Pacific Outdoor Equipment – Peak Oyl Elite Sleeping Pad

According to Pacific Outdoor Equipment (a small outdoor company located in Bozeman, Montana that specializes in innovative gear built from welded fabrics for human powered sports), the correct sleeping mat is chosen after considering “the right insulation for the seasons, the right length for you, the right gender, and of course the right amount of [...]

181 Free Articles About Bicycle Touring, World Travel And Lifestyle Design

2009 was one hell of a year!
At this time last year I was emerging from my apartment in downtown Luzern, Switzerland and celebrating the first of what would become 254 days of bike travel in 16 different European countries.
Since that time, I have covered thousands of miles on my bicycle (and on foot); written nearly [...]

Useless Gear: Coming Home With What You Really Need

How you start a trip and how you finish are two completely different things.
At the beginning of a long distance bike tour, you have the urge to pack as much on your bike as you possibly can. But as time goes by and the miles/kilometers become more difficult, you quickly realize that some items you [...]

Review: Exped DownMat 7 Pump Sleeping Mat

If you are anything like me, you enjoy a good night’s sleep after a long day of travel.  And if you are looking for a way to sleep well and feel at home while out on the road, this article is for you!

Sleeping Around
There are a number of different sleeping mats to choose from, but [...]

Selecting A Sleeping Bag

When you’re selecting a sleeping bag for your long distance bicycle tour, there are three main things to keep in mind.
1. How cold is it going to be?
This is an important piece of information that you need to research before you leave home. The location and time of year in which you will be traveling [...]