Plan & Prepare

Six months into their ride from Patagonia to Alaska, Ryan and Ilse invite us into their camp kitchen for a closer look at how they cook on the road. From soup in the desert to a well-loved wooden spoon named Spoonie, their latest video offers a quiet glimpse into daily life on a long journey. Watch it here…

In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. They chat about the Tour Divide, including its challenges, preparation for his third race attempt, his new bike and gear choices, and much more. Find that plus Justin’s bike build and gear list here…

The Swift Campout is a global call to celebrate the northern summer solstice by spending a night outside with your bike, and the 2025 edition is a little over a month away! Find details on the Campout Video Challenge, sign up to participate, and explore our roundup of trip-planning resources here…

In his latest video, Mick Turnbull provides a detailed look at the bikepacking setup he’s been using for several years, including trips to Peru, Utah, and Central Australia. See his complete gear list and find out how he packs it here…

In Leo Brasil’s latest video, he walks viewers through a complete overview of his current bikepacking setup, including the bike, bags, and gear he relies on for multi-day rides around the world. Watch the video and dig into his complete gear list here…

For Adam Andres Pawlikiewicz Mesa, capturing high-quality photography and video while bikepacking is non-negotiable. In his latest video, he shares the details of his go-to camera kit, which has been field-tested in the Andes, Rockies, and beyond. Watch it here…

After bikepacking the Peru Great Divide through the high Andes, Sam Rice compiled this comprehensive guide to making the most of your meals out on the route. It includes everything from how to plan your kitchen to resupply strategies and a selection of deliciously easy original recipes. Find the full feast for the eyes here…

Over the years, Neil has picked up plenty of insights about bikepacking and the challenges that come with it. And while many readers are familiar with the frustrations, a few annoyances might take newcomers by surprise. Here’s Neil’s list of 13 frustrating things about bikepacking, why they happen, and how to prepare for and overcome them…

After announcing an extensive set of tools and features for our Bikepacking Collective members in 2022, we’re pleased to (finally) present the Bikepacking Collective Basecamp, a web-based application with three new modules: Ride Rendezvous, Ask the Experts, and the Bike Camp Co-op. Read on for details…

In the time since we introduced our resource map of gear libraries and bikepacking-focused shops, we’ve added 50 Gear Libraries, 170 Bikepacking Shops, and 10 Platinum-level Shops, each filterable to help you find places to borrow or rent gear near you. This growing resource makes it easier for newcomers to get into bikepacking while directly supporting local, independent shops and community-led programs. Find it here…

Inflatable pads are an essential part of a good night’s sleep while bikepacking, but they’re also prone to punctures. In this video and written guide, Neil shares some tips for locating and repairing holes in your sleeping pad at home and in the field. Dive in here…

The natural world is bursting with details, but we often rush by too quickly to appreciate them. In this guide, Tanner Arrington introduces the concept of being a bicycling naturalist, offers some tips for how to experience any landscape with fresh eyes, and makes a case for why bike rides are the ideal way to engage with the world around us. Slow down and read it here…