My 2021 Bikepacking Gear List

Рет қаралды 174,011

Күн бұрын

Stuff I Mention In This Video:
Full Bikepacking Build & Gear List - bit.ly/3q2I34a
Odyssey - • Odyssey - A Bikepackin...
OE Bikepacking Articles - bit.ly/2Xue8Wh
Why YOU Should Start Bikepacking - • Why YOU Should Start B...
My Gear:
Rouge Panda Custom Frame Bag - bit.ly/35dc9Ke
2 Swift Zeitgeist - bit.ly/38fgmz4
Sift Sidekick Stem Pouch - bit.ly/3odyzCN
Carradice Bagman - bit.ly/3njS0II
ZPacks Altaplex Tent - zpacks.com/products/altaplex-...
10 Easton Nano Stakes - www.tarptent.com/product/stakes/
60” Carbon Pole - bit.ly/2MDEt24
UGQ Bandit XL 20* bit.ly/34t1cHA
Thermarest UberLite - amzn.to/2Xc7NPU
Gossamer Gear 1/8” Pad - bit.ly/2JEHCh0
Aeros UL Pillow - amzn.to/39NsCpR
EE Side Kicks - bit.ly/3a1ka8p
BRS UL Stove - amzn.to/2GPlJqY
SnowPeak 700 Ti Mug - amzn.to/2PEeGnR
Sea to Summit Spoon - amzn.to/2nqpICn
HillTop DCF Food Bag - partners.hilltoppacks.com/1490...
Sawyer Squeeze - amzn.to/3pRpikb
CNOC Vecto - amzn.to/3ohVhtn
Stainless Steel Bottle - amzn.to/35gBu6m
OR Echo Sun Hoodie - amzn.to/2Dpj1Jt
KUHL Fugitive Shirt - bit.ly/2XoqjEo
Patagonia Dirt Shorts - bit.ly/2XcDtEn
EE Visp Rain Jacket - bit.ly/3a2mlc3
EE Torrid Jacket - bit.ly/3a13Pkf
App Gear Beanie - bit.ly/3hVdWZA
Patagonia LW Tights - amzn.to/2Xuzn9u
Darn Tough Endurance Socks -amzn.to/2EGTnyp
Shimano XC5 Shoes - amzn.to/3ojTPXF
Pearl Izumi Cyclone Gloves - amzn.to/3nj0D6y
PEARL IZUMI Barrier Cap - amzn.to/3pSdK01
POC Omne Air Helmet - amzn.to/3nkeV6I
Garmin Edge Explore - amzn.to/38fImmc
Canon M6 Mark Body only: amzn.to/3i252JZ
Canon 24-70 f4: amzn.to/2MPhwJD
Viltrox Speedbooster: amzn.to/35n6x08
UltraPod II - amzn.to/2EEznP3
Anker Powercore PD 10,000 - amzn.to/33duney
RavPower 18 W Plug - amzn.to/33aBzIw
Nitecore NU 25 Headlamp - amzn.to/38Z995u
Serfes 350 Head Light - amzn.to/398CH0m
NiteRider Sabre Rear Light - amzn.to/38erxYR
Bike Multi-Tool - amzn.to/3oh92IQ
LEZYNE Tubeless Repair Kit - amzn.to/38jtOCi
LEZYNE Pressure Drive Pump - amzn.to/3rTYEsO
Tubolito CX Spare Tube - amzn.to/3njhrdF
Hilltop Ditty Bag - partners.hilltoppacks.com/1490...
Leuko Tape - amzn.to/2xYkDGr
Victorinox Classic SD Knife - amzn.to/2GHkaKx
Deuce of Spades Trowel - amzn.to/2GwhVsA
Travel Bidet - amzn.to/3bbnF99
Rawlogy Cork Ball - amzn.to/2Oxa7gb
Bamboo Tooth Brush - amzn.to/2WEkMZc
JT Lip Balm - amzn.to/3fyFouW
Favorite Backpacking Gear of 2020 - • My Favorite Backpackin...
Get Exclusive Behind The Scenes Content, Unseen Trail videos, & Support my Channel with a pledge as low as a $1/month - / darwinonthetrail
** Gear Used to Shoot this Video! **
- Camera -
Canon EOS R - amzn.to/2L45vwA
- Lense -
Canon EF 24 f/2.8 - amzn.to/2L1WzYk
- Sound -
Rode Video Mic Pro+ - amzn.to/2Q5qFxH
- TriPod -
Targus 360 Trigger Tripod - amzn.to/2kMsU5Y
- Music By: Mike Boren -
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
Contact information:
Website: www.darwinonthetrail.com
Instagram: Darwin_Onthetrail
facebook: darwinonthetrail

