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Bikepacking Gear

Editor’s Dozen: Logan’s Favorite Gear of 2018

By Logan Watts on December 31, 2018

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With the 2018 Bikepacking Gear of the Year Awards behind us, there are still several great products left on the table that are worth mentioning. Here are a dozen of Logan’s favorites that in his opinion could have easily made the list…

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2018 Bikepacking Awards: Gear of the Year

By Team Work on December 11, 2018

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In celebration of another great year for the bikepacking community, we’re happy to announce our 2018 Bikepacking Awards. Part one of three recognizes gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that have captured our interest for 2019…

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Fat Tyres and Friluftsliv: Bikepacking Lapland

By Huw and Annie on December 10, 2018

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Huw Oliver and Annie Le pedaled their fatbikes through remote and mountainous snowscapes north of the Arctic Circle in hopes of better understanding “friluftsliv,” the philosophy of embracing open-air living. Read on for a story of attempting to find joy in being outdoors, despite the impossibly cold conditions…

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Fyxation Mesa MP Subzero Pedal Review: Four Season Flats

By Miles Arbour on December 9, 2018

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Fyxation’s Mesa MP Subzero Pedals are big, grippy, and designed around a durable nylon body with a chromoly steel spindle. Although they’re purpose-built with winter riding in mind, these pedals are certainly worth checking out if you’ve been considering giving flat pedal bikepacking a shot, no matter the season…

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Bumbling Through Bikepacking: A Beginner’s Perspective

By Guest on December 7, 2018

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Seeking a change in her daily routine, and inspired by the many other women who are out on extended bikepacking trips, Clare Nattress quit her job and left on an open-ended trip around the world. Now, after three months on the road in beautiful and challenging places like Norway and Nepal, she shares some thoughts on what she’s learned along the way, and offers some advice for other new bikepackers…

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45NRTH Ragnarok Review: Into Battle

By Logan Watts on November 15, 2018

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We had a chance to put several hundred miles on a pair of the new 45NRTH Ragnarök shoulder season shoes during the wet and cold of fall in the Appalachian Mountains. Here’s our detailed review…

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Patagonia, Tierra De Gigantes

By Montanus on November 9, 2018

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The idea for this journey was gleaned from the pages of an old book, one in which Walter Bonatti, Italian alpinist and explorer, describes the exploration of a remote and wild land. Once inhabited by monsters and giants, today its name still evokes adventure and exploration. Patagonia. Driven by his story, we found ourselves flying over the Atlantic Ocean to discover it for ourselves.

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Neil Beltchenko Just Crushed the Cohutta Cat

By Logan Watts on November 6, 2018

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Neil Beltchenko finished the 290+ mile Cohutta Cat bikepacking ride/race in just over a day and a half. Here are his notes on the ride, stats, and a few photos…

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Mo’s Fixed Gear Ride: From Berlin to Tokyo

By Logan Watts on October 23, 2018

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Mortimer (Mo) just wrapped up an 11-country, 9,500 kilometer trip from Berlin to Tokyo, all on a fixed gear bike. Here’s a little about Mo and his trip, including details about the bike and gear he brought along, and some photos from the 22 rolls of film he shot along the way…

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Shimano MT7 Review: Bike, Hike, Repeat

By Miles Arbour on October 22, 2018

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Shimano’s new MT7 shoe is clipless-ready, offers increased flexibility for hiking, and is purpose-built for those looking to get out there and explore off the beaten path. So, how did the BOA-equipped mountain bike shoe stand up to the rigours of the Oregon Timber Trail and beyond? Read on to find out…

Outdoor Market 2018

By Miles Arbour on October 10, 2018

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The Outdoor Market offers a weekend of gear and bike demos, clinics, live music, and more at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina.

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Pedaled Mido Boot Review: Handsome but Costly

By Cass Gilbert on September 26, 2018

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$305 dollars for a pair of non-clipless riding shoes? After spending a European summer in a pair of PEdALED’s Mido Boots – subjecting them to a prolonged soaking on the Trans Alp bikepacking route in the process – Cass Gilbert wonders whether it’s a price worth paying for such undeniably handsome riding shoes…