Intro to Bikepacking

Articles: 6

Have you thought about trying bikepacking? We'll help you figure out where to go, what to bring, how to pack and what bike to ride. Plus, we give you a printable checklist so you'll remember to bring along all the essentials.

  • A man and woman walk their bikes up a single track trail while bikepacking

    Skills

    How to Get Started Bikepacking

    188 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

    Learn about bikepacking—backpacking by bike—including bike features, packs, bags and other gear, plus tips on where to go.

  • A man and woman on a bikepacking trip ride their bikes down a gravel road

    Skills

    How to Plan a Bikepacking Route

    19 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to plan a bikepacking route from start to finish.

  • Bikes with various bikepacking bags rest against a fallen log at a campsite

    Skills

    How to Pack for Bikepacking

    107 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Getting ready to go bikepacking? Learn where to put things and how to properly distribute weight for optimal bike handling.

  • A man and woman riding their bikes on a dirt road

    Buying Advice

    How to Choose a Bike for Bikepacking

    99 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Gearing up for bikepacking? Learn how to choose a bike that will take you wherever you want to go.

  • A person stands off trail with their gravel bike, which is kitted for bikepacking. The bike leaning in front of them while standing on some grass and leaves. The person is wearing a rain jacket, pants and a bright orange helmet.

    Buying Advice

    How to Choose Bikepacking Bags

    51 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars

    Learn how to choose bikepacking bags to hold all your essential gear for a bikepacking adventure.

  • Illustration of items in bikepacking checklist

    Checklists

    Bikepacking Checklist

    351 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

    This comprehensive bikepacking checklist will help keep you from forgetting something important.