“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - George Orwell
News
I updated The Bikepacking Framebag Manufacturer List with some manufacturers from Germany and the USA.
Backpacking is Sexy, a great read to make you smile!
My mate David Lintern is offering Scottish Winter Photography workshops, do sign up and learn a thing or two about photography in winter!
ULA Equipment now offers their backpacks in an ALL Black Version which looks pretty cool & stealthy.
The US Government Needs to Measure the Outdoor Economy.
Backpacking with Kids Doesn’t Have to Suck.
Hiking Etiquette: How about you just don’t be a jerk?
Shand Announce The Tumshie Rohloff Fat Bike.
This Rock Climbing Gym Wants to Disrupt Your Work-Life Balance.
The Bulgarian Duo Leading an Indoor Rock Climbing Revolution.
Next week you can save 20% on one Full-Price item at Backcountry.com and get Free 2-Day Shipping Over $50.
REI has something similar going on: REI members get 20% off 1 full-price item and 1 REI Outlet item until 23rd of November with the Coupon Code 15FALLMEM.
Trip Reports
Rene goes up on the Finsteraarhorn (4.274 m). [German]
Meizan spring & autumn, Part III.
Cyrus Does the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
Very epic backpacking & packrafting adventure in Yakutia, Russia. [German]
Roger goes out on a six coffee tour.
Mindelheimer Klettersteig. [German]
Leor explores Mount Stewart & Eagle Scout Peak.
Camping at Buena Vista Lake, Yosemite National Park.
Urs takes his family on a ridge hike in the Mittelland. [German]
An autumn blogger meet-up. [German]
Andy enjoyed some fabulous autumn scenary at Taboose Pass.
Family Bikepacking on the White Rim Trail.
Franz and his wife went to Japan. [German]
Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Russia visa information for bikepackers.
Gear Reviews
Field Report for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 camera.
The Art of staying dry. [German]
ZPacks Challenger Rain Jacket and Pants Review.
Ben interviews Tommy and Steve, the founders of Jöttnar.
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