Alissa | Exploring Wild
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If you're lucky enough to share bikepacking with your special person, or you'd like to but it hasn't happened yet, this one is for you. After 10,000+ miles solo, bikepacking with my husband has been incredible and also very different. exploringwild.com/bikepacking-wi…
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Tips for Successful Bikepacking With Your Significant Other - Exploring Wild
Bikepacking as a couple can be a fantastic bonding experience, and also a relationship boot camp of sorts. Here are 12 tips my husband and I learned from our trips together.
If you bikepack with tubeless tires you hopefully carry needle and thread for repairs. But have you ever actually tried to sew a tire gash? I tested a variety of needles and threads and found some work far better than others: exploringwild.com/tubeless-tire-…
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Tubeless Tire Repair Testing: What I Learned Slashing Tires and Sewing Them Back Together -...
Sewing a tubeless tire is hard, but the right supplies make it easier. I tested needles, threads, and other tubeless tire repair supplies and these are my picks for bikepacking and mountain biking.
When something goes sideways with your bike or gear in the middle of nowhere, sometimes the simplest supplies can save your day. Here are 9 basic items I always carry in my bikepacking repair kit that aren't specifically intended for bikes: exploringwild.com/simple-supplie…
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9 Surprisingly Simple Supplies in My Bikepacking Repair Kit That Aren’t Tools or Spares - Exploring...
The simplest supplies can save your day! Here are 9 items I always carry in my bikepacking repair kit that aren't specifically intended for bikes but can solve important bikepacking problems.
I built this interactive pace calculator to help bikepackers estimate how long a given route will take them. Factor in your route basics (distance, elevation, terrain), personal capabilities, and desired time off the bike and see how it all shakes out: exploringwild.com/bikepacking-pa…
Quick release fork bags are a small but growing sub-sub-category in the bikepacking bag world. Is this trend right for you, or should you stick to the traditional combo of cargo cage, dry bag, and straps? Here are the pros and cons as I see them. exploringwild.com/quick-release-…
A good group vibe can make a great bikepacking trip amazing, but tension can suck the joy out of an otherwise lovely ride. If you plan to ride with a friend or a few, I highly recommend you discuss these 9 topics beforehand: exploringwild.com/questions-to-a…
Most of us experience saddle soreness at some point in our bikepacking journey, and it can get pretty grim if you don't know what to do about it. This quick reference guide will literally save your butt, even in the middle of a long trip: exploringwild.com/saddle-sorenes…
This week I'm sharing a bite-size post full of quick tips for wild camping, including how to choose a safe and comfortable campsite while leaving no trace, and sneaky tips to avoid being seen if you're camping near a road. exploringwild.com/wild-camping-q…
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Wild Camping Cheat Sheet (Bikepacker's Companion Quick Tips) - Exploring Wild
Quick downloadable tips to wild camp safely, responsibly, and comfortably while bikepacking in semi-remote places.
Old Man Mountain's innovative racks have earned my trust over the years, so I was excited to dive into the details of their latest launch: the Hemlock quick-release fork bag and its unique FLiP mount system that doubles as a regular cargo cage: exploringwild.com/old-man-mounta…
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Comparing Old Man Mountain's New FLiP Cargo Cage + Hemlock Fork Bags to the Competition - Exploring...
A first look and competitor analysis of Old Man Mountain's new first-of-its-kind combo: Hemlock quick release fork bags and FLiP mounts that double as cargo cages.
Salsa just released a rare update to the classic Fargo bikepacking machine. As a Fargo enthusiast, I've taken a close look at the changes and gathered my thoughts on what they mean for prospective Fargo buyers in this post. exploringwild.com/2025-salsa-far…
Fellow bikepackers, I need your help! I'm launching a new website that makes it easier to find, compare, and choose bikepacking gear. During February every contribution to the crowdsourced gear database earns a chance to win an REI gift card: exploringwild.com/bikepack-baggr…
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Bikepackers, Share Your Gear Opinions to Help Launch A New Project (and win an REI gift card) -...
Bikepackers, I need your help! Share your gear experience on Bikepack Baggregator, a new website that makes it easier to find, compare, and choose bikepacking gear, and earn a chance to win an REI...
