Adventure Motorcycle Luggage and Riding Gear I Used on the Northern California BDR

[@DorkintheRoad]

NorCal BDR Riding Gear: (affiliate links) Mosko Moto Basilisk IR Jacket: moskomoto.com/collections/jackets/products/basilisk-ir-jacket?variant=41427266011197&ghref=12956%3A690577 Mosko Moto Basilisk IR Pants: moskomoto.com/collections/pants/products/basilisk-ir-pant?variant=41427271221309&ghref=12956%3A690577 Alpinestars Corozal Boots: imp.i104546.net/k09nQn Racer Rally Gloves: www.racerglovesusa.com/collections/adventure-motorcycle-gloves/products/rally-glove Darn Tough Socks: motocampnerd.com/collections/socks/products/darn-tough-t4050-over-the-calf-heavyweight-tactical-sock-with-full-cushion/?ref=dork MSR AXXIS Jersey (under jacket): tinyurl.com/nuvrybse Dork in the Road Neck Gaiter: motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch/products/dork-in-the-road-neck-gaiter/?ref=dork MSR Enduro Hydration Pack: tinyurl.com/5n7fm3ue Shoei Hornet X2: imp.i104546.net/XY3vxG Klim Boulder Stretch Down Jacket: motocampnerd.com/products/klim-boulder-stretch-down-jacket-mens/?ref=dork Sena 50s Headset:amzn.to/48CZLmx Quick Straps for goggles:amzn.to/3V5ylAj Sole Active Thick Insoles: amzn.to/3YGqV7d Luggage: Mosko Moto Reckless 80 Saddlebags: moskomoto.com/collections/rackless-systems/products/reckless-80l-v4-0?ghref=12956%3A690577 Mosko Moto Gnome Tank Bag: moskomoto.com/collections/motorcycle-tank-bags/products/gnome-tank-bag?ghref=12956%3A690577 Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: motocampnerd.com/products/giant-loop-possibles-pouch/?ref=dork Giant Loop ZigZag Handlebar Bag(s): motocampnerd.com/products/giant-loop-zigzag-handlebar-bag/?ref=dork Mosko Moto Gnoblin Mount: moskomoto.com/collections/accessories/products/the-gnoblin?ghref=12956%3A690577 Other Stuff: Garmin InReach Mini 2: motocampnerd.com/products/garmin-inreach-mini-2?ref=dork Giant Loop Tracker Packer: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/tracker-packer/?ref=dork Flying Eyes Golden Eagle Sunglasses: flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate.com/DORKINTHEROAD (save 10% with promo code “dorkintheroad”) Insta360 X4 360 Camera: www.insta360.com/sal/x4?INRHPOI DJI Osmo Action 4 Helmet Cam: amzn.to/47ZELpH Omni Charge Battery Pack: Baofeng UV5R Radio: amzn.to/3AmhMsJ With extra rechargeable battery pack: amzn.to/4hGzQyc Extended Antenna: amzn.to/3AnQgLo Ragged Roads Ragged Randy Crush Cap: raggedroadsmoto.com/products/ragged-randy-crush-cap

[@solidsnake2665]

Hey KZbin algorithm, I like this guy

[@traveller1973]

I’ve become a huge fan of your videos. Thoroughly enjoyed your BDR videos. Just recently getting into some adv riding. Looked into the MoskoMoto gear…wow…expensive.

[@kawabungah20]

Excellent input. Thanks for sharing! That Inreach Mini2 looks good.

[@GregLanz]

Thanks Ben, I used my Reckless 80 in summer on my Transalp and I'd have to agree with everything you said. I love how secure it is especially with the gnoblin, over 4500KM I never noticed any movement, flapping etc. I also really like that I don't need rack mounts just the otherwise unnoticeable gnoblin but it does take some work to git and like you it doesn't really feel like a full 80 litres. That said I.do really like it and there are no regrets on it at all, I ordered mine last Black Friday as a discontinued colour so it was a relative bargain

[@advredbikes]

Ben, thank you so much for the review, of a lot of the gear. I found it informative, looking forward to the next video thank you

[@Bweizr]

I've got a Baofeng UV5R in my tank bag connected to an old cell phone to run APRS for tracking and use an adapter to connect a UT-72" antenna. It does better than the stock antenna or an upgraded whip, but one of the big benefits of getting your GMRS license and a GMRS-capable (no test required) radio is being able to use regional repeaters that greatly expand your range. You might end up having to share them with others, but if you program them into your radio, they're an option to reach people beyond line of sight.

