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In our latest video, Neil shares 10 tips and hacks to help you brave the cold of winter and head out on a bikepacking overnighter. Find that video here alongside a list of other winter bikepacking resources…

We’re excited to announce Good Night 2020, a local overnighter challenge between December 26th and 31st, inviting everyone to sleep under the stars, have a good night outdoors, and send off an otherwise crappy year. Learn more about the event and how to win one of five new bikepacking bags from Rockgeist while participating here…

In our latest video, Neil handpicks 12 of his favorite cycling and camping products that were new to him in 2020. Find a variety of great bikepacking gear in here, with a selection of products ranging from handmade bags to Neil’s new found favorite water filter, all priced under $150…

Just released, Badlands (The Film) follows riders along some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe during the self-supported gravel race of the same name. Watch the official event film here (produced by Peter of the Spoon) and find a gallery from the ride…

Earlier this year, Steve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel joined two friends on a bikepacking trip on the Colorado Trail, riding 75 miles from Silverton to Durango. Watch the video from their trip here…

Earlier this year, Patrick Stephens became the first American to complete the 760-kilometer Bohemia Divide race across the Czech Republic, which also happened to be his first bikepacking race. He put together this video to bring viewers along for the ride. Watch it here, along with photos and the story of how he found himself at the starting line…

Miles has been testing a pair of Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes on British Columbia’s trails throughout the fall to see what they’re all about. Find his thoughts on both here…

What’s the best multi-tool for bikepacking or long backcountry rides? We delve into that topic in our latest video, showcasing good and bad multi-tools, and the different styles available on the market. Plus, Miles, Logan, and Neil share their tools of choice which range from the ultra-minimal to ratchet-style to feature-rich folding multi-tools…

SANS Meal Bars have no added sugar, include only real whole food ingredients, are gluten, soy, and dairy-free, and offer a whopping 400 calories per bar. We’ve tried a few of their most popular flavors over the last couple of weeks to see how we like them. Read on for our impressions…

Pamir to Karakoram is a new hour-long film from Antoine and Clare Cottet that documents the couple’s ride across Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Western China, and Pakistan on some of the most beautiful roads in the world. Watch it here, along with an introduction to the trip and some photos shot along the way…

A Line in the Sand is a new film that beautifully captures a nine-day bikepacking traverse of Iceland by Chris Burkard, Emily Batty, Adam Morka, and Eric Batty. Watch the full 17-minute film here…

Ever wonder what the piggyback reservoir does on a high-performance shock? Logan did, so he recently swapped out the stock Fox DPS shock on his Ibis Ripley for a new Fox DPX2 to find out. He reports back on the ride quality and the differences between the two here…