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Field Tested: REV’IT! Sand Urban Jacket

In early summer of 2014, while testing motorcycle suits for an Overland Journal review, I put the REV’IT! Sand II jacket and pant combo to the ultimate test. With temperatures pushing well into triple digits, I rode into the sun-scorched deserts of Baja. Although no motorcycle suit is comfortable in those conditions, the Sand II…

Field Tested: REV’IT! Discovery OutDry Boots

I’m not sure why, but I love to hate motorcycle boots. I tend to alternate between too much, or too little, seldom landing on the elusive level of just right. Positioned somewhere between full blown adventure and lightweight touring, the Discovery represents a multi-year development project aimed at the modern adventure rider. Comfort was clearly…

Long Term Test: Shoei Neotec

For a wide swath of the motorcycling crowd, the modular helmet is ideal for logging long miles for days on end. Blending the aerodynamic efficiency of a standard road helmet with the benefits of an open-face lid, the modular offers easy on/off and the ability to quickly pop up the chin bar to cool off,…

Field Tested: Alpinestars Durban Gore-Tex Adventure Suit

We’ve been on a bit of a roll testing Alpinestars’ latest and greatest products aimed at the adventure rider, and that now includes a review of their top tier suit, the Durban Gore-Tex. Updated this spring, they made a number of adjustments to what many people think was already one of the best suits on…

Field Tested: Kriega Hydro 3 Backpack

Whether you’re someone whose preferences take you down the hardcore enduro routes, or you’re simply in the saddle for substantial periods, having an on-board water supply within easy reach is a good investment. As a long distance motorcyclist who adores the dirt roads as much as the scenic paved roads, the need for a hydration…

REVER Is The Motorcycle (M)App For The Millennials 

I should mention, before we get too far, my close relationship with REVER. I know the key players who produced the app, and have a very positive opinion of them. Because of this, I can see where the proceeding statements could seem biased. The thing is, I want their app to succeed because the app itself…

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