Logan Watts

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

Wrapping up our roundup coverage of the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan highlights over 20 additional finds from the show, including a drop-bar mountain bike from Sage, Cotic’s new look, inverted forks, the gravel tire bonanza, fresh tools and accessories, apparel for all, and more. Find it all and catch up on our earlier installments here… Covering bike expos like Sea Otter is hard work, but it’s also pretty special.

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

In the third installment of our 2025 Sea Otter Classic coverage, we rounded up 14 more interesting finds, including an impressive Rodeo Labs Flaanimal build, the all-new Norco Search, a wild gear box by Praxis, the best backcountry meals we’ve tried, Low-fi Steve, the smallest shock pump possible, a bunch of electronic mini-pumps, and much more… Considering the epic 18-hour days required to cover shows like Sea Otter, it’s amazing how fast each one goes by.

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

In our second feature installment from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan rounds up plenty more bikes and gear, including an ATB from Forbidden, a new logo for Tailfin, a new lightweight monocular, a White Rim-inspired drop-bar mountain bike, and much more. Dive in here… On our second day meandering around the 2025 Sea Otter Classic expo grounds, one thing came up in several conversations: we need shows like these to bring the bike community together.

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

On the opening day of the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan and Neil roamed the sprawling expo grounds, weaving through a labyrinth of brands, catching up with old friends, and uncovering interesting bikes and gear. This first roundup includes a first look at new bags from Restrap, a beautiful Haute/Cane Creek collaboration, Stinner’s stunning new hardtail, the Redshift Top Shelf Flat Bar, the latest grips and saddles from Ergon, a revamped Spurcycle Tool, and plenty more.

3 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

SORT CONTENT BY LOCATIONCLICK TO DRILL DOWN BY COUNTRY/PROVINCE*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON) 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.