What kit to wear in Iceland on motorcycles - winter riding here's what kept me warm, dry & protected

[@RobHaut]

Thanks Vanessa. I will be going to Iceland and joining Riding with Locals next summer for their 6 day ride. Your kit description is just what I was looking for. No neck brace?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Oh amazing! You are going to have an ace time, it is incredible! Super glad that you found the info useful! I personally struggle wearing a neck brace due to my reconstructed shoulder

[@stevebonner9108]

Great video Vanessa, nice to see what you wore in the middle of Iceland.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Steve. It was an intense environment!

[@bilbombe]

I am rellay suprised you "only" have 12k Subs! This quality content deserves more subs! You are like a hidden pearl in the youtube jungle. Regards a guy who hopefulle takes his KTM 500 to Iceland 2021 for 14days!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Wow thank you! I only recently started so I hope it will continue to grow, that's very kind of you. Hopefully people will share 🙌

[@robertupchurch8088]

That was very good, I always learn something when experienced riders provide a view on their gear. Thanks!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks dude

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Thanks for the run down on your kit for the Iceland ride. Applicable almost anywhere for winter season riding off road. Great video. Ride safe Vanessa!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks dude, that's very true! It's almost a winter riding kit list 😘

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Military waterproofs and waterproof socks, good idea, thanks. I have to try that in autumn rainfalls ;-) Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@TheGirlOnABike]

no problem, hope it helps keep you warm and dry

[@3_of_freedom603]

Nice kit rundown Vanessa! I now really want to ride in Iceland. Better get to finish fixing my bike then... lol. I'm guessing you rate the Leatt gear highly, I like the look of the GPX 5.5 enduro jacket and trousers. Keep up the awesome content! ATB, Ben.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Haha do it!! You'll love it! Yeah absolutely. The Leatt kits the favourite I've found. 👍🏼

[@tonyfulton9966]

Enjoying your videos Vanessa, living the dream! Some difference to our past corporate lives working together...

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Tony. That's a good point! The office feels a long time ago now hehe

[@yousseffahim6887]

Hello from north of France, nice video👍، for me no bike on winter 😁. Ride safe and have a nice week.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

haha thanks dude

[@jeynes14]

Brilliant, layers & extra's - you look fit for the job, pleased you enjoyed.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

aw cheers dude

[@jonascarlsson9826]

Thanks, Vanessa! Good tips for my Icelandic week in July! Have a great weekend!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

YES! So excited you're going! You'll love it

[@gopro.antihero]

Me too have husvarna offroad socks(sealskinz). Great gear!!!

[@monikgagnon]

that was amazing.. what a wild trip you had !!! thanks for the tips,, you are great !

[@TheGirlOnABike]

My pleasure!! Thanks Monik 😘

[@AdamS-qo5gm]

Great info, thanks. Love the Iceland info cuz it's top of my bucket list. Cheers :)

[@TheGirlOnABike]

YESS you're going to love it there Adam!!

[@pauljamessquibbs.3945]

Wow!! That's a lot of fancy kit there. I rode around India on a 1962 Enfield wearing a pair of Reebok trainers.... The wet muddy road leading North out of Manali was a bit of a mare on the old Enfield, I could've done with those waterproof socks, and I could've done with a battery charger (had to pop the bike in the back of a trailer with an ungregarious ram to find a handy fella who could charge the battery up in the mountains). Iceland looks interesting!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

wow that's so cool! What a mega adventure. I think my toes would have fallen of in Iceland without those socks hehe. I love the image of you, your bike and a ram! hehe Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your story Paul!

[@alexander.m96]

i've worn those camo waterproof bottoms in my Royal Navy training and they really are great, used them when we hiked through Dartmoor in Devon

[@TheGirlOnABike]

hehe good spot! They really are ace! i'm slowly ripping them riding but they keep me so dry!!

[@sohei3449]

Классное видео, приятно смотреть!!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Спасибо

[@Gtechpaving]

Husky socks are the best ever bike kit I’ve ever owned so much so I bought another set after the first ride

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Nice!! I can understand that!

