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Started in 2012 as a blog to document a bike tour across Mexico and Central America, this platform has evolved into a valuable and expanding hub for bikepacking enthusiasts. It offers a wealth of information, including bikepacking routes, gear reviews, planning tools, a Bikepacking 101 guide, engaging feature stories, and plenty of inspiration for your adventures.

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Routes of Opportunity: A Film About Friendship, Community, and the Power of Bikepacking

6 days ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

Developed in 2023 by friends Pele and Bec, the Tiger Head Mountain Loop is both a physical adventure and a cultural bridge through a remote and storied landscape. Routes of Opportunity is a new film that tells the story behind the community that built this 137-kilometer (85-mile) bikepacking route through Thailand.
Reader's Rig: Michal's Stonehill Monza

6 days ago | bikepacking.com | Lucas Winzenburg

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Michał in Poland, who shares the modified Stonehill Monza 26er with a Surly Troll fork he built up for rides around his home country. Get to know Michał and his bike and read about his recently discovered love of bikepacking here…Words and photos by Michał LisieckiHi! My name is Michał, and I’m from Gdańsk, in the Pomeranian region of Poland. I love riding bikes, fishing, and listening to good music. I’ve been passionate about bikes for a long time.
Finally, a Pinion Trigger Shifter: Tout Terrain Shift:R Trigger

6 days ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Prior to today, the only shifter options for bikes with a Pinion gearbox was a grip shift or an electronic Smart.Shift shifter. Now, the new Tout Terrain Shift:R Trigger offers a mountain bike style, thumb-operated lever. Find everything you need to know about it here…The sealed Pinion gearbox drivetrain has become popular for a variety of reasons, including the fact that it’s mostly maintenance-free, reliable, and extremely durable.
The Old Man Mountain Divide XL is Made by Stinner

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

The new Divide XL rack from Old Man Mountain has a longer top deck, clears 29+ tires, and, for the first time, is constructed by Stinner Manufacturing in California. Learn about the US-made Old Man Mountain Divide XL rack here…Last month, Stinner Frameworks expanded operations to include domestic contract manufacturing for bicycle frames and components, targeted at brands looking to onshore their manufacturing.
Prism Pocket Flyer: Go Fly a Kite!

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Lucas Winzenburg

The ultralight Prism Pocket Flyer is a pint-sized kite designed to add a little beauty and fun to any outing, whether on two wheels or otherwise. It weighs just a few ounces and packs easily into a frame bag. While they last, Velo Orange has them in stock in three vibrant colors.
2025 Kona Steel Bike Colors Unveiled

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

Kona recently introduced a fresh palette of colors across its 2025 steel bike lineup. Find details on the full range of Sutras, Units, Roves, and Honzos here…Just the other day, Kona’s 2025 steel lineup was rolled out on their website with all-new colors across the board, giving each model a fresh new look. For trail MTBs, the Honzo ESD got a shiny new finish, and the Unit X and Unit bikes get vibrant color updates.
The New Slug Bicycles Earthling is Made for Dirt

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Miles Arbour

Designed as the ultimate “dirt bike” for California’s Bay Area, the new Slug Earthling features a titanium frame, clearance for 29 x 2.2″ tires, and a 3D-printed yoke. It’s available in seven sizes to fit a wide range of riders. Find everything you need to know here…San Francisco’s Slug Bicycles was founded in 2020 by Steven Keyes, who has spent 15 years working in e-commerce, cycling, and outdoor industries.
Bikepacking the Salmon Klick Circuit (Video)

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Logan Watts

In his latest video, Chris Wilson and his riding buddy Rob Parker kick off their 2025 bikepacking season with a weekend loop through the scenic landscapes of White Salmon, Washington, dubbed the “Salmon Klick Circuit.” Watch it here…Faced with early-season route planning challenges due to lingering snow at higher elevations, Chris Wilson pieces together a mix of known and new tracks using Ride With GPS and invites his riding buddy Rob along for the ride.
The 3X3 NINE is a Durable Nine-Speed Gear Hub

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Lucas Winzenburg

Offering nine speeds and a 554-percent range, the 3X3 NINE is a burly gear hub that’s compatible with a chain or belt and promises thousands of trouble-free miles. Find an introduction to the German-made system here…We first spotted the 3X3 NINE gear hub on a cargo bike at last year’s Bespoked show in Dresden. It caught our attention once again on the Drust tandem at Bespoked Manchester last month, so we figured it’s time to highlight the distinctive made-in-Germany planetary gear system.
Announcing the 2025 Swift Campout!

1 week ago | bikepacking.com | Lucas Winzenburg

Mark your calendars for the 11th annual edition of the Swift Campout! The brand’s global call to celebrate the summer solstice by spending a night camping with your bike is back for 2025. Learn about the event, find details on the Swift Campout Video Challenge, and register for a chance to win prizes here…We’re excited to see the return of Swift Industries’s longstanding summer solstice night out, the Swift Campout, which is back for its 11th year this June 21st and 22nd.