Up to quite recently, I viewed bike packing with a healthy degree of scepticism. Bikepacking, also known as bike touring, basically involves going on a multi-day, self-supported cycle trip. That ...

How I’ve customized my 2017 Devinci Hatchet with gravel bike upgrades for bikepacking — upgrades, lessons, and real-world ...

If you’ve tried bikepacking and just can’t get used to the minimalist sleeping-on-the-ground routine, this might be for you. (Not really—but it’s certainly amusing, and you know there are ...

If you’ll be using an e-bike, get to know your bike before you take your first pedal stroke. If your bike dies, it’s going to be a miserable ride — take it from someone who biked over 50 miles with a ...

There are myriad small-bag options for storing more gear for your bikepacking adventure. From chaff (food) bags on your top tube, to bike spares on the down tube or behind your seat, your bike can fit ...

Bike bags are as varied as the cyclists that use them. From panniers to frame bags to saddle packs, options abound. When shopping for bike bags, Joe Tonsager, owner of custom bikepacking bag ...

Bikepacking is a great activity if you enjoy exploring and you are keen to get off the beaten track. Many bikepackers enjoy adventures that include a range of terrain, from blacktop roads to ...

Bikepacking is hiking, but on two wheels. A scrappier variation on bike touring that involves strong wilderness skills and equally powerful leg muscles, it allows greater freedom of exploration ...

Before you hit the road (or trail) on two wheels, consider investing in essential bikepacking gear from brands like Osprey, Big Agnes, Jetboil and more.