Florian Neuhauser

Planning a motorcycle tour has never been easier—or more complicated. Back in the good old days, all we needed was a paper map and a halfway decent reason to ride. We’d then figured the rest of it out as the odometer ticked by. It was as simple as it was beautiful. Heading out into the unknown meant that everything we saw was a surprise. The level of adventure measured high. Nowadays, we’re inundated with endless information on where to ride and what to see. Don’t get me wrong, though.

If you’re a dual sport rider who combines twisty pavement with technical trails, then you should check out the Tourmaster Adventure Lite Mesh jacket and pants. I first tested this versatile gear in southeast Ohio last fall. There’s no shortage of curves in that part of the country, but a particular highlight is the Wayne National Forest with its super fun trail system.

Heading out for a daylong ride is easy. All you need are the essentials, and you can even gamble with the rain gear. Packing for a multi-day trip, however, can be a daunting task. What should you bring? How much or how little should you pack? I’ve traveled to 33 countries and have visited almost all of our states and Canada’s provinces. Here are my packing tips so you can spend more time planning your ride, not what or how to pack.