[@RaggedRoadsMoto]

Thanks for the shoutout! We’re stoked you like the crush cap! 🧢 👊

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

My bald heads needs one of your crush caps. 😅

[@RichardB-d4s]

Thanks for yet another great video. Im learning all the time - really appreciate it! Please keep up the great work 👍👏🙏

[@arepollo]

I do like my Turkana gear. Pretty customizable, sturdy so far, and decently light weight. Their rackless system is basically a molle harness and then you can attach any bags you want.

[@davejessee7173]

There is definitely a learning curve when. It comes to packing the reckless 80. I recently sold mine and purchased a lighter set of luggage

[@wanderlpnw]

Big sale at Mosko Moto starting today.

[@dmay6370]

Hey Dork, I've been following your channel for quite a while now and appreciate the non biased reviews on so many products. I'm currently getting "geared" up to be able to do some multi day trips next year. I apologize if this isn't really the place for this but I figured I'd use the most current video. I'm thinking about getting the tusk large collapsible camper chair and knew at one time you used this chair. I'm a chunky guy and need something to fit my big ol' butt. My question is, because I don't see it listed, is the "packed" size. Thank you so much in advance for any info you can lend and keep up the great job informing us newbs.

[@WyDave]

Informative...I didn't know about tank bag with water bladder. I don't like the feel of a backpack, so this sounds like a great option. Thanks for sharing brands.

[@JacobAnawalt]

While I think you can do more with amateur radio when licensed and being setup with repeaters, you can still have line of site issues you experienced and everyone should be licensed. I've heard some off-roaders have moved from CB to GMRS with higher wattage and sometimes a base station (not practical for a BDR). I wonder about the satellite feature built into the new iPhones. Hopefully that becomes a thing with other phones. Imagine if everyone had at least non-media text capability to / from almost everywhere. You stop, pop a message with your coordinates and wait for a response. Like inreach, but on every phone. Maybe someday starlink will have something to compete. A month subscription to inreach or whatever during the BDR seems practical, but its a lot of setup and the device is a little spendy. It's cheap assurance, but not inexpensive to jump into.

[@williamdillon7708]

Thx Ben!

[@broadside85]

I'd love to see that luggage comparison / test.

[@Mickey-hr2ju]

Thanks Ben for another honest review. Did you think about using the Klim marrikesh Jacket for this ride? How would It have performed do you think?

[@trailrunnermike]

I have an MSR hydration pack. It’s a 10+ for the money!

[@addictedtobedrock5282]

I’ve looked at Mosko Moto gear but their prices are just ridiculous so I run the Tusk and it does the job just fine.

[@backroadadvbikes]

Great video

[@hiltonray4461]

Do you or any of your buddies use cpap? I have a jackery to power my cpap but would love a more compact cpap machine, any experience ?

[@Bweizr]

I've got a 65w henhot battery pack off of Amazon with a usb-c adapter and an airmini that I take on motorcycle camping trips. The battery pack will last about a night and a half, and I've been considering getting a larger one. I keep two and try to charge them during the day

[@hiltonray4461]

@@Bweizr i'm using a jackery 500, its big and heavy and works great, but on a dual sport bike i believe it would be too much weight.

[@tsconver]

You need small bag inserts for the reckless. It makes pscking easy.

[@azigunga]

What would you recommend instead of Moskomoto 80?

[@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC]

It’s not just you. No way my Rackless 80 holds what 80 liters should hold. I honestly feel it’s closer to 60-65 liters. I have to add a 40 liter dry bag to the top to fit the gear “I” like to take. Now that doesn’t mean I don’t think they are not worth the money, they are, they are just not as big as advertised in my opinion.

[@ppherse6486]

funny shirt 👍

[@Haytifdad]

Sounds like the luggage might be designed more for higher speed cross country (non dirt) where most motorcyclists would need to bring their heavy gear into a hotel nightly. Weight would therefore not be prohibitive.

[@Fordy760]

Curious. Why doesn’t anyone seem to wear aerostich or motoport or other one piece suits for adv riding?

[@smashy_smasherton]

I wish I could find deals in Canada. I feel like they mark up on top of the exchange rate here.

[@ChopperChad]

That 790 or the Tuareg 660?

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

good

[@shayneschwede]

Ben, I was about to file you under the disingenuous influencer category. But, you did drop some good critical comments. This concerns Mosko stuff. Disclaimer, I have a lot of their gear, a lot... Now, you at least dropped some true comments as to the jacket - It is a heavy, poorly ventilated, limited use case jacket - way overpriced for what it is, and yes, far too hot/ poor ventilation design for anything other than shoulder season use - for the price, not OK. I don't think there is anything wrong with constructive real-world criticism. That jacket needs a redesign. The R80 - again, I agree fully. It's heavy as hell, cumbersome, unyielding in terms of expandability and limiting in terms of stuffability. It looks cool, though and offers some cred with the Kool Kids off-road...for what that's worth. I speculate Pete and company have finally grasped this, which is why they are coming out with their Alpine/ Explorer line. I hope you don't candy-coat your reviews and keep your credibility intact. Cheers.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I always share the good and the bad of everything I review. A small commission is not worth sacrificing future credibility.

