This week’s Debrief features discounted leopard print X-Pac from Dyed in the Wool, a stem bag for kids, a Park Tool factory tour, the quest for the perfect bikepacking rig, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here… The post Friday Debrief: Wee Sip, Leopard Print, Old Ghost Road, and More…. appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

On day one of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, Logan wandered around the endless maze of brands and makers, discovering a few exciting finds along the way. Check out his photo gallery and report here, featuring several new bags from Revelate Designs, bikes and bags from Kyoot and Split, fresh grips from Wolf Tooth and Ergon, a Micro-spline singlespeed kit, new tires, and a whole lot more... The post 2024 Sea Otter Finds: Part One appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Created by our friend Claire Tayler, "From Scratch & Other Stories" is a fascinating compilation of seven video shorts highlighting the cycling culture of South Korea's capital city. From bike messengers to frame builders and clunkers to cycle cafes, the nearly one-hour video captures many facets of Seoul's bike scene. Watch it here... The post From Scratch & Other Stories (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

A month ago, Avery Caudill left Land’s End at the far southwestern tip of Great Britain and is pedaling up to John O’Groats in the north. Avery put together a five-minute video documenting a bothy campout experience and some words on how the trip is going. Find it all here... The post Bikepacking to a Bothy: Silent Adventure in Wales (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

The new Breakaway+ Bottle Filter is HydraPak's first bottle designed specifically for cyclists, merging a 590ml bike bottle with a hollow fiber filter for quick access to potable water. We had a chance to take a closer look at the HydraPak Breakaway+ Bottle Filter System ahead of today's launch... The post A First Look at the HydraPak Breakaway+ Bottle Filter System appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Reporting from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, we got a first look at a brand new drop-bar adventure bike from Viral Bikes. Read on to find a photo gallery and learn more about the intriguing Viral Wander, a titanium bikepacking rig designed around the Pinion Smart.Shift system... The post First Look at the Viral Wanderer (Sea Otter 2024) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Bontrager released two new gravel tire families today, complete with a revised construction, new compounds, fresh tread patterns, and widths up to 50mm. Learn more about the Bontrager Girona and Betasso Gravel Tires and their new high-flow valve adapter here... The post New Bontrager Girona and Betasso Gravel Tires + High Flow Valve Adapter appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Restrap just introduced its latest UK-made addition to their light and fast collection: the Restrap Race Top Tube Bag (Short). With its useful size, a stable and unique attachment system, and mesh side pockets(!), we had to give it a try. Find our review after some testing ahead of today’s launch here... The post Restrap Race Top Tube Bag Review: Short and Sweet appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

The latest video from Stio and Hyperlite Mountain Gear follows Bikepacking Journal contributor Brett Davis on a fatbiking and backcountry skiing adventure near his home in Durango, Colorado. Watch the wonderfully shot six-minute video and learn more about Brett's Salsa Blackborow here... The post Ride to Slide (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

This February, more than 30 riders showed up for the 11th annual group ride of The Queen's Ransom route beyond Phoenix, Arizona. This was Julian Urbina's third bikepacking trip ever, and he put together a detailed reflection that's a must-read for anyone interested in the route or group ride. Find his story and photos here... The post The Queen’s Ransom: A Buffet of Surfaces appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more