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The Big Guide to Bikepacking & Touring in East Africa

By Logan Watts on August 30, 2017

31 Discussion

As intimidating as it may sound to the uninitiated, bikepacking in Africa can be an incredible experience. As a planning resource for those seeking adventure in the Motherland, here is our full guide to bikepacking and touring east Africa. Complete with travel tips and Logan’s full kit list as used on the Trans-Uganda bikepacking expedition…

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Trans Continental Race No. 5 … Scratched.

By Logan Watts on August 21, 2017

2 Discussion

Jenny Tough tackled the 5th annual Transcontinental Race (TCRno5) — a self-supported, ultra-distance cycling race across Europe — and scratched after 8 days. Watch her nicely done, honest, short and sweet video memoir of the ride…

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Rider and Rig: Zach Shriver’s Trek Stache + CT packlist

By Cass Gilbert on July 28, 2017

44 Discussion

We take a look at Zach Shriver’s all carbon, 29+ trail slayer, the Trek Stache 9.8. We also hear about how it was set up for bikepacking the Colorado Trail, as well as exactly what gear Zach carried. It’s a great checklist for anyone planning to undertake this beautiful, challenging journey.

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End of The Road

By Franzi Wernsing on June 20, 2017

30 Discussion

In 2012 Franziska and her partner Jona set out on an around the world bike trip. After many countries and countless miles, somewhere amidst the rugged dirt roads of the Ecuadorian Andes, slipping her way through a quagmire of rainy season mud, Franzi began to question the very essence of what she’d set out to do…

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Dylan Taylor’s American Trail Race Rig

By Logan Watts on June 15, 2017

7 Discussion

Dylan Taylor is currently leading the American Trail Race and after 14 days he’s just about halfway through the 5,148 mile route. We caught up with Dylan to inquire about his bike, gear kit, and race experience so far…

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Indiana Schulz’s American Trail Race Rig

By Logan Watts on June 13, 2017

17 Discussion

After just 12 days, Indiana Schulz is almost halfway through the 5,000 mile American Trail Race from North Carolina to Oregon. We intercepted Indy just outside the Smoky Mountains to learn more about his gear kit and trip so far…

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Josh Ibbett’s Around-the-world Bikepacking Kit List

By Logan Watts on June 6, 2017

25 Discussion

Ever wonder what goes in an around-the-world bikepacking kit? In this video, Josh Ibbett goes over every item in his 12-month gear list, bag by bag…

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Giro Alpineduro Review: Cold and shoulder…

By Logan Watts on April 27, 2017

19 Discussion

A review of Giro’s Alpineduro SPD boots after a year of bikepacking and trail riding through both shoulder seasons and the dead of winter…

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Nemo Gogo Elite Shelter Review: Demons at bay.

By Logan Watts on April 24, 2017

18 Discussion

If you are looking for a shelter to minimize packing space — and seal out things that crawl, bite, or just plain scare the hell out of you — the Nemo Gogo Elite might just be the best non-bivy option on the market. But then again, maybe not if you’re afraid of small spaces…

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California Basketpackin’

By Cass Gilbert on March 24, 2017

61 Discussion

Here at bikepacking.com, we like to feel we’re an open-minded collective of riders and explorers. Ever fascinated by different modes of carrying cargo on his bike – depending on the length and style of the trip – Cass reports back on his experiences ‘basketpacking’ in Southern California, along with a full a breakdown of his gear list.

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Salsa Warbird Review: An Underbiking truce.

By Logan Watts on March 16, 2017

27 Discussion

Back in the fall Logan and Joe borrowed a pair of Salsa Warbirds to ride the Green Mountain Gravel Growler. Here are their thoughts on the bike after a week of riding gravel, dirt tracks, plenty of singletrack… and Vermont’s infamous Class 4 roads.

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45NRTH Wolvhammer Boots: (re)designed with purpose

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2017

9 Discussion

The latest 45NRTH Wölvhammer boot was reworked to fill the gap between performance-oriented design and cozy comfort. So how’d they fare in the frigid and snowy environs of British Columbia?