The difference between bikepacking and bike touring is rather nuanced and continues to be debated and defined online by cycling enthusiasts. Bike touring is long distance cycling that can be done with others such as an adventure company, or can be an unaccompanied adventure. Bike touring is geared more towards long-distance cycling on roads or well-used trails while carrying all the gear you will need. Bikepacking is a newer term used to describe cycling and camping on less-travelled trails and locations. Moreover, bikepacking places greater emphasis on minimalism and only carrying what you will need on your journey.