I’ve been thinking a lot about bike packing, and the Marin Pine Mountain looked like an ideal launchpad for future excursions. Found on the Marin Bikes website under the “bike packing/ adventure” category, the Pine Mountain is a Swiss Army knife disguised as a bike. Marin bills it as “a classic steel hardtail with modern […]
Dream Trips: Iceland Bike Packing Adventure
It was only six o’clock in the morning, yet the arctic sun had already risen, casting the sleepy city of Reykjavik in an overcast glow. Though it was the first week of August, there was a damp chill in the air so we donned puffy jackets at the bus stop while awaiting our ride into […]
Review: Portland Design Works Bindle Rack
The PDW Bindle Rack is a post mounted rack suitable for touring or the daily haul. Easy to install, it’s a quick and viable solution to carrying heavier loads in a seat pack without committing to a traditional rack. The Bindle Rack is constructed of lightweight alloy and equipped with heavy duty compression straps that loop […]
Roll with It: A Bike Packing Film
If you’re looking to step away from the rat race, a weekend pedaling into the woods has a magical way of making stress melt away. Strapping some camping gear, a change of clothes and supplies to your bike means you’re no longer on any type of schedule. I never thought I’d be interested in […]