{"id":12909,"date":"2025-07-10T18:26:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/?page_id=12909"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T06:01:47","slug":"mygear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/mygear\/","title":{"rendered":"My Gear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gear I Use on the Bike and in the Bush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc UPDATED: 5\/5\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Over the years I\u2019ve used all sorts of gear<\/strong>&#8230; some good, some not so good, and some that just flat-out broke when I needed it most. This page is a list of the gear I actually use right now, stuff that works for me whether I\u2019m riding, camping, or mucking around in the shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I\u2019m not sponsored<\/strong>, and I don\u2019t push products. If it\u2019s here, it\u2019s because I use it and reckon it\u2019s worth sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Riding Gear<\/strong><br><br><strong>Helmet:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellhelmets.com\/product\/mx-9-adv-mips\/250040000300000001.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Matte Black Helmet<\/a> \u2013 Comfy fit, good airflow, and takes a knock.<br><strong>Pants:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/easyr.com.au\/products\/rjays-pace-ii-airflow-black-textile-pants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rjays Pace II Airflow Black Textile Pants<\/a> &#8211; They get the job done &amp; cheap!<br><strong>Jacket:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/easyr.com.au\/products\/rjays-swift-iii-black-grey-textile-jacket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rjays Swift III Black\/Grey Textile Jacket<\/a> &#8211; They get the job done &amp; cheap!<br><strong>Boots 1:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motodry.com.au\/product\/adventure-trekker-black-brown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MotoDry Trekker Black \/ Brown Adventure Boots<\/a> \u2013 Love them. Waterproof. Cheap.<br><strong>Boots 2:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/formaboots.com.au\/products\/adventure-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forma Adventure Black Boots<\/a> \u2013 Love them. Waterproof. Expensive.<br><strong>Gloves Summer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mxstore.com.au\/p\/DriRider-RX-Adventure-Black-Grey-Gloves\/40038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DriRider RX Adventure Gloves<\/a> \u2013 Work and feel great.<br><strong>Gloves Winter:<\/strong> Ski Gloves (not recommended)<br><strong>Rain Gear:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mxstore.com.au\/p\/Rjays-Waterproof-Black-Jacket\/RJBK2-c?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rjays Waterproof Black Jacket<\/a> \u2013 Great for cold and rain.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bike Luggage<\/strong><br><br><strong>Tank Bag:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wolfmanluggage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfman<\/a> Enduro Tank Bag \u2013 Tough.<br><strong>Saddle Bags:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wolfmanluggage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfman<\/a> Expedition Dry Saddle Bags \u2013 Tough. Size: 19 litres per side.<br><strong>Duffle Bag:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wolfmanluggage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wolfman<\/a> Expedition Dry Duffel Bag \u2013 Tough. Size: Medium 40 litres.<br><strong>Tail Bag:<\/strong> Currently Looking.<br><strong>Front Fender Bag:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bikerbits.com.au\/molle-utility-bag\/\">Molle Utility Bag<\/a> (no brand) \u2013 Holds my mini compressor perfectly.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Camping Gear<\/strong><br><br><strong>Tent or Swag:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/outdoorconnection.com.au\/products\/outdoor-connection-howqua-2?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Howqua 2 Hiking Tent<\/a> \u2013 Quick to set up and easy to pack on the bike.<br><strong>Sleeping Bag &#8211; Summer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/treeline-tl1-sleeping-bag-2c?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Treeline Tl1<\/a> -2c \u2013 Packs small and keeps me warm.<br><strong>Sleeping Bag &#8211; Winter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ascent-ac3-sleeping-bag-11-c?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Ascent Ac3<\/a> -11c \u2013 Again packs small and keeps me warm.<br><strong>Sleeping Mat<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/ether-light-xr-insulated-air-sleeping-mat?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sea to Summit Ether Light XT (Regular)<\/a>. This was a game changer!<br><strong>Pillow:<\/strong> 2 x Coleman Camp Pillows &#8211; small \u2013 These are not blow up ones.<br><strong>Stove:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bikerbits.com.au\/brew-kit-black\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mini Butane Stove<\/a> (no brand) \u2013 Simple and reliable.<br><strong>Camp Chair:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/helinox.com.au\/products\/chair-one?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helinox Chair One<\/a> \u2013 Low, compact and comfortable.<br><strong>Headlamp:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wuben.au\/products\/wuben-h5-multifunctional-clip-flashlight?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wuben H5 Multifunctional Clip Flashlight<\/a> \u2014 Brilliant.<br><strong>Camp Lamp &amp; Powerbank:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wuben.au\/products\/wuben-f5-power-bank-camping-light?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wuben F5 Camping Light<\/a> \u2014 I use this everywhere!!<br><strong>Camp Torch:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wubenlight.com\/products\/wuben-d1-flood-edc-flashlight-175-degrees?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wuben D1 Mini EDC Flashlight<\/a> \u2014 great for distance (not necessary).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tech Stuff<\/strong><br><br><strong>Bike Navigation:<\/strong> <em><strong>Device<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/au\/tablets\/galaxy-tab-a\/galaxy-tab-a7-lite-gray-32gb-wifi-sm-t220nzaaxsa\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung Galaxy A7 Tab Lite<\/a> &amp; <em><strong>Software<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmdnavigation.com\/dmd2-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMD\u00b2 App<\/a><br><strong>Route Creating &amp; Editing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gpx.studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gpx.studio<\/a><br><strong>Video Editing:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vegascreativesoftware.com\/au\/vegas-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VEGAS Pro 23.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Filming Gear<\/strong><br><br><strong>On Bike Camera:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insta360.com\/product\/insta360-ace-pro2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insta360 Ace Pro 2<\/a> &#8211; On helmet.<br><strong>Off Bike Camera &amp; Studio:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/store.sony.com.au\/archived-video-camera\/FDRAX53.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony AX53<\/a>.<br><strong>Studio Camera (product reviews):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com.au\/interchangeable-lens-cameras\/products\/zv-e10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sony ZV E10<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table my-custom-box\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>In the Shed<\/strong><br><br><strong>Bike Stand:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeheroaustralia.com\/products\/motorcycle-lift-table-hydraulic-and-air?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trade Hero Australia &#8211; Motorcycle Lift Table &#8211; Hydraulic &amp; Air<\/a> \u2013 Has been a game changer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This list isn\u2019t about what you <em>should<\/em> buy<\/strong>, it\u2019s just what I use because it works for me. I\u2019ll update it when I change things around or find something better. If there\u2019s a product you\u2019ve seen me using that\u2019s not listed here, let me know and I\u2019ll add it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebd7b973;grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11817 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25.png 512w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-MarkLogo25-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I&#8217;ll keep adding to this as I go.<\/strong><br><strong>Cheers.. Mark<\/strong><br>Keep On Riding!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gear I Use on the Bike and in the Bush \ud83d\udccc UPDATED: 5\/5\/2026 Over the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12909","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12909"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12909\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14801,"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12909\/revisions\/14801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikerbits.com.au\/crew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}