My Bike | My Gear

The bike I will be taking a 2002 BMW R1150 GS Adventure with the following modifications:

• Ohlins suspension to withstand the terrain with a fully loaded bike.
  
• Remus exhaust.
  
• Hardwired Garmin 60csx
  
• GPS unit.
  
• Rich’s custom leather seat.
  
• Touratech aluminum pannier system.
  
• Touratech tank saddlebags
  
• Various protective bolt-on items.
  

THE GEAR

RIDING KIT:

• Rukka All-Road riding suit.
  
• Sidi Crossfire boots.
  
• Aerostitch electric vest.
  
• Arai XD-3 helmet.
  
• BMW riding gloves.
  

CAMPING:

The majority of camping gear came through the generous help of Seattle’s Cascade Design.                                    

• MSR Whisperlite camp stove
  
• MSR Hubba-Hubba HP tent
  
• Seal Line waterproof duffles (2)
  
• Seal Line Computer Sleeve
  
• Seal Line Storm Sacks (various sizes)
  
• Thermarest Prolite mattress
  
• ..... and more

PERSONAL CLOTHING:

The crew at Seattle’s ExOfficio generously outfitted me with some of their tried-and-true expedition gear: convertible pants and shirts treated with insect repellent and sun guard.