Gallery: On Motorcycles, the Real Fun Begins When the Pavement Ends
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[__2014 Kawasaki KLR Special Edition__](http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=802) The KLR is the king of world tourers. Its mechanical simplicity means you can get it repaired almost anywhere—and if you’re stuck somewhere miles from civilization, you can probably figure it out yourself. But it is heavy; if you’re spending more time on dirt than pavement, a lighter bike would be easier to handle. $6,599
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[__AGV AX-8 Dual Evo Helmet__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DS4QJ8C?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Like the KLR, this helmet has the trappings of an off-roader, but it’s best on the road. Well ventilated, lightweight, and comfortable, the AX-8 has the low-swept protective chin you need to guard against flying debris but also a full flip-down shield like a highway helmet. $400
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[__SW Motech LT Enduro Tank Bag__](http://www.twistedthrottle.com/bags-connection-enduro-lt-evo-strap-on-tank-bag) The Enduro is shaped to fit the curved tanks so common on dirt and adventure bikes. It keeps your often-used gear—water bottle, snacks, tools—within easy reach, and it zips off so you can take it with you for a pee break at a sketchy gas station. The handy, clear map pocket is a bonus. $125
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[__Dryspec 38 Rigid Dry Bag__](http://www.twistedthrottle.com/dryspectm-d38-rigid-waterproof-motorcycle-dry-bag-in-black-grey-or-orange) The only thing worse than wet gear is no gear. This bag solves both problems. Its roll-to-close top, welded seams, and 22-ounce vinyl will shrug off a storm or even a serious dunking, and the rigid core gives it enough structure that you can lash it securely anywhere. $140
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[__Redverz Series II Expedition Tent__](http://shop.redverz.com/tents/the-series-ii-expedition-tent-green/) Expecting crazy weather? Redverz’s tent will shelter you and your ride at night. It’s big enough to hold a queen mattress and boasts a ride-in vestibule for your bike and gear. The downside: It weighs 13 pounds and is the size of an office trash can when packed, so you’ll want to stash it in the chase car. $450
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[__Big Agnes Spike Lake 14 Sleeping Bag__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IKNEFG4?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Snuggle- busting tendrils of air sneaking in through a seam? Not gonna happen with this 39-ounce bag. Its insulated chambers, stuffed with down, closely follow the bag’s mummy shape, ensuring maximum coziness down to 14 degrees F. $200
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[__Ice Breaker Base Layers__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AF5JA06?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Let’s get this out of the way: These woolen base layers do not smell like a wet dog when damp. But they’ll keep you warm, dry or not. I tested the 200 (lightweight) and 260 (midweight) in temperatures ranging from 25 degrees up beyond 70. Sometimes I got a little warm, but the cold never bothered me. $190
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[__Black Diamond Voyager Lantern__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CM4X9DC?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Smaller than a soda can and about the weight of a cheeseburger, it improves any camping trip. Use the folding hooks to hang it in your tent for stellar ambient illumination. In handheld mode it makes a decent flashlight; you’re not gonna spotlight any deer with its 50 lumens, but it’s fine for stumbling around the campsite. $40
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__Rev’It Sand 2 [Jacket](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-sand-2-jacket) & [Pants](http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-sand-2-pants)__ Pretty clever setup. Both jacket and pants have a breathable outer shell that holds the armor; below that is a water-repellent inner layer and finally a toasty insulated liner. They all work as advertised and are easy to remove. (Reassembling the layers, though, is a ballet of loops and buttons.) And I can vouch for the suit’s protective abilities: Through numerous spills, some onto bare rock, I came out unscathed. $820
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[__Alpinestars Toucan Boots__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BD4EYD6?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Comfortable right out of the box, you’d expect these touring boots to be a little light on the armor. Not so. They did their job perfectly, toe up, under 500 pounds of toppling motorcycle. Yeah, my ankle was a tad sore, but that didn’t last a day. With GoreTex liners and burly buckles, the only thing lacking was the metal toe-cap that keeps boots from getting chewed up on off-road pedals. $500
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[__Alpinestars Archer Gloves__](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9CWO3E?ie=UTF8&tag=wiredte-20) Waterproofed and armored, these touring gloves don’t sacrifice finger dexterity for comfort and protection—except on the pinky, which is stitched to the ring finger on purpose, to protect it during a get-off (that’s moto-speak for a crash). While they feel great on, a proper-fitting pair is a bit hard to remove from sweaty hands. $230