[@triroo107]

Great briefing, spot on your choices, wet hands suck, your the female I ever heard her say “ my hands don’t get hold” enjoy the ride

[@TheGirlOnABike]

haha thanks Jeffrey. I guess I get hot riding

[@BigBikeAdventures]

I’m really impressed with your production value. It’s a lot of effort but makes a big difference. Well done.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

aw thank you! That really means so much to me!!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Apart from the protectors I dress the same when sailing offshore in the cold seasons! Layering is really the key to keep warm!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

haha given how wet Iceland was that makes sense! haha thanks dude, so agree on layering

[@MrGotwo]

Another great video. Keep warm

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thanks Rafael! Yey

[@rangaprasad1908]

Very well organized and systematic plan..... With love.... Ranga Prasad from Mysore

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thanks dude

[@richardhartman5995]

Another great video and shared

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Much appreciated 😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@richardhartman5995]

@@TheGirlOnABike you are the very best

[@OneTwin]

Impressive! I want to go to Iceland! NOW! 😅 Any ideas on how to fly my bike there? I'm from Houston TX 🇺🇸. I've heard about Canada's Air Fly My Bike Program but I'm not sure if they fly to Reykjavik. I would fly my bike there because after seeing Iceland I would hop on the ferry to Scotland and ride through Europe... hopefully...😉

[@TheGirlOnABike]

oh gosh, I'm sorry I have no idea on flying bikes. Sorry! It would be well worth it though! I'd recommend getting the Iceland experience with people like RidewithLocals so you can get the most out of it, i'm sure you can join them on your own bike too. Sounds awesome doing Scotland too! Nice adventure

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hi, my friend! Wow, it's a great adventure channel in the world. Have a nice Monday. 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you 👍 Massive thanks for always being so supportive dude.

[@gonzalopascual6506]

Awesome vid Vanessa!! I’ve watched all Iceland vids and I just wanted to know more about your kit!!! Do you happen to post somewhere the links of your gear? Keep the great content coming!!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hey Aw thank you. So I do also have a what kit to wear in Iceland video. If you search my channel you should find it 🫶

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Here you go What kit to wear in Iceland on motorcycles - winter riding here's what kept me warm, dry & protected kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5SUhqF7dt2Zh6M

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Good review Vanessa 👍,, there's no doubt that clever layering is absolutely the best way. Although a Gerbring heated gilet has been a great buy recently. Having your body core warm on even the coldest day is bliss! . I've got a Rukka jacket and Klim trousers but they are 10yrs old and a bit worn out!!. I recently bought the same Weise onyx evo jacket as you, purely because I like the colour, and it's a really nice jacket for the price. I think with a rain jacket on the wettest days it will be fine. Can you tell me where you got your camouflage rain trousers please...? Keep up the good work with the channel 👏 👍 Cheers, Steve

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah so true. I have the gerbing gillet and man it's amazing. I didn’t take it to Iceland honestly having ridden there would not take it. The batteries don't last long enough for the riding day or you have wires and with how wet it was it just feels like more hassle than its worth for enduro elements of the riding. That's just me though 🤪

[@stepheneldridge6998]

@@TheGirlOnABike Cheers 🍻 Vanessa...and where did you get the camouflage rain trousers...? Thanks , Steve 😀🙏

[@TheGirlOnABike]

@@stepheneldridge6998 they're military issue so I would suggest an army surplus store 😀🙏

[@unrealsuperfly]

eye opener on the wet feet in boots. Thanks !

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe awesome. Super happy to hear it's helped dude. Dry feet are the best hehe

[@timpowers9142]

Helpful video, thanks Vanessa. What time of year did you do the tour with Ride With the Locals?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Tim. We went in August

[@gavinfraser7784]

I watch your video of the trip and it was awesome I hope I didn’t miss the part you spoke about waterproof socks but I can’t find where you can purchase them I apologize if you said but I must keep missing it sorry

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe now worries dude. The socks are by SealSkinz. Pricey for socks but worth their weight in gold for dry feet hehe

[@teddylott]

Great video, what is the benefit of the armour and layering over an adventure style jacket which already has the armour incorporated? Does the leatt armour use D30 like most jackets? Thanks

[@TheGirlOnABike]

For me it's practicality and also cost. I ride in lots of different temperatures and so layering, even in Iceland, enables me to add and remove warmth to adapt more easily than with a jacket /liner. I also find the Leatt armour is considerably more protective than those in jackets for the enduro, just the fact it has a full chest plate too. I've just never really trusted gortex jackets, in insanely wet conditions they always seem to have an...ok no more water point... and you get damp and wet. This jacket is more of a shell so it NEVER gives up. Then finally the cost. With layers I can mix and match, requiring less high cost items such as the big jacket. Hope that helps and makes a little sense 👍

