{"id":23291,"date":"2020-11-02T12:48:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T11:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=23291"},"modified":"2021-08-12T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T16:43:59","slug":"bikepacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Bikepacking: much more than travelling by bicycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed-podcast\/episode\/6Igis49kUs0lyFq3OA8How\" width=\"100%\" height=\"232\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><p>The <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> imposes a lifestyle, a much more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of getting to know and travelling, in which all you need is a bicycle, a bit of luggage and the desire to travel. It is a way of leaving comfort aside, in favour of having a little more freedom to get to know places off the beaten track, causing <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-environmental-impact-of-activities-in-the-natural-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">less impact on the environment<\/a>.<\/p><p>The reasons why the <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> has been gaining in popularity can be summed up in a few words: adventure, freedom and independence, and of course, increased awareness of a healthy lifestyle and the protection of natural areas.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_bikepacking\" title=\"What is bikepacking?\">What is bikepacking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/#Equipo_necesario_para_el_bikepacking\" title=\"Equipment needed for bikepacking\">Equipment needed for bikepacking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/#Planificar_la_ruta\" title=\"Planning the route\">Planning the route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/#Elegir_la_ruta_para_el_bikepacking\" title=\"Choosing the route for bikepacking&nbsp;\">Choosing the route for bikepacking&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/bikepacking\/#Consejos_para_hacer_bikepacking\" title=\"Tips for bikepacking\">Tips for bikepacking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_bikepacking\"><\/span>What is bikepacking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> can be defined as the perfect union between what is the <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/category\/outdoor\/mtb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mountain biking <\/a>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/category\/outdoor\/camping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">camping <\/a>simpler. It can be confused with cycle touring or cycle tourism, and while the essence of both is to be able to cycle in the same place, it is also to be able to do the same things in the same way. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/mtb-traverses-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than one day's cycling trips<\/a><\/strong>There is a fundamental difference between them.<\/p><p>In bicycle touring, the trip is usually made on roads, along established routes, and usually does not last more than a day or two. Whereas in bikepacking <strong>the roads are rougher and rougher<\/strong>Many of them are land-based, and can last several days, camping in the places visited.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-gestor-del-servicio wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"BIKEPACKING SETUP: this is the ONLY thing you need for BIKEPACKING TRIPS\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h2U7AKRLu20?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipo_necesario_para_el_bikepacking\"><\/span>Equipment needed for bikepacking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The equipment needed to start practising <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> is as follows:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bicycle<\/h3><p>Of course, it is the main thing to have. In theory you can <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> with any type of bike, be it a touring bike or a mountain bike, the only requirement is that you can ride on gravel and dirt roads without any problems. Then, <strong>it is advisable to use a mountain bike or a gravel bike.<\/strong>. Both have their pros and cons, but the choice will depend on the types of routes you want to do.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bags<\/h3><p>The bags for <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> should have three basic characteristics: light, durable and easy to use. Another important feature is that it should be waterproof. You can find saddle bags, handlebar bags and frame bags.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--css-adjust-image-large\"  data-aawp-product-asin=\"B07GWJH6F9\" data-aawp-product-id=\"32940\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"travesiapiren-21\" data-aawp-product-title=\"ZEFAL Z Adventure F10 - Bolsa de Manillar Bicicleta 10L - Universal y resistente al agua - Bikepacking - Alforja Bici\" data-aawp-geotargeting=\"true\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/B07GWJH6F9?tag=travesiapiren-21&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"ZEFAL Z Adventure F10 - 10L Handlebar Bike Bag - Universal and waterproof - Bikepacking - Bikepacking - Bike Saddlebag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31yS8ErytsL.jpg\" alt=\"ZEFAL Z Adventure F10 - 10L Handlebar Bike Bag - Universal and waterproof - Bikepacking - Bikepacking - Bike Saddlebag\"  \/>\n        <\/a>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n        <a class=\"aawp-product__title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/B07GWJH6F9?tag=travesiapiren-21&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"ZEFAL Z Adventure F10 - 10L Handlebar Bike Bag - Universal and waterproof - Bikepacking - Bikepacking - Bike Saddlebag\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">\n            ZEFAL Z Adventure F10 - 10L Handlebar Bike Bag - Universal and waterproof - Bikepacking - Bikepacking - Bike Saddlebag        <\/a>\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n            <ul><\/ul>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"aawp-product__footer\">\n\n        <div class=\"aawp-product__pricing\">\n            \n                            <span class=\"aawp-product__price aawp-product__price--current\">33,76 EUR<\/span>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n\n                <a class=\"aawp-button aawp-button--buy aawp-button--icon aawp-button--icon-black\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/B07GWJH6F9?tag=travesiapiren-21&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" title=\"See on Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">See on Amazon<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    \n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Camping equipment<\/strong><\/h3><p>The idea is to carry as little weight as possible in your bags or backpacks, but it is essential to have a good tent, a torch, a good sleeping bag, and if the destination is far away, you should think about carrying basic cooking equipment.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/ultralight-bell-tent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best ultralight tents<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation equipment<\/h3><p>To find your way around you can use a map app on your mobile phone, devices that allow you to see the route, such as GPS, or the traditional way using maps. <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/montana-mobile-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The quickest option is to do it with your mobile phone<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planificar_la_ruta\"><\/span>Planning the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Once you have your equipment for <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> First of all, you must choose the route you are going to take, and the first thing to do is to plan the trip so as not to leave any detail unfinished:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The time you have<\/h3><p>You must know <strong>how much time you have available to travel<\/strong>. This includes knowing whether the whole trip is by bicycle or whether you have to take a plane, bus or car; and thus being able to establish how many days you will be cycling. It is preferable to organise short trips on weekends or public holidays that are long weekends.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defining the destination<\/h3><p>The destination can be a beach, a mountain, a desert, the countryside or even the city itself. But you should always take into account where you are leaving from.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Logistics<\/h3><p>At this point it is necessary to define how to get to the destination, whether it will be in <strong>bicycle<\/strong> or if you have to take a particular mode of transport:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are arriving in <strong>car <\/strong>At the start of the route, bear in mind that you will need a bike rack and make sure that the route ends in the same place, so that you don't have to leave your car alone for several days.<\/li><li>In the case of <strong>train<\/strong>If you are travelling with a bike, you should have bags to transport the bike that take up as little space as possible, so as not to disturb the rest of the passengers. Remember that this should be taken as a rule.<\/li><li>If by bus or <strong>aircraft<\/strong>You will need a cardboard box for transporting the bicycle. You can even use a bag, but this does not protect the bicycle from the treatment it receives when stored with luggage.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elegir_la_ruta_para_el_bikepacking\"><\/span>Choosing the route for bikepacking&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Any route can be done in <strong>bikepacking<\/strong>If you're willing to give up a few comforts. It can range from riding on dirt roads to riding on the highway. As it is a practice that is gaining more and more followers, not only in the country, but also all over the world, it is becoming easier and easier to find routes that you can follow. In the country and in other European countries there are also routes created by enthusiasts of this type of travel. And you always have the option of creating a new route.<\/p><p>Suggested routes can be found for <strong>bikepacking<\/strong> on websites such as <strong>bikepacking.com<\/strong>The website is specialised in the subject, and allows you to discover some routes divided by continents. At <strong>Spain <\/strong>the Pyrenees in a privileged place for the practice of the adventure of bikepacking, in the following article we present some of the best routes (<a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/mtb-traverses-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>).<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_hacer_bikepacking\"><\/span>Tips for bikepacking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Some tips for you to make your routes safely and enjoy the experience to the fullest are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always try to carry as few things as possible, especially clothes.<\/li><li>You should check that the tyres are in good condition and that you have spare inner tubes and a patch kit.<\/li><li>To have a <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/best-montana-gps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPS<\/a>maps and working batteries are essential to avoid getting lost. And if you use your mobile phone, make sure you have a backup battery and that you have downloaded the route map.<\/li><li>It is essential to have a<em> dry bags<\/em> to keep everything dry, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kPK4hT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ZEFAL Z Adventure<\/a>&nbsp;of 10 L volume. <\/li><li>You should calculate your water supply carefully, either by using a portable filtration system or a backpack with a hydration system. 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