The Divide rack from Old Man Mountain is a strong and versatile rack that can mount to nearly any bike, even without rack eyelets (really!). This detailed review shares my experience with it during 900 miles in Central Asia.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 person tent has been our home away from home for 2000 miles of bikepacking. Here’s our long term review of this popular lightweight tent.
We took two sets of REI Co-op Link Panniers to Central Asia for a rugged 900 mile bikepacking trip. Here’s a detailed review of how they performed.
The Jones Loop H-Bar and Surly Moloko are both popular “alt bars” offering loads of hand positions. Which one should you choose? Here’s a side-by-side comparison.
Part 2 of our Central Asia bikepacking adventure, an epic ride in Kyrgyzstan on the Tian Shan Traverse.
Part 1 of a dream bikepacking trip in Central Asia! This post covers southern Kazakhstan near Almaty between the Korday and Karkara border crossings with Kyrgyzstan.
These rigid mountain bike forks can convert your hardtail into a lighter, stiffer, simpler ride. Here’s a selection of the best rigid MTB forks and how to choose between them.
What’s the best bike for bikepacking? It depends on what kind of bikepacking you want to do. This guide is full of pictures, route examples, and bike recommendations to help you choose.
Considering a 1x drivetrain for bikepacking but worried about gear range and spacing? Here’s how to think about 1x versus 2x and decide which best suits your riding style.
Hiker biker campsites are a cherished resource for self-powered travelers. Here’s where to find them, how to use them, and what to expect when you get there.
The Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow saddle is a super popular women’s bike saddle. Here’s how it’s working for me after 1600+ miles of intense bikepacking.
My in-depth review of the kLite Qube, a highly visible, always-on, dynamo powered tail light for commuters, bikepackers, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to be seen and stay safe.
After a thousand miles with this premium bikepacking dynamo light and charging system, here’s my in-depth review of the kLite Gravel ULTRA v2.
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
When a new bike joins your family, naming it is almost as important as riding it! Here’s a long list of bike name examples and inspiration to get your wheels turning.
Saddle sores can be a major bummer, but if ultra-distance cyclists can prevent and treat them successfully, you can too!
Meet Stella, my new bikepacking bike. This review shares my impressions after 1300 miles of mixed-terrain riding.
Yes, you can wear a backpack while bikepacking! It’s not that bad! Here’s how to decide whether a backpack is right for your setup and which one will work best for you.
The Garmin eTrex 22x is a popular navigation device for bikepacking and backpacking. Here’s my detailed review of the 22x, how it compares to the 32x, and whether you should buy either.
A hardtail mountain bike hits the sweet spot between comfort and simplicity for many bikepackers. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking about bikepacking with a hardtail.
Does a gravel bike work for bikepacking? Sure, with a few caveats. Here’s everything you need to know about choosing or modifying a gravel bike for bikepacking.
Revisiting a favorite part of Arizona, in all its dusty and rocky glory, for the Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race.
Bikepacking and backpacking are both adventurous ways to explore the outdoors. In my experience, here’s how the vibes and logistics compare.
Let’s talk bikepacking and road bikes. What kind of bikepacking? With which kind of road bike? Here’s everything you need to know.
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