[@חייםמגריסו]

Vanessa hi , i was in Iceland on a trip with my wife in 2019. I saw you riding a Husqvarna 701 on a trip, in Iceland. I would be very pleased to hear your opinion: Was the motorcycle brought to Iceland by you or is there an option in this country to rent an adventure or dual-sport motorcycle and protected gear (boots, body protector, knee guards) or should i get it with me ? Where can you get the routes you rode in Iceland? How many days you ride in Iceland? Thank u, Excellent rider Vanessa ,wonderful videos !!

[@TheGirlOnABike]

yeah for sure, the series of video should answer all those questions too. We did the trip with RideWithLocals, the only Icelandic enduro company and based just a 2h 45min flight from the UK. A fully-inclusive motorcycle Iceland trip on Husqvarna 701s with a support vehicle, fuel, food, mountain hut accommodation, trail snacks, beer and all the local gen from the Vikings running it. We had six days riding, covered roughly 1400km doing 9 to 11- hour riding days and got to see the real Iceland - which is unseen by most tourists. Expect to pay around €4400 per person. www.ridewithlocals.is You have to take you're own riding kit. They do with the approach that if you have your own kit your more likely to be of the level to manage the trip and so don't do kit hire. I'm not familiar with any other companies that do kit too in iceland. I would say taking your own is best as then you know you're comfortable too. The vikings know the land so planned the route etc. and we rode for 6 days, they were long days so that was a perfect length. Hopefully I answered all the Qs but shout if I missed something :-D I 200% recommend dude, you'll love it

[@חייםמגריסו]

@@TheGirlOnABike Thank u Vanessa!! You truly open my mind for visit the country with husky one(701).Big Thank🙏

[@TheGirlOnABike]

You can see the full trip adventure here: Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WrZ5yKmNGthMU Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXuZmGWlg7aflbc I've done a few other Iceland edits: 15 things to know about Iceland for riding motorcycles kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJvVeZiKo8esmck Scenic cinematic edit kzbin.info/www/bejne/np2XkJyYlJp4acU

[@pollekepmtb]

Hi Vanessa can you name me the brand of the military waterproof pants? Is there a lining in the pants, agains temperatures below zero, because I am riding also in dry winter weather. For the rest a very interesting video, thanks for that.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

they're actually military issue waterproofs so I would recommend trying an army surplus store. They are amazing for keeping you dry but they're not the toughest material so I am slowly shredding the ankle rubbing on the bike/boot. The Adventure Spec jacket is insane, So good. and word on the street is they plan to make trousers to match later this year. I'll get getting them 100%. They won't look as cool but will be harder wearing haha

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@TheGirlOnABike ... the military issue pants are definitely cool... nice 👍🏻

[@TheGirlOnABike]

@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr thanks dude, I really like them. Sadly they're not quite strong enough for the wear on the boot to bike so I'm slowly ripping them but they keep me dry. I'm hoping to make them last until Adventure Spec start doing trousers to match the grey jacket I have. I hope this year!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@TheGirlOnABike .... that sounds like a good idea. Definitely will keep you dry. But the Mil Spec Camo looks good 😌

[@tvbox4733]

so beautiful. cheers from Brett

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thanks Brett, very kind! Don't forget to watch part two xxx

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@TheGirlOnABike >>> 👍👍

[@TheGirlOnABike]

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[@brrraaaapp8502]

Hi Vanessa, thanks for the info. What helmet did you use on this trip?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

I was in a Leatt GPX 5.5 I liked it as it's got lower airflow than my other enduro lids so good for the cold face with my Scott light sensitive goggles [ace for mixed weather conditions]

[@brrraaaapp8502]

@@TheGirlOnABike Thanks for the info. Very valuable. I was planning a mc trip to Iceland and found your videos about Ride With Locals. Was easily convinced, this is the way to do it. I just booked same trip as yours :)

[@charliem5332]

I am really interested to know what protective armour you would recommend. Knees, upper body. I’ve no experience and want to purchase what’s right. Have you a video on this already? By the way. I’ve never seen anybody fit into motorcycle gear as well as you do! 👌

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Hehe aw thank you. Yeah check out my Iceland kit video and you'll see my Leatt armour. There's also an article on kit on my website. Drop me a message on Instagram if you have any questions as youtube comment replies are so easily missed 💖

