Review: MLD Border Handlebar Harness (stable and ultralight)
After 650 miles on varied terrain, two different bikes, and with a wide range of bag sizes, here’s my review of the ultralight and ultra-affordable Border Handlebar Harness.
Hot Taco: testing new strategies at my shortest and hottest bikepacking race
Experiments in packing light, sleeping less, and managing heat at the unique all-women Hot Taco Bikepacking Race.
How much training do you actually need for bikepacking?
Do you actually need to train or worry about fitness for a bikepacking trip? Yes and no – here’s my take.
Q&A: Now that racks are so popular, do you still use bikepacking bags?
With all the bikepacking-friendly racks these days, you might wonder, does anyone still use bikepacking bags? A reader asks and I give my personal answer.
Touring South Korea’s Cross-Country Bike Route: 7 Key Questions Answered
Essential planning and riding info for South Korea’s Cross Country Bike Route between Seoul and Busan: 400 miles of paved, low-traffic, logistically easy bike touring bliss.
Bikepacking the Tour De Los Padres 2026: A Touch-and-Go Comeback Ride
This rugged route was maybe not the best choice for a comeback ride… I struggled, made mistakes, and almost quit, but somehow it all worked out in the end.
5 Bikepacking Highlights from Sea Otter Classic 2026
I roamed the massive Sea Otter Classic 2026 festival to track down these bike and gear updates especially for bikepackers.
How I Choose Wild Campsites: Stealthy Spots for Peaceful Nights
Choosing a wild campsite, your own little home for the night, can be fun and also a little stressful. Here’s how I approach the search.
Tips for Successful Bikepacking With Your Significant Other
Bikepacking as a couple can be a fantastic bonding experience, and also a relationship boot camp of sorts. Here are 12 tips my husband and I learned from our trips together.
Tubeless Tire Repair Testing: What I Learned Slashing Tires and Sewing Them Back Together
Sewing a tubeless tire is hard, but the right supplies make it easier. I tested needles, threads, and other tubeless tire repair supplies and these are my picks for bikepacking and mountain biking.
9 Surprisingly Simple Supplies in My Bikepacking Repair Kit That Aren’t Tools or Spares
The simplest supplies can save your day! Here are 9 items I always carry in my bikepacking repair kit that aren’t specifically intended for bikes but can solve important bikepacking problems.
Bikepacking Pace Calculator: How Long Will Your Route Take? (interactive tool)
How long will your bikepacking route take? Answer this important question for yourself with this bikepacking pace calculator that models your riding speed, route profile, time off the bike, and more.
Quick-Release Fork Bags: Pros and Cons Compared to Cargo Cage + Dry Bag
Quick release fork bags are a small but growing sub-sub-category of bikepacking bags. How do they stack up against the more basic combo of cargo cage, dry bag, and straps?
9 Questions to Ask Your Bikepacking Buddies While Planning a Group Trip
Planning a bikepacking trip with old friends or new ones? Discuss these 9 topics first for a smoother ride.
Saddle Soreness: Emergency Reference Guide for Bikepackers (downloadable)
Saddle soreness can be a huge pain in the butt (and other personal places) for bikepackers! Bring this quick reference guide on your next ride for help preventing, diagnosing, and treating this common and unpleasant problem.
Wild Camping Cheat Sheet (Bikepacker’s Companion Quick Tips)
Quick downloadable tips to wild camp safely, responsibly, and comfortably while bikepacking in semi-remote places.
Comparing Old Man Mountain’s New FLiP Cargo Cage + Hemlock Fork Bags to the Competition
A first look and competitor analysis of Old Man Mountain’s new first-of-its-kind combo: Hemlock quick release fork bags and FLiP mounts that double as cargo cages.
Is the 2025 Salsa Fargo update an improvement? A Fargo-Loving Bikepacker Weighs In
Salsa just released a new Fargo GRX build for 2025. Here’s what interested bikepackers should pay attention to.
Bikepackers, Share Your Gear Opinions to Help Launch A New Project (and win an REI gift card)
Bikepackers, I need your help! Share your gear experience on Bikepack Baggregator, a new website that makes it easier to find, compare, and choose bikepacking gear, and earn a chance to win an REI gift card.
How Does the New Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter Tent Compare to the Competition?
Six Moon Designs recently launched their Lunar Orbiter, a unique new freestanding solo tent. Here’s my take on how it compares to other solo freestanding tents on the market, and who will want to consider it.
