Bikepacking Navigation: Smartphone vs. GPS Device (do you really need one?)
Wondering whether an expensive GPS device is really worth it? Here’s how to decide whether a smartphone app or GPS device is best for your bikepacking navigation needs.
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Why Single-Sided SPD Is The Perfect Type of Bikepacking Pedal
Are single-sided SPD pedals the perfect bikepacking pedal? Here’s why I love this style of pedal for a majority of bikepacking routes, and the one downside (pun intended) to keep in mind.
Weird Bike Noises: A Troubleshooting Guide (Essential Bikepacking Repair Skill)
Worried about a new click, squeak, or clank while bikepacking? It might not be as bad as it sounds! Here’s how to figure out where it’s coming from and what to try next.
Bikepacking Food: Planning Tips and Menu Ideas (Easy, Tasty, Mostly Squish-Proof)
Food ideas and planning tips for every kind of bikepacker and trip, from freeze dried meals in remote places to convenience store feasts.
Bikepacking Solo: Risks, Rewards, Words of Encouragement
Intrigued by the thought of bikepacking solo but wondering if it’s a good idea? This post shares my pros and cons based on many thousands of solo miles.
Best Places to Find Used Bikepacking Gear for Cheap(er) Prices
Bikepacking gear can be expensive, but there are some great deals to be found on used bags, bikes, clothing, and camping gear if you know where to look.
Desert Bikepacking: Gear, Skills, Inspiration
Deserts are my favorite bikepacking landscape! Here’s why desert riding is so rewarding, plus how to cope with challenges like limited water, spikey foliage, and harsh climate.
What To Look For in a Great Bikepacking Shirt (Stink-Resistance and More)
Searching for the perfect bikepacking shirt, one that will keep you cool, dry, comfy, and smelling relatively fresh? Here’s what to look for, and some of my favorites.
Bikepacking Prep Checklist: Gear List, Logistics, Bike Check
Excited to go bikepacking but worried about forgetting something important? This bikepacking checklist covers all the essentials of gear, logistics and planning, and bike readiness.
5 Up-And-Coming U.S. Bikepacking Routes for Your Long Ride Bucket List
Your bikepacking bucket list just got a little longer! Here are 5 work-in-progress or recently completed long bikepacking routes in the United States.
Traffic Safety for Bikepackers
No one loves riding with traffic, but even the most remote bikepacking routes sometimes spend a few miles on busy roads. Stay safer with these gear ideas and riding techniques.
Bikepacking vs. Touring: The Bike Travel Vibe Difference
Are you a little fuzzy on the difference between bikepacking and bicycle touring? This post, from someone who’s done a lot of each, clears up the vibe differences.