Пікірлер: 519

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

So... What do you think? Have plans of strapping your Backpacking Gear to a Bike & giving Adventure Cycling a try in 2021??? 👇Let Us Know Down Below!👇

@cgriggsiv 3 жыл бұрын

I hope this year I will be able to get a nice four-day trip down to Finley State Park down on the buckeye trails The whole trip is around 368 miles

@kyle_scharf 3 жыл бұрын

I am planning to try my first bikepacking trip this year.

@safromnc8616 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Tenkara would be a great addition if you are going someplace you could utilize it...

@frodoadventure1 3 жыл бұрын

Planning to hit a long section of the NCT for a couple days.

@MrZetsu1995 3 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on doing a bikepacking trip of about 1200km, gonna go the full coast of Finland, we'll see what happens...

@pierreprior2933 3 жыл бұрын

As a bikepacker myself, I love the direction your channel is taking!

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

Just trying to expand everyone's Outdoor Adventure Horizons. You can only make so many Hiking Videos in 5 years (350 of them!) 😉

@ntr10me 3 жыл бұрын

More bike content - SUPER welcome decision.

@johnjames4583 3 жыл бұрын

Bike packing brings a lot of things to the table. One, if your like me, i have a bad foot from the service. Hiking is fun but short lived, where as on a bike I can extend the miles, and have a pain free trip. Bikes allow you to travel farther period. Granted you are not going to be doing any wilderness travel. I like the fact that someone with your vast experience in Hiking and Biking is willing to share this knowledge with us. Thank You

@elorz007 3 жыл бұрын

14 degrees? That's quite a nice weather. **Laughs in Celsius**

@TheBlazingSilver 3 жыл бұрын

This isn't content that's super applicable to me, but its clear that you love it. So I'm just gonna comment here to help feed that engagement algorithm demon!

@TheBlazingSilver 3 жыл бұрын

Get back to the circus you clown.

@ridesrambles8903 3 жыл бұрын

Always great to see other folks great, and interesting to find out why they choose one thing over another. Enjoying the new content, cheers bud

@dage1301 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Darwin. I love the direction you are taking regarding sharing all your adventures. As a new bikepacker I found this both interesting and helpful. Thanks again!

@carlospilkington3249 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Darwin, From Spain we would love to see some more of yor great bikepacking videos. Thanks a lot for all the inspiration. Love your trail vids!!!

@theadventurousgeezer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darwin! I've just started to get into both backpacking and bikepacking and love them both. Nice to know of someone who enjoys both just like I do. Great content in your video, as usual.

@Crowiferous 3 жыл бұрын

Psyched that you're back to bike packing videos! I fell in love with 2 wheel travel when I biked across the US in 2010; life changing doesn't cut it. Go Darwin go!

@timot_one 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're posting more bikepacking videos. I originally found your videos while researching gear to get into bikepacking a few years ago. Looking forward to seeing more content.

@iamdrew14 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the bikepacking content! I'm an avid backpacker dabbling in bikepacking, and this content is exactly the kind I'm looking for. Keep it coming, my friend!

@lindadou1631 3 жыл бұрын

yes, more bikepacking info. We have always rode but bikepacking sounds like something we can get into. Love the channel, hiking and or biking.

@JoeOsChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you doing Bikepacking videos, that makes your channel even better. I've done plenty of bike touring in the past with racks and panniers, trips up to 7000 km solo. But in 2021, I will also be getting into the bikepacking style as well. Looking forward to more of these videos from you! Cheers from Thunder Bay Ontario Canada

@hanniegraceoutside4870 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love! My best friend and I thru hiked the AT last year and are now looking at doing some serious bikepacking (with hopefully going east coast to west coast in 2023), so we we're thrilled to find your channel. I love your vibe, your mix of adventure and cycling, and your videos. Definitely more bikepacking stuff!

@garrywhelan9211 3 жыл бұрын

Fully support your inclusion of bikepacking. I came to your channel as a long time hiker and cyclist looking for what's current in lightweight backpacking - since it's the same for bikepacking! I've ended up enjoying all your hiking content and the little you covered for bikepacking, so more power to you. It's all inspiration for adventures and exploring.

@sethbeiden1305 3 жыл бұрын

Bikes are awesome, so please keep it coming! I love backpacking and riding bikes - love merging it! Bikes allow you to see more in the same time, although faster, but in a totally different way. Amazing.

@philamongthehills501 3 жыл бұрын

Fifteen years ago having kids and new rail trail going across the county got me back into cycling which got me into bike touring which got me back into backpacking. I am in the process of getting my off the shelf bike setup better for touring from the local bike shop and have been researching routes across the state. Please keep producing these videos.

@johnwych5612 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks. I started watching your channel for gear advice getting going with bikepacking, then got hooked on the beautiful hiking films you make! I'm really enjoying these bikepacking features again. The highlight of the summer was convincing my (16 year old 'you're so uncool, Dad') son to come with me on a short bike packing adventure. He loved it and even had to admit the water filter, stove, food, sleep system and everything we took 'just worked' - thanks to you. Keep them coming :)

@TheRickurb 3 жыл бұрын

“Steel Sherpa”! ❤️ I’m stealing that one!

@tanstaafl1960 3 жыл бұрын

Well, ‘Iron Donkey’ is pretty dated, so I guess a new nickname is warranted. 😉👍

@swnorcraft7971 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! Bring on all the bikepacking videos you want to.............cant wait. Thanks for sharing.

@daigentaylor 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it coming! I love the bikepacking content. Currently planing a long trip this spring.

@jae.m.luna2023 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! I’m glad to see you are going to start doing bikepacking videos again. I’ve been interested in doing more riding so I’m excited to learn more about it. 👍🏻

@Curry952 3 жыл бұрын

Excited to see more bikepacking stuff! Always loved your insight on backpacking, and I imagine it’s just as good or better on a bike!

@cjcar178 3 жыл бұрын

I just did my first bikepacking trip and I'm hooked. Loved the video!

@cshaslag 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing information on bike packing. I bike pack and love to see what others use. Thanks for emphasizing that you can do this with any bags/bike you have and showing the cross-over between hiking and bike packing.

@littletownie4008 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Darwin. Its great to see you doing more bikepacking videos. It's summer time for me and my friends. We are planing a 400km ride through the Molesworth Station and the Rainbow trail. An adventure Ive been looking forward to if for ages. It's useful to see how and what other people bring on their adventures.

@MrJacobmetcalf 3 жыл бұрын

Think you for always being so encouraging at every level for people

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

Always Trying 😉

@dnestlerode5513 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get out much currently but I have been planning trips that include bike packing for the 1st time so I am very pleased to see the new content.

@supertoaster6950 3 жыл бұрын

I found and followed your channel in 2016 BECAUSE of the bikepacking content. Keep it comin'!! I'm doing the Sky Islands next month, so I was pretty stoked to see that vid last week.

@theimperialsage 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Bike content. While a lot of people may not be able to take a long bike trip, I feel there are always good bike trails to explore here in the Midwest. I was really inspired a coupe years ago to explore the biking community by watching your videos. I would always welcome more biking content.

@279seb 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see you going the bikepacking route. I tried it out last summer and loved it. Starting to make plans for this summer.

