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2016 Bikepacking Awards: Gear of the Year

By Team Work on December 16, 2016

20 Discussion

In part two of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards triptych, we recognize gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories that include ‘Best Long-term Product’, ‘Best Camping Gear’, ‘Best Bikepacking Bike’, and more…

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Bikepacking Gear Gift Guide: Shiny and New

By Logan Watts on November 28, 2016

9 Discussion

In the spirit of the holiday season, here’s our list of outstanding bikepacking gifts, each handpicked from a horde of new — or shiny — products that came out in 2016. Find gifts in six categories ranging from stocking stuffers under $25 to ‘money no object’ investments, and stealthily share them with your partner or family.

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A Year (of gear) in Review: My First Year Bikepacking

By Miles Arbour on October 20, 2016

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Miles tried a lot of gear during his first year bikepacking. He also explored a new route in Ontario, learned to sew, and found a new addiction. Read his year [of gear] in review…

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A Bikepacker’s Guide to Mountain Weather Preparation

By Team Work on October 17, 2016

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Shoulder season weather in higher elevations can be dicey, and even dangerous. When bikepacking in these environs, the balance between going light and going too light is a delicate one. Here is our guide, tips, and tricks for planning a bikepacking trip — without tipping the scales — for the variety of conditions that mountains can dish out.

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Tuscany Trail (Documentary) + Interview With Clem Shovel

By Logan Watts on October 3, 2016

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A short documentary about Clem Shovel (France) and Joachim Rosenlund (Norway) competing in The Tuscany Trail, one of Europe’s biggest self-supported bikepacking races — 530 participants on a 560km (350 mile) course with 11,000m (36,000′) of elevation gain. Plus, an interview with Clem when he arrived back home from his Tuscany Trail adventure.

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A Guide to Bikefishing, by Hansi Johnson

By Guest on August 15, 2016

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Fancy finishing a day of bikepacking with a freshly caught trout, grilled on the embers of your camp fire? An outdoorsman to the fingertips, Hansi Johnson shares his insights into the world of Bikefishing.

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Lael Wilcox: A Trans Am Gear List and post-race Q&A

By Logan Watts on June 24, 2016

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After some awe inspiring twists and turns in the final days leading up to the end, Lael Wilcox finished the Trans Am Race in 18 days and 10 minutes becoming the first American to win the race. We talked with Lael about her gear list, health, and the route itself. Here’s what she had to say…

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Will Meyer’s Brother Cycles Big Bro & Tour Divide Gear List

By Guest on June 10, 2016

11 Discussion

Right about now, Will Meyer (1/2 of London-based Brother Cycles) is packed up to attempt his first Tour Divide. Here are Will’s thoughts leading up to the event as well as his detailed bike build and gear list …

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Josh Kato’s 2016 Tour Divide Rig: A Cutthroat Gear List

By Josh Kato on June 6, 2016

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Last year, Josh Kato hauled 48 pounds (21.8kg) worth of kit on his record breaking Tour Divide. This year, he dropped the total gear weight by 11 pounds (5kg). Will it help him break last year’s record? We’ll have to wait until Friday to follow along. Here’s Josh’s full kit, down to the sawed off toothbrush.

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Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2: 5,000 Mile Review

By Logan Watts on May 23, 2016

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This seat pack has seen a lot. After 5,000 miles and some tough love, it’s time to give the Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2 the long-haul review it deserves…

Two Gorges Gravel (S24O)

By Logan Watts on May 12, 2016

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This grinder of a route was designed with three stretches of gravel in mind. After leaving the small town of Morganton around the fringes of Lake James, the roads quickly […]

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A Guide to Desert Bikepacking

By Cass Gilbert on March 14, 2016

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Feeling the itch to head south? Make the most of the American Southwest desert season with our guide to fine tuning your bikepacking rig for a winter adventure. Glean techniques on repairing tubeless tires, helpful tips to get you started, a suggested packlist to get you going, and ideas on where to ride.