Blog Posts

How to Prepare For the C&O Canal and GAP Trail

Preparing for the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and Cumberland and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) trails may differ from your usual bikebacking adventure. Clocking in at 333 miles, the route is

June 10, 2022

2022 Giant Fathom | Excellent Value!!

The innovative Giant 2022 Fathom 1 is designed to be more spirited than the traditional hardtails and boasts some pretty impressive specs. With a focus on balanced geometry, responsive handling,

June 9, 2022

Bikepacking the Kokopelli Trail

The Kokopelli Trail is one of the most coveted bikepacking routes out there, and for good reason. Nowhere else can you find scenery quite like this! The 142-mile multi-use trail

March 22, 2022

Bikepacking With Your Dog – Is it a good idea?

Nothing beats the company of your best friend on a bikepacking trip; especially if you have a service or support dog. There are some important factors to take into consideration

September 25, 2021

6 Bikepacking Routes in Southern California | Year-round Fun

Southern California has a lot to offer when it comes to cycling and bikepacking. The bikepacking routes in southern California take you through the mountains and peaks, forests, high and low

July 14, 2021

Diamondback Haanjo 4 Review | An Excellent Value!!

The Diamondback Haanjo 4 is one of Diamondbacks newest gravel and adventure bikes. This gravel road bike is designed to be light, efficient, and comfortable for long rides on mixed

July 13, 2021

Drinking and Bikepacking – Sober vs Buzzed vs Drunk

If you’re thinking about joining next month’s “Bikes and Brews” ride or drinking and bikepacking with your buds, this information could come in handy. As exciting as it sounds, riding

July 12, 2021

Mongoose Ledge X1 Overview | I’m Impressed

The Mongoose Ledge X1 is a full suspension mountain bike that features an aluminum frame and progressive trail bike geometry. The Ledge X1 has a 17-inch frame size and fits

July 12, 2021

2020 Trek Marlin 6 | A Great Bikepacking/Mountain Bike

The 2020 Trek Marlin 6 is a mountain bike that’s definitely trail worthy and offers an affordable entry point. The name of this series used to belong exclusively to Gary

July 11, 2021

6 Great Bikepacking GPS Computers

One of the most common problems for bikepackers is navigation so we have compiled a list that you should consider for your next bikepacking GPS Computer. You might not have

July 11, 2021

About the site author: Phil Snider is a bikepacking addict who also happens to be an above knee amputee. Read more on his About Me page. He creates technical resources, reviews, inspirational videos, how-to guides and more. If you’ve learned a few things from him, you can support his mission to inspire others to travel by bike and create great bike travel content by becoming a Patreon member today. Just click here.

Or toss some spare change in the PayPal tip jar. Cheers!