Bikepacking Essentials #6 | Navigation, Power, and On-Route Decisions

Welcome back to the Bikepacking Essentials Mini-Series. This series is all about the things that actually determine whether a bikepacking trip feels empowering… or miserable. Not the gear hype, not the highlight reels, just the fundamentals that make trips work.

In the first half of the series, Carl and I talked about the bigger-picture elements of bikepacking:

• What bikepacking really is
• Routes
• Bikes and tires
• Packing systems and gear strategies

And last episode, we zoomed in on food, water, and resupply. Things that directly impact your energy and day-to-day performance. This week, we’re continuing that shift into the real-world details that can quietly make or break your trip.

For Episode 6, we’re talking about navigation, power management, and on-route decision-making. Basically, how you actually move through your route when things don’t go perfectly (because they won’t).

This series wouldn't have be possible without the support of Panorama Cycles. They have be such a massive supporter of all things Bikepack Adventures over the past 4 years, that I am forever grateful that they also supported this project. Be sure to check them out on Instagram, YouTube and of course through their official webpage: www.panoramacycles.com.

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