Brooks B17 Saddles: What’s the Real Difference Between Standard, Short, and Carved?
The Brooks B17 saddle is a classic for bike touring and bikepacking, but which model is right for you? Here are the differences between standard, short, and carved.
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Bikepacking Grand Staircase Loop in Southern Utah
The Grand Staircase Loop is 160 miles of dirt and gravel, fascinating geology, and wide open desert in southern Utah. Here’s a bikepacking trip report and planning notes from our 4 day ride.
Favorite Apps, Maps, and Tools for Planning Bikepacking Routes
Planning your own bikepacking route is part science and part art. Here are 10 tools that will help you research, map, plan, and navigate your bikepacking adventure.
How Much Water Should You Carry For Bikepacking?
How much water should you carry while bikepacking? It depends! Here’s how to estimate your water needs based on climate, terrain, camping style, and more.
Bikepacking Pace Guide: How Many Miles Per Day?
Planning your bikepacking itinerary but not sure how many miles per day you can comfortably ride? Here’s what you should be considering.
Complete List of Budget Bikepacking Seat Bags (Under $100)
Looking for an affordable bikepacking seat bag? Here’s a complete list of seat bags under $100 along with capacities, features, and recommendations.
How to Keep Electronics Charged While Bikepacking
Keeping electronics charged on a remote bikepacking trip can feel like a losing battle. Here’s how to conserve battery, optimize your devices, and recharge on the go.
Mendocino National Forest Bikepacking Overnight: Letts Lake Loop
This short bikepacking route in southern Mendocino National Forest packs in a river crossing, scenic lake, big views, and a heck of a lot of climbing.
Packing for Bikepacking: What Goes Where, and How to Make it Fit
Packing for bikepacking can seem like a tricky puzzle, but these packing tips will help you stuff the right gear in the right bags.
California Bikepacking: Route Ideas in Every Region
California has so much amazing public land… But where are all the bikepacking routes? Here’s a collection of California bikepacking ideas and inspiration to help get things rolling.
How to Plan Your Own Bikepacking Route on America’s Public Land
Looking for a bit more adventure and creativity in your bikepacking life? Here’s how and why to plan your own bikepacking route on national forest or BLM land.
Bikepacking Boise to Elko: Big Skies and Endless Gravel in Idaho and Nevada
If you love wide open spaces and gravel roads, this bikepacking / gravel touring route through southern Idaho and northern Nevada might be your kind of ride.
Bikepacking Central Oregon: High Desert and Volcanic Geology from K Falls to Bend
200 miles of gravel, singletrack, and quiet pavement through central Oregon’s national forests and geologic landmarks, ending in the bike paradise of Bend.
Where the Pavement Ends: Tips to Transition from Road Touring to Bikepacking
Tips for the road touring cyclist intrigued by dirt and gravel bikepacking. Here’s how to make the transition.
5 Epic Non-Technical Bikepacking Routes in the Western US
Looking for a big bikepacking adventure but not exactly a mountain biking master? Build your experience with these intermediate-level bikepacking routes featuring plenty of gravel and dirt road.
Bikepacking Food Guide: fill your stomach without filling up your bike bags
Wondering how to fuel your next bikepacking trip? These ideas for planning, packing, and resupplying bikepacking food will keep your stomach happy as you pedal off into the sunset.
From The Gear Closet: Favorite Bikepacking and Touring Gear
Just a big list of my personal favorite gear for bikepacking and touring, and what I love about it. Welcome to my garage.
Panniers vs. Bikepacking Bags: How to Choose?
Deciding between panniers vs. bikepacking bags for your next adventure? This guide will help you understand which system is best for which kind of bicycle trip.
Cycling Boise to Klamath Falls: Quiet Highways + Oregon Outback Bikepacking Route
Here’s 614 miles of lightly trafficked, wide-open eastern and central Oregon bicycle route. The only catch: it’s half pavement and half dirt. This mixed terrain adventure has a bit of everything.
Beginning Again: First Impressions of Bikepacking
What does an experienced bike traveler still have to learn from the world of bikepacking? Find out in this post I wrote for bikepacking.com.
9 Ways to Carry Water While Bikepacking
It might seem tricky to carry enough water on your bike for multi-day bikepacking trips, but there are actually a LOT of options. Here’s a full rundown.
5 Ways to Carry A Tent While Bikepacking
A tent is often the most awkwardly shaped thing we need to pack. Here’s a guide to bikepacking tents and how to pack them.
Gear Review: RockBros Bikepacking Handlebar Bag After 1000+ Miles
Detailed review of the RockBros Handlebar Bag, including what I love, what drives me nuts, and how to get the most out of this solid piece of budget bikepacking gear.
Water Filters and Purifiers for Bikepacking and Touring
A comprehensive guide to water filtration and purification, specifically for bicycle travelers and bikepackers.
