Adventure VS. Off Road Riding Gear | All About Compromises

Let's take a deep dive into the differences between adventure and off road riding gear. What are the compromises and which is right for the way you ride?

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[looaxe]

I've decided to buy my safety gear before I even learn to ride.
I think of it like throwing your backpack over a fence... "welp.. now we definitely going"

[left_Dane_right_Dane]

I lost 35 lbs and my adventure jacket was way too big. So I got a new smaller jacket, and now that I’m riding more and more off-road I took the old jacket, removed it’s armor, and I use it now as a shell over the body armor suit until I get to the trail. Works awesome!! All the benefits of an ADV jacket, water proof, and more armored than it was originally! I can roll it up super easy and while it is still big-ish, and it is weight, it seems worth it. I bet with a compression sack it could be really great.

[dariansimms]

This video really should be getting a lot more likes. Very informative and no-biased. Awesome video!

[paul.vanhout]

Alpinestars Tech 7 now available with DryStar waterproofing. Reasonably comfortable as well.

[nigelw]

Gday Ian,
Total noob here getting back into some off-road type riding after about 35 years away from it. Thanks for the time and effort you put into this vid. I really appreciate it. Given me lots to think about.
Cheers from Australia 👍🍻

[alinm]

this is a perfect video for someone like me transitioning from street and dual sport to dirt bike riding. great job man.

[sanjosejeff]

Thank you for this. My new 890 isn’t here yet so adv riding is brand new to me. On the other hand dirt biking is what I know. I’m 55 and just had a partial knee replacement. I won’t ride a bike again without braces on even if it’s a Harley. I’m a retired fire Captain paramedic. Ain’t no klim pant gonna save your knees in a bad MC crash when your knee goes the wrong way.
Also, there is no better foot/ankle protection than the Gaerne SG 12 boot. Waterproof socks are recommended but even the sidis don’t have matched toe box protection.

I really like your channel and look forward to a new chapter of riding in my life

[damachine]

This is a very timely video since I just bought a dual sport and an adventure bike. Heavily mod'd Suzuki DR650 and a Triumph Tiger 1200 XCa.

[mtscott]

It is always a dilemma. My BMW suit opens up and allows good airflow. I’ve used in high 30’s with no issues (just have to keep hydration up and suit has a built in bladder to ensure that). I did think about getting a MX shirt with under armour but it’s more gear to carry about and, as you say, no good for wet/cold weather. I rarely do single track and mostly asphalt and dirt roads so BMW gear suits me fine.

[morelcompasstv]

I know this video is old but I want to say thank you. What you do is very helpful and honest. I appreciate it.

[floydbrown]

Hey, Thanks for all the information you provide in these off road and adventure gear videos. The time you put toward others in finding their best path is awesome.
Cheers!

[scarumanga]

Great video. Lots of very good points!. I'm a fan of the adv gear myself, but like you say it does lack airflow at the lower speeds....you need to be moving. So I've started buying some of the mesh adv gear from rev-it, it has its downfalls when it comes to rain but that's easily overcome with their brightly colored rain jacket (or even just a plain old north face rain coat) worn over it, ultra packable. This gives me the full protection of adv gear with the airflow of wearing almost nothing...but requires stopping to add a waterproof layer if rain starts. The only time I don't wear armor at all is on my 2km ride to work and back.

[dasep]

Great video! I especially agree with your boots opinion (I just broke my ankle in Sidi Adv falling down on a sandy trail with my KTM 1090 :/ ).
As for dual use clothes check Adventure-Spec line. I used their Linesman/Mongolia jackets for 2 years now and they do well on and off tarmac. Cheers :)

[grege]

Thanks for taking the time to post your videos. You always have something interesting!

[snowcatxx]

New to ADV and love your insights man!

[mototaco]

Might I add.... separate kneed guards in addition to the boots. There's that portion of your shin that doesn't get coverage, I always seemed to get dinged when I go off roading.

[nkgagne]

Many dirt bike boots aren’t waterproof, but anecdotally I’ve yet to have my feet get wet in short rides with my Sidi X-3 Enduro boots in pretty steady rain, even though they’re not “waterproof. Waterproof socks are readily available and cheaply replaceable instead of replacing the boots altogether; additionally non-membraned boots breathe better and dry quicker when/if they do get really wet.

[omicrondec]

Hey man. Good stuff. I appreciate your thoughts. You've gotten considerably adept at speaking clearly and concisely. Keep it up!

[meinekleineweltreise]

Best video on this topic I’ve seen so far! Thanks!

[fredzuccarelli]

Alot of great info in this Great back drop as well....what a Where was this filmed????