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Field Tested: Held Carese II Jacket, Torno II Pants 

Whether you’ve come across Held or not, this German manufacturer has been in its stride for over 70 years, starting out as glove makers. Being one of the first to offer up textile motorcycle apparel back in 1991, the Held Carese II jacket and Torno II pants go all out to harness the latest fabric…

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…

A Shoei Neotec motorcycle helmet rests on the yellow fuel tank of an Aprilia Caponord motorcycle, with blurred greenery and a wooden structure in the background—perfect for any Long Term Test.

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…

An Overlander with reddish-brown hair, wearing a black and pink jacket and a black backpack, stands outdoors facing rocky terrain and dry grass, with trees and blue sky in the background.

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…