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A Mini Vuelta de Vasco; Sierra de Urbasa with a child

By Cass Gilbert on July 9, 2019

54 Discussion

Inspired by the Vuelta de Vasco bikepacking route, Cass and his family head off to the Basque Country to bite off a chunk of the ride, crossing Spain’s Sierra de Urbasa in western Navarre by way of high plateaux, lush forest, Vías Verdes, and druid stones. Here’s some insights into the nuts and bolts of the trip, along with six-year-old Sage’s full packlist, details of his rig, and their core family camping gear…

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Alpkit PipeDream 200 + Cloud Base: A Wallet-Friendly Ultralight Sleep System

By Cass Gilbert on June 19, 2019

18 Discussion

Reducing the weight and bulk of core gear and adopting a minimal bikepacking setup can require significant investment. So, it’s always good to try ultralight gear that’s aimed towards the more affordable end of the market. Here are our thoughts on a summer pairing from Alpkit: the PipeDream 200 down sleeping bag and the Cloud Base air mattress…

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Rigs of The 2019 Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 12, 2019

68 Discussion

Continuing our annual tradition, here are the Rigs of the 2019 Tour Divide, featuring nearly 80 riders, their bikes, and gear kit details about what they’re bringing along for the 2,750+ mile journey…

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Bumbling Through Bikepacking: A Beginner’s Perspective

By Guest on December 7, 2018

17 Discussion

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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MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Review: This Tent Ain’t Heavy

By Miles Arbour on August 31, 2018

24 Discussion

Having an ultralight and packable shelter doesn’t have to mean crawling into the cavelike confines of a bivy or succumbing to the potential exposure of a tarp setup. The MSR Carbon Reflex 1 is one of the lightest, fully featured solo tents available. Read on to find out how its its lightweight materials, carbon poles, and minimal design held up while bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail…

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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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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 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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Nemo Hornet Elite 2P Review: 28 Square Foot Bachelor Pad

By Miles Arbour on September 27, 2017

8 Discussion

On the hunt for an incredibly ultralight tent but not willing to sacrifice features like bug mesh, vestibules, and multiple doors? The NEMO Hornet Elite 2P is as light – or even lighter – than some of the most tiny one-person shelters we have seen, but offers increased liveability and doesn’t skimp on clever features.

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Colorado Trail Video Journal, by Ben and Andy

By Logan Watts on August 22, 2017

24 Discussion

This past July, Ben Handrich and Andy Brubaker set out on the Colorado Trail. During their time on the CT they documented each of their 13 days in a video journal, complete with incredible drone footage and valuable insight into bikepacking this legendary trail + Ben’s full CT gear list.

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Hyperlite UltaMid 2 Review: Andes to Caucasus

By Cass Gilbert on January 11, 2017

40 Discussion

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 is a minimal, pyramid-style shelter, constructed in the US from top grade cuben fiber and rated for four season mountain use. But given its eyebrow-raisingly high price tag, is it really worth the investment? After using it for several months, bikepacking across both the Bolivian Andes and the Georgian Caucasus, here’s why we think it is…

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

By Miles Arbour on October 20, 2016

34 Discussion

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…