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16 Perfect Snacks for People on a Carnivore Diet & Meat Lovers
We all get that craving for a snack, and if you are trying the carnivore diet, then you know not all snacks are carnivore approved. Here we have sourced our favorite carnivore diet-approved snacks! Before we begin, I need to tell you that these are my faves when it comes to snacks. Yes, I actually…
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Can You Drink Alcohol On The Carnivore Diet? (Why and Why not?)
The carnivore diet has a very simple meal plan to follow which is meat, a little salt, and good old-fashioned water. Pretty easy, right? But what if you want to add a little alcohol to the equation? Is that okay? If you want to practice a bonified, legit, elimination-style diet without potentially harmful substances like…
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Can You Bikepack On A Full Suspension Mountain Bike?
My very first bike was a road bike. I didn’t like the slim tires and light frame since I enjoy going into the forest. That’s when I switched over to a mountain bike and fell in love. But what kind of mountain bike is best for bikepacking? You can bikepack with a full-suspension mountain bike.…
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How To Select Gears for a Touring Bike
How do you find the right gears for your needs? When I first bought my mountain bike, I had yet to learn what the gears were for, so I adjusted them randomly. When my chain finally fell off, thanks to a lack of maintenance, I realized the gears were there for more than I understood. …
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How To Cycle Long Distances Without Getting Tired
Back when I was 12 or 13 years old, I experienced fatigue and cramps while playing soccer. I was fit and loved running, so I couldn’t understand why my body was getting worn out so quickly. My coach told me I needed to learn to breathe and eat like an athlete. Per the experts, a…
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Tandem Bike Touring Explained
Throughout the years, many have come to know and love biking as an excellent way to immerse themselves in the great outdoors, exercise, and spend quality time with friends. If you resonate with that last part and love to hit the bike trail with friends as I do as a shared hobby, then this article…
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Complete Bike Touring Cooking Guide
My uncle used to love cooking over the campfire. He was skilled at it and could make us all kinds of steak, baked apples, and other goodies. But what are the best foods to bring on a long bike tour? The food you bring on your bike tour should be rich in nutrients and calorically…
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What To Look For In A Touring Bike?
I currently live in South America, where there’s a beautiful blend of nature and city life. While bikepacking is more my speed, touring is an excellent way to see the different cultures! But what should you look for in your next touring bike? Touring bikes should be sturdy, with a steel frame and thick tires.…
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Bikepacking Weight Distribution Guide
My mountain bike has been through a lot! From mountains in West Virginia to roughly paved roads in Colombia, it’s endured a lot of wear and tear. But keeping the weight down allows my bike to be flexible and resist breaking when I take it off-roading! Where you put luggage and weight is almost as…
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Bikepacking Hammock Setup Guide
Bikepacking is a minimilists sport. It requires you to make the most of every inch on your bike and avoid any unnecessary weight. Using a hammock sounds like a great idea, but what kind is best, and how should you set it up? You should use tarps along the bottom of the sleeping area. This…
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How To Use Voile Straps for Bikepacking
Have you ever gone camping and had difficulty squeezing your sleeping bag and tent back into your bags? That always frustrated me so much. Luckily, you can use straps and help hold them secure and squeeze inside smaller spaces! Viole straps can be used in bikepacking for securing bags, bottles, and packages. They’re versatile, strong,…
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Bikepacking Water Storage Guide
You’re planning your bikepacking excursion and trying to think of the best ways to pack supplies. Then you remember you still have to carry several liters of water with you! How do you do it on such a thin object as a bike? There are, thankfully, several new engineering feats that help make carrying water…