[@shayneschwede]

@@DorkintheRoad 1000% agree

[@krede99]

fuuuuuuxck I just spend 2 months salary to get the mosko 80 at a discount...... didn't receive it yet

[@beneslinger7867]

Yo... who piad you to wear that shirt?? 😆

[@CampingwithRadios_kg6dve]

If you are using ham radios please get your ham radio license or GMRS license. I love riding and setting up my ham radio in the back country. Ride safe. 73 de KG6DVE

[@bradley7394]

No.

[@CampingwithRadios_kg6dve]

Your probably the type of guy that rides without a motorcycle endorsement. It's only a Federal Law that your breaking. Ride Safe

[@bradley7394]

@@CampingwithRadios_kg6dve I have my endorsement. Some laws are stupid ways for the government to collect money they don’t need from people who don’t have any. Wheels down!

[@RandomGRK]

Let’s be honest, that Mosko IR stuff has the worst armor ever. It’s small, flat and doesn’t cup the elbow or shoulder. I can guarantee that if you go down, you will have zero impact protection. Don’t waste your time people.

[@dugly1149]

Tell me it’s a commercial, and I’ll consider a product. Promote a product and tell me it’s unbiased, and I’ll avoid it like the plague.

[@DorkintheRoad]

I only promote products I think are good regardless, but you do you, my guy.

[@OfficialSly.Stallone]

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[@Official.GaryVee]

Fear and uncertainty create major wealth. It's those who take the risk and have strong gut to endure the bloody days. When i notice extreme dips i tend to actually move more money to Bitcoin..

[@mbrad2669]

I just go out and ride my motorcycle, and not worry about the financial market🙂

[@Bweizr]

I've got a Baofeng UV5R in my tank bag connected to an old cell phone to run APRS for tracking and use an adapter to connect a UT-72" antenna. It does better than the stock antenna or an upgraded whip, but one of the big benefits of getting your GMRS license and a GMRS-capable (no test required) radio is being able to use regional repeaters that greatly expand your range. You might end up having to share them with others, but if you program them into your radio, they're an option to reach people beyond line of sight.

[@dmay6370]

Hey Dork, I've been following your channel for quite a while now and appreciate the non biased reviews on so many products. I'm currently getting "geared" up to be able to do some multi day trips next year. I apologize if this isn't really the place for this but I figured I'd use the most current video. I'm thinking about getting the tusk large collapsible camper chair and knew at one time you used this chair. I'm a chunky guy and need something to fit my big ol' butt. My question is, because I don't see it listed, is the "packed" size. Thank you so much in advance for any info you can lend and keep up the great job informing us newbs.

[@dmay6370]

Hey Dork, I've been following your channel for quite a while now and appreciate the non biased reviews on so many products. I'm currently getting "geared" up to be able to do some multi day trips next year. I apologize if this isn't really the place for this but I figured I'd use the most current video. I'm thinking about getting the tusk large collapsible camper chair and knew at one time you used this chair. I'm a chunky guy and need something to fit my big ol' butt. My question is, because I don't see it listed, is the "packed" size. Thank you so much in advance for any info you can lend and keep up the great job informing us newbs.

[@dmay6370]

Hey Dork, I've been following your channel for quite a while now and appreciate the non biased reviews on so many products. I'm currently getting "geared" up to be able to do some multi day trips next year. I apologize if this isn't really the place for this but I figured I'd use the most current video. I'm thinking about getting the tusk large collapsible camper chair and knew at one time you used this chair. I'm a chunky guy and need something to fit my big ol' butt. My question is, because I don't see it listed, is the "packed" size. Thank you so much in advance for any info you can lend and keep up the great job informing us newbs.

[@dmay6370]

Hey Dork, I've been following your channel for quite a while now and appreciate the non biased reviews on so many products. I'm currently getting "geared" up to be able to do some multi day trips next year. I apologize if this isn't really the place for this but I figured I'd use the most current video. I'm thinking about getting the tusk large collapsible camper chair and knew at one time you used this chair. I'm a chunky guy and need something to fit my big ol' butt. My question is, because I don't see it listed, is the "packed" size. Thank you so much in advance for any info you can lend and keep up the great job informing us newbs.