So, you’ve entered the Macpac Motatapu… but are you race-ready? There’s so much more to preparing for a race than training – you need to be ready for every scenario, and that’s where your gear can make the difference. With that in mind, we’ve put together a Macpac Motatapu essential gear list!

THE CAMPING EQUIPMENT: “We wanted to get further and deeper into the backcountry, so camping was the best option.” NZ Cycling Journal review the Macpac camping gear they used during a multi-day, self-supported bikepacking trip.

THE KIT/APPAREL: “The knowledge that you have to lug everything with you up the hills, forces you to think very carefully about every single item”. NZ Cycling Journal chat to us about the kit and apparel needed for multi-day bikepacking trips.