Miles and Maps: Gear for the Long-Distance Moto Traveler
For the motorcycle tourer planning multi-day rides and needing practical gear that performs in changing conditions
Giant Loop Possibles Pouch — Moto Tank Bag and Handlebar Bag
Giant Loop is a touring-community brand that makes practical bags for ADV and sport-touring bikes. The Possibles Pouch is a versatile soft bag that can mount to the tank or bars using a universal strap system — it holds a day's worth of snacks, layers, and phone without magnetic mounting that can interfere with older carbureted bikes.
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Rokform Motorcycle Handlebar Phone Mount — Universal
A vibration-dampening handlebar phone mount that uses a twist-lock mechanism is the standard navigation setup for tourers who run Google Maps or Gaia GPS rather than a dedicated Garmin Zumo. Rokform's universal mount takes the Rokform case that already fits the rider's phone and doesn't require a bike-specific adapter.
Gerbing G12 12V Heated Glove Liners
Heated liner gloves that wire into the bike's 12V system are one of the most transformative touring upgrades for anyone riding above 5000 feet or in spring/fall shoulder conditions. Gerbing is the established brand in moto heated gear — their G12 liners fit under most gloves, heat evenly, and last through thousands of miles of hard use.
Stop & Go Pocket Tire Plugger Kit for Tubeless Tires
A roadside tubeless tire plug kit is the difference between a ten-minute fix and a tow call. Stop & Go's mushroom-plug system is the touring community's preferred method over string plugs — the mushroom plug seals from inside the tire rather than relying on the outer wall, and it's approved for temporary riding. Every tourer who doesn't carry one eventually wishes they did.
Aerostich Roadcrafter Suit — Rain Liner and Armor Accessory Kit
Armored accessory kits with CE-rated elbow, shoulder, and back protectors are the low-cost way to upgrade impact protection in a riding jacket that originally shipped with lower-rated foam inserts. Aerostich's replacement armor kit fits most jacket brands and brings protection ratings up to CE Level 2 — a meaningful upgrade for a tourer who rides full-day stages.
Dry Bag Roll-Top Waterproof Sack, 10L by Earth Pak
Waterproofing is a constant variable in touring — weather changes, and panniers and top cases aren't always as waterproof as their specs suggest. A roll-top dry bag inside a pannier or strapped to a rear rack keeps a spare change of clothes, electronics, and documents bone dry regardless of what the rain does. Earth Pak dry bags are the touring community's budget workhorse.
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