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RoadRUNNER

Near Varna: When You’ve Found Your Greener Grass, Part 1

Near Varna: When You’ve Found Your Greener Grass, Part 1

Graham Field is one of my favorite authors. He writes with such an honest and self-deprecating style that it’s contagious. You can’t help but empathize with the many predicaments he seems to fall into. Near Varna [https://amzn.to/3tJ2Nl0] is his fourth book and while it does

Product Review: Helinox Lite Cot

Product Review: Helinox Lite Cot

Get Off the Ground with the Helinox Lite Cot Designed with portability in mind, the Helinox Lite Cot weighs in at just under three pounds and measures 20.5x5x5 inches when packed. It is small enough to fit into most full-size panniers, or as in my case, to be strapped

Product Review: HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Relocation Adapter for the Yamaha Ténéré 700

Product Review: HeliBars Tour Performance Handlebar Relocation Adapter for the Yamaha Ténéré 700

The item name is a mouthful, but simply calling it a bar riser would be a disservice. It’s more than that. The Maine company has been putting motorcyclists into the comfort zone for 30 years, and it’s always a bonus to see the “Made in America” label. The

Product Review: Joe Rocket Sonic X Boot

Product Review: Joe Rocket Sonic X Boot

First and foremost, a motorcycle boot should provide ample protection in case of an accident, and the newest Joe Rocket boot offers plenty of that. The internally reinforced ankle, toe, and heel, as well as the reinforced shin and Achilles areas, cover the essential parts. But the price-conscious Sonic X

Product Review: Klim's 3rd Generation Women’s Altitude Suit

Product Review: Klim's 3rd Generation Women’s Altitude Suit

About five years ago, Klim introduced the Women’s Altitude suit [https://imp.i104546.net/a144bb], drastically raising the bar for women’s riding gear. Since its debut, the jacket-pants combo has seen two major redesigns, the latest of which was released this past spring. With each redesign, Klim has

Product Review: Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers

Product Review: Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers

For almost a decade I’ve been using hard panniers on different adventure motorcycles. They provided a secure storage space that was easy and quick to mount and dismount. As I moved deeper into the world of off-road adventures and eventually dual sport, I added a Husqvarna 701 Enduro to

Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Redverz is famous for making tents not just for people, but for motorcycles too. The Redverz Atacama Expedition II, for instance, can fit up to three people and one fully loaded adventure bike. As nice as the Atacama’s roominess is, it’s a bit of overkill for a solo