@johnnymcandrew 3 жыл бұрын

I use all your thru hiking video gear for my bike packing setup, now you are doing bike packing videos. This is awesome Darwin, keep it up :)

@danielepperson9683 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yes! Super pumped you’re putting out bikepacking content!

@Sk8ter-Dad 2 жыл бұрын

Stoked to see more bikepacking videos in 2022!!!!

@jacovdmnz 3 жыл бұрын

I did my first bikepacking adventure this weekend. 122km over two days on the Little River Rail Trail in between Christchurch and Little River in New Zealand. I had such a blast and am already looking forward to the next one. Happy Days!

@sedonasugarloaflodge7971 3 жыл бұрын

dude! The foam pad to save your therma is brilliant! I've been fighting punctures every time I have gone out.

@alessandrog.1985 3 жыл бұрын

First I apologize for my basic English. I follow your videos with interest ( the last short film is really nice ) and I find your approach to bikepacking interesting. Explanations always very useful for people like me who are at the beginning. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hi from Italy

@theredravenworkshop3037 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful full of awesome information! More bike videos are always welcome.

@margiepaskert3289 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please. I am not currently bikepacking, but you are inspiring me to do so. Thanks!

@philliplaroe6107 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago ( like 40!) I did some bike packing which turned into back packing and now as my knees are getting old I am looking again to return to my bike. I have enjoyed all your backpacking videos and would greatly enjoy more dedicated to biking. I have already added the loop out of Patagonia to my upcoming travels!

@NimbusNikko 3 жыл бұрын

i got into backpacking gear for ultimately doing a huge bikepacking trip so im thankful you made a video like this !

@spectac1983 3 жыл бұрын

I started watching for the bikepacking several years ago. Stuck around because hiking gear has a good bit of overlap, but glad to see bikepacking again!

@js4513 3 жыл бұрын

Love the bike packing content just as much as the hiking!

@certifiedfishingcycling9208 3 жыл бұрын

First ever search for bikepacking as I am thinking of making it a reality...boy, am I ever glad I chose your thumbnail 🙏. Solid content, very informative, and easily affordable items for purchase for me, the beginner. YES, MAKE MORE BIKEPACKING CONTENT..I WILL BE FOLLOWING AS YOU HAVE EARNED YOURSELF ANOTHER SUBSCRIBER THROUGH THIS VIDEO ALONE! KEEP IT UP.

@bruceblair4316 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video and love seeing you exploring your interests! I just got a cutthroat and am starting to outfit it for bikepacking and a future divide ride as a reward for the weight loss. Thank you very much for the video and information.

@marcselby6715 3 жыл бұрын

I started watching your channel as I wanted to the TCR and wanted to learn about lightweight gear, so even better now that actual bike content being included.

@KnightsoftheTrail 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. I've never even thought of bike packing before, but it sure seems fun, and it's just another extension of adventure. I'm down for more content. Keep them coming. I would like to see a video on how you plan your trips, routes, and were to stay the night on your journey. Thanks.

@Ratatrail 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the reason why I did the PCT in 2019, great channel, excellent advices as usual, thanks for sharing 🤓

@Bostonclassics1 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are making biking videos. Happy New Year.

@calywil 3 жыл бұрын

I watch all of your videos Darwin, can't wait for more bikepacking vids. I'm currently in Las Vegas looking for 2 night trips within driving range. Gonna do a trip to Flagstaff once the weather breaks in spring.

@phillipallen1305 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comprehensive discussion of your bike packing gear. I'd love to follow you during some cool bike packing trips.

@tziporah97 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your bike packing gear list with us. I would love to see more videos of your bike packing trips.

@DaveM-mp6yu 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I just started last year. The tenkara rod is great for bike packing. Thanks.

@kenfrank3782 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you’re doing this !!! I really damaged my foot a few years ago -- close to walking with bone on bone which will really make you sit up and say Holy Shixt that hurt !!! Basically I’m going to be doing bike touring and canoe camping as my adventures from now on. Nice thing is a lot of my hiking gear is perfect for biking and canoe camping.