Small gear maker Six Moon Designs recently launched a new solo freestanding tent, the Lunar Orbiter. Here I compare and contrast it with other freestanding solo tents and suggest who might want to consider it: exploringwild.com/six-moon-desig…
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How Does the New Six Moon Designs Lunar Orbiter Tent Compare to the Competition? - Exploring Wild
Six Moon Designs recently launched their Lunar Orbiter, a unique new freestanding solo tent. Here's my take on how it compares to other solo freestanding tents on the market, and who will want to...
Simple canister stoves are a great solution for most of us in the USA. But if you'll be bikepacking abroad or in winter weather, have unique cooking needs, or want to save weight, it's worth considering other bikepacking stove options: exploringwild.com/choosing-bikep…
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Choosing a Bikepacking Stove: 8 Types Explained (plus my personal favorites) - Exploring Wild
Choosing a bikepacking stove is simple if you go with a canister stove, but sometimes you want the ability to burn other fuels or save more weight. Here are 8 types of bikepacking stoves and the best...
You might be hearing more about Pinion drivetrains lately. My husband and bikepacking buddy got one a few years ago, and we've ridden side-by-side on a Pinion and a traditional drivetrain ever since. Comparison from 2400 miles of bikepacking together: exploringwild.com/pinion-gearbox…
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Bikepacking With a Pinion Gearbox vs. Traditional Drivetrain: His vs. Hers 2400 Mile Comparison -...
Considering a Pinion gearbox for bikepacking? Here's a couple's account of bikepacking 2400 miles with both a Pinion and traditional drivetrain side by side.
Still need a gift for the special bikepacker in your life (or, let's be honest, yourself)? I've carefully crafted this list of 50 creative ideas that bikepackers are likely to love but unlikely to already have. exploringwild.com/creative-gift-… #bikepacking #bikepackinggear
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Gift Ideas for Bikepackers: 50 Creative Ideas That Go Beyond The Typical Gear Guides - Exploring...
Need a gift idea for a special bikepacker in your life? Or perhaps for yourself? Here are 50 unique and creative ideas you won't find in a typical bikepacking gift guide.
The topographically rugged, yet logistically civilized, Trans Catalina Trail runs the length of scenic Catalina Island off the coast of LA. We hiked it over 5 days in November as a leisurely off-season treat. Trip report and pictures here: exploringwild.com/backpacking-tr…
Gearing up for adventures in 2025? I've scoured the web for deals on my favorite bikepacking gear, the stuff I know and love from many thousands of miles, and compiled them all right here. Happy shopping and happy holidays! exploringwild.com/holiday-deals-… #bikepacking #bikepackinggear
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Best Holiday Deals on My Favorite Bikepacking Gear (Updated) - Exploring Wild
I've scoured the web for holiday days on my favorite bikepacking gear, the stuff I know and love from thousands of miles of personal experience. Happy bargain hunting!
When we moved into our dream house, we had one pressing problem: no garage! Here's how we've organized our bikepacking and outdoor gear, including maybe a couple too many bikes (is there even such a thing?) in a tiny 9x12' shed: exploringwild.com/how-i-organize…
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Inside My Gear Shed: How I Organize Bikepacking Gear In a Small Space - Exploring Wild
My cheap and functional solutions for storing 7 bikes and a whole bunch of bikepacking and other outdoor gear in a 9x12' shed.
The Haven is a unique shelter system from Six Moon Designs that combines a standalone tarp and bug net into a versatile and very light double-wall tent. I've been using an older version for years and recently tested the newer fully-enclosed combo: exploringwild.com/review-six-moo…
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Review: Six Moon Designs Haven 2P Tent (Tarp + NetTent Bundle) - Exploring Wild
The Haven Tent bundle stands out from other 2-person trekking pole shelters with its versatile double wall design that's especially great for wet, humid, and/or buggy conditions.
You may have seen Ombraz armless sunglasses around and wondered, does that really work? I recently tested a pair while bikepacking and backpacking and they won me over, largely thanks to their quality and attention to detail. exploringwild.com/review-ombraz-…
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