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January 17, 2021 Austin

Skiing and Camping: PNW ski areas with overnight camping options

We’ve catalogued many of the policies and costs imposed by ski areas across the pacific northwest who allow overnight van camping or RV parking in their parking lot. This list summarizes our experience and research.

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January 7, 2021 Austin

How to Make Handlebar Mitts and Extend Your Riding Season

I made my own handlebar mitts (pogies). I used 1.5mm neoprene, made my own template (PDF layout/instructions), and developed a working prototype in a couple hours. I am very pleased with the results and the bar mitts are quite effective at blocking the wind and making cold rides much more enjoyable. Total cost – about $15.

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November 14, 2020 Austin

Motorcycle Boot Gaiters / Moto Pant Cuff Protector

The Problem: Motorcycle pants are expensive (even if you get cheap ones) and the cuffs get torn up by the

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Adventures
October 14, 2020 Austin

Wallowa Mountain Loop Moto Camping

With a limited amount of time and the weather looking pretty questionable for anything in the cascades, we decided to

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AdventuresGearMoto
September 7, 2020 Austin

Multi-Day Motorcycle Adventure Packing List

Sitting around camp one evening on a recent moto-camping trip,we took the opportunity to survey and inventory everything that we

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