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While we all wish we could be out bikepacking every weekend, sometimes life gets in the way. Whatever the reason you aren’t able to get out on your own adventure, we’ve collected a list of the best bikepacking books to scratch that adventuring itch from the comfort of your own home. Number 1: The Best […]

It is important to start with some basics. When choosing a bike for bikepacking, two of the key factors to look at, are the type of the bike and the material which that bike is made from. The type of bike (mountain bike, gravel bike, touring bike, etc) is not the same as the material […]

Over the years I’ve been asked more times than I can count, about how I keep myself from getting lost on my bikepacking trips. By far the most common question I get is “Do I need a special bike GPS”. As a general rule, you do not need a GPS for a bikepacking trip and […]

For even the most experienced of us, working out how much a bikepacking trip will cost can be difficult. Whether it is your first time bikepacking, or you’re an experienced veteran,  working out the budget of your bikepacking trip is a key skill. On average, bikepackers spend $34 per person per day on a bikepacking […]

I always find that choosing how much water to take on my bikepacking or a bike touring trip is a difficult decision. Not only can it be hard to work out exactly how much to take, but it’s also a challenge to work out the best way to carry it all. I’ve taken the time […]

Bikepacking can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t need to be. A bike alone can cost well over £3000, but we wanted to prove how you can go bikepacking on a budget. We appreciate that £500 is still a lot of money, but considering that this is less than the price of most people’s […]