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Guide to Bikepacking with a Camera & Carrying a Camera on Your Bike

By Cass Gilbert on September 17, 2021

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Documenting a bikepacking trip through photography can be a creative and rewarding experience. For some, it’s almost as enjoyable as the riding itself! But what’s the best way to carry a camera on a multi-day adventure, so it’s protected from dust, water, and vibrations but still easy to grab and use? Find our guide to the subject here, including our team’s preferred options and input from some of our camera-toting contributors…

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Pocket Art Toolkit Review: Everything you need for Paintpacking

By Emma Bucke on September 2, 2021

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Are you a painter who loves to bikepack? Or a bikepacker who loves to paint? The Pocket Art Toolkit’s minimal, lightweight paint set comes included with everything you need – from a miniature palette, room for a small watercolor notebook, and water brush. Botanical artist Emma Bucke takes one on her local mountain loop to see what she can create…

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New Tumbleweed Prospector Presale Now Open

By Logan Watts on September 1, 2021

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Following the announcement of the new Tumbleweed Stargazer a couple of weeks ago, Tumbleweed just announced that its latest version of the ever-popular Prospector is up for presale today. Learn what’s changed and more here…

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The Best Brakes for Bikepacking? Mechanical vs Hydraulic

By Logan Watts on August 31, 2021

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Good brakes are an essential part of any bike, but does it really matter what type of brake you use for bikepacking? There are many factors to consider, including mechanical vs. hydraulic, types of pads, and reliability. In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of different types of brakes, reveal some of our favorites, and present a video on the subject…

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Wyatt Spalding’s Drawing of Cjell Mone’s La Roca… and more

By Logan Watts on July 22, 2021

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Artist Wyatt Spalding posted this drawing of Cjell Moné’s La Roca from our Monday feature. Check it out here, alongside a couple of Wyatt’s other drawings from images he found in The Bikepacking Journal…

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Peter McColgan on the Caucasus Crossing (Video)

By Logan Watts on July 15, 2021

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Ultra-endurance cyclist Peter McColgan took on the Caucasus Crossing bikepacking route in the Republic of Georgia back in 2019… on a gravel bike! Watch his video here, which captures some of the dirt roads and singletrack weaving through this magnificent mountain range…

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Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Bikepacking Routes

By Logan Watts on June 25, 2021

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Our friends over at Ride With GPS recently asked us to compile a list of our favorite bikepacking routes, and to tackle this tough question, we invited each of our editors to select their top three “must ride” bikepacking routes from around the world. Here’s the full list and a map featuring the complete route collection…

2021 TransEcuador Bikepacking Race

By Miles Arbour on June 2, 2021

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The inaugural TransEcuador Bikepacking Race is a fully self-supported event along some of the best dirt roads and trails in South America…

2022 TransEcuador Bikepacking Race

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The TransEcuador Bikepacking Race is a fully self-supported event along some of the best dirt roads and trails in South America…

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Announcing The Bikepacking Journal 06

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 8, 2021

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The latest issue of The Bikepacking Journal is nearly ready! Find a quick peek at Issue 06 and the custom-printed bandana we’ll be including with each copy here. Plus, our updated shipping plan and a link to get signed up before next week’s deadline…

Monumental Loop, Southern New Mexico

By Guest Routes on March 26, 2021

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Aside from in its sheer size – a whole 500,000 acres in area – the Organ National Parks and Desert Peaks National Monuments is unusual in its format. Unlike other […]

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The Singular Peregrine is Back!

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 29, 2020

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Thirteen years after it was originally introduced, the Singular Peregrine is back with bigger tire clearance, updated geometry, fresh colors, and the same beautiful lugged construction. Find details on discounted pre-orders and an interview with founder Sam Alison here…