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Tailfin Journey Rack Review: The Destination?

By Logan Watts on May 14, 2026

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The all-new Tailfin Journey Rack distills the brand’s signature quick-release system into a more open, adaptable platform that works just as well with your existing gear as it does within Tailfin’s own ecosystem. With two versions and several add-ons, it offers many possibilities. We put it through its paces prior to launch for this full review…

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Rigs of the 2026 Pinyons and Pines

By Miles Arbour on May 13, 2026

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The 2026 Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 413-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain in the northern part of the state. Ahead of tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…

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Rigs of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

By Miles Arbour on May 8, 2026

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Just in time for the 13th annual Highland Trail 550 (HT550) grand depart in Scotland tomorrow, we gathered details on nearly 40 race rigs participating in this year’s event, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Explore the full roundup here…

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Spring 2026 Collective Reward Winners

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 28, 2026

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With our spring member drive behind us, we’re pleased to share our latest Collective Reward winners! Find the names of all the lucky Bikepacking Collective members who were randomly selected to receive one of 20 prizes worth over $9,000 in our latest batch here…

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Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack Review: Load ‘er Up

By Miles Arbour on April 20, 2026

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The new Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack builds on the proven design of their original Pannier Rack by adding a standalone pannier-mounting rail beneath the top deck. Miles recently returned from nine days of bikepacking in Baja, Mexico, to test its expedition-worthiness. Find his Tumbleweed Macro Pannier Rack review here…

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Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 4)

By Neil Beltchenko on

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In part four of our Sea Otter Classic video coverage, Neil looks at some compelling new bikepacking bags from Revelate and Restrap, a new production bike from BTCHN’, Niner’s all-new RLT9 Steel, and much more. Watch it here…

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Last Call for The Bikepacking Journal 16!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 16, 2026

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Our spring member drive ends tomorrow, which is the cutoff to join the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership begin with the 16th issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Don’t miss out! We hope you’ll sign up to support us this year. Learn about the upcoming issue, over $9,000 in giveaways, 110+member discounts, and more here…

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Collective Reward Roundup: $9,000 Worth of New Prizes on Offer!

By Lucas Winzenburg on

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Our spring member drive wraps up tomorrow, and with its conclusion comes our latest drawing for 20 fresh Collective Reward prize packages worth more than $9,000. See everything we’ll be giving away to randomly selected site supporters here…

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Bike Camp Co-op Finds (April 9, 2026)

By Nic Morales on April 9, 2026

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Week after week, more exceptional used gear is being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our third Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we celebrate over 2,100 listings and highlight some great complete bikes from Sklar and All-City, bags from Wizard Works and Restrap, camping gear from Zpacks, and more…

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Surly Sorceress Review: Trail Magic?

By Neil Beltchenko on April 7, 2026

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Neil’s latest review explores the all-new Surly Sorceress, a 140mm suspension-corrected hardtail that he didn’t expect to like. Complete with a fresh dropout design that enables compatibility with singlespeed setups and modern drivetrains, there’s plenty to cover with Surly’s latest hardtail. Find the full review here, complete with 10 clarifying questions…

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Rigs of the 2026 Stagecoach 400

By Miles Arbour on April 2, 2026

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The Stagecoach 400 is one of California’s longest mountain bike routes, showcasing the state’s incredibly diverse terrain and culture. Just in time for tomorrow morning’s grand depart, we collected details on over 40 rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into the full Rigs of the 2026 Stagecoach 400 roundup here…

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We Offer 100+ Exclusive Discounts for Members!

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 31, 2026

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Beyond powering our work and helping secure the site’s future, one of the many benefits of Bikepacking Collective membership is exclusive access to hefty discounts of up to 30% from nearly 110 leading bike and outdoor brands. Browse our ever-growing list of partners below and join today to start saving…