the woods for a couple of days. Read Logan’s account of a last-minute decision to go bikepacking back in 2013. Plus, a how-to starter kit for an easy overnighter.

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Trek 1120 Review: Footsteps of Giants

By Logan Watts on February 5, 2018

75 Discussion

The Trek 1120 follows in the same 29+ tracks that many bikepacking-specific rigs forged ahead of it, but this bike cuts its own trail with an innovative front rack, a thoughtfully designed rear harness system, and surprising trail prowess… all at a lighter weight than we expected. We’ve been quietly testing one over the last few months; here’s the full review.