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Sleeping bags make up one of the “big 3” pieces of camping gear for a bikepacking trip. Along with your sleeping mat, they are the main source of warmth overnight. But what if there was another option? I’m a big fan of using backpacking quilts on a bikepacking trip, and I hope that after going […]

I know when I got into bikepacking, it all seemed very confusing about which type of bike you could use for a bikepacking trip. With so many different types of mountain bikes, it can often be hard to work out if the bike in front of you can be used for bikepacking. Mountain bikes are […]

When it comes to bikepacking, the old saying “ride the one you got.” is definitely true. Certainly, most of my first bikepacking trips were on the old mountain bike in my garage. But if you’re looking to upgrade your bike to one more suited for bikepacking, or don’t even own a bike yet, working out […]

When it comes to picking shoes for bikepacking, it can seem like there are hundreds of choices out there. But in reality, it’s much simpler than all the different options make it out to be. Certainly, on my own trips, I’ve used everything from specifically designed clip-in mountain bike shoes to bog-standard trainers and never […]

I think buying wheels for your bike can be one of the most confusing purchases you will need to make for a bike, especially a bike you plan to use for bikepacking. While many upgrades or replacements for your bike have a “best option”, when it comes to wheels, there are far too many factors […]

While the weight of your gear is a big focus in certain sports such as backpacking, bikepacking tends to focus on it less. I’ve always tended to ignore the weight of my set-up, but a recent post on Reddit got me thinking about how much gear I’m taking and how much it all weighs. The […]