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Essential Winter Motorcycle Gear for Cold Weather Rides
From the helmet and top layers to toasty heated base layers, these are some of the essentials you’ll want when you ride through the coldest months of the year.
Getting caught in an unexpected pocket of cool weather while out on a ride is one thing, but if you actively plan to shun winter perils and ride on through to the new year, you’d better prepare.
Cold weather motorcycle gear falls into the category of "better to have and not use than need and not have." For instance, heated gear may seem like the type of extra luxury you’ll never need...but the truth is, once you have it and use it, you’ll never go back to a life without.
From the helmet and top layers to toasty heated base layers, these are some of the essentials you’ll want when you ride through the coldest months of the year.
One of the brand’s most multi-dimensional helmets, with a removable visor and shield, the new AX-9 can be configured in four different ways, depending on the terrain or weather you encounter. Its neck roll plays a key role in keeping water out, too.
When it gets really cold, odds are good you'll want a little more insulation for your head than just your helmet can provide. That's where this balaclava comes in.
The Rev’It Neptune 2 GTX Jacket is designed for year-round riding. It features adjustable vents and removable Gore-Tex and thermal liners for wet and cold weather. The outer shell is an abrasion-resistant, high-density polyester with Teflon coating, plus a Teflon coated polyester ripstop over the shoulders for ultimate protection.
Rev’It Neptune 2 GTX Pants are constructed from the same materials as the jacket above, and come with the same level of protection. Match the jacket with the pants to make use of the circumferential zipper connecting the two halves to form a modular one-piece suit that keeps out the wind and water.
Alpinestars is a respected name in the motorcycle gear world for good reason. If you need a solid, waterproof multi-season jacket to serve as your first line of defense against the winter chill, you could do far worse than this one.
Of course, a jacket isn't always enough to keep you toasty when the mercury really drops. That's where adding layers beneath it, like this moto-minded fleece, comes into play.
When it comes to cold weather riding boots, it’s important to balance comfort and insulation with mobility. You can make sure your toes never know what temperature it is outside with a full-on snowmobile boot, but chances are you wouldn’t be able to feel the foot controls either. The Forma Adventure represents that middle ground, featuring the protection and weather resistance of full-height ADV boots and the flex of a road boot.
If your bike doesn’t come with heated grips, or if installing a set is something you’d rather not do, a good pair of heated gloves can be just as effective. The Tour Master Synergy 2.0 Heated Gloves can be worn with or without other Tourmaster heated gear and use sensors to keep a constant and regulated temperature. Five different temperature settings range from 107.6º–134.6º Fahrenheit. The leather outer shell and breathable waterproof lining help seal in warmth and keep out cold without overcooking your hands.
When the cold weather rolls in, it’s paramount to keep your core warm. The Gerbing 12V Heated Jacket Liner easily connects to your bike’s battery so you never have to worry about D-cell batteries running out of juice when you need the heat.
The Gerbing 12V Heated Pant Liner can connect to the Gerbing Jacket liner above, and uses the same micro-wiring system to keep your hips and legs warm at any speed. Also, like the jacket liner, the pants can reach 134º F.
Heated grips are a nice luxury to have when, say, you forget heated gloves or temperatures drop unexpectedly — something is better than nothing. Heated grips are becoming an increasingly more popular option on adventure and touring bikes. But if your bike isn’t outfitted from the factory with them, worry not: the Bike Master Heated Grips boast a universal fit and are easily installed.
A heated seat is one of those things you’ll never want to live without...once you’ve tried it. The Symtec Heat Demon Seat Warmer Pad helps warm those last square inches on a chilly ride.
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The V10 used to be Dyson's top-tier stick vacuum, but it was eventually replaced by the slightly more powerful (and much more expensive) V11. This makes the V10 a great value, as it's usually $150 less than the V11. Thanks to this sale, it's even a better value than the V11 right now.
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Is anything left to be said about the Eames chair? This is one of the most iconic pieces of furniture to come out of the 20th century and is a must-have for any furniture aficionados (if you can afford it).
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Everlane does basics extremely well — it's kind of Everlane's thing. The brand's 18-wale corduroy fabric shirt is a great option for the winter months and at half off you truly cannot beat it. READ OUR GUIDE TO CORDUROY SHIRTS
Hydro Flask really needs no introduction at this point, so when you can get a 32-ounce wide mouth with its Temp-Shield insulation at 25 percent off, you do it.
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This chronograph re-issue of Timex's original military-style watch has an aluminum 40mm case that provides strength without the weight. If you're looking for a daily knock around with chronograph features, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal.
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If you are working out a lot, you're going to need more than one mask. Under Armour has created one of the best sports-specific masks and right now if you buy two you get a great deal.
Yeti mugs are some of our favorites and any time one goes on sale, we jump on it because they usually end up selling out fast. This mug might be perfect.
Todd Snyder's collaborations with Timex always hit. Paired with a vintage military-inspired band, this bullseye design is straight from the Timex archives.
Gore-Tex uppers and Primaloft insulation combined with the classic Bean Boot silhouette make this a no brainer for deep winter, whether you're digging out the driveway or stomping around in puddles.
Adidas used sustainable Parley Primeblue material to make its Primeknit upper even better, then combined it with Boost midsoles to make the ultimate earth-conscious workout shoe.
The Jabra Elite Active 65t are sports-focused headphones (IP56) with better great sound quality for listening to music and taking calls. Also compatible with Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant, this is one of our top picks for sports-focused earbuds.
Chaco bolstered its original Z sandal with a pillow-top footbed and dubbed the new version the Z/Cloud. Everything you want from Chaco — a sturdy and simple sandal — with next-level comfort.
Whether you want to move some of your most frequently used herbs indoors or don't have space outside for a garden, the AeroGarden Harvest is a perfect solution, with clearance for up to a foot of growth and room for 6 plants that grow five times faster than soil.
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