Bikepacking

<p> The idea of doing a trip on a bicycle, carrying your own luggage. Like <a class="wikilink" href="/backpacking/"> backpacking </a> , but on wheels. </p> <ul> <li> Advantages over backpacking: You don't rely on external means of transportation. Especially during <a class="wikilink" href="/covid19/"> Covid19 </a> times, this is an advantage. Also, it is a good <strong> exercise </strong> . </li> <li> Disadvantages over backpacking: The distances covered are much smaller. Traveling 80km in a day is a relatively good distance. This limits the choice of destinations </li> <li> Advantages over traveling by car: Since you move slower, you get the chance to experience landscapes, villages, and situations in a more relaxed and deep way. Much lower <a class="wikilink" href="/carbon_footprint/"> carbon footprint </a> . </li> <li> Disadvantages over traveling by car: Makes it harder to plan. Bike paths are not universal, sharing space with cars can be daunting. Distances make <em> small </em> detours not possible (i.e. a 30km detour is a 20 minute drive or a 2 hour ride). </li> </ul>