Category: Bikepacking
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Bikepacking Panniers or not? Are panniers OK for bikepacking? Best Bikepacking Panniers
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Updated: 12th November 2023 Bikepacking, often likened to bike touring, is fundamentally about exploring on two wheels. Yet, it’s distinguished by its minimalist approach, emphasizing less gear for a lighter setup. This need for efficiency has given rise to ‘bikepacking panniers’—compact versions of traditional road touring panniers, sometimes referred to…
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How Many Litres For Bikepacking – Bikepacking Capacity
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If you’ve read our article explaining what to take bikepacking your next question may well be how big do your bags need to be to hold all this stuff? What capacity will your ideal bikepacking setup need to be? Can you just strap your 80 litre backpacking bag to your…
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10 Best Bikepacking Accessories You Should Have!
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When bikepacking it is handy to have that type of gear that offers some unique or multiple purposes. This article includes some of that gear that is very useful for a bikepacking trip. The listed bikepacking accessories in this article are pieces of gear that are not your average expected…
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Complete List Of The Best Bikepacking, Touring & Adventure Cycling Podcasts
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Maybe you are looking for some podcasts to listen too while you wait out your next cycling adventure. Are you looking for a little inspiration and hear other like minded bike travellers talk about the thing you love most in life! That being cycle travel? Podcasts are a great way…
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Bikepacking Tires – What Tires Should You Use?
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The thing I love about bikepacking is the sense of adventure, being able to explore the wilderness and get away from the busy roads. If you’ve got the right bikepacking tires for your trip then you can ride without worry or limits. If you’re unprepared and your tires can’t handle…
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Ultimate Guide To Bikepacking Coffee!
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So you love your coffee? As a fellow Melbournian I love coffee, and a really nice coffee at that! You know, something like a Soy Cap gets me grooving. But when it comes to bikepacking does this luxury fall out the window? Well no, there are many ways to make…
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Best Gravel Bike Shorts For Adventure, Touring and Bikepacking
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Updated: 21st August 2024 Looking for the perfect gravel bike shorts for your off-road escapades? Whether you’re a casual weekend rider or a serious gravel enthusiast, finding the right gear is crucial. Gravel bike shorts are more than just clothing; they’re a key piece of your kit, especially for bikepacking…
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The Ultimate Guide to Handlebar Bags for Epic Bike Adventures
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Updated: 17th March 2024 Dive into the wild world of handlebar bags! Whether you’re navigating the endless choices in size, style, or how they cling to your bike, the quest for the perfect handlebar bag is as varied as it is exciting. Venturing through the web jungle in search of…
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Bikepacking Aero Bars : Why Use them? Handlebar Bags with Aero Bars!
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Aero Bars are gaining popularity in ultra racing events, and bikepackers are seeing the use in them for longer distance adventures. When I hear of aero bars I often think of time trial bikes and using them for optimal speed advantages. But it seems that for bikepacking setups they are…
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Best Bikepacking Saddles And Bicycle Touring Seats
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Before we get straight into looking at some of the best touring and bikepacking saddles. We need to cover the basics of bike saddle comfort and what elements result in the reduction of discomfort when touring for long days in the saddle. How do I choose a comfortable bike saddle?…