I never sleep better than when I'm in a down sleeping bag. Moisture-transport, insulation, weight – there's no other material that matches down. And there's no other sleeping bag that matches the experience of the Marmot Midweight Down Mummy bag. Rated at 15 degrees Fahrenheit, it surpassed my expectations and kept me feeling comfortable in...
Headlamps are one of the most useful pieces of equipment on a camping trip. If you need two hands to read a book, cook, or repair a bike – this is the way to go. The small, lightweight, comfortable, and very versatile Petzl Tikka XP is well built and one of the best headlamps on the market. The three AAA batteries last, depending on the lighting...
If you're looking for the perfect companion for your motorcycle journey, look no further! The Kelty Gunnison 2 tent is lightweight, easy to pitch in just four minutes, self-supporting, and spacious enough for two people with luggage. Double opposite entrances, combined with vestibules, ensure comfort for each occupant. There are plenty of mesh-vents...
It’s time to dust off the riding gear so we’re ready to roll when the mercury finally rises. While helmets, jackets, and gloves grab most of the attention, it’s important to remember that our feet also need their fair share of protection. Think about it: when we ride, those intricate masterpieces of bones and tendons that act as our primary source...
If you frequently tour, you should definitely ride with some sort of a tire repair kit. Most riders carry a quick-fix product that can plug a hole and add air to the tire, but a quick-fix often doesn't suffice – especially if you're into dual sport and off-road riding. Imagine you're out on the mountain trails, and you end up with a punctured...
For the most part, motorcycle tool kits aren't comprised of the finest quality fix-it items available. They're usually rather anemic collections of pot metal pieces that often aren't up to even the most rudimentary tasks. Unfortunately, a proper tool collection takes up space and it usually ends up far from reach at the very bottom of the saddlebag...
Riding a motorcycle is an experience that is hard to capture in words. And one could argue that unless you ride, you just don't "get it." However, Allen Noren's hyper-descriptive narrative, Storm, does a great job of conveying to everyone, the almost spiritual connection riders have with their bikes. And of course, the book also taps into the complexity...
Just like every woman's struggle to find that perfect pair of jeans, the same problem arises when looking for a riding jacket that is formfitting, functional, and safe. What sets this women's jacket apart is versatility and comfort. Waist adjuster straps eliminate the common boxy structure, and two vertical zippers expand the base to accommodate both...
Tour Master's new Decker leather pants offers the protection and styling of leather with the comfort of textile riding gear. The pant's Grade-A Drum Dyed Leather construction features high strength, bonded nylon stitching, removable CE approved knee and hip armor, two layers of leather in the seat and knee areas, zippered hand pockets, mesh lining,...
HJC's newest CL-16 model is another big hit. Typical of HJC's lids, the helmet fits snugly and is all-day comfortable with nary an annoyance. The lightweight, polycarbonate outer shell was designed using CAD technology and on the freeway, this extra bit of research really showed through. Even awash in tractor-trailer wake, the CL-16 showed no adverse...
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