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Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

You already own most of the stuff you need to go bike packing. Here are a few key items that will finally get you on the trail.

Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

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October 30, 2024
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Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

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You already own most of the stuff you need to go bike packing. Here are a few key items that will finally get you on the trail.

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Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

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Give bikepacking a try: These items will get you started (it takes less than you think)

Don’t let bikepacking be that thing that you plan to try someday. Now is the time! Heading out for an overnight mountain bike ride is easier than you think, and you probably already have most of the gear you need. Fill in the gaps with these hand-selected items that bikepackers love, from bags and racks to clothing and electronics. The great thing is that you can use most of this gear off the bike and for regular rides too.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jeff Barber.

Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

Give bikepacking a try: These items will get you started (it takes less than you think)

Don’t let bikepacking be that thing that you plan to try someday. Now is the time! Heading out for an overnight mountain bike ride is easier than you think, and you probably already have most of the gear you need. Fill in the gaps with these hand-selected items that bikepackers love, from bags and racks to clothing and electronics. The great thing is that you can use most of this gear off the bike and for regular rides too.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jeff Barber.

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Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since.
Medya Mansyone

Singletracks: Give Bikepacking A Try: These Items Will Get You Started (It Takes Less Than You Think)

Give bikepacking a try: These items will get you started (it takes less than you think)

Don’t let bikepacking be that thing that you plan to try someday. Now is the time! Heading out for an overnight mountain bike ride is easier than you think, and you probably already have most of the gear you need. Fill in the gaps with these hand-selected items that bikepackers love, from bags and racks to clothing and electronics. The great thing is that you can use most of this gear off the bike and for regular rides too.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Jeff Barber.

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Editor in Chief
Jeff Barber
Jeff co-founded Singletracks with his wife Leah in 1998 and has been dedicated to sharing the mountain bike information that inspires others to take epic adventures ever since.
Medya Mansyone
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