Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking [Paperback]

Basic Illustrated Bike Touring and Bikepacking does a solid job of covering the basics of bike touring and bikepacking. The information is somewhat detailed without being laborious. The pros and cons for gear options helps give readers the kind of food for thought that may help them when theyre faced with making decisions - bikepacking.com ...offers a long list of ideas, suggestions, direction and best practices to consider, but its enough to thoroughly get you ready for that big adventure youve been dreaming about. In fact, its content is deep and engaging enough that its planted a big adventure seed in my mind. - GRIT.cxAn information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, this guide distills years of knowledge into an affordable and portable book. You'll discover the mechanics of bikepacking, covering but not limited to bikepacking basics, choosing the proper bike, gear carrying options, and trail riding tips.Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy?reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether youre planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know.?Discover how to:?Choose the proper bike?Select appropriate gear?Properly pack your equipment?Identify the best routesJustin Lichter has hiked more than 35,000 miles since 2002, including thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail, International AT, Eastern Continental Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Great Divide Trail, as well as treks in the Southern Alps, New Zealand, Africa, Iceland, and the Himalaya Range. He is a Triple Crowner, having hiked the ECT, PCT, and CDT (more than 10,000 miles) in one year. He lives in Soda Springs, California. Check him out at justinlichter.com.Justin Kline has pedaled loaded bicycles tens of thousands of miles. While he prefers the dirt and solil£3