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Bikepacking on the Horizon: Adapted Bags, Panniers and Tents
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Adventure and long bike rides that stretch over several days and nights are within reach for just about anyone—but first, you’ll need the right gear. Unlike traditional bike touring, bikepacking relies on a system of lightweight, minimalist and aerodynamic bags that work together on the bike. Aerodynamics might not seem like a big deal at first, but it’s something you’ll appreciate more and more as the kilometres add up.
When it comes to what to pack, the key is to focus on the essentials and leave the extras behind. That big pepper mill you inherited from Uncle Henry? Best left on the kitchen table. A small camping grinder will do just fine—or better yet, a few pepper packets, or a pinch of pepper in a small plastic bag. Or honestly… maybe just skip the pepper altogether. You get the idea.
Bags and panniers
Fortunately, some brands have continued to expand their bikepacking bag offerings since introducing their first models several years ago. Always focused on providing waterproof and durable solutions, Ortlieb is now a brand recognized worldwide in the adventure cycling world.
We carry several models of bikepacking bags in store and on our website. At La Cordée, you’ll find everything you need to bring your bikepacking plans to life this season—and many more to come—along with advice from our team of passionate experts.
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Bikepacking Tents
And of course, to end your bikepacking days in comfort, nothing beats a good tent designed specifically for bikepacking. What does that mean? Mainly that the tent uses much shorter poles than a conventional tent, making them easier to pack into a bag or pannier.
These models also offer a range of features tailored to bikepacking, such as helmet storage pockets and integrated ground sheets or gear bins for storing cycling shoes, helmets and other accessories.
Finally, the storage bags for these tents often include built-in straps that allow them to be attached directly to the handlebars or the bike frame. That’s the icing on the cake!
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