Field Notes
Field Notes is where the practical side of Bikepacking Life lives: what earns a place in the load, what a wet morning teaches, and how ordinary rides become the next adventure.
These are not perfect-trip stories. They are working notes from simple overnighters, camp systems, rainy rides, commuting miles, and the small choices that make the next trip easier.
Start simple
- Bikepacking on a Budget: Start Simple and Learn What You Need →
- The Sub-24-Hour Shakedown: Your First Overnighter →
- Bikepacking Gear You Already Own: Smart First-Overnight Uses →
Pack and ride
- Bikepacking Without a Backpack: Move Weight Off Your Back →
- Why Ride 25 Miles to Work? A Bike Commuter’s Perspective →
Rain and camp systems
- Hammock Camping in the Rain: What a Backyard Test Taught Me →
- Bikepacking in the Rain: Start the Day in Drier Shoes →
Why it matters
Looking for a clear first step? Start with Your First Bikepacking Overnight →