Bikepacking Archives

9 Essential Must-Haves for Spring 2024 Bikepacking Adventures

April 9, 2024 at 1:15 pm5 min reading

As the days lengthen and temperatures climb, the allure of outdoor exploration calls to us all. And what better way to take advantage of all spring has to offer than by embarking on a bikepacking expedition?

Taking on Your First Bikepacking Rally

January 18, 2024 at 2:25 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

If you like riding your bike in adventurous locations for a long time surrounded by like-minded folks, then a bikepacking rally might be the thing for you. But what is a bikepacking rally I hear you say?

Embrace the Chill: Surviving a Winter Bikepacking Trip

January 12, 2024 at 2:42 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Embarking on a winter bikepacking trip can be both a daunting and exhilarating prospect in equal measure, especially if you’ve never experienced one before. But what a thrill it is. Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone and into that crisp air will banish the winter…

Useful Gifts for Gravel Riders and Bikepackers

December 20, 2023 at 4:03 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Whoever said riding bikes was a cheap hobby was lying. Then when you discover gravel riding and bikepacking, you realise you need even more fancy gear. So, if you have a gravel grinder or a bikepacking fanatic in your life, then buying them gear for…

How to Make Your Own Bikepacking Bags

April 4, 2023 at 6:42 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

In recent years, bikepacking has really taken off. What was once more commonly known as off-road touring andmostly seen in the Rough Stuff Fellowship is quickly becoming a popular pastime.

What the Story of a 13-year-old Bikepacking the Great Divide Can Teach Us About Kids, Cycling, and Confidence

March 10, 2023 at 6:00 am6 min reading

Family

There is no arguing with the fact that it is tough to be a kid these days. From navigating the never-ending slew of content on social media to processing the hormonal changes and personal upheavals that are part of growing up — young people are…

6 Must-Have Tips to Help You Make Your Winter Bikepacking Dreams A Reality

December 16, 2022 at 4:14 pm6 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Winter is in full swing in many places around the globe. Depending on how you feel about cold temperatures, this may be very welcome news or a simple fact of reality that you are being forced to accept. Regardless of what end of the spectrum…

5 Things You Want to Consider When Choosing Between a Tarp and a Tent for Your Bikepacking Trip

November 11, 2022 at 2:36 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Whether you’re a lifelong bikepacker or you’re new to the field, figuring out your setup is an ongoing process. Determining which shelter is best for bikepacking will be part of that process. There’s no right or wrong answer, and each option, whether that’s a tent…

E-Bikepacking: A New Approach to Wilderness

October 17, 2022 at 2:31 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

From time to time, I sometimes feel suffocated with digital rubbish up to the point when I can’t breathe anymore. At that moment, I power down all electronic devices, lock them into the desk, hang the bags on my bike and get out where I…

All You Need When Planning for a Multi-Day Off-Road Bike Trip in One Checklist

February 17, 2022 at 2:51 pm7 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Planning for a multi-day off-road cycling trip, aka bikepacking, is a challenge in itself. While for some the appeal of the great unknown might be a lure of the adventure, as the saying goes: fail to plan and you will plan to fail. If you…