@jimdelfin4935 3 жыл бұрын

Sharing this to my fellow bike buddies here in the Philippines. Thanks!

@BiminiJerry 3 жыл бұрын

great video and commentary... I appreciate your detail and commonsense approach

@mnsterbruiser 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a lot of links. Thanks for taking the time. Love to see good videos on this subject.

@OgedeiKhanOKOK 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video man. Bikepacking might be a niche category but for those interested in it ur vids are amazing 👍

@user-bb1ie3ll6o 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the bikepacking content! Very exciting addition to the channel

@logandavies9017 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I have hopes to ride the XWA trail across my home state of Washington! I absolutely love this content you are putting out!

@grantswheelstohills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darwin for the insight into your gear. I would love to see more bikepacking content ( but I like all your stuff). I completed my first 3 night trip last year...great fun I really need to dial down my kit so this was super helpful! ATB.

@RideAlongside 3 жыл бұрын

I subbed to the channel because of the 2016 bikepacking content. Waited until the end of the world to see the next bikepacking video from you. Thanks for getting it out before all goes up in flame. -Nick 😃👍

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank You! 🔥❤️🔥

@kathleenm7629 3 жыл бұрын

We've followed for you hiking for awhile now and are so excited to see bike packing stuff. We just recently bought gravel bikes with bike packing in mind and viola! There you are adventuring like we want to...again. Glad to see your tips and follow...Yeah!

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

NICE!

@ifell3 3 жыл бұрын

Yey, great stuff man, I'm back to keeping an eye out on this channel again!!

@MakoBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

OMG YES I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

Ta Da!

@daveweaston287 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your 24-70 liter lens!! Awesome!! Love the vid, bro!! We're doing our first bike packing trip in spring... in Appalachia. Long time viewer!!

@austinray4200 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you’re doing bikepacking videos!

@evelynpagan6762 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, more of these videos. I bike and hike but never have bikepack. I'm in can't wait go see more!

@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Darwin, I have always done a lot of biking in the past, and over the last few years, I've been hiking and backpacking. I have even done a few bikepacking trips in 2019, but none in 2020 due to COVID. I am ready to head out on some bikepacking adventures in 2021. I look forward to more bikepacking content from your channel to inspire us.

@valeriehunter3795 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! I love to ride but have stayed at hotels, gets expensive even though splitting cost with my daughter. Considering investing in the gear needed to camp.

@nickname6747 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video Darwin. Yes please to more bike packing videos. Thanks for the 'where to start' videos :)

@fatbiketrev4325 3 жыл бұрын

Super stoked you are doing more bikepacking content!

@BillyMcGovern Жыл бұрын

Darwin, Love the fact you did this in 2016. I feel like everyone is getting into bikepacking right now (me too). I thru hiked the AT in 2017 and really don’t see myself going back to backpacking. Two wheels is the way to go.

@matthewsponseller 3 жыл бұрын

Good orientation to your gear and set up! And yes please to more bike packing content!! I have learned plenty from your hiking videos, but have found my true love is bike packing as opposed to backpacking.

@jimclark2599 3 жыл бұрын

YES!! More Bikepacking content! Thank you.

@Evanator24o 3 жыл бұрын

Love bike related content and I'm looking forward to it!

@tomberglund1423 3 жыл бұрын

The first video I watched where your backpack vids I love all of your content keep up the great work I will be watching

@jackpumkinhead9583 3 жыл бұрын

this was awesome i’m an avid hiker, but ever since I did the katy trail in Missouri I have gotten super into bike packing also , it’s so similar in so many ways that I don’t know why more hikers don’t talk about it the cool thing with bike packing is that you can really make a lot more miles then you can hiking a lot easier

@coleirvin9984 3 жыл бұрын

TRANSAM 2021 right here!! love the new content

@Ktsusna37 3 жыл бұрын

This is inspiring! Going to plan a trip now. Thanks!

