In this beginner's guide to wild camping essentials, I go over the basic kit needed for your first free night under the stars. Includes practical advice, gear suggestions and more!Camping in the Wild Now that staycations are all the rage and campsites are fuller than ever, there's never been a better time to go wild camping!After all, who wants to pay over the odds for staying at a … [Read more...]

A strong rear bike rack for panniers is essential when preparing for a long distance bicycle tour. Here's the best rear racks for bike touring.Choosing A Rear Bike Pannier Rack If you only listen to one thing I have to say when it comes to bike racks for touring, make it this. Get steel bike touring racks.Steel is by far the best material for a rear bicycle rack, as it's hard wearing … [Read more...]

If you want to be a happy camper when bikepacking, take a camping pillow on your next bike tour. Here's the best pillows for camping when bike touring.Pillows for Camping Getting a good night's sleep when bike touring is essential. It helps your body recover from the previous day's ride, and raises your spirits for the day ahead.It's strange then, that one of the most essential … [Read more...]

Where do you draw the line when it comes to electronic gear to take on a bicycle tour? Here's a look at cameras, GPS, and gadgets for bike touring.Taking electronic gear on a bicycle tour When I first started bike touring on a ride around New Zealand for a few months, I had no electronic gear at all. The camera I had was a film one, I used an excellent cycling guidebook to New Zealand which … [Read more...]

Bike touring involves long hours in the saddle, so you've got to be kind to your butt! This guide to the best saddles for touring will help you on your quest to find a comfortable bike seat for cycling long distances.Best Saddle For Bike Touring There is no one size fits all solution to any aspect of bicycle touring, particularly when it comes to choosing a saddle. We're all built … [Read more...]