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Our Pledge to Readers

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 11, 2026

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In an online landscape crowded with shortcuts, sponsored influence, and machine-made content, we’ve long believed our readers deserve better. This seven-point pledge reflects on our platform’s 15-year history and pulls back the curtain on how BIKEPACKING.com operates and the principles we refuse to compromise as we continue building this resource for the long haul. Read it here…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

Riding the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route: Patagonia to Alaska Ep. 10

By Guest on February 4, 2026

1 Discussion

The latest episode chronicling Ilse and Ryan “Kodak” Brown’s bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska highlights their time riding across Ecuador on the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. Find a written reflection and photos from Ryan here, including some standout moments and tips for anyone interested in riding the TEMBR…

Dispatch

Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 15, 2025

1 Discussion

Today’s Weekend Snapshot highlights rides along rugged roads in three countries. Find reader-submitted scenes from Mexico, Spain, and the United States here. Plus, use the short form to share a photo from one of your recent getaways…

Bikepacking BagsBikepacking Gear

Revelate Designs Portage Panniers Review: Off-Road Holsters

By Logan Watts on November 24, 2025

54 Discussion

We spent months testing the new Revelate Designs Portage Panniers before today’s release to see how their long-in-the-works holster/drybag system installs, packs, and holds up. Learn what stood out, what might need improvement, and whether their slick rail-and-hook mount and complex development story set a new benchmark for off-road panniers…

Bikepacking BikesHardtail Reviews

Surly Bridge Club Review: Versatility and Inclusivity

By Cass Gilbert on August 7, 2025

132 Discussion

Updating our original Surly Bridge Club review six years after it was first published, we’re revisiting the enduring budget-friendly platform to see how its promise of versatility has withstood the test of time. Find Cass and Neil’s two-in-one video and written review of the Bridge club as it takes on commuting, camping, dirt touring, and everything in between…

Bikepacking BikesRigid & Plus Bike Reviews

MONoPOLE Cargo Bike Review: Outside the Box

By Lucas Winzenburg on

52 Discussion

With a deceptively compact stance that masks unmatched versatility and capability, the Swiss-designed Monopole Cargo Bike is a head-turning hauler with more than a few tricks up its sleeve. After three seasons of commuting, gravel riding, and bikepacking around Colorado on one, Lucas shares his feedback in this long-term Monopole Cargo Bike review. Dive in here…

Feature Stories

The Bikepacking Journal 13

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 4, 2025

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Printed in fall 2024, The Bikepacking Journal 13 was bursting with some of the year’s best long-form writing and photos from unforgettable rides around destinations including Peru, Armenia, New Mexico, France, Tanzania, the Western United States, and Cuba. Peek inside…

Dispatch

Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 2, 2025

7 Discussion

In today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot, we highlight a fresh trio of sublime scenes shared by readers around the globe. Find vignettes from Colorado, Kazakhstan, and New Mexico, and share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

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Tailfin CargoPack Review

By Neil Beltchenko on April 10, 2025

21 Discussion

Just announced, the new Tailfin CargoPack (formerly AeroPack Cargo) features expandable cargo pockets, roll-top access to the main body, optional cage mounts, and a few more interesting features. Plus, it’s backward compatible. Neil used one for a couple of months ahead of today’s release for this review…

Bikepacking BikesRigid & Plus Bike Reviews

Tout Terrain Outback Xplore II Review: Confidence is Key

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 25, 2025

47 Discussion

Last fall, Lucas and Josh borrowed a pair of Tout Terrain bikes for a weeklong voyage through France’s idyllic Vosges Mountains and onward to the company’s headquarters near Freiburg, Germany. They pedaled a sublime mix of trails, ate their weight in pastries, and put together this first-ride Tout Terrain Outback Xplore II review. Find their thoughts, packing lists, and a sweeping photo gallery here…

Dispatch

Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 17, 2025

1 Discussion

We catch up with readers pedaling around Chile, Minnesota, and Mexico in today’s Weekend Snapshot, sharing three striking scenes from above and below the clouds. Browse this week’s vignettes and use the form to share a shot from one of your rides here…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

One Month Solo Through Southern Mexico (Video)

By Greg McCahon on February 12, 2025

3 Discussion

Our friend Greg McCahon is back with a fresh video documenting his journey across the Americas. In his latest video, he pedals three of our bikepacking routes in Mexico as he makes his way from Mexico City to Oaxaca. Catch up on his ride and find a colorful set of images here…