the women’s bikepacking guide
The Women’s Bikepacking Guide is an 80-page digital guide for women who want to adventure far by bicycle, written by around-the-world bikepacker and Cycling the World filmmaker McKenzie Barney.
Packed with trail-tested advice, practical tips + tricks, and female-specific wisdom gathered from four years of cycling around the world, it covers everything from choosing your bike and packing your bags to wild camping, route planning, international travel and staying safe on the road.
Consider it your shortcut to skipping years of trial and error, building confidence, and getting out there, whether it's your first overnight ride or a journey across continents.
Inside the guide
🗺️ Route Planning — Learn how to choose incredible routes, plan realistic daily distances, find campsites, and navigate with confidence.
🚲 Bike, Bags & Gear — Choose the right bike, components, bags, camping gear, and clothing without wasting money on equipment you don't need.
🎒 Proven Packing Systems — Discover the exact bike setups and packing strategies I've refined over four years of world travel.
🏕️ Wild Camping Mastery — Learn how to find great campsites and build the confidence to camp almost anywhere.
🍳 Food & Cooking Hacks — Simple strategies for eating well, carrying food efficiently, and making life easier on long adventures.
🛠️ Repairs & Mechanical Confidence — The essential repairs, maintenance skills, and breakdown strategies every bikepacker should know.
🛡️ Female Safety Strategies — Practical advice for traveling solo as a woman, reducing risk, trusting your instincts, and building confidence on the road.
💰 Budgeting & International Travel — Learn how to plan affordable adventures, cross borders smoothly, and prepare for cycling expeditions anywhere in the world.
📷 Documenting Your Journey — Tips for capturing better photos and videos so you can preserve and share your adventure.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid — Learn the lessons I discovered the hard way so you can start with confidence instead.
what you’ll get
✔️ An 80-page digital PDF packed with practical advice
✔️ Four years of real-world bikepacking experience distilled into one guide
✔️ Bike, gear, and packing recommendations
✔️ Interactive resources plus links to trusted books, podcasts, videos, and helpful tools
✔️ Female-specific advice rarely covered in traditional bikepacking guides
✔️ Clear, beginner-friendly explanations that will save you time, money, and unnecessary mistakes
You will receive: 1 downloadable PDF (80 pages).
For every woman with a wild bikepacking dream that she’s been saving for someday. Maybe someday starts now.
Written by one woman who's been there,
for the woman who's ready to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This guide was written for women of all experience levels, from first-time bikepackers planning an overnight adventure to seasoned cyclists dreaming of longer journeys that span a country, continent or around the globe. This is for any girl looking to travel far by bicycle.
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No. While the guide is written from the perspective of a solo female cyclist, the advice applies whether you're riding solo, with friends, or with a partner.
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This is a digital PDF that you can download instantly after purchase and read on your phone, tablet, laptop, or print if you'd like a hard copy.
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After purchasing The Female Bikepacking Guide, you'll receive an email with a secure download link. Simply click the link to download the PDF to your phone, tablet, or computer.
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No. The advice is designed to help you bikepack anywhere in the world, whether you're exploring local trails or planning an international expedition.
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The guide is 80 pages and is packed with practical advice, illustrations, gear recommendations, and links to additional resources.
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You'll learn how to choose the right bike and gear, pack efficiently, plan routes, wild camp confidently, stay safe, repair your bike, budget for trips, travel internationally, and SO much more.
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Yes. The guide includes recommendations for bikes, bags, camping gear, clothing, repair kits, and packing systems, helping you avoid expensive mistakes. You'll also find essential packing lists, bike setup advice, and recommendations based on four years of real-world bikepacking experience. If you still have a question that pertains to your ride, feel free to email McKenzie.
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The guide brings together four years of hard-earned experience into one organized resource, saving you countless hours of searching and helping you avoid mistakes that can cost far more than the price of the guide. Save the PDF on your phone and bring it along on your ride to reference.
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Yes! If you have questions after reading the guide, you're welcome to reach out on email (cyclingtheworldstories@gmail.com) or social media (@mckenziebarney). I love helping more women experience the freedom of bikepacking and welcome your individual questions on anything unique to your adventure.