Top 10 tips to stay Warm and Dry on a Long Motorcycle Trip!

How to stay Warm and Dry on a Long Motorcycle Trip?

The Essential Guide to Any Motorcycle Traveler - Online Course: https://rtw-adventures.com/online-cou...

We all know how great is to ride in the nice sunny day, but it is a different story when it’s cold or when it’s raining. In this video I will give you 10 practical tips

If you go on the long motorcycle trip it is almost guaranteed that there will be some really cold days, maybe rain, or both at the same time. You have to face the reality and confess that there are some negatives of riding motorcycle.

1. Rain gear.
It is so obvious, buy a decent rain gear. It doesn’t matter how good and how expensive is your riding gear. There is no 100% waterproof. It could be after 5 minutes or after 5 hours, but it will start leaking. Choose a model with two parts – top and bottom. The full body suits are nice, but it is very difficult to wear it, especially on the road.

2. Wear it on time.
Yes, correct, wear it on time. The rain never start just like that from no were. You will feel it, see it and even smell it a long before it starts. Do not believe that it could be just few drops and your gear will survive. If it’s not will be too late. If you soak your gear, will be useless to have the rain coat on the top. It will make everything worst – the water will penetrate your gear and will come inside.

3. Synthetic materials.
Use only synthetic materials. They do not hold the water and dry quick. Probably you have heard the phrase: “ Cotton kills” – correct, with cotton clothes you can put yourself in real troubles.

4. Dress on layers.
Layers are the key. On the hot days – just t-shirt. When it become cold add another with long leaves on the top. If it’s not enough switcher on the top. It is very handy, especially when you have to cross the mountains. On the picks is cold, but after few km hot again. When you have layers you can easily fix this.

5. Nice size wind shield.
Sounds not on the place, but believe me it is. It protect not only from the wind, but also from the rain. It is the same with the hand guards. If you have both you will notice a significant difference, especially when it’s not raining hard. You will be almost un touch. When you don’t need to stop all the wind with your chest will be much easier to keep your body warm.

6. Medical gloves.
I told you about it in the previous video, but I will do it again. You can wear it under your gloves and they will keep your hands dry and warm. Cost nothing, but will make big difference.

7. Rain boot covers.
Do not forget to buy one. The boots are the same as the riding gear. It will be a matter of time to start leaking. With the covers you just double secure the situation.

8. Pin lock
If your helmet come with pin lock great, If not you can buy an universal and mounted on your visor. You will be so thankful when it starts raining.

9. Wind stopper.
Buy a nice full face wind stopper. Small and light like this are fine, but when the weather change you will need something like this. It will help you in the cold, but also on the raining days. As you can see it completely cover my head, my neck and part of my chest. Once you zip your jacket you will feel a big difference.

10. Waterproof bags
Bags like this you can find in almost any motorcycle or hiking gear shops. They are cheap, but will keep all of your stuff dry. It doesn’t matter do you have soft bags or hard cases you can use it in both. They will also help you to have some order. For example you can have big size for the clothes and small for socks, under ware, electronics and so on.

Many of you asked me: what gear I use and where they can find it? I have created this Amazon shop to make it easy for you.
Note: The links I am going to provide are Affiliate. An affiliate link means, that I will earn a small commission, if you decide to buy something and it doesn’t cost you any extra. I don’t feel as if you owe me anything, but if you are going to buy the product anyway, then why not?
Motorcycle Adventures Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/motorcycl...
Support my channel: http://rtw-adventures.com/single-paym...
Books: http://rtw-adventures.com/books-1.html
Motorcycle Adventures custom design stickers, t-shirts and accessories: http://rtw-adventures.com/shop-1.html
Website: http://rtw-adventures.com
Become my Patron:   / motorcycleadv  
Facebook:   / rtwmotorcycleadventures  
Instagram:   / motorcycleadventures