The term "bikepacking" is slowly but surely becoming a recent phenomenon among adventure cyclists. Because what's better than packing your bags for a few days, getting on your bike and going to places you couldn't see before due to time constraints?
Bikepacking is not about packing up for a day, leaving in the morning and returning home with a smile on your face in the evening. Bikepacking is about going out for a few days, either with a group of friends or by yourself. Pack in your bags a hammock or a sleeping bag, a few pieces of spare clothes, a towel, a coffee mug, a gas stove and some coffee, something small to eat, spare parts such as an inner tube or basic tools in the form of an inflator, a tire levers and a multi-key, and set off on the journey. Where? Wherever you want J You are not bound by the fact that you have to arrive at the hotel at a certain time. You just stop, find a suitable place to rest your head and that's it.
We at FORCE are inclined to this type of cycling and have prepared a range of ADVENTURE bags for you, which are perfect for bikepacking and are the alpha and omega of this cycling industry. You simply cannot do without high-quality and well-thought-out bags when wandering around by bike. And that's why we focused mainly on them in this article.
For example, a large frame bag made of Tarpaulin material, which is waterproof and easy to wash, 50 cm long and 12.5 cm high, is perfect for storing small spare parts, toiletries or quick snacks on the go.
We also recommend an 8l handlebar bag for handlebars, which is also waterproof and can be rolled up to adjust its volume using straps with buckles. The elastic band on the front is used to secure additional cargo, such as jackets or raincoats.
The third bag for the party is an underseat bag from the ADVENTURE series, which is suitable for storing spare clothes, a towel or a hammock and a stove. Thanks to the buckles, it allows you to change the volume, it perfectly adapts to your load and you can easily attach it to the bike behind the seat post with Velcro. And at the same time, it works as a mudguard, so you won't have a dirty back if you happen to stop while traveling ší.
And to make your bikepacking equipment really complete, here are some tips from FORCE on what to equip yourself with:
- Comfortable hiking boots FORCE GO
- Quality MTB helmet FORCE CORELLA
- New among FORCE GRIP sunglasses
- FORCE CHARM jersey in men's and women's versions
- FORCE STRIPE shorts also in both versions
- FORCE SWIPE summer long finger gloves
- FORCE SOFT functional t-shirt for comfort while sleeping or as a bottom layer under a jersey
- FORCE travel towel, which comes in handy after cooling off in the pond
- Cycle bottle FORCE PUSH, which does not contain BPA
Adventure awaits around the corner. So go to your FORCE dealer, equip yourself with everything you need and hit the pedals.
