Liz Jansen’s Touring Life

Review: Wolfman Expedition Tank Bag

The large Wolfman Expedition Tank bag is designed for adventure and off-road motorcycle travel, but its features make it ideal for road riding, too, and can fit on the tanks of some cruisers for those riders who like to use tank bags. Durable, versatile, and waterproof, this bag stands up to the rigors of the road.

Review: Wolfman Expedition Tank Bag

Review With Video: Thermarest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot for Motorcycle Camping

If any single article has revolutionized my camping experience, it’s Thermarest’s LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot. I could not have predicted what a difference it made in how soundly I slept, how well rested I felt, or how much easier it was to get up!

Review With Video: Thermarest LuxuryLite UltraLite Cot for Motorcycle Camping

Review: Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag for Motorcycle Camping

Having had my fill of setting up and packing bulky tents, and shivering through cold nights, I avoided camping with my motorcycle for many years. But motorcycle camping has come a long way thanks to all the new innovations in lightweight gear. Check out this review of Sierra Design’s Eleanor 19 sleeping bag, designed for women, and small and compact for motorcyclists.

Review: Sierra Designs Sleeping Bag for Motorcycle Camping

Review: Gloves for Warm and Cold Motorcycle Riding

Touring across the continent through all kinds of weather and stretching the season to the extremes, I ask a lot from my riding gloves. As with all of my motorcycle riding gear choices, my goal is to get the most function from the fewest pieces. The ProSummer and ProWinter gloves from BMW meet my high standards.

Review: Gloves for Warm and Cold Motorcycle Riding

Review: Merino Wool Base Layer for Motorcyclists

I was introduced to the phenomenal properties of merino wool last summer when I bought a couple of Icebreaker brand T-shirts to take for a six-week summer road trip. I was so impressed, that in my quest to have the minimum gear with the maximum function, I had to try the base layer to wear under my motorcycle jacket and pants. I chose Icebreaker brand.

Review: Merino Wool Base Layer for Motorcyclists

Clothing Review: BMW TourShell Jacket and Pants

I spend a lot of time touring on my motorcycle in all kinds of weather. I live in Canada, but love riding all over the United States. My gear has to be comfortable, and keep me safe, warm and dry. While fit and function are the most important criteria, I want to get them in the fewest number of layers and pieces.

Clothing Review: BMW TourShell Jacket and Pants

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