Who says that a comfortable outdoor chair cannot be carried on a motorbike? You might be thinking such an item would be big and heavy. On the contrary, this lightweight comfort can be had in the form of a compact and convertible chair sleeve that complements your Therm-a-Rest. How does it work? Insert the Therm-a-Rest […]

This innovative concept addresses the subject of where and how to safely store camera gear on a bike. The padded inner bag – with several dividers for the organization of lenses, camera bodies and flashes – is roomy, easily accessible and quickly removed. The zipper and inner-bag material are dustproof and water-protected. Offering various storing […]

I do not like to be cold! Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on an Aerostich Darien Fleece Wind Blocker Liner just before setting out on a recent trip under cloudy skies and fifty-degree temperatures. I donned the Darien under a medium-weight jacket and set off riding a standard style naked bike. The […]

In the course of intensive equipment testing over the past five years, Herbert Schwarz, founder and director of Touratech, travelled to exotic locations with various companions. In his new book, Travel Time, he invites you along on rides to the roof of the world in Tibet, through the Namibian Veldt up to the Angolan border, […]

She-Moto is riding gear designed specifically for women. The goal is to be both functional and feminine. She-Moto uses excellent materials such as Italian leather and Betac Armor. I definitely felt safe wearing these jackets; the armor is sturdy and well placed and the leather is thick but also soft. There are zippers for ventilation […]

Even when my ride has integrated saddlebags or cavernous, under-seat storage, I still grab the backpack, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. That’s one reason I was excited when Ogio’s No Drag pack arrived at the office. The unconventional, semi-hard shell design has the perfect look for riding, and it didn’t disappoint me. […]

If you ever unintentionally part company with your bike while riding, there’s a pretty good chance your hands will be the first body parts to touch down. So it makes sense to have them well protected. But in summer, heavy, clumsy gloves are just plain uncomfortable. That’s where Fieldsheer’s Attack gloves come in. Constructed from […]

These gloves are made of thick durable cowhide and have carbon-fiber knuckle protection, which made them feel bulky and me clumsy at first. But after breaking them in, I found them to be very comfortable; I especially like the soft fleece-like interior. They feature strong grip material on the palm and fingers to help you […]

Disc locks have been around for a long time and generally work quite well as theft deterrents. But if you’re snoozing in a second-floor motel room, a skilled and determined thief could still have his way with your ride. However, unless you’re an incredibly sound sleeper this isn’t a likely scenario when your baby is […]

Water is one of the key building blocks of life and yet something that we motorcyclists could gladly live without at times, particularly when it comes to the unique misery of riding with soggy feet. Jade H2O boots by Rev’It! solve for that dreary equation by deploying a waterproof zipper and Hydratex membrane to keep […]

Traveling coast to coast in the month of May is truly an eye-opening experience. From fits of cold wind and rain on the California coast to winter-like conditions in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the heat and humidity of Tennessee, any riding gear chosen for such a journey gets a real workout. Luckily, Rev’It’s combination […]

After listening to my wife go on and on about how comfortable her HJC CL-Max helmet is, I jumped at the chance to get my noggin into an HJC lid. That opportunity arrived in the form of a brand-new FS-10. It’s a sharp-looking item sporting a Fossil graphics package that grabs attention without going overboard […]