@philhorne3293 3 жыл бұрын

The single gear up front was a surprise. So I did the math on the torque ratios with the rear cassette. Your bike is built for climbing! Nice!

@prommerjakub 3 жыл бұрын

Love it... I'm trying to peak more into this kind of packing since I'm a biker myself and in recent years found love for backpacking. I just need to get the right bike.. since my roadie isn't best for exploring. :) Thums up Darwin.

@fargoaerials3456 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loved the change up in subject matter. Keep it coming. In 1997, I and a buddy did a trip (they called it bike touring then) from OR to NY. We had front and rear panniers, and enough tools and spare parts to build a wheel on the side of the road. I think our bikes weighed well over 70 lbs!

@hikermichael9443 2 жыл бұрын

I'm becoming a bikepacker myself. My commute to and from work is ~22 miles of mountains and I've just bought a new lighter weight bike I'll be turning into a touring bike as well. It's a hard tail mountain bike. I love it so far. I'm gonna put drop bar clamp adapters and a rear seat post rack to really make it look the part.

@dougnevitt2257 3 жыл бұрын

Love the bike content! Keep em coming. Thanks

@DarwinOnthetrail 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@wheres_lori 3 жыл бұрын

More beginners and beautiful scenery videos please! This is awesome!

@thatsounditmakes9177 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Been waiting for this!

@buxtond 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I’m getting ready mtn bike the Colorado trail so this does help especially the budget info too. + enjoyed your podcast

@jamesherber9367 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up. Happy new year brother

@chuckleomg 3 жыл бұрын

Cool to see bikepacking stuff on your channel! I started watching your gear videos when I was shopping for camping gear for a bike trip. Gravel riding and bikepacking seems to be growing in popularity these days -- or at least that's what my social media bubble/the algorithm is telling me!

@bassmanbob2189 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I look forward to doing more bike touring. Thanks for going over this.

@MrParacristo 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great!... “an awesome Steel Sherpa to carry all of the weight”. Good for you! BTW love the channel, love the new-ish focus, good for you! I am looking to start my own set of videos about Bike touring/packing on my new Penny Farthing. Thanks for the inspiration!

@edwardpearson48 3 жыл бұрын

Very happy that you're sharing your bikepacking content! I've been hiking and have begun to get into bikepacking/touring so it's nice to see someone else that does both

@TravelTourTaste 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Darwin great to see you again. Hope you had a great Christmas and just wanted to wish you a very Happy New year and may 2021 bring you much success, joy and happiness. Stay safe and catch up again real soon.

@hope2someday691 3 жыл бұрын

Love the bike packing info! I bought a frame and have been building a bike for this exact purpose. So bring that bucket or barrel of whoop as bikepacking mojo.

@bxf1_ 3 жыл бұрын

I bought an aluminum Cannondale Topstone this year. I'm ready to customize it & get my bike packing gear & get out there. I wish I could get some Whiskey carbon wheels! I like the idea of a 2L water bladder in the frame bag. I was considering a 2L camelback riding vest. I have a wish list of hiking hear from you now I'm excited to start a bike packing list & buy items when I can. More bike packing content please. Thanks for all the imformative vids! See you on the trails!

@robertzuber9162 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup. Excellent video, and yes please do more biking packing videos.

@mclostinthewoods 3 жыл бұрын

Love it. Great vid. Looking forward to more bike content. I'm in the DFW area (TX) and recently discovered a nearly complete project to create the longest trail in Texas. It's called the NETT (North East Texas Trail), and its 130 miles long and runs from Farmersville (right on the northeast edge of DFW) to New Boston (just southwest of TX/AR border). It has established campsites and runs through a bunch of small TX towns. I'm thinking that might be my first long bikepacking experience. I'm excited to see my state embracing the outdoor community. You'd think a state the size of TX would have some great long trails, but the longest backpacking trail here is the LSHT (Lone Star Hiking Trail) which is 96 miles and not maintained that great in a couple sections.