What's bikepacking? The short answer is: backpacking with a bike. Traditional 'rack and panniers' type gear doesn't work with full-suspension mountain bikes, so bikepacking bags attach directly to the seatpost, frame triangle, or handlebar, meaning you can carry your tent and supplies for anything from an overnight ride with your mates to a months-long off-road adventure. Bike Otago's resident bikepacker is Lewis, who has ridden his mountain bike across most of Europe and some of New Zealand.