The new Decathlon ADVT 500 bikepacking bag lineup includes two top tube bags and three framebags, all of which are made from recycled ripstop nylon. Find more details and photos here... The post New Decathlon ADVT 500 Bikepacking Bags appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

The newly released LifeStraw Sip is the world's first reusable stainless steel water filter straw capable of removing microplastics, bacteria, and parasites from drinking water, and it's small enough to slip into any bike bag. Learn more here... The post The LifeStraw Sip Weighs Just 51 Grams appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Wheelie fanatic Keenan DesPlanques took a trip to Arizona this winter, where he wheelied his way around the eastern half of the Fool's Loop route. Watch the short and highly entertaining video he put together from the trip and read about his humbling experience dealing with rain and death mud here... The post Wheelie Big Adventure (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

We’re clearing out back issues of The Bikepacking Journal and offering copies of 08 and 09 in this one-time sale. If you’re missing a copy from your collection, or would like to see what all the hype's about, here a rare chance to snag one... The post Bikepacking Journal Back Issue Sale (Issues 08/09) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Longing to bolt water bottles, cargo cages, or mini panniers to your rear rack? In this Gear Tip, Josh explains how to make the Ortlieb Quick-Rack and other racks even more bikepacking-friendly using nothing but included parts and a few extra bolts. Find a detailed walkthrough here... The post Mounting Mini Panniers and Cargo Cages on a Quick-Rack appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

The Stooge Dirt Tracker is a modern 29+ tribute to British tracker bikes from the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, which arguably could have been the first mountain bikes. We had the chance to dig into the history that inspired the 21st-century version of the Dirt Tracker and spend some time with this beauty while trail riding and bikepacking for a full review. Dive in here… The post Stooge Dirt Tracker Review: Convergent Evolution appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Recapping another Saturday and Sunday spent on two wheels, today's installment of Weekend Snapshot showcases reader-submitted rides through a wonderfully diverse mix of environments. Find photos from Spain's Montañas Vacías bikepacking route, the Pacific Northwest, and a picturesque national park in Italy here... The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

In Ryan "Kodak" Brown's latest video, he and Ilse head to Southeast Spain to ride the 700-kilometer Montañas Vacías route as Ilse's first bikepacking trip. Watch the stunning hour-long video they put together here, which serves as an excellent overview of what you can expect from the route... The post Bikepacking the Montanas Vacias: 700km Across Spain’s Wild Landscapes (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

To celebrate the brand's 85-year history, Rene Herse recently released an all-black version of the popular 29 x 2.2" Fleecer Ridge in Endurance casing, as well as several other tires. Find all the details here... The post Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge in All-Black Endurance Casing appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more

Following his ride of the Traka Adventure in Spain despite its official cancelation due to extreme weather earlier this month, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs penned this ambitious reflection on his history with "adventure" as a racer and organizer. Equal parts insightful, captivating, and revealing, this is an expansive piece you won't want to miss. Read it here... The post The (Traka) Adventure? appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com ..read more