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Old 04-13-20, 02:14 PM
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Bikepacking vs Bike Touring - Differences & how to get started

Hey folks. This is a good video on bikepacking vs bike touring and how to get started. I know for one it was tough for me in deciding on what proper gear and bike to use. I mean sure, you can use any bike generally speaking but there is "The right tool for the job" bikes & setups that can save you from a whole world of hurt and failure when it comes to being out on the road. Planning is essential, so I hope this video can offer value to those who are just getting started.

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Old 04-13-20, 02:49 PM
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Next up, backpacking vs trekking.
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Old 04-13-20, 03:58 PM
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Bike packing is for hipsters and bike touring is for geezers.
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Originally Posted by skookum
Bike packing is for hipsters and bike touring is for geezers.
This

Right off the bat I'm expecting a picture of a 29' mt. bike. rigid fork thing with big h-bar bag, frame bag and big seat bag, vs. a Trek 520 type drop-bar bike with racks and panniers - the good old traditional touring setup. I lost interest when I saw the photo.
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It’s Groundhog Day all over again.
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Bike packing



Bike touring

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Old 04-13-20, 07:48 PM
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Also bike packing

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Old 04-14-20, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Happy Feet
Also bike packing

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Old 04-14-20, 07:37 AM
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well New York dude, you've done a bunch of neat trips over the last few years, fun to see clips of the various places again.
Most importantly, I wish you the best of being uber careful in these times, given that you are in NY
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