Are You Picking the Wrong Rider's Gifts? My 25 Top Picks

[@AussieHavs]

One thing you didn't mention, but I have found amazing in the summer, is a cooling vest. I have a Macna Evo vest and I put about half a litre of water in it and squish it around and combined with a protective jacket with good airflow, my core temperature stays nice and comfortable. I've been on long group rides in mid Australian summer and when we stopped for fuel, other people were all desperate to get drinks to rehydrate because they sweated so much, and I was looking for a toilet instead. Dehydration and heat exhaustion also really effects your reaction times and general mental clarity, so it is an important bit of safety gear in hot conditions.

[@lachy1709]

Its funny how everywhere on youtube and instagram is talking about putting your bikes away for winter, yet here in Australia I'm pretty much about to put it away for then summer because I refuse to ride without gear but can not stand to wear long pants all day if I ride to work (I work outside on black roads so it regularly reaches 40 degrees). Meanwhile I love winter because I'm more than happy to ride to work in a little rain.

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

The reason you want wool socks isn't the anti-bacterial aspect. It helps but it's not as much as people think. The real reason is the same reason sailors have been using wool coats and hats forever: When cotton gets wet it pulls heat away from your body but when wool gets wet it continues to insulate. Wool is wonderful.

[@irradiatedturtle]

Getting my first bike this week and your videos have been hella helpful! Keep up the amazing work!

[@alderi9356]

"Darn Tough" brand socks made in vermont are by far the best, fit, comfort, value socks available.

[@thelowendrider]

I second this. I was actually going to comment that I wear them pretty much exclusively while riding.

[@Ephem13]

Wool socks is such a good recommend even for non riders. I have swapped all my socks to wool. Running, riding, work, day to day, they are the best.

[@ArtD2368]

Thanks for all the information great advice good video thanks again for sharing

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Good gifts/ideas for riders. As a thing you mentioned last year if I recall, a toolkit and first aid kit will be a solid add on/gift too.

[@blindlywewander]

This was a great video - lots of great ideas. Glad I watched to the end, because your pup looks just like my Charlie boy who passed away earlier this year. So cute.

[@amasdaha9734]

I have various versions of all of these things, and they got me through my trip to the Arctic Ocean. Only additional advice I would have is to pick a heated vest that not only plugs into the bike, but uses a USB plug rather than proprietary plug so if you have a power overload o your bike connections you can plug into a battery bank. Also handy if you want to just use the vest off the bike on the fly. I bought the Doace vest, works great! Sometime I still have to try Flying eyes. I use Helite airbag vest so if it goes off on a trip I can just reload it myself on the trip and don’t have to send it in and wait to get it back. Sometimes I also have to get a camera system, but that’s not really my thing right now. Thanks for the great ideas Doodle!

[@advredbikes]

Thank you, Carolyn for that. Great video. Awesome ideas. I love the flying eyes glasses. I have to look into those and also the lock for the break was awesome. Looking forward to your next video.

[@gregevancio3031]

One thing to note with the Flying Eyes sunglasses, is that you need to check the fit of the glasses while wearing the helmet. My first set of Flying Eyes got pressed down by the forehead pad in my helmet, and was uncomfortable on the bridge of my nose. Other than that, this is a very good product. I took it to Hawaii when I rented a bike there (rental helmet too), and it worked great!

[@machupikachu1085]

4:45 Shout out for the Buck-ees!! Those who know, know. Great video! I would also highly recommend the Sahara moto tire balancer sealer can for those with spoked wheels. It's around $30, and you'll never need to fix a flat again. Cheers!

[@bastiwen]

As a guy with long hair, the hair pocket thing seems super useful !

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

yessss

[@machupikachu1085]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle i usually stuff my long hair in a neck gaiter, but I may have to check this out. Cheers!

[@charmontravel]

Some great products here; as well as a couple that I've already stolen from you: brake free and the memory of an earlier video about your phone damage gave me cause to spring for the vibration dampener. Thanks for making life easier by battle testing the gear we didn't know we needed. 😁

[@MotoDash1100]

0:30 (Tire Plug Kit) Also grab either a tire inflator pump that's electric OR because those are big and bulky, get some large capacity Co2 cartridges.

[@evgenii-rigin]

This year I bought a Motosafe Race Alpine earplugs. They are amazing because they block certain frequencies of sound without completely eliminating it. I can't hear wind or engine noise while still being able to listen to music and talk. So totally recommend them:)

[@Alexanderyhwong]

As a regular commuter, I totally agree with brake free. It’s a must have for urban heavy traffic city riding.

[@JackJackSoriano]

If you buy a portable air pump, get one with the metal attachment with a locking arm. Some of the cheap one have a straight plastic capped screw on valve attachment that strips out easily.

