Built Around Real Rides
This is not a generic adventure motorcycle shopping list, and it is not everything somebody might possibly need before heading away on a bike.
It is the equipment I genuinely use while building Almost Enduro: kit that has travelled on everyday rides, trail days, LEJOG and the continuing preparation for ACT Portugal.
Some of it is premium equipment. Some of it was chosen because it offered a more affordable solution. The common thread is that every item has a practical purpose and a genuine place in my setup.
This page will continue to change as the miles build up, new trips expose weaknesses and different products earn—or lose—their place on the bike.
Some of the equipment featured here was purchased by me, while other items may have been supplied or discounted by brands. Some links may also be affiliate links, which means Almost Enduro may receive a small commission without changing the price you pay.
Where a