25 BEST Gifts I Wish I Would’ve Gotten as a Rider

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@irradiatedturtle]

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

[@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.

[@billparker8954]

@@lachy1709 > in a little rain Lol. Not the same as a snowstorm, or a blizzard. There's snow from Dec. till April here, ain't no bike riding. Rain from May till June and Oct. and Nov., just dress for it.

[@lachy1709]

@@billparker8954 yeah mate I was talking about the rain vs Australian heat, not rain vs snow

[@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!

[@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!

[@nikkipatel7314]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@daveclarke5512]

Definitely a video to watch and great suggestions thankyou for your time doing this.

[@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. 😁

[@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!

[@jeffreybrannon60]

Missed a good pare of side cutters for the tire plug kit because the access needs cut off because it can pull itself out as you ride and will have to replug

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@aburto56]

Thanks!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

thank you!

[@Alexanderyhwong]

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

[@drewherbi]

The dig on max was so smooth🤣

[@ArtD2368]

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

[@williec4190]

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

[@scuddy14]

Last winter I geared up with a plug in jacket with glove connectors. The bike I bought came with heated grips! Heated grips! What a country! With the jacket and grips I am comfortable down to 20 degrees air temp. I bought the cardo system but since I typically ride alone I don’t use the communication part. I love having music, spoken nav and taking calls. I’m told the connection is better than in the FJ. I keep my phone in the saddle bag so keeping voice commands is really nice. Cardo volume up!

[@scuddy14]

Also - I bought a dash cam offa Amazon that has two cameras and Apple play. So I’ve got a big screen for nav and I can control a lot of my phone features from the screen. It also has TPMS which is nice. I have connected it to my garage door opener so I can open the door when I hit the alley and cruise into the garage like a cool kid.

[@wayne7862]

I bought the Axial base layer jacket - the same one with the light blue lining. It keeps in body heat without being too thick, so I can wear it under my riding jacket without looking ridiculous. i paid about $60 on Revzilla. Great recommendation, Ms. D.

[@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:)

[@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!

[@junesondrab3833]

Axial Block under garments is really great too

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

yes!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@wiwwee1]

Merino is great for layering. IceBraker & Devolt make the best quality Merino for a slightly more warmth and still doesn't add bulk under your riding gear. Comfortable. For the first layer against the skin I have tried loads of options and the Six2 products are the best. For keeping the wind chill out a Klim Zephyr is awesome. Super thin so easy to pack and fits under you or gear. Breathable and has a bit of built in stretch for comfort. For heated gear Warm & Safe does the best heated gear.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@nikkipatel7314]

Thank you so much for this video! Excellent ideas!

[@JackJackSoriano]

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

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Some great stuff, always love you're work 👍

[@brianb.59]

Awesome, thanks for all the info.✌️❤️🙏

[@A-scketchy-otter-lol]

Hey, quick warning; blur is non destructive, and typically the ppl whod want your license plate are also people whod go lengths to get it, throw a black bar over it

[@mdf1951]

Thanks for your research and time for this video.

[@dustinchandler5575]

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

[@chasingghost4499]

I have the high tail, and it works great!! So long as I remember to use it. 2am running out the door, commuting to work, im in a hurry, and sometimes I forget.

[@williamrose2506]

I have one of those little tire pumps and it's fantastic. Well worth the price.

[@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.

[@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

[@richardcooper7047]

THANKS great ideas!!!!! Cute puppy too!

[@michaelmariano9721]

Thanks doodle this really helpful!! 🖐

[@whitehead61]

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

[@stewarts8597]

Some great stocking stuffers Doodle. Thx

[@el_jefe_final]

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

[@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.

[@DerikGeddings]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ZMan-z2r]

Absolute great vide. Thank You

[@photobiker4309]

The Innovv H5 is more a helmet cam, with a 3-4hour battery run-time, rather than a dashcam. The Innovv dashcam would be the K-5, K-6 or K-7 An airbag vest is definitely something worth buying. Personally, I find the Helite Turtle 2 best, since you don't have to worry about charging it, nor subscriptions, and it's a quick reload if activated.

[@kadavathpremnath]

Good information ❤❤❤🥰

[@nulla9601]

The Peak Design mount is really great. Fast, easy (and satisfying) to use. I've had no issues with it yet. But the price is just such a huge downside. I really wanted to wireless charging one because my phone is always empty but the price is just too insane for me to justify. The regular one is expensive too but I got a good deal on it so it wasn't the end of the world

[@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 😅

[@GodfrinFNP]

I'm a healthcare provider. I strongly recommend merino wool socks. They breathe, they wick sweat away from feet, they are cool when they need to be, and warm when they need to be. My diabetic patients who wear merino wool socks and check their feet daily, do not have foot problems. Since I have been wearing merino wool, I have not had athlete's foot ever again. With cotton socks, I had it all the time....

[@glynhannaford7332]

Great work Doodle!! x

[@MotoDash1100]

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

[@CageFreeTom]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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)...

[@CarlosRodriguez-kb9jc]

Doodle, Reputable ear plugs come in many sizes to fit your ears. XS, S, M, L, XL

[@nycjanedoe]

Merino is antimicrobial and dries fairly quickly. One pair can be reworn for two to three days, saving room in your pack.

[@coltonadams6936]

@17:30 why peak design over the quad lock

[@TheOriginalJadolph]

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

[@CyberChrist]

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

[@KwatshMoto]

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

[@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.

[@billparker8954]

BrakeFree? No mention? Seriously Doodle, you're kinda the ambassador. I was waiting for it.

[@wlonkly]

19:29

[@jamespressly6303]

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

[@MrThejunkman]

Use eargasm plugs. You probably need the small ear ones and didn't buy them. Eargasms are amazing for concerts too

[@grumpyvegan6439]

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

[@ldhenderson95]

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

[@bsmukler]

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

[@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.

[@MotorcyclesandMopars]

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.

[@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?

[@VTSteve]

Look up Darntough socks made in Vermont, lifetime warranty!

[@DebtheReb1369]

I prefer Gerbings heated gear

[@jpcarrster]

Great video, Thank you.

[@EvendimataE]

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

[@markmazzella5222]

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

[@TJ_Rider]

earpeace airbuds are great!

[@pabloclark3332]

Find out what kind of bike they have and buy them an old change kit with the best or you can get and if I don’t have a good helmet, get a nice icon suffer less than $300 you get to give to really good things

[@pabloclark3332]

Won’t let me edit typos

[@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

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Great video

[@SantiSpeed1]

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

[@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?

[@jaketysmajr2826]

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

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

On the road - my Arai Corsair X! Because it's the safest one I own In parking lots - a half helmet b/c slow speeds on pavement gets HOT

[@jaketysmajr2826]

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle Thank you what do you think about the Shoei RF-1400?

[@paulb1383]

Good video - BTW you look incredible lately!! ❤

[@joshuacampbell1993]

Hey miss doodle I ride year arpund and never knew about those glasses I wear contact. and my prescription glasses I wear full face helmets always and I am ordering those prescription ones the have thank you and ride free

[@EvendimataE]

i have tire plug kit in all my vehicles

[@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.