With my bike computer reading a sweltering 106 degrees Fahrenheit, I cusped the top of the climb, out of breath and drenched in sweat. A minute ahead of the rest of the group, I scanned the horizon ...

Ultra-packable sub-2-lb tent uses your bike as part of the frame If you're going bikepacking – which is off-road bicycle camping – you'll want to keep your load as light and compact as possible.

Said to fit riders from 4ft 6in upwards, the All-Packa features 20in wheels and is claimed to “fold into a standard suitcase for travel”. A folding gravel bike could be an interesting proposition for ...

Backpacking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the added bonus of getting a little exercise. But those packs are not light, and it involves walking most of the time, so you definitely feel it ...

A simple, local overnighter or months on the road: bikepacking enables you to explore further and get back to basics. You may be surprised by how little you need to get started with bikepacking. Even ...

Embarking on a cycling journey often starts with excitement – new routines, social rides and the thrill of the open road. But over time, monotony can creep in, tempting some to hang up their wheels.

As I fell asleep in a tent to the sounds of waves crashing on the beach and no cell phone service anywhere in the vicinity, I thought, this is the respite I needed. That is, until the wee hours of the ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. Bikepacking might be the perfect adventure. Ride bikes, sleep ...

Sharing the outdoors with my 3-year old son has been one of my greatest joys as a father. Ian has been camping with us since he was just 2 weeks old and he’s continued to love sleeping outside as he’s ...