The Best Way to Go Overlanding on Two Wheels

A big ol’ dry bag is almost a neccessity when two-wheel overlanding. Weather is a constant threat and PU-coated, waterproof and abrasion-resistant 840-denier nylon makes Filson duffel bag one of the best and most reliable out there. The 70 liters of storage space is also a luxury when you want to keep a few important garments safe from rain, along with your tent, sleeping bag and air mattress.

Enduro motorcycles are inherently slimmer and lighter than the average adventure bike, so any extra weight from luggage should sit as close to the bike as possible. The Wolfman Enduro Dry Saddle Bags check all of those boxes and fit on almost any enduro or dual sport, with or withour luggage racks, without affecting precious seat space.

Tank bags come in handy on the road more than any other bag in your arsenal. They make excellent storage for EDC or all the gear you’ll need constant access to when you stop for gas or pull over. Instead of unstrapping, unrolling or unbuckling and digging through your bigger bags, the Wolfman Enduro Tank Bag puts it all right there in front of you and is only a zipper away.

Unplanned maintenance stops can be hell on the side of the road or out on the trail. You want to make sure you have all your essential tools right where you need them — when you need them. The Velomacchi Speedway Tool Roll has the same rough and ready construction as the brand’s other staples so you can save even more space and strap it to your front fender with the built-in fasteners.

The iO Mounts Nomad isn’t the most advanced phone mount on the market, but its simplicity and strong magnet allow it to stay compact and lightweight. It straps to nearly any handlebar and uses incredibly strong magnets to keep your phone in place, which is a lifesaver if your phone doubles as navigation. And when you get off the bike, taking your phone with you is as easy as rolling it off the magnetic disc, with minimal effort.

You’ll notice that ‘lightweight and compact’ are running themes. The MSR Hubba Tour Tent meets those marks, but one feature that comes in handy when camping off the back of a bike is the awning/porch feature. After a long day on the road or trail, it’s nice to get changed ‘inside’ your tent without actually being inside the portion you sleep in. The floor of the porch is also a nice area to store riding gear overnight, out of the elements but out of your sleeping space.

The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite is a no-brainer — because sleeping on the ground is awful. The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite takes up close to no space at all when packed up, but when in use it’s one of the few air mattresses I’ve used that actually retains air throughout the night.

Not too hot, not too cold, the three-season Therm-a-Rest Space Cowboy performed admirably in varying temeperatures and weather of central Pennsylvania. When I went to stuff it in my dry back before taking off, it sort of molded to the tent and boots I packed in on top of it. And at just over one pound, it’s like it wasn’t there at all.