Welcome to the Outdoor at QBP Bike Camping Gear Guide. In recent years, more and more adventurers are combining their passion for cycling with their passion for seeing the world, and bike camping has grown beyond the traditional realm of four panniers and a steel frame.
Now, bikepackers fly down the Continental Divide Trail, carrying the most minimal amount of gear possible. Stalwart explorers pull sledges with pedal power across the tundra. And entire families are taking a year off, to grow as a family as they roll from Maine to Oregon. And certainly not overlooked are the urban explorers enjoying an overnight in their local parks.
It takes great gear and a positive attitude to make these adventures come alive. On the following pages we’ve highlighted some brands and gear that experience has proven to be valuable and reliable.
We’ve also included some products that provide a little more comfort and luxury for those days when the rain never stops or the road only seems to go uphill.
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