Is Bikepacking BETTER Than Backpacking?

Darwin on the Trail is one of the most influential hiking vloggers

BUT he’s slowly adding bike touring trips to his annual calendar.

AND Darwin argues that Bikepacking is even better — overall — than thru hiking.

10 Reasons Bikepacking Is Better Than Backpacking

Of course cycling requires more gear. Higher cost.

I bought my first touring bike about 10 years ago. As I age, I expect to do more and more cycling as it’s easier on the body.

In 2026 I plan to do plenty of both.

Section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Section cycling the Tour Divide.