[@ams9439]

All the gears you showed make me feel like "I want it too..!!", but one thing I'm seeing is the unavailability of the products you mention in the market here, like the other day I was watching your video on intercom systems, but this cardo packtalk is not commonly available here. I didn't know waterproof socks existed, i'll definitely go for it if its available here and the light sensitive glasses too.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

ah that's a shame. No Cardo?! Man they are the best for intercoms. Where in the world are you? haha the socks rock!! Glad I could give you some kit ideas dude

[@ams9439]

@@TheGirlOnABike what to do..!!😀 Cardo doesn't have a good sales network in India and that directly reflects on post sales service. Here the brand SENA is more popular.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

@@ams9439 oh that really sucks as the Cardo's blow Sena out of the water on performance. Maybe Cardo will improve / expand their network soon

[@tripleaaa8662]

Do you recommend wading boots? Looking forward to experience the same Journey

[@TheGirlOnABike]

haha that could be a good shout! Full fisherman style!

[@DiscoverIndia4K]

❤🎉

[@TheGirlOnABike]

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[@MrHarryStones]

A bit off topic, but do you have any experience with "foldable" levers? Will they really help save your levers if you drop your bike? I've dropped both my bikes and each time the lever on that side got messed up.

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yeah so I've had the renthal intellilevers on my enduro bike and rated them. I did break one but a mental fall will even kill them. I would say for adv or less hard enduro riding they're worth it. On my enduro bike now I have Acerbis wrap around guards and think they're amazing. Zero lever breaks since!

[@ed.barker7069]

A common trick is to ease off the bolts holding your levers on so that if you drop your Bike the levers rotate on the handlebar rather than break. (Obviously don't have the bolts too loose).

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@ed.barker7069 ... yes, that definitely works. Great suggestion and something I’ve done for many years and didn’t even think about it for response. Ride safe.

[@ed.barker7069]

@@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Thanks mate. You too. By the way, I've often noticed your name in the comments section of a lot of the KZbinrs that I also follow. Have you discovered Rozalyn Veersma yet? She's riding around Australia on a CRF250L and having a great time whilst also showing us some fantastic scenery. Her channel's just called Rozalyn Veersma. 😀👍

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@ed.barker7069 .... I have not heard of that channel. I will look it up. Thanks.

[@maurotiraboschi1114]

Deve essere molto bello il paesaggio....

[@TheGirlOnABike]

L'Islanda è stata incredibile. Grazie per aver guardato. Non dimenticare di guardare la seconda parte

[@enduroibizarules1803]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheGirlOnABike]

thank you

[@vitorwepener1370]

Hi can I ask what military pants you wear?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Just a random pair from arym surplus store. They have full zips down the legs. Super dry but not hard wearing so they rip easily but for a few trips are amazing

[@옥둥자]

Hi~ bike girl ~~ 영상 잘보고 있어^^

[@TheGirlOnABike]

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[@drfun4171]

Oh my world, I think I'm in love of you =O

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thanks Dr Fun 🌞

[@drfun4171]

@@TheGirlOnABike my pleasure

[@seanracher5157]

Where do you get the camouflage trousers from?

[@TheGirlOnABike]

They're military issue so I would suggest trying an army surplus store 😘

[@silviobacha799]

My Love ❤️

[@TheGirlOnABike]

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[@MaNNeRz91]

"It's wet from above and below" 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@TheGirlOnABike]

haha it really was wet! ❤😘

[@MaNNeRz91]

@@TheGirlOnABike well...who likes riding dry anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️😆💦💦

[@baltistanthelandofbeauty4216]

Great video baby

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Thank you 🤗

[@angelalbertobelmontetorres4668]

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[@TheGirlOnABike]

😀😀😀

[@rolfsig6605]

woolen underwear is good it is warm though it gets wet

[@TheGirlOnABike]

yeah exactly! It's magic, I guess that's why sheep are so happy hehe

[@thidaatravel4603]

i love you , i love ur ride, i want ride with you, baby. enjoy its . (:

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Aw thanks dude. I'm always up for a ride

[@thidaatravel4603]

@@TheGirlOnABike safe travel,

[@prudentjb]

Thank you! Very informative

[@TheGirlOnABike]

Yey. That's awesome to hear. Thank you