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Talking Sh*t: Don't Ride into the Backcountry Without This Poop Kit
Singletracks Jerseys On Sale + Up to 50% Off Other MTB Jerseys
Essential Workers: Search and Rescue Teams Are Ready to Serve, 24/7
Feel Good, Ride Good: Utah Singletrack Inspired Gear by Backcountry
Mountain Biking Manti-La Sal National Forest: A Guide to Lesser Known Trails Outside of Moab
USA Made Leatherman Multi-Tools Fill the Gaps in Backcountry Emergency Packs
Unexpected Camping: A Tale of Lost Keys and Ancient Trees in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
What is Your Favorite Type of Mountain Bike Ride?
Vanishing Trails Montana, Part 3: Line Creek Plateau and Big Snowy Mountains/Ice Caves
Oregon Timber Trail is a State-Spanning Bikepacker's Dream
Mountain Biking Craigieburn Backcountry Trails in New Zealand
Getting Stoked in Revelstoke: A Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Trails in Interior British Columbia

What to Load in Your Pockets & Packs For Every MTB Ride, From Backyard to Backcountry

Depending on your mountain bike ride length, here are some suggestions for what to pack.

Trek Full Stache 29+ Trail Bike Test Ride Review

The Trek Full Stache is a unique trail bike designed for rugged, backcountry adventures that go beyond the everyday suburban trail ride.

9 Lightweight, Inexpensive MTB Survival Items You Probably Don

For mountain biking in the backcountry, 9 lightweight, inexpensive survival items that you probably don't have in your pack yet (but should) include a water filter, emergency bivvy or blanket, a dialed first aid kit, tape and zip ties, navigation tools, a spare battery pack, lights, a whistle, and fire starter and dryer lint.

10 Wilderness Skills Every Adventure Rider Should Have

Mountain biking in the backcountry can be challenging, and it can turn dangerous in an instant. Here are 11 critical skills that you should have before you head out on an adventure ride. They could very well prevent a ride from going from bad to deadly.

Nemo Equipment Apollo 3P Bikepacking Shelter Review

The Apollo 3P is a lightweight tarp shelter pitched with a center pole that has more than enough room for two riders and all their gear.

Review: Never Go Thirsty Again with the MSR TrailShot Water Filter

MSR's TrailShot water filter is light--just 140g--and compact, allowing you to easily fill water bottles from water sources that you located along the trail.

How to Survive in the Backcountry In an Emergency [Podcast #124]

You can use these survival priorities in case of a backcountry, mountain bike emergency. Learn how to stay alive and return from your trip safely, even if you're lost or injured.

Venturing into the Arkansas Wilderness: Riding Upper Buffalo Headwaters

Search and Rescue: When the Unthinkable Happens

Our Favorite Places to Mountain Bike in Utah [Podcast #102]

In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about our favorite rides in Utah, from iconic rides like Slickrock to the best bike parks and trails with the most epic scenery.
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