[@SatantonioRaider]

I like the Decibels ear plugs. They are molded to your ear shape. Awesome.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

I never could get those to fit comfortably on me...

[@krisswolf2011]

@@DoodleOnAMotorcyclesane, they never fit right. Or they would fit right after i mold it but then wouldnt fit long term

[@mdf1951]

Thanks for your research and time for this video.

[@JackJackSoriano]

I am in love with your puppy! Also, great content!

[@stewarts8597]

Some great stocking stuffers Doodle. Thx

[@paulb1383]

Good video - BTW you look incredible lately!! ❤

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Some great stuff, always love you're work 👍

[@dustinchandler5575]

I love my peak design phone mount. I use the ram ball and move it between vehicles super easy.

[@brianb.59]

Awesome, thanks for all the info.✌️❤️🙏

[@lachy1709]

For disc brake locks- definitely worth paying the extra $10 for an alarmed version. At minimum, it'll beep at you when you forget to take it off and stop you from trying to ride with it on and destroying your brake disc. At best, the alarm will deter thieves from just lifting the bike into a van and they'll leave before they draw too much attention

[@el_jefe_final]

I need most of those things. I love that Pando gear. I'm gonna check them out.

[@stevencote7951]

You don't need a $900 Helmet just make sure it has a Snell or ECE rating, Motorcyclist mag did a test a few years back and some of the cheapest helmets protected the best. A high end will be better made and should not fall apart in a year.

[@brinhaerycammel3467]

Off topic: You remind me so much of one of my nieces, in looks and in character that I can't help but love hearing you speak. I love your determination too. (Another character trait my beautiful niece has to). 👍👍👍

[@williec4190]

Hey Doodle you should make a video showing how to apply a tire plug! You can practice on an old tire and rim😊

[@danielolivier5599]

I'm watching you since 1 year, since I've got my first bike, a H-D Fatboy 2006 on the autumn 2023 that I love. I've learn the majority of things from you, your best shot and mistake and YOU are the best of the best! And you look like my wife that is Algerian when she was young (that is what she said) ;) Cheers from Québec, Canada! Add: you should add from your list the complete training program from Ride Like a Pro of Mr. Paladino that I heard from you when I began :)

[@whitehead61]

For earplugs, I highly recommend Radians CEP001-R Custom Molded Earplugs. You will then have earplugs that fit your ears exactly.

[@CageFreeTom]

Have to admit, with the winter coming, riding that mini bike in the snow might be fun. :D

[@fredbirmingham172]

24:53 The INNOVV H5 is a helmet cam (their dashcams are K# series). That box you held up is less than $300 and with the USB connector and 512GB SD card you can connect to an external battery and record for about 24 hours.

[@ZMan-z2r]

Absolute great vide. Thank You

[@williamrose2506]

I'll say it again.. The best ear plugs are the ones at Home Depot for construction workers. They come 3 sets per pack for $8. They're connected to each other with a lanyard, so if one falls out you don't lose it. And they cut out about 80% of all sound.

[@cottagegymfun]

I'm new to motorcycle riding. I'd think one would want to hear the surroundings well for safety. Any tips and advice please 🙏

[@williamrose2506]

@@cottagegymfun The wind screaming in you ears will ruin your hearing over time. With ear plugs you can still hear everything you need to hear while not hearing all the racket you don't need to hear. Much less drama.

[@robertverbois9232]

@@cottagegymfun Foam earplugs are exactly as Carolyn describes. The ones she recommends are good suggestions, they allow noise reduction yet still allow traffic to be heard easily.

[@JT-fd3tf]

The blue foam Hearos are my preference. Nice & soft. Since there's no lanyard, you can cut them w/ a knife to fit riders with smaller ears.

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

Any gun shooters know about the silicone plugs with also allow certain decibel levels to pass through. I have used them for years but never tried them on my bikes yet. My guess is they’ll work fine. You can also buy them attached to each other.

[@MotoDash1100]

3:57 Darn Tough (the best sock company) also makes Ski/Snowboard Socks that have extra padding in the shin areas. If you ride in Tall Boots (perf emoji for this ->)👢for long hours, go ahead and get a pair of their "Ski Socks" in the lightest weight you can for summer/3-season riding. Medium Weight and/or Heavy Weight are better for Winter Riding.

[@MiguelRPD]

If you really love your friend get them nice $100-$200 saddle bags. I got some for myself and I'm happy I can go grocery shopping and go to work without my car now.

