Proper Cooking, Not Just Survival The DragonFly sits under MSR’s “gourmet cooking” label, which, I’ll admit, sounds a bit ambitious when you’re crouched in the mud trying to keep your socks dry. But the key feature, the thing that genuinely sets it apart, is the flame control.

Finding a tent that ticked all of that off felt a bit like chasing the Holy Grail. Then along came the Keron 4 GT. Hilleberg’s flagship. A design that had already been around for decades, quietly proving itself while we were still figuring out what “four-season” actually meant.

If you’re planning serious adventure riding, the Airoh Aviator should be on your shortlist. Lightweight, durable, and built to keep you comfortable through the toughest and hottest conditions, it’s a helmet that earns its keep every single mile. Lisa and I fell in love with ours—and after everything we’ve put them through, that’s saying something.

I remember the first time I pulled a pair on. We were at the manufacturers Head office in Holland. Outside there was that damp kind of cold that sneaks through your socks before you’ve even swung a leg over the bike. Lisa laughed at me (not unusual), I think I was overthinking it already, turning the BOA dial, loosening it again, tightening it just to feel how it worked. New gear does that. You don’t trust it yet. Back then, in early 2020, they were called the REV’IT! Expedit

In terms of aftermarket motorcycle accessories, handlebars are probably one of the most overlooked products. We take them for granted. Every bike comes with a set of bars, why should we change them? Good question.