{"id":316,"date":"2022-03-02T14:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.global-kite.com\/?p=316"},"modified":"2023-10-26T12:48:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T12:48:47","slug":"beginner-bikepacking-tips-preparing-for-your-first-overnight-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.global-kite.com\/index.php\/2022\/03\/02\/beginner-bikepacking-tips-preparing-for-your-first-overnight-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner Bikepacking Tips: Preparing for Your First Overnight Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"
Are you looking for some beginner bikepacking tips? You’re in the right place! Over the past few years, bikepacking has really taken off among the biking community. It’s a great way to explore new places, spend some time outdoors, and cover more ground than you can on foot. I’ve been going on bikepacking trips for a couple of years and it’s hands down one of my favorite ways to adventure.<\/p>\n
But there are some things that need to be taken into consideration before you head out on a bikepacking trip. Factors like what gear to bring, how to pack a bike for bikepacking, and choosing a beginner-friendly route are all essential for planning a successful trip. <\/p>\n
After a number of short and long bikepacking tours myself (including pedaling 630 miles across the state of Washington!), I want to share a few tips and tricks I’ve learned to help you get ready for your first bikepacking adventure. <\/p>\n
For your first bikepacking trip, you want to choose a route that is manageable. Overnight trips are a great way to test out gear, decide if you actually enjoy it, and get a feel for what it’s like to pedal a loaded bike. <\/strong>Bikepacking.com is a great resource for finding and researching bikepacking trips and they have a whole section dedicated to overnighters<\/a>. <\/p>\n Other factors to consider when choosing your first bikepacking route are:<\/p>\n\n