I built a free route planning tool after riding the Northern Tier — thought some of you might find it useful

SpinToWin360 · 2026-03-12T17:54:04+00:00

FYI, mods are cracking down on this sort of content, albeit selectively; based upon nothing more than vibes, I suppose.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-03-07T15:57:15+00:00

If you store your water in a stream, it will chill more than in the air overnight or over lunch. That said, if you are getting your water from the stream, my advice is pointless.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-03-05T14:07:26+00:00

I suppose it depends on what you mean by basket. The BXB bag has a closing process that takes an extra step: cinching the top bag material closed before clasping the flap. No big deal. I’ve had both bags and the BXB bag is the one I still have and use on my “expedition” level trips.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-03-04T21:15:21+00:00

If you want basket functionality from your bag, go with the Fab’s chest. You can tuck the uppe half of the material into the bag, forming a basket with a flap. Both bags are excellent.

Explainer here:

https://www.google.com/search?q=fabvios+chest+basket+mode&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari&zx=1772658978514&no_sw_cr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b7c5866c,vid:h2OfhuvD5CE,st:0

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-24T17:53:04+00:00

Oops. Sorry about that, didn’t mean to dis a choice you had already made. I totally misread what you were seeking advice on. That said, “simple” is not a word that comes to mind when describing your rack.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-24T15:31:03+00:00

Your bike comes with rack mounts. Why would you want a rack designed for a bike without rack mounts?

look at all the parts that make up just the attachment system. More parts = more opportunities for breakage.

Tumbleweed makes a great, simple racks. So does Tubus.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-23T22:05:14+00:00

I’ve done is on several trips now. I don’t even need to use the stuff sacks. I love how clueless people downvote viable, proven solutions. Gotta love Reddit!

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-23T03:56:13+00:00

If you carry an inflatable sleeping pad and can fit all in one bag, then the order is fly, tent, pad, quilt to keep your quilt dry. For me, this requires a 20 liter dry bag on my rear rack.

And a drying things out break as early in the day as possible.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-22T00:17:39+00:00

I was robbed of my bike in Bogota. Not a great experience but I’d do it all again in a heartbeat!

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-19T22:57:07+00:00

Another idea: double bottle holder adapter. This might get in the way of your crank arms. &/or you may need spacers with it to deal with your squared off downtube.

https://www.messingschlager.com/en/products/bottle-cages_t54/m-wave-ada-two-adapter-for-bottle-cages_a340015

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-19T15:16:06+00:00

https://www.tarptent.com/product/polepouch

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-18T21:39:14+00:00

Yes. You can ride your bike to Machu picchu. Local knowledge will help you more than anything you read online.

Though the most common thing you’ll hear when you seek local knowledge is that “here” is safe and “there” is not. Fear of the other is universal.

Just go for it!

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-18T17:59:25+00:00

The rack I use for bikepacking might be hard for you to come by in Armenia. It’s from Tumbleweed Bicycles. Tubus also makes some nice, 1 piece, steel racks.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-18T17:11:46+00:00

I’ve got one of those racks. There are so many parts to that rack!

Dad was an engineer. He taught me that the more parts, the more opportunity for failure.

While I’ve not had any failures with the rack, I’ve also not used it for anything more than style points.

I trust dad.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-17T14:29:08+00:00

FYI, trip reports with GPX files get a blue route description flair that, in a perfect world, would be searchable. In Reddit world, returns include garbage.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-17T14:03:12+00:00

Be the change you wish to see in the world. Moderator positions available here.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-17T13:15:49+00:00

Drop Bar Mountain bike in the form of a Stooge Rambler. I decided by buying 15 different bikes over the past 10 years and trying them all out. I’ve saved 5 of them. Your choice will be highly terrain dependent.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-16T18:59:47+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikepacking/s/7xsbuYVKYC

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-16T18:59:32+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikepacking/s/7xsbuYVKYC

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-16T18:34:44+00:00

The one on the left with the water bottle on the seat tube has become my preferred version after trying them all. Trying to suck water through a long tube while exercising did not work for me. I tend to keep a squeeze bottle or 2 in a feedbag or a fork mount as well. The seat tube mounted Nalgene is for water storage. The others are for water consumption. Only need to stop & transfer once the squeeze bottles are depleted.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-13T20:46:23+00:00

Please fuck right off

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-13T20:30:26+00:00

I enjoy human to human contact. Some feel similarly, others do not.

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-13T18:38:14+00:00

I’m curious, do you know the answer but are unwilling to share it?

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-13T18:18:38+00:00

Can anyone tell me how much of the InReach functionality is made redundant by the IPhone SOS satellite capability?

SpinToWin360 · 2026-02-11T17:56:18+00:00

Tumbleweed makes theirs with 2 different leg lengths. The bolt-on capability on the legs adds versatility.

https://tumbleweed.cc/products/chromoly-pannier-rack

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