This past weekend, I ran my first 10k. In school I never enjoyed running and would certainly never identify myself as a runner, so I found myself a bit surprised initially when I even considered doing this a few months back. My workplace was offering to pay the fees for the Vancouver Sun Run and … Continue reading First 10k Run Report
Hubba Hubba NX – Upgrade Achieved!
We bought our original Hubba Hubba like two months before it was recalled in Canada. We used it on a few trips and eventually realized there was a recall. Although we weren't worried about the tent catching fire (we tend not to cook in our tent...), the NX ended up being released shortly after we … Continue reading Hubba Hubba NX – Upgrade Achieved!
Finding my Bike: Wants & Needs
When I first started commuting on my bike, I rode a cheap hardtail mountain bike from a big box store. I switched out the knobby tires for smooth road tires and added fenders and a bike rack. It wasn't the lightest or prettiest thing, but it got the job done. After riding for a few … Continue reading Finding my Bike: Wants & Needs
In Defense of Trekking Poles
I'll admit it. We've started to use trekking poles. While many people will be in support of this decision, some are likely to ask "why?". The old me certainly wouldn't understand this decision. Maybe I'm getting old, but I have to admit that I appreciate using them. Original Perceptions I used to think that using … Continue reading In Defense of Trekking Poles
Sunshine Coast Trail Maps
One of the biggest challenges in planning our Sunshine Coast Trail hike has been finding suitable maps. Ideally I would like a set of maps that covers the entire trail at 1:25,000-50,000 scale, topography, terrain and most importantly - includes the trail on the map. The US is better than Canada in this way - … Continue reading Sunshine Coast Trail Maps
Why the SCT?
When you think about it, the decision to hike the trails you do can be a personal question with no right answer. It's easy to judge a trail or a person hiking it based on some criteria that maybe doesn't matter to someone other than you. It's a bit of a meta experience, but while … Continue reading Why the SCT?
Hello World!
Welcome to Backpacks & Bike Racks! A blog about hiking, biking and other outdoor endeavors. We are a young couple living in Vancouver, BC who enjoy the outdoors. I commute via bike during the week and we hop around town on our bikes on the weekends. We are lucky enough to live in a city with excellent … Continue reading Hello World!
Backpacks & Bike Racks 