Bike Travel Gear and Tips

Practical stuff to help you see the world, or your own neighborhood, on two pedal-powered wheels.

Planning and Prep

Interview with Bas Idsinga, Creator of Cycle Planet

June 13, 2021

Bicycle leans against sign pointing to Letts Lake on dirt road

Favorite Apps, Maps, and Tools for Planning Bikepacking Routes

April 5, 2021

How Much Water Should You Carry For Bikepacking?

February 15, 2021

Bikepacking Pace Guide: How Many Miles Per Day?

February 1, 2021

How to Plan Your Own Bikepacking Route on America’s Public Land

October 15, 2020

Pavement ends road sign

Where the Pavement Ends: Tips to Transition from Road Touring to Bikepacking

September 4, 2020

Mac and cheese in camping mug

Bikepacking Food Guide: fill your stomach without filling up your bike bags

July 4, 2020

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Bikepacking 101: Your Guide to Backcountry Bicycle Travel

October 5, 2019

Flying With a Bicycle as Checked Luggage: Tips for an Easy and Affordable Trip

July 25, 2019

Gear and Packing

Bikepacking for Small and Short People: Bikes, Bags, and Tips

October 18, 2021

Brooks B17 Saddles: What’s the Real Difference Between Standard, Short, and Carved?

July 4, 2021

12 Budget-Friendly Bikepacking Seat Bags (Under $100)

December 27, 2020

Smartphone with bike navigation app

How to Keep Electronics Charged While Bikepacking

December 2, 2020

Bikepacking handlebar bag

Packing for Bikepacking: What Goes Where, and How to Make it Fit

October 26, 2020

Bikepacking bike leaning against road sign on remote gravel road

From The Gear Closet: Favorite Bikepacking and Touring Gear

May 29, 2020

Panniers vs. Bikepacking Bags: How to Choose?

May 25, 2020

Fork mounted water bottles on bikepacking bike

9 Ways to Carry Water While Bikepacking

April 1, 2020

Handlebar bikepacking gear

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5 Ways to Carry A Tent While Bikepacking

March 31, 2020

Water Filters and Purifiers for Bikepacking and Touring

March 27, 2020

Handlebar bikepacking gear

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Creative Ideas for Bikepacking on a Budget

November 10, 2019

Gear Reviews

RockBros handlebar bag on bike

Gear Review: RockBros Bikepacking Handlebar Bag After 1000+ Miles

March 30, 2020

Bikepacking in Idaho

Gear Review: RockBros Bikepacking Saddle Bag – Read Before You Buy

January 13, 2020

Moosetreks frame bag

Gear Review: Moosetreks Full Frame Bag after 4500+ Miles

January 2, 2020

Big Sky Soul tent bicycle touring in Patagonia

Gear Review: Big Sky Soul 1P Solo Tent

November 15, 2019

On the Road / Trail

Rural Wyoming road

6 Counterintuitive Tips for Bicycling Safely In Traffic

April 21, 2020

Tips for Bicycle Touring Abroad

January 4, 2020

Where to Sleep While Bicycling Across America

October 25, 2019

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Bikepacking 101: Your Guide to Backcountry Bicycle Travel

October 5, 2019

Sad cyclist touring Carretera Austral

Bike Seat Pain for Women: An Awkwardly Comprehensive Guide

July 6, 2019

Bikes and Parts

Diagnosing Weird Bike Noises: A Bikepacker’s Guide

September 13, 2021

Tubeless Tire Installation Tips: Learn From My Mistakes

January 6, 2020

SPD shoe and clipped to pedal for bicycle touring

Pedals for Bikepacking and Touring: Are Clipless Pedals Worth the Tradeoff?

December 9, 2019

Bike Repair Tools and Spares List for Bikepacking and Touring

October 9, 2019

Close up of bicycle cassette and chain

Essential Bike Repair and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

October 8, 2019

Long Haul Trucker with bikepacking gear

Can You Bikepack on a Surly Long Haul Trucker?

October 3, 2019

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