Bikepacking on a Hardtail: Everything You Need to Know
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.
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.
Feeling overwhelmed trying to choose the best GPS navigation device for bikepacking? This side-by-side comparison of the three most popular models will make things clearer.
From lightweight bike locks to simple clever tricks, here’s how to prevent bike theft and keep your gear safe while bikepacking or touring.
Many of the most beautiful bikepacking routes involve rougher trails and 4×4 roads. Here’s how to make sure your riding skills, gear, and bike are up to the challenge.
Ride report from five days of surprisingly rugged Central California bikepacking at the annual Tour de los Padres.
We all know it’s important to hang our food in bear country, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. Avoid these bear hang mistakes to keep your food, the bears, and future hikers safe.
Curious about the kinds of mechanical issues that come up during 15,000 miles of bikepacking and touring? Here are twelve of my own bike repair disasters, how I fixed them, and what I learned.
Itching to hit the road and looking for company? Here’s where and how to find a riding companion for your next bikepacking trip or bicycle tour, and beyond.
Dry bags are an infinitely useful and versatile item of bikepacking gear. Here’s how to choose which type, size, and model works best for your bikepacking setup.
Katy shares her stories, learnings, and geological observations from 2700+ solo miles bikepacking the Western Wildlands Route and other scenic parts of Utah.
Excited to go bikepacking but don’t want to forget something important? This bikepacking checklist covers gear and packing, logistics and planning, and bike maintenance.
How a long bike tour in Asia deepened Eleanor’s passion for the region, revealed her strength and her values, and eventually drew her to bikepack racing.
Bikepackers: Next time you’re facing steep climbs or rough trail, here’s how to turn hike-a-bike into your secret weapon.
Intrigued by the latest buzz about mountain bikes with drop bars? Whether shopping or converting, here’s everything you need to know.
What could possibly go wrong on a bikepacking trip? Everything! Here’s how to embrace the art of problem solving on your next pedal-powered adventure.
Long-distance bikepacking demands a lot from a shoe. Here’s how the X-Alp Canyon from Pearl Izumi has held up.
Dreaming about the GDMBR but not sure what gear you need? Here’s my touring-pace gear list to help you get started.
The fringe sport of ultra-endurance bikepack racing is growing, and you don’t have to be super fast or experienced to get in on the adventure.
Finishing a northbound ride on the beautiful Canada section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Mountains, wildfires, open plains, and endless forests on the Montana section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.