Worry less, wanderlust more Bikepacking opens the door to endless possibilities for new riders and weathered pros alike. The crunch of grit, the quiet horizons, the rolling miles, and the open skies call to us, urging us to explore around the next bend. And the next one. And the next one. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or seasoned long-haul adventurer, the right bike and gear will keep you grinning through the gravel when you choose to take the long way home. Saddle up for the scenic route with our top gravel picks for bikepacking and touring. SEE TOURING & BIKEPACKING BIKES HOW TO BIKEPACK ON A BUDGET

Checkpoint Tire clearance? Check. Tons of mounts for gear? Check. Ready for your wildest gravel bikepacking adventures? Checkpoint. This sturdy ride is made for exploring far horizons with gobs of mounts for cages and bags to load up and ride far away from it all. EXPLORE ALLOY CHECKPOINT EXPLORE CARBON CHECKPOINT

Checkpoint ALR Driftless Drift away from it all on the limited-edition Checkpoint ALR, with a paint scheme that gives a nod to the wild and rugged beauty of Wisconsin’s Driftless region— an area in our home state left untouched by the last ice age. It comes ready to ride way out there with direct-mount frame bag and dropper post. EXPLORE CHECKPOINT ALR DRIFTLESS

FX Sport From city sprinting to all-road touring adventures, FX Sport’s upright fit and flat bars give you comfortable and confident handling when the pavement ends and gravel path begins. Plus, mounts for a rack and bags give you extra capability for exploring. EXPLORE FX SPORT

Rad out with your bags out Before you roll out, load up with all the gear you need to get way, way out there. From top tube and handlebar to saddle and frame, our Adventure Bags are built with bikepacking and touring in mind. They’re constructed from rugged and waterproof materials, pack in thoughtful storage solutions, and come equipped with simple mounting systems. They can even bolt directly in place on FX Sport and Checkpoint. SEE ADVENTURE BAGS

We’ve got the plans for escaping pavement Ready to ride far away but not sure where to go? Let Trek Travel take the guess work out of your next adventure with stunning gravel rides around the globe — our guides will treat you to incredible hospitality and breathtaking rides. We’ll even bring you a bike and carry your bags for you! EXPLORE THE TRIPS