PLANNING

Planning a bikepacking trip

Good planning is half the journey. Seven steps from the idea to the start line.

    1. STATION 01

      When to ride?

      Not every route suits every season. What to ride in winter, spring and autumn.

    2. STATION 02

      Where to go?

      Every route on one map, with filters by region, length and difficulty.

    3. STATION 03

      Loading the route to your device

      How to load a GPX file onto your device and check the direction is right.

    4. STATION 04

      Where to sleep?

      Where you’re allowed to sleep outdoors and light a fire.

    1. Done planning? Time to choose your gear →
    2. STATION 07

      Getting there and back

      How to get to the start of the route and back home with your bike.

    3. STATION 06

      Safety

      What to do before you leave, while riding and at camp.

    4. STATION 05

      Water and food

      How much water to carry, what to eat and when.

Toolbox for the road

Further reading

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PARTNERS ON THIS JOURNEY

The partners behind the community

Israeli companies that ride with us: they back our events, offer perks to community members and help bikepacking in Israel grow.

CTC · Trek Israel Trek importer in Israel

Trek's store network in Israel. Community members get 20% off bikepacking gear, and branches rent out gear for your first trip.

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Joe's No Flats Sealant and repairs

An Israeli maker of sealant, lubes and repair kits. They built a full bikepacking repair kit with us: everything you need so a flat never ends your ride.

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Small World Satellite tracker rental

Rents out satellite trackers and communicators. In the desert and in areas with no signal, your family can follow your location, and in an emergency you can call for help.

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TwoNav GPS navigation

The only devices that display Shvilnet maps perfectly, with a big screen and the Land planning app. Site visitors get special deals.

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Swift Optics Riding sunglasses

An Israeli company making quality glasses at fair prices. Protection from sun, dust and wind over long days on the trail, and 20% off for the community.

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