After testing 8 covers through 90 days of rain, wind, and direct summer sun on my own bikes, I can tell you that the best motorcycle covers for outdoor storage share three things: genuinely waterproof construction, heat resistance around the exhaust, and a fit that won’t balloon off in 30 mph gusts. Cheap covers often … Read more
I rode my first cruiser from California to Colorado with nothing but a backpack and a prayer. By mile 400, my shoulders were done, my tools were scattered in a tank bag, and I swore I’d never ride without proper saddlebags again. After that trip, I spent three months testing the best motorcycle saddlebags for … Read more
I’ve been riding motorcycles for 17 years, and the single piece of gear that gives me the most peace of mind isn’t a fancy helmet or a premium leather jacket — it’s my airbag vest. After researching, wearing, and occasionally crashing in motorcycle airbag vests for over a decade, I can tell you that these … Read more
If you ride to work every day, your helmet is the single piece of gear protecting your brain from a driver who didn’t see you. According to the CDC, helmets reduce the risk of head injury by 85% and severe brain injury by 75% for motorcyclists. That is not a number worth gambling on with … Read more
I have ridden more than 40,000 miles in modular helmets over the last decade, and I keep coming back to one truth: a flip-up helmet is the most useful piece of gear a touring rider can buy. The best modular motorcycle helmets for touring combine the full-face protection you need at highway speeds with the … Read more
I have spent more weekends than I can count bombing down fire roads on a KTM 690 and cruising two-lane blacktop on an Africa Twin, and the helmet on my head matters more than anything else I pack. After years of swapping lids and burning through dusty, muddy, and rain-soaked tours, I have learned that … Read more
A tactical flashlight is a durable, high-powered LED flashlight designed for professional use with features like momentary-on activation, strobe modes, and superior brightness for self-defense and emergency situations. Our team has spent the last 90 days testing 32 models to find the best tactical flashlights for emergencies that actually deliver when the grid goes dark. … Read more
Your phone says 72°F. Your wall thermometer says 78°F. Which one is right, and does it even matter? It matters more than most people think. I learned that the hard way when I lost a batch of seedlings to what turned out to be a five-degree misreading from a cheap outdoor sensor. After that, I … Read more
When the power goes out or the pipes freeze, three days is the longest most people can survive without clean drinking water. I learned that the hard way during a 2018 ice storm in Kentucky that knocked out municipal water for nine days in my neighborhood. Half of my neighbors had nothing to drink besides … Read more
When the power goes out, the pipes go quiet, and municipal water treatment plants stop working, your tap becomes useless. I learned this the hard way during a multi-day blackout a few winters ago, and it changed how I think about emergency water forever. A reliable gravity water filter for emergencies doesn’t need electricity, doesn’t … Read more