Gear talk
Adventure enduro is a holistic discipline. It revolves through the same cycles of preparation, riding and planning the next expedition. Throughout the process, the bike, riding gear and other equipment are continuously perfected. Each day of riding gives more insight and equipment either works or it needs to be rethought. High quality gear that performs reliably under extreme conditions is of paramount importance in running successful expeditions.
Klim Forecast Split Finger Gloves
Klim's new Forecast series was a huge step forward for riders wanting to keep the bulk and weight of their luggage low. After [...]
Riding light – riding gear
GOING LIGHT The KTM 500 EXC project has a parallel mission of minimal luggage. After all, shedding of 30 kg [...]
Riding light – Navigation
The stock KTM 500 EXC is 31.5 kg lighter than the stock KTM 690 Enduro R. The respective weights are 111.5 [...]
Garmin VIRB Elite and XE test film
Last summer, during The Crimson Trail, I shot a lot of footage with a Garmin VIRB Elite. I really [...]
Riding light – cooking
I’m a bit of a minimalist, and try to keep my luggage as light as possible. Luggage tends to sit [...]
Riding light – shelter and bedding
I’m a bit of a minimalist, and try to keep my luggage as light as possible. Luggage tends to sit [...]