CamelBak Skyline 10LR Hydration Pack: Long Term Review
After an impulse purchase, I put the CamelBal Skyline 10LR hydration pack to the test. Here’s what I have to report on how it fares on bikepacking forays.
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How to: DIY Bike Tool Roll for Your Next Adventure
I’ve always loved the simplicity of a tool roll. Just put your tools inside a piece of fabric and roll it up. I took on a new project to make my own tool roll for my bike. Here’s how you can make one for yourself.
How to Use Your Garmin eTrex GPS for Bikepacking
Learn how to plan a bikepacking route using free maps and free apps. While there are many cycling-specific GPS units in the market, one non-cycling specific unit is the golden standard in bikepacking navigation. The Garmin eTrex series GPS units check all the boxes when it comes to usability and reliability.
Bike Rack Smugness: Surly’s 24-Pack Rack Review
Front racks aren’t the most aero solution, but all the drag coefficient is offset by its smugness superlativeness. All jokes aside, front racks are a convenient solution to carry loads of all shapes and sizes on your bike.
5 Easy Steps to Successful Bikepacking Navigation
Navigating in the outdoors is not rocket science. Here are a five bikepacking navigation tips on how to stay on track while getting lost but not being lost.
Bedrock Dakota Review: Roomy Top Tube Bag
The Bedrock Dakota top tube bag is roomy enough to carry essential gear and small enough to stay out of the way when you are out of the saddle or have both feet planted on the ground. And it looks good!
Revelate Terrapin V2 Review: The Convenient Seat Bag
The Revelate Terrapin V2 is the newest iteration of the popular Terrapin seat bag. I put this bag through the wringer on a bikepacking trip across the Scottish Highlands and commuting to work. Here’s my opinion on this waterproof bag… Not all Seat Bags are Made Equal When the first bikepacking seat bags started to come out, they were designed so that the whole bag...
Bikepacking in Scotland: Coast to Coast through the Highlands
Scotland’s Highland is rugged and sublime. I spent 7 days bikepacking in Scotland, pedaling from Aberdeen to Ullapool (390 km) and exploring the tastes of a new breed of Scottish breweries.
Building a Surly Ogre: Back to Basics
Here I am building another bike. I had way too much fun building the Salsa Fargo this past spring and I couldn’t wait to get started building another bike. It just so happened that Mrs. Trouble was looking for something a little different than her Trek hybrid. Mrs. Trouble wanted something utilitarian, a bike that she could run errands with, come...
Building a Salsa Fargo: Starting from Scratch
Right after I came back from a biking trip across Spain, I started to dream about other biking adventures. Soon, I found myself building a Salsa Fargo. How did I land on this frame choice? Read on! A lot of the research I did about bike touring led me to information on a “new” breed of bikes. These bikes are...
