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2 weeks ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
In his latest video, Neil takes a look at the all-new Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit, an impressively compact and light trowel system that contains everything you need to do your business in the woods. Find the full Pact Ultra Lite Bathroom Kit review video here… If you know me, you know how serious I am about my poop tech and how much I enjoy sharing the latest and greatest when it comes to this very important part of bikepacking.
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3 weeks ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
The titanium Viral Wanderer is an adventure-focused drop-bar bike built around a Pinion Smart.Shift system.
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1 month ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Two weeks ago at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, we asked nearly everyone we interviewed whether tariffs were already affecting their business—or if they expected them to in the coming months. Hear a broad range of perspectives and find out what we learned in Neil’s latest video here… While I was at Sea Otter, the “T-word” was being tossed around constantly.
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1 month ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Just announced, the new Tailfin AeroPack Cargo features expandable cargo pockets, roll-top access to the main body, optional cage mounts, and a few more interesting features. Plus, it’s backward compatible. Neil used one for a couple of months ahead of today’s release for this review… By now, we’ve all heard of Tailfin. Since launching in 2016, the team in the UK has been steadily advancing their full set of bags, creating high-end cargo systems that are sleek, smart, and stable.
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1 month ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
The Spearfish has been Salsa’s XC-focused bike for more than a decade, and today, they launch the fourth iteration, an all-new short-travel full-suspension platform with adventure at its core. Neil’s been pedaling the redesigned 2025 Salsa Spearfish C for a couple months for this full review… Launched in 2011, the Spearfish has always been Salsa’s short-travel full-suspension bike. It has shared a similar design to that of the Horsethief over the years, at least until this latest iteration.
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2 months ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Neil’s latest video, “Cycling Past the Winter Blues in Rabbit Valley,” is a more emotional view of his recent bikepacking experiences. With so much going on in the world, Neil zooms out and reflects on a recent trip that stuck with him… Neil here. This one’s pretty straightforward, a quick overnighter from about a year ago that’s really stuck with me. Why? Well, it’s simple.
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2 months ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Over the years, Neil has picked up plenty of insights about bikepacking and the challenges that come with it. And while many readers are familiar with the frustrations, a few annoyances might take newcomers by surprise. Here’s Neil’s list of 13 frustrating things about bikepacking, why they happen, and how to prepare for and overcome them… I’d never actually say that I hate bikepacking, of course. Still, I get frustrated with it more often than I’d care to admit.
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2 months ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Are our cycling routes and public lands in danger? Last Wednesday morning, Neil woke up to some troubling news that hit close to home. In our latest video, he explores the issue and sits down with his local county commissioner to unpack the challenges facing public lands under the new administration with staffing cuts and the recently introduced Productive Public Lands Act. Watch it and learn what you can do here… Are our cycling routes and public lands at risk?
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2 months ago | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Inflatable pads are an essential part of a good night’s sleep while bikepacking, but they’re also prone to punctures. In this video and written guide, Neil shares some tips for locating and repairing holes in your sleeping pad at home and in the field. Dive in here… Sleeping pads. You either love them or hate them. They can give you a great night’s sleep or be the reason you wake up every hour.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko
Just announced, the completely redesigned Industry Nine Hydra2 hub offers a burlier axle, improved bearing design, 60% less coasting drag, and a whopping 870 points/0.41° of engagement. We had the chance to put several hundred miles of trail riding and bikepacking on one ahead of today’s release.
