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REV’IT! Sand 5 H2O – Everything You Need to Know

A good adventure jacket should feel like part of the ride. It shouldn’t fight you when you lean into the wind, and it shouldn’t whine when the sky goes sideways. It ought to disappear when you’re focused on the road ahead—and reappear only when you need it to keep you dry, protected, and comfortable mile after mile.

The REV’IT! Sand 5 H2O doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. It just refines what’s already working for serious ADV riders. Born from a long line of proven gear, the fifth generation of the Sand series adds better ventilation, improved armor, and weatherproofing that doesn’t mess around.

Quick Review: Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket

The Alpinestars Halo Drystar Jacket is a game-changer for adventure enthusiasts. Designed to adapt to various weather conditions, this jacket offers a blend of comfort, protection, and style.

With its innovative features, it promises to be a reliable companion for your journeys, whether you’re riding through rain or shine. Let’s take a closer look at the details.

Quick Review: BYKR Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket

The BYKR Adventure Touring Motorcycle Jacket is making waves among motorcycle enthusiasts for its blend of style, comfort, and protection.

Priced for budget-focused buyers, this jacket promises to be a reliable companion for both men and women riders. With its CE armor inserts and weatherproof materials, it’s designed to keep you safe and comfortable across all seasons.

5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Boots

There’s nothing quite like getting on your bike and really going exploring. That’s what adventure motorcycles are all about, and any ADV rider will tell you that you need good gear when out on the trail or eating up the miles on the pavement. and that means shopping for the best adventure motorcycle boots.

In an adventure motorcycle boot, you need protection like an off-road boot provides, but many of the features and long-lasting comfort of a street motorcycle boot. Like adventure bikes themselves, the boots (and really all adventure motorcycle gear) have to offer the best of both worlds.

5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Pants

No matter the adventure, these motorcycle pants will keep you comfortable and protected.

The number of options you have for adventure motorcycle pants seems neverending. This makes it hard to choose a great pair of riding pants for your adventures.

The same can be said of any adventure motorcycle gear. With the increase in popularity of the ADV segment, came more gear options than you can shake a stick at. I’ve previously discussed adventure motorcycle jackets, so I thought it would only make sense to discuss pants next.

You’ll notice some of the options on this list pair up with the corresponding jacket on my other article. But not all of them do. I dug deep to find what I consider the best options for the money. Let’s get into the selection.

5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Jackets

When you’re adventure riding, these jackets will keep you protected and comfortable.

Adventure motorcycle jackets are a dime a dozen. With the popularity of adventure motorcycles and ADV riding in general came an explosion in motorcycle jacket options.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking it. In most cases, and especially this one, more gear options (like ADV helmets and pants) are better. The proliferation of choice when it comes to motorcycle jackets isn’t something to thumb your nose at.

5 Best Adventure Motorcycle Helmets

Protect your head while riding the trail or the road.

Adventure riding is unlike any other type of motorcycle riding. You encounter all types of terrain from pavement to mud, and that means you need gear that’s up for the challenge. Adventure motorcycle helmets are designed specifically for this. And you need to get a good one.

Adventure motorcycle helmets blend the best of on-road helmets with the best of off-road helmets. Here’s a look at the best of the best.

Stylmartin Navajo Low WP Boots

A good pair of boots for adventure touring riders.

If you’re looking for a good pair of adventure boots, then look no further than the new Stylmartin Navajo Low WP Boots. These boots are ready for interstate riding or off-road trails. They’re comfortable, look good, and provide good protection.

10 Best Adventure Motorcycle Gloves

Having the right gear for adventure riding is important, and having the best adventure motorcycle gloves for your purposes is an absolute must. Everyone uses their adventure bike in different ways, so it’s hard to recommend the best gloves for everyone, but I’ve showcased 10 pairs below and that should cover most bases.

An adventure rider is going to see a lot of different types of terrain and riding conditions, and that means that he or she needs to have a pair of gloves that are as versatile as his or her bike. I’ve talked about other types of adventure motorcycle gear before, like adventure boots, and as important as those types of gear are, having the right pair of gloves really makes a big difference.

With all that in mind, I’ll not waste any more of your time. Here are my top picks for the 10 best adventure motorcycle gloves.

Forma Adventure Low Boots

Recently, I published an article on the five best adventure motorcycle boots. My picks there are the ones that provide the best adventure boots all around. However, there comes a time when you don’t need a full, tall adventure boot. sometimes you want something shorter like the Forma Adventure Low Boots.

These boots are what you get if you like the Forma Adventure Boots, but you feel they’re a little too tall, or if you want something a little more like a regular pair of boots.

The Forma Adventure Low Boots are an excellent choice for anyone who likes to ride adventure bikes and go off-road but spends more time on the pavement than the dirt. They provide excellent protection, but not as much as a taller boot. Let’s take a closer look.