motorcycle gear reviews

Our motorcycle gear reviews focus on adventure motorcycle equipment we’ve personally purchased, tested, packed, and used on Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR), dual-sport rides, motorcycle camping trips, and long-distance adventure travel. We review helmets, riding gear, luggage systems, GPS units, communication devices, camping equipment, GoPro setups, motorcycle tools, and trail-tested accessories based on actual experience in remote terrain, changing weather, and demanding riding conditions. Our goal is to help adventure riders like you find motorcycle gear that performs reliably on the road and trail before investing in equipment for their next trip.

Motorcycle Gear Reviews

June 6, 2026
the best panniers for adventure and backcountry motorcycle riding

Adventure Motorcycle Panniers Review | Tested on BDR Routes and Backcountry Trails

Husqvarna “Side Bag Set” These are the Panniers I bought for my first BDR and I loved them…at first. I talked about how great they were in my video! Well, all of that caught up to me and they ended up failing after 1.5 trips. I liked how they carried everything, and they packed well, but they are not durable. I made it back with them from that second trip, blown out seams, broken hardware, and all. I called the manufacturer, they don’t sell the hardware to fix the broken plastic attachment points. They’re just too light duty and are prone to failure, I wouldn’t trust them on the road or the trail. Giant Loop Mototrekk Panniers I now have the Giant Loop MotoTrekk Panniers with […]
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June 6, 2026
GiantLoop Armadillo Bag Review

GiantLoop Armadillo Bag Review | Extra Fuel for BDR & Adventure Motorcycle Riding

The GiantLoop Armadillo Bag is a great way to pack extra gas. It will pack nice and tight when it is empty, and strap on your bags when it is full. I was able to strap it securely to my tail bag and I did not have any issues with it leaking what so ever. The Armadillo Bag was greatly appreciated when I got to Elk City on the Idaho BDR and found out that the only gas pump in town was broken.  One of the biggest challenges on long adventure and Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) rides is fuel range, especially in remote areas where gas stations can be closed, out of service, or simply too far apart. The GiantLoop Armadillo Bag provides a lightweight […]
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August 17, 2023
product review: alpinestars SMX-6 V2 GORE-TEX motorcycle Boots

Alpinestars SMX-6 V2 GORE-TEX Boots Review

After reviewing many brands and types, the word "comfortable" kept coming up every time I read anything about the alpinestars SMX-6 V2 motorcycle boots. The four styles of the SMX-6 V2 motorcycle boots included: Vented, Drystar, Standard and GORE-TEX. Which one would suit me best?
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September 22, 2022

ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Review

This ZOLEO Global Satellite Communicator Review is the first in a series of product reviews and accompanying podcasts on my Idaho BDR motorcycle trip. These reviews and podcasts will include the equipment that I took, their performance and will also include my preparation, route and on-trail experiences. If you like off-grid exploration, and seeing this beautiful country from more than just an Interstate Highway, then this type of adventure motorcycle trip may be for you. ZOLEO Satellite Communicator – Podcast Review Not everyone has time to read a review, so WizzWare has a podcast on the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator and how it performed on the Idaho BDR. ZOLEO is an Essential Tool for Adventure Motorcycle Trips I wanted to start my Idaho BDR product reviews […]
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Of Dust and Dreams BDR Planning Guide | Adventure Motorcycle Trip Planning Book

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Of Dust and Dreams BDR Planning Guide

Based on our personal experiences, this new planning guide was designed specifically for adventure riders preparing for BDRs. Includes advice on gear, logistics, packing, load management, downloadable planning tools, and more!

It’s designed to be written in, referenced, highlighted, and used while actively planning your trip all in one place.

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