Motorcyclist USA — September-October 2017

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42 | september | october 2017

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ADVENTURE OVERNIGHTER MUST-HAVES
Essentials for sleeping under the stars

JULIA LAPALME

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  • camping and motorcycling go hand
    in hand, but when you strike out for the
    great unknown, leave the luxuries at
    home and focus on the essentials. Here
    are several suggestions:


1) Hands full? Use your head. Powered
by three AAA batteries, the Ledlenser
SEO 5 ($50) converts with the twist of a
dial from a broad swath of light for close-
up use to a 180-lumen “pencil” beam for
backcountry staredowns. A red-light
mode aids night vision. All in, including
the adjustable strap, 3.7 ounces. 2) When
military types praise features and dura-
bility, common man can rest easy. Spec’d
in black, of course, the Leatherman
MUT EOD ($170) has 10 tools—from the
usual needle-nose pliers and various
cutters to an oxygen-tank wrench and
even a hammer, all with a 25-year guar-
antee—with 39 known uses. Pocket one
for your next mission. 3) For those who
prefer a bigger gulp, Hydro Flask makes
a Wide Mouth version of its insulated
stainless-steel drink bottles. Water
stays ice cold for as long as 24 hours
and half that with hot stuff. All sizes
(32-ounce shown, $40) are compatible
with Hydro Flip and Straw Lids, which
makes getting your drink on easier. 4)
Just because you’re on the road doesn’t
mean you have to put aside your favorite
rituals, like eating. MSR WindBurner
1.0L Stove ($140) has an enclosed,
windproof burner that boils water fast
so you can enjoy a hot meal quickly and
efficiently. Windburner Coffee Press Kit
($20) turns said stove into a personal
brewing machine. 5) Therm-a-Rest
NeoAir XLite MAX SV ($190) boasts a
unique SpeedValve that permits ultra-
quick inflation (and deflation) with a
fraction of the usual muscle. Plus, its
“Triangular Core Matrix” construction
and reflective “ThermaCapture Barrier”
ups comfort, stability, and warmth for
a better night’s sleep. A stuff sack and
repair kit are included. —Matthew Miles

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