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Bikepacking Hacks: Budget & DIY Handlebar Bags

By Logan Watts on February 9, 2022

23 Discussion

Getting into bikepacking can seem expensive and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In our first Bikepacking Hacks video, Neil talks through a few free and cheap ways to carry gear on your handlebars…

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We’re Looking for DIY Bikepacking Gear Guides!

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 27, 2021

16 Discussion

We love making our own bikepacking gear and finding money-saving DIY hacks, and we’re looking for more MYOBG (Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear) tutorials from the community. Curious to know more or have one to share? Browse our existing how-to guides and find a link to submit your own here…

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Our Favorite Bike Shop Tools (Video) + A DIY Bike Pulley System

By Logan Watts on September 22, 2021

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Working on your own bike can be a fun and rewarding task, but it’s not possible without the proper tools to do so. In this video, Neil shares six of the most used and loved tools he keeps in his shop and also asks Logan and Miles to chime in with one tool they frequently use, too. Plus, a DIY bike pulley storage system, one of Logan’s personal favorites…

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A DIY Approach to Surfing Baja’s Cape Loop

By Guest on June 18, 2020

20 Discussion

On a $100 budget, Dan Stranahan bought a used surfboard and built a homemade rack to haul it on his bike so he could ride between surf spots on the Baja Divide’s Cape Loop. Find his guide to sourcing a cheap board, making a DIY rack, and finding the best waves in Baja here…

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Ted King’s DIYGravel (Film)

By Joe Cruz on June 11, 2020

34 Discussion

Last night Ted King premiered a film on his inspiring gravel ride across the state of Vermont via the forthcoming VTXL bikepacking route. He pedaled 310 miles (499 kilometers) with 35,000ft (10,700m) of climbing—90% of which was on dirt—in under 23 hours. Watch the video here along with a Q&A with Ted and the filmmakers.

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DIY: How to Make A Simple Frame Bag

By Logan Watts on August 20, 2014

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Fundamentally, the frame bag is the most basic and practical piece of bike luggage. It’s also the easiest to make… and only requires a consumer sewing machine and a little skill. Here’s how to plan, design, and construct a simple frame bag.

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A DIY Longflap Saddlebag for Minimalist Dirt Touring

By Logan Watts on November 20, 2013

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Created with classic styling, this longflap saddlebag is like a Frankensatchel, timeless waxed canvas cobbled with modern materials and a few extra useful features.

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DIY Waxed Canvas Frame Bag

By Logan Watts on October 8, 2013

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Never having operated a sewing machine, I have always been fascinated and intimidated by the fabric arts. I decided that a trial-by-fire is the best way to learn and made a canvas frame bag one afternoon…

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Frankenbiking: The Wild World of Tall Bikes & Creative Rebellion (Film)

By Guest on May 5, 2025

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“Frankenbiking” is an entrancing 15-minute documentary film exploring the world of tall bikes and the creative community of folks who build and ride them. Following a successful film festival run with more than a dozen official selections and several awards, you can watch the online premiere with an introduction from the creators here…

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Shop the Co-Op: Bikepacking Bags and More Bikes!

By Miles Arbour on April 23, 2025

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It’s been about a month since we launched the new Bikepacking Collective Basecamp and Bike Camp Co-op buy/sell feature, and the listings just keep coming. Browse some of the most intriguing recent listings of bikepacking bags and bikes here…

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Bikes of Bike Camp 2025

By Nic Morales on

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Bike Camp 2025 was the inaugural edition of Two Bikes Chattanooga’s yearly gathering in the American Southeast. Though the event largely focuses on celebrating people and the places bikes can take us, the bikes of Bike Camp shouldn’t be overlooked. Read on for a roundup of the best rigs Nic saw at Bike Camp 2025…

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A First Look at the Rekki DX35 Handlebar Bag

By Miles Arbour on April 8, 2025

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When Jack the Rack, a handlebar-mounted front rack, was released a few years ago, we couldn’t help but wonder when a bag would be released to match its unique design. After years of testing and hundreds of prototypes, we got our answer, and the Rekki DX35 is launching on Kickstarter today. Find our first look and thoughts from two folks who have been testing prototypes ahead of today’s launch here…