We get lots of questions about shelter from folks getting started in bikepacking. What shelter is best? Can I use the ____ that I already own? How do I know which shelter to bring on a given trip? In this post, we'll offer three perspectives on the best bikepacking shelter and try to answer some Read More
Greetings! I'm a new voice here so I'll briefly introduce myself. My name is Ryan King and I'll be riding the inaugural Smoke 'n' Fire 400 bikepacking race with the support of the good folks at Bike Touring News. I've done a small handful of rides like this, including the Oregon Outback in May of Read More
Ever since I read "How To Use A Flashlight Tactically" on the Art of Manliness (yes, that's for real) blog I have wanted a tactical flashlight. A tactical flashlight is not much bigger than the palm of the hand, has a bright LED beam, is made of impact resistant material, is waterproof and has a Read More
Day One Tuesday, April 17 Boise to Celebration Park - Total distance; 43 miles I stare at the 22 oz. Rogue Dead Guy Ale for about five minutes before deciding not to buy it because I don't want to carry it the rest of the way to Celebration Park, and surely there will be be Read More
Well, the weather finally cooperated this weekend and we were able to complete our Boise-Montour-Boise overnight bike trip. We were attempting to find a passage over the foothills without traveling on the main highways. That didn't exactly work out, but the adventure and the exploration were really the main point. And the timing couldn't have Read More
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