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A compilation of bikepacking guides, tips, and insights for newbie bikepackers and hardened veterans alike. Sort through articles by category, or find the latest below.
This past winter, Dwayne and Michele Allgire tackled the 1,150-mile (1,851-kilometer) Segment 8 of the Eastern Divide Trail. They took 16 days to finish the route from Tallahassee to Key West and made a video to document their ride. You can watch it here, alongside an excellent gallery of photos…
After a decade of bikepacking and touring on a plant-based diet, Dakota Gale compiled this handy resource that includes practical tips, some essential considerations, his favorite meals/ingredients, and more to help anyone curious about plant-based (or plant-leaning) bikepacking give it a try on their next trip. Find Dakota’s guide and a delectable gallery of images here…
Convenience has become so second nature that we often seek it out without thinking, even in our outdoor adventures. If you’re disheartened by all the discarded packaging that seems to accompany the pursuit of the simple life, check out this fully updated guide to Low-Waste Bikepacking for hints and tips for reducing the trash you create on your next bike tour…
This winter, Amy Jurries and her riding partner Andrew set out on a 675-kilometer bikepacking trip through the Western Hajar mountains in the Sultanate of Oman. Following the trip, Amy put together this excellent report alongside a stunning gallery of photos and logistical details on the route.
When traveling in sensitive areas or desert climates, it’s important to understand best practices when it comes to human waste. In our latest video, Neil explains when you should pack out your poop, some proven techniques, and how to carry it safely. Plus, find a list of some of the best “WAG” bags available…
In our latest Worthy Builds feature, Logan ruminates on the complexity of selecting the perfect bike for an extended trip in Oaxaca, Mexico, a magical region that offers a bewildering variety of surfaces and terrain. Find his rationale, details on the Cotic SolarisMax that he rebuilt for the occasion, and an overview of his complete bikepacking kit here…
When Bjørn Olson received some troubling news from his doctor, he took a hard look at the foods he was eating and rethought his dietary approach to fueling his bikepacking adventures and everyday life. In this piece, he questions today’s standard approach to nutrition and shares some lessons he’s learned after several years of following a metabolically flexible diet…
When planning a group trip, there are a lot of factors to consider, and several strategies that can be employed to make the trip more enjoyable. In our latest YouTube video, Neil walks through his group trip pre-planning strategy and offers up several tips. Watch it here…
A few weeks ago, seven riders set out on a seven-day tour around Mexico’s San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour route, in part to celebrate a certain someone’s milestone in spacetime. One thing that stood out was the variety of bikes in the mix. Learn more about the trip and route, find details on six loaded rigs, and see a gallery of photos from the ride here…
In this guide, Evan Christenson offers some advice on how to select the right camera for your next bikepacking trip and shares nearly a dozen tips to help improve your photography while out on the bike. Dig in to his guide to taking better photos while bikepacking and find a gallery of sample images here…
In our latest YouTube video, Neil shares his current family commuter and how it might morph into their future family bikepacking rig. Plus, find a list of the gear that’s impressed him along the way and thoughts on the process…
What’s the best way to route brake lines with a handlebar bag for bikepacking? That’s a good question. In our latest video, Neil talks about the different ways of doing so and identifies several brake levers that work well with handlebar bags. Watch it here…
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