Bike Fitting Guide for Long Distance Comfort
How to fit your bike for long-distance bikepacking comfort, covering saddle height, handlebar reach, cleat position, and common pain points with fixes.
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395 stories, organized around how bikepackers actually read: by the question they came here to answer.
Trip Journals
Field reports from self-supported riders — what they packed, what broke, what they’d do differently.
How to Deal with Dogs While Cycling
Practical strategies for handling aggressive dogs on cycling routes, from prevention and body language to deterrents and what to do during a chase.
Best Bikepacking Tents Under $200
The best bikepacking tents under $200, covering lightweight options that pack small, handle weather, and fit comfortably on a loaded touring bike.
How to Cross Rivers and Streams While Bikepacking
How to safely cross rivers and streams on a bikepacking trip, including water reading, gear protection, and techniques for different crossing types.
Best Cycling Computers for Bikepacking Navigation
A breakdown of the best cycling computers for bikepacking, covering GPS navigation, battery life, mapping features, and rugged durability for off-road touring.
Gear Reviews
Long-term testing on dirt. No sponsored scores, no courtesy 8/10s.
New to bikepacking?
Four short reads to get you from curious to packed-and-rolling. We promise not to tell you to buy anything yet.
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Bike Fitting Guide for Long Distance Comfort
How to Deal with Dogs While Cycling
Best Bikepacking Tents Under $200
How to Cross Rivers and Streams While Bikepacking
Best Rear Racks for Bikepacking Setup
Best Cycling Computers for Bikepacking Navigation
Submit a Question
Stuck on a gearing decision? Unsure about tire width for a route you’ve never ridden? Send it in — we answer the best ones in the Friday dispatch.