The Sawyer Mini is a minimalist water filter that is perfect for hiking, bicycle touring, and travel. It is incredibly lightweight, affordable, versatile, and reliable. I have used mine to filter water from streams, rivers, and even puddles while hiking and cycling throughout the Western US. While traveling with this little filter in Africa, Latin …

I bought this tent in preparation for my first bicycle tour. I was trying to put together a camping setup on a budget and needed a decent tent. After extensive research and a couple of trips to REI, I settled on the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent. Since my purchase, I have slept in the tent about …

I recently finished my first bike tour and I have to say I loved it. Cycling is the most healthy, relaxing, and economical way to get around. I ended up riding 250 miles in 9 days on the road. I wild camped every night and cooked all but one of my own meals. The Route …

After researching and obsessing over the idea of bicycle touring as well as reading blogs for the past couple of years, I am finally ready to set off on my first tour. The plan is to leave from Seattle and head south and ride down the Oregon Coast.  The Bike I will be riding a …