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Josh Ibbett’s Around-the-world Bikepacking Kit List

By Logan Watts on June 6, 2017

25 Discussion

Ever wonder what goes in an around-the-world bikepacking kit? In this video, Josh Ibbett goes over every item in his 12-month gear list, bag by bag…

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Giro Alpineduro Review: Cold and shoulder…

By Logan Watts on April 27, 2017

19 Discussion

A review of Giro’s Alpineduro SPD boots after a year of bikepacking and trail riding through both shoulder seasons and the dead of winter…

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Nemo Gogo Elite Shelter Review: Demons at bay.

By Logan Watts on April 24, 2017

18 Discussion

If you are looking for a shelter to minimize packing space — and seal out things that crawl, bite, or just plain scare the hell out of you — the Nemo Gogo Elite might just be the best non-bivy option on the market. But then again, maybe not if you’re afraid of small spaces…

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California Basketpackin’

By Cass Gilbert on March 24, 2017

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Here at bikepacking.com, we like to feel we’re an open-minded collective of riders and explorers. Ever fascinated by different modes of carrying cargo on his bike – depending on the length and style of the trip – Cass reports back on his experiences ‘basketpacking’ in Southern California, along with a full a breakdown of his gear list.

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Salsa Warbird Review: An Underbiking truce.

By Logan Watts on March 16, 2017

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Back in the fall Logan and Joe borrowed a pair of Salsa Warbirds to ride the Green Mountain Gravel Growler. Here are their thoughts on the bike after a week of riding gravel, dirt tracks, plenty of singletrack… and Vermont’s infamous Class 4 roads.

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45NRTH Wolvhammer Boots: (re)designed with purpose

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2017

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The latest 45NRTH Wölvhammer boot was reworked to fill the gap between performance-oriented design and cozy comfort. So how’d they fare in the frigid and snowy environs of British Columbia?

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2016 Bikepacking Awards: Gear of the Year

By Team Work on December 16, 2016

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In part two of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards triptych, we recognize gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories that include ‘Best Long-term Product’, ‘Best Camping Gear’, ‘Best Bikepacking Bike’, and more…

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Bikepacking Gear Gift Guide: Shiny and New

By Logan Watts on November 28, 2016

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In the spirit of the holiday season, here’s our list of outstanding bikepacking gifts, each handpicked from a horde of new — or shiny — products that came out in 2016. Find gifts in six categories ranging from stocking stuffers under $25 to ‘money no object’ investments, and stealthily share them with your partner or family.

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A Year (of gear) in Review: My First Year Bikepacking

By Miles Arbour on October 20, 2016

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Miles tried a lot of gear during his first year bikepacking. He also explored a new route in Ontario, learned to sew, and found a new addiction. Read his year [of gear] in review…

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A Bikepacker’s Guide to Mountain Weather Preparation

By Team Work on October 17, 2016

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Shoulder season weather in higher elevations can be dicey, and even dangerous. When bikepacking in these environs, the balance between going light and going too light is a delicate one. Here is our guide, tips, and tricks for planning a bikepacking trip — without tipping the scales — for the variety of conditions that mountains can dish out.

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Tuscany Trail (Documentary) + Interview With Clem Shovel

By Logan Watts on October 3, 2016

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A short documentary about Clem Shovel (France) and Joachim Rosenlund (Norway) competing in The Tuscany Trail, one of Europe’s biggest self-supported bikepacking races — 530 participants on a 560km (350 mile) course with 11,000m (36,000′) of elevation gain. Plus, an interview with Clem when he arrived back home from his Tuscany Trail adventure.

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A Guide to Bikefishing, by Hansi Johnson

By Guest on August 15, 2016

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Fancy finishing a day of bikepacking with a freshly caught trout, grilled on the embers of your camp fire? An outdoorsman to the fingertips, Hansi Johnson shares his insights into the world of Bikefishing.