Bikepacking — Bike Kitchen

Here’s some content to hopefully inspire you on your bikepacking journey :)

This page was made as a follow-up to our presentation on bikepacking in the “Bike Talks” series, but hopefully the use lives beyond that!

Feel free to reach out to us at the Bike Kitchen through social media, or to contact Étienne (ET) for questions!

Intro Links

Bikepacking 101 - https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-101/

REI “how to get started” - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bikepacking.html

Quick bikepacking overview - https://www.ohiooutside.com/bikepacking-made-easy-illustrated/

Gear Choices

Panniers vs. Bikepacking bags - https://bikepacking.com/gear/bikepacking-bags/panniers-vs-bikepacking-bags/

Long distance tour packing list - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LlQvYh8i4

Making your own bags

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZqakQVb-sY
Handlebar harness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcfHfa_RyVo
handlebar feed bag - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gxAE1YUw3M

Packing your bags from Liv & local rider Juliet:

Route Planning

RideWithGPS - https://ridewithgps.com/find

Trailforks - https://www.trailforks.com/

BC Epic 1000 - https://www.bcepic1000.com/route

The Great Trail route - https://thegreattrail.ca/explore-the-map/

BC Bikepacking Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/143597146032709

Gravel Cycling Vancouver Island - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GravelVanIsle/

Cool stories

Radial Adventure Riders (evolution of WTF bike explorers) - https://radicaladventureriders.com/

WTF Bikeexplorers Ride Series - https://bikepacking.com/plog/wtf-bikexplorers-rides/

Rad Women of Bikepacking - https://bikepacking.com/plog/rad-women-of-bikepacking-part-1/

Inspirational Solo Women Cyclists - https://www.cyclingabout.com/solo-women-cyclists-epic-bicycle-touring-experience/

Lael Rides Alaska Film - https://youtu.be/UQKL7kWqTZs

Winter Bikepacking - https://bikepacking.com/plog/kettle-valley-rail-trail-in-winter-video/