Plan & Prepare

Next week, Indiana Schulz is starting an ambitious seven-year bikepacking trip around the world. Learn more about his Cycling Kindness project, find details on the route he’ll be following, and take a deep dive into his Pinion-equipped Solace Cycles OM-2P Ti build and complete gear list here…

After retiring his longtime handlebar-mounted compact camera bag, the Porcelain Rocket Mini Slinger, Lucas is on the hunt for a new solution for hauling his Fuji X-T3 on the bike. He’s seeking input on your favorite camera-carrying bags on today’s market. Find a few suggestions and add your recommendations here…

The recent cancelation of The Traka Adventure gravel race in Spain due to heavy rainfall in the forecast has us wondering when and why it makes sense to cancel bikepacking events. Learn more and weigh in with your thoughts here…

We’re excited to announce that route creators who publish overnighters in our bikepacking route network this season will also receive a custom frame bag from our friends at Rockgeist! Learn more about this promotion and how you can get involved here…

As we’ve seen over the last five or so years, e-bikes have gained a solid footing in the bike marketplace and attracted many new riders, but can they become a mode of transport for bikepacking trips? In our latest video, Neil delves into several details in hopes of finding an answer to that question…

GPS device or phone for cycling? One of the most frequent comments we get when publishing a GPS unit review is, “Why not just use your phone?” In our latest video, Neil answers this by sharing some of the reasons he prefers a GPS head unit for all his bikepacking endeavors, and he also presents a few favorite options we use here at BIKEPACKING.com…

Almost 12 years ago, Neil went on his first bikepacking trip, an ambitious 10-day journey along the Colorado Trail. The trip was a success, but it wasn’t without many learning experiences. In his latest piece, Neil unpacks what he learned from the trip and discusses how he’d do it differently today…

Freshly returned from a successful bikepacking trip in Southern Arizona, Joe, Miles, and Neil share a look at their repair kits. Learn what they all found essential, who hauled the kitchen sink, and who had the most minimalist kit in our latest video. Watch it and find their complete repair kits here…

Eating is an essential part of bikepacking, and it should be enjoyable. However, it doesn’t always come easy. In our latest video, Neil shares nine ideas for bikepacking meals and snacks, such as simple one-pot recipes, quick homemade meals, easy additions to spruce up any meal, and more…

Feeling the winter blues? In this mini guide, Neil shares the most popular winter bikepacking destinations around the world, catering to those living in the Northern Hemisphere who are currently in the grip of winter’s chill. Find region and route suggestions from the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida to the majestic culture and riding in Thailand and more here…

In this kit breakdown, Logan runs through the compact, ultralight bikepacking gear list for cold weather that he’s cultivated for weekend singletrack rides and overnighters on a hardtail. Find the full gear list here…