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Porcelain Rocket Orbiter: Roll-top Zipperless Frame Bag

By Logan Watts on May 14, 2015

12 Discussion

The next generation of frame bags are zipperless. The Porcelain Rocket Orbiter frame bag uses a roll-top design inspired by long-term bikepacking expeditions…

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Shooting from the Saddle Vol. 01: Tips

By Logan Watts on April 8, 2015

10 Discussion

Bikepacking not only allows people to access interesting and beautiful places, it also offers a slow and contemplative means of exploration that’s conducive to photography. We asked six skilled photographers to share their bikepacking photography tips back in 2015.

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Are You Nuts!?

By Logan Watts on March 30, 2015

28 Discussion

A brief memoir about an inspiring bike journey that helped push me to the edge.

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Initial Review: Salsa Anything Cage HD and Anything Bag

By Logan Watts on March 11, 2015

20 Discussion

The new Salsa Anything Cage HD and Anything bag combo seems like a solid choice. A lightweight, rugged cage, paired with a waterproof roll-top bag. Here are some initial thoughts…

Bikepacking Paso Sico – Argentina to Chile

By The Pikes on September 3, 2014

11 Discussion

Vast swathes of high altitude plateau, large volcanoes, colourful lakes and white salt flats provide a cycling treat, and if you’re lucky it won’t be blowing a gale. From San […]

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Introducing… Routes.

By Logan Watts on August 27, 2014

23 Discussion

After a recent stint of too little riding and a lot more programming than I’d care to admit, I am happy to introduce a new section of the site: Routes. When I first learned about bike touring my interest was piqued; but when I read about multi-day bikepacking trips through pristine and remote dirt routes, I was captivated…

Our Story

By Logan Watts on October 1, 2012

1 Discussion

Editorial Team Meet the folks behind BIKEPACKING.com. Logan Watts Founding Editor & Routes Director Logan Watts founded BIKEPACKING.com and is responsible for its overall vision. Before being drawn into the […]

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Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part One)

By Miles Arbour on March 12, 2026

21 Discussion

Featuring more singletrack than ever before and a new start location in Hot Springs, Arkansas, DOOM now has three routes ranging from 110 to 325 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 100 loaded race rigs lining up for DOOM 2026, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into part one here…

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What is the Best Bike Frame Material?

By Nic Morales on October 28, 2025

295 Discussion

With experience on the big four, Nic started thinking about a question that seemed rather simple: what is the best bike frame material? Talking to some industry professionals, he contrasted his experiences on each one to try and provide an informed answer on which might serve you best…

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Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide (Part One): Flat-Bar Bikes

By Miles Arbour on June 12, 2025

48 Discussion

Just in time for tomorrow’s grand depart, we’re thrilled to present the Rigs of the 2025 Tour Divide. With a record number of submissions, we once again split them into two categories and are beginning with more than 90 flat-bar rigs that’ll be on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full gallery here…

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Rigs of the 2025 Stagecoach 400

By Miles Arbour on April 4, 2025

12 Discussion

The 2025 Stagecoach 400 starts this morning in Idyllwild, California, following a 400-mile loop on doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, and urban bike paths. Find our roundup of more than 30 loaded race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Rigs of Doom 2025

By Miles Arbour on April 2, 2025

24 Discussion

Described as a “beautifully evil bikepacking route in the South,” the fourth edition of Doom now includes three routes ranging from 100 miles to over 400 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 90 loaded race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into them before this weekend’s grand depart here…