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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries.
Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
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Thoughts, tips, practical advice, and dirt wizardry learned on the trail. If you are new to bikepacking, this might be a good place to start.
“Which bags should I start with? Are there any specific bags you’d recommend? What do you pack where?” These are probably the most common questions we’re asked. In an effort to answer them, we proudly present our Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags, along with six starter setups — from our barebones Hack Kit to our money-no-object Dream Bag Kit. For ideas on how it’s all put into practice, we’ve also included packing techniques from several bikepacking veterans, along with a list of bag makers the world over.
Shoulder season weather in higher elevations can be dicey, and even dangerous. When bikepacking in these environs, the balance between going light and going too light is a delicate one. Here is our guide, tips, and tricks for planning a bikepacking trip — without tipping the scales — for the variety of conditions that mountains can dish out.
Fancy finishing a day of bikepacking with a freshly caught trout, grilled on the embers of your camp fire? An outdoorsman to the fingertips, Hansi Johnson shares his insights into the world of Bikefishing.
Ok, so Nancy is 5’5”. So not so little. But the bike, shod as it is with 29+ tires, is certainly big. So how did the two get on? Read on to find out… and glean a few tips for bikepacking with a similar setup.
Thanks to a fantastic trail network carved by the hard work of volunteers, along with acres of National Forest and BLM land prime for camping, the American Southwest possesses some of the best long distance bikepacking routes in the world. And for the very same reasons, it’s also peppered with the finest long weekend escapes you could wish for, each one a compressed, time-friendly adventure just waiting to be savored.
Feeling the itch to head south? Make the most of the American Southwest desert season with our guide to fine tuning your bikepacking rig for a winter adventure. Glean techniques on repairing tubeless tires, helpful tips to get you started, a suggested packlist to get you going, and ideas on where to ride.
What makes the perfect bikepacking route? Here are some thoughts regarding this tricky, somewhat existential question…
A list of bikepacking hacks, shortcuts and DIY tricks to help you get out there with stuff you already have…
Bikepacking tips from the backcountry, part 2 … biscuits and cheesecake.
A list of bikepacking tips for multi-day trips in the backcountry…
A few last minute additions and several tips for packing and stowage…
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