It almost seems like a disservice to call these jeans. They’re every bit as sophisticated as any highly engineered riding pants I have, but they appear to be normal jeans, and very nice ones at that.
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Long Term Review: Klymit Double Diamond Vest
The Double Diamond Vest might be their most unconventional offering and was the brain child of the founder, Nate Alder.
Gear Scout: Remington 1816 Ilion Jacket
If you’re like me and prefer things that stand the test of time, Remington’s 1816 Ilion Jacket could be for you. A fusion of old and new the Ilion features the classic styling befitting the Remington legacy.
Icon Outsider, Ready for the Apocalypse
If you’re going to ride a motorcycle, you might as well ride in some great looking gear that could probably survive the end of the world; or at least a ride around it.
Gear Scout: AGV AX-8 Dual EVO
A dual sport helmet that truly meets the standard for the dual portion of the name. Whether you’re riding on dirt or pavement the AX-8 performs like it was designed to be there.
Gear Scout: Pick Pocket Proof Clothing
While many have claimed to make pickpocket proof clothing, few have managed to produce something that’s both effective and still wearable. We’re happy to report that these products have beat that trend.
American Overlander: Wolverine Whitepine 1000 Mile
Having the right pair of boots is important. Comfort, function, materials, and look are all factors, and Wolverine has created a practically perfect combination of these things in their Whitepine boot.
Gear Scout: Baffin Trail to Rapids
Baffin continues to innovate in the world of expedition clothing. This time with a pair of shoes that serves as multiple types of footwear in one.
Gear Scout: Helly Hansen’s Odin Line
If you purchased something with the name Odin on it, you would expect it to be a seriously tough piece of equipment. I mean you can’t just name any piece of gear after the Norse god. So how does this line of clothes hold up?
Gear Scout: Sidi Adventure Rain
There have been few boots that we’ve tested this hard over such a short time span. Find out how the Sidi’s held up.
Gear Scout: Alpinestars Andes Drystar
A new adventure touring jacket from Alpinestar, packed with the features you’d expect at a price you wouldn’t.
Gear Scout: Vitesse Moto Boots
If we wanted one pair of footwear to wear on a month-long trip across the US or Europe, these would be at the top of the short-list.
Stay Cool with the REV’IT! Levante Jacket and Airwave Pants
With temperatures on the rise, vented coats and pants are more important than ever
Gear Scout – Timex Expedition and Adventure Series
Timex, possibly the king of reliable yet affordable watches, has two excellent overland options
Review: Icon Variant Construct Helmet
Dual sport helmets, caught between the needs of the street and the needs of the dirt, are often a compromise that end up doing nothing well. No longer.
Work, Winch and Recovery Gloves
Expedition Portal investigates the ultimate recovery and work gloves for 4wd and overland environments
Zamberlan Boots: A Few Decades of Testing
These boots were made for walking
Waterproof Down, a Fluff Piece
Warm and dry
Aether Motorcycle Jackets
Timeless look with functionality
Portel Retromodern iPhone Wallet
Thick leather and oversized snaps have proven to be 100% reliable and the shape has literally moulded to . . . the Land Cruiser’s seat.