[@michaelmariano9721]

Thanks doodle this really helpful!! 🖐

[@MotoDash1100]

9:30 Bruh that's crazy useful! Never knew about this. I've just used a BALEAF Helmet Liner (amazon) to keep my ponytail up. I'd bring ponytail over my head to my nose tip, put on the Helmet Liner, then the hair from eyebrow-nose that was still not covered I'd sweep up and to the side under the Helmet Liner. I'd then put my helmet on. Fit perfect and meant my long ponytail (went down to _just_ above tailbone, and I'm 6'5" for whatever height reference matters/for however it helps with visual) wouldn't be dragged in a crash/slide and leave me scalped. And man did it work for 2 years+ (eventually chopped it off), but this thing looks more convenient.

[@junesondrab3833]

Axial Block under garments is really great too

[@DirtChainy]

My early present from my wife was a $50 heated vest from Amazon that plugs right into my bike’s USB charger. It’s a game changer

[@izakshuvo8434]

The most important of these is the Engine Guard / crash guards and lever guards. Not being afraid to break levers is important 18:10

[@DerikGeddings]

Loops have become a great thing for me also, I wear them on the bike and to concerts now.

[@honda200twinstar3]

Hey great video umm very informative ,but im curios,in regards to the lock you mentioned ,by chance you have any thoughts on the brake lever locks?the once that are for the disk im sure even with the yellow cable the you clip up top im sure i somehow forget about the dang thing, thats why i thought with the lock up top and in my face i wouldn't forget about and try to drive away .lol thanks in advance

[@kadavathpremnath]

Good information ❤❤❤🥰

[@randomcrap763]

For me, I like to have music while I ride but also want to save my hearing, I have a set of custom earbuds that won't break the bank. Look for audina challenger 2 earbuds. MUCH less expensive then other custom molded earbuds and work great. (you need to supply an impression they don't include it)...

[@CrissaKentavr]

Socks! Socks are so hard to find in thin, tall and XL - tall so they're longer than my boots, XL 'cause my family is all big feets apparently... My glasses are shatterproof! So awesome.

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video. Thank you.

[@MotoDash1100]

14:35 I miss Cardo Packtalk Slim. Hoping Slim 2.0 is in the pipeline but I doubt it. The bulkiness being on that side the helmet I worry about get caught onto stuff, but ultimately made the switch to Cardo Edge for the Type-C charging. It's just a connector that survives more plug in and outs.

[@michielotsen6317]

Already was gifted (on request!) A Breakfree light. Still not sure if it's legal in the Netherlands but so far no tickets. Saw them first on Doodle's channel so thanks! Looking at airbag vests now. ❤

[@kimzuniga7439]

The eargasm plugs actually come in smaller ear holes also! I have them and they are much nicer to us with small ear holes 😅

[@MotoDash1100]

24:36 Helite Turtle 2 still has the best coverage..

[@ldhenderson95]

I finally realized how tiny you were when I saw how big that Cardo looked in your hand

[@CyberChrist]

Earasers keep a normal frequency distribution, making them feel far more natural ^^

[@itsmissy_xo]

A little Wrist shade thrown in there LOL

[@ThjyuGaming]

@@itsmissy_xo I caught the shade but don't understand the reference? Could you point me in the right direction?

[@jaketysmajr2826]

Hey Doodle what helmet do you use most and why? Thx

[@TheOriginalJadolph]

I’ve never had a problem with a camelbak personally, but they heat up pretty quick if you dont have the insulated gear

[@TJ_Rider]

earpeace airbuds are great!

[@ejdtm]

I was looking at the flying eyes, but I like to have foam around the lens because I ride an open face helmet. I ended up with another brand. But if flying eyes wants to add that, I may get them next time.

[@KwatshMoto]

I so need this for my beard 🧔‍♂️ 😂 have to get this for Xmas , please 🧑‍🎄

[@dieselbaldwin]

Cycle Gear, Revzilla, and J&P Cycles is all the same company, the umbrella is called Comoro Holdings.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Yes, Comoto Holdings* Although gift cards for one won't work at another.

[@jamespressly6303]

Great ideas. What breed of dog do you have….. it looks just like ours Ours is a Havanise

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Great video

[@bsmukler]

The Arai helmet manufacture date is stamped on the D-ring.

[@DebtheReb1369]

I prefer Gerbings heated gear

[@VTSteve]

Look up Darntough socks made in Vermont, lifetime warranty!

[@grumpyvegan6439]

I want the brake free light, but they don't send to Europe. Will they in the future?

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

I'm digging the glasses for riding motorcycle. For those that cant afford, forgot, or glasses go missing, will safety glasses still work ???? Safety glasses used at chemical plants, Construction site, ones we see at Lowes and homedepot.

[@903lew]

Yup, as long as they’re the legit kind you’ll be good. Ratings vary by nation but CE/ANSI will do you fine.

[@Jaysonic3423]

I use the Eargasms when my band plays live. I can still hear the band, and my vocals from the monitors. I dont like them as much though on the bike. To me, they still let in too much wind noise, and not eniugh music/comms sound but, this can be subjective. Ive got a few different brands and types to finish trying out

[@aburto56]

Thanks!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

thank you!

[@codyadams6628]

The glasses company is cool but over priced. I'd rather spend the money on a decent tinted visor. And just wear sunglasses when I'm off the bike.

[@markmazzella5222]

Where do you find an Arai helmet for 500 bucks? Let me know please

[@jasonsuggs111]

I like your videos, but even if I didn't, I would watch them just for your funny microphones

[@SantiSpeed1]

Hi doodle, tried using the code for the hightail and it didn’t work

[@EvendimataE]

i have tire plug kit in all my vehicles

[@EvendimataE]

portable gps..is that the same job that the $25 apple tags are doing?

[@nephicus339]

6:50 - As a fan of Doodle and Lockpicking Lawyer; I'd like to point out that LPL is sitting at a workbench in his home and can manipulate the lock and picks to any position. He's not in that awkward position of nearly upside down, crouched and bent over next to a motorcycle wheel with the added stress of anyone possibly walking by and catching them. Is it unpickable? No. But it's awkward to pick and incredibly difficult to cut through. It's not about stopping a potential thief; it's about making your bike less enticing to even try to steal it. Or, y'know, don't steal other peoples' stuff in the first place.

[@903lew]

I’m a long haired dude and Hightail looks like the things for me. Sadly, the code doesn’t seem to work in the European store.

[@iBuyGeorgiacom]

How about one more price point for a course?

[@PhotoDaveJax]

🎉🎉🎉

[@PieterMolenaarbuilder]

natural material socks are essential why? Because NATURAL looks after Body and MIND! besides the positive vibrations it GIVES and that ain't a JOKE!🙃😁

[@ThjyuGaming]

I should buy natural material socks because they'll vibrate my mind?

[@devonnobles1083]

What is the name of that thing you put your hair in?

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Hightail hair bit.ly/HightailD code DOODLE10

[@Robert-xs2mv]

Look in the description. She even has a discount code

[@gerdagregerson]

Hi Doodle, Great video!! 🤩👏🏻 Curious to know if you actually ride with an airbag vest? I’m thinking once you start you could never ride without one again, but it does make wearing other cool stuff more complicated (like heated gear, or hydration back pack, etc.). So what’s your approach, please? Thanks for being so awesome and helpful! 😊

[@FirmoMonteiro]

❤️Firmo😃

[@BikeTravelerX]

Sorry to say that and by all means, i hope she is not offended. Girl, you are such a cutie! I mean it. I also have to upmost Respect. Watching most of your Videos. You deliver great and usefull Content. To bad your Boyfriend does not ride anymore. He misses a lot haha.... Greetings from Switzerland

[@human1513]

So now the young are riding in an air bubble. What happened to real men and women?? Just what we need is a long and short stick sticking out off my motorcycles. Some places the rear brake light on a helmet is illegal as it physically will impede the effectiveness of the round outside of the helmet in a slide. I would never wear one, nor any camera on the helmet. I do not need my neck getting twisted in a crash. I always wear foamy NRR33 earplugs when above 40 mph. I can still hear traffic, people speaking. But I speak loud when I have then in and my helmet on people tell me. LOL. I have never had them become uncomfortable. I guess we all have different ear canal shapes? I throw them into the laundry to clean them and let them air dry after. Have never lost one yet doing this. Still looking for the elusive sock though. LOL After 40 years of riding I have never needed a seat cushion and I have a skinny arse. LOL. I noticed those that rode bikes where they sat straight upright that they always had sore arses and backs. I shaved my head so no hair bun required. LOL For a tire pump I carry a short, tiny very high presssure bicycle pump. It is light weight, no batteries, no charging which means it is reliable and is small so takes up little room and can do a full sportbike and cruiser tire in not a lot of pumps. I wear only a heated vest that has infrared in it on the front, back and the neck collar which heats the main artery in the neck that will warm up all of your body and even the hands as the blood circulates. I like the Venture+ which I have had for 10+ years. It also means I do not need many layers of clothes under my jacket. Are people so cold blooded they need all this heated stuff you mention? I have ridden for hours and hours, 10 hours in temps just above freezing and never been cold. It is important to not have the wind blow up your sleeves (have gauntlet type gloves that go over the sleeve ends at your wrist area), up the coat bottom nor up your pant legs.

[@RMJ3032]

@@human1513 The Brake Free helmet light will snap off if you crash. The light just snaps on and off. If fact the directions recommend not wearing a backpack up high on your back which if you tilt you head back you could snap the Brake Free light off while riding.

[@jpcarrster]

Great video, Thank you.

[@TheOriginalJadolph]

I’ve never had a problem with a camelbak personally, but they heat up pretty quick if you dont have the insulated gear