When bikepacking started to gain momentum roughly 10 years ago, concerns over bike reliability were not just overstated, they were wildly overblown. The reality is, most bikepacking trips clock in at well under 500 miles—if not fewer than 200. If your bike can’t survive a week of use without catastrophic failure, you need to rethink…
Bikepacking: The What, Why, and How to Pack
I break down my gear list from soup to nuts.
Field Tested: Rocky Mounts SwitchHitter
With the proliferation of wagons, crossovers, and SUVs, the hitch rack has become the most ubiquitous type of bike hauler, but there are still occasions when a roof-mounted bike rack is preferred. For long road trips I tend to portage my bikes aloft as it frees up the back of my car providing unfettered access…
The Widening World of Mountain Bike Wheels
Which wheel size is best? Is it 26, 27.5 or 29-inch? Should you go skinny, chubby or full fatty?
Trail Tested: Kuat NV 2.0 with Rak Attach Swing-Out Mount
We paired Kuat’s latest rack to a swing-out mount. It’s a killer combo.
Hitch Rack Shootout
After more than two years of testing, I declare one bike rack – the best of them all.
Company Profile: Nemo Equipment
We visit New England’s premiere outdoor gear manufacturer.
Bikepacking: Five MIPS Equipped Helmets to Protect Your Mellon
MIPS technology has made helmets even safer. Which one is best for your head?
Field Tested: Nemo Equipment Apollo, Moonwalk, and Escape Pod
The first shelter and sleep system designed for bikepacking.
Bikepacking: How to pack your bike for a successful trip
You decided what to take. Now you have to fit it onto your bicycle.
Field Tested: Appalachian Titanium Alcohol Stove
Feather light but hotter than Hades
Field Tested: Primus OmniFuel Stove
As the name implies, this formidable stove burns nearly any fuel you can get your hands on.
Long Term Wrap Up: Salsa Fargo Ti
After roughly 1,023.6 miles, I’m ready to give my personal verdict on one of the most lauded adventure bicycles on the road, or trail, or both.
First (Big) Ride: Rocky Mountain Sherpa
I take Rocky Mountain’s latest bike, one purpose-built for overland travel, on a 100 mile ride on the White Rim.
Field Tested: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages
Fizzy libations – just add water. That includes delicious beer, by the way.
Stocking Stuffers
Publisher Scott Brady shares his lust list for this Christmas season.
Field Tested: Terra Nova Laser Competition 1
What better way to test a tent than to take it to Iceland, the home of heavy rain and high winds.
Field Tested: Sea To Summit Carve 24L Waterproof Backpack
Fear not the water. Sea to Summit’s Carve 24 waterproof pack seals out the elements.
Field Tested: Sea to Summit Spark SpI Sleeping Bag
At only 348 grams, it is one of the lightest sleeping bags on the market. More than just light, it’s also virtually waterproof and packs down to a tiny bundle.
Field Tested: The Mummert Knives Phoenix Stove
A lightweight and compact stove for your 4×4, motorcycle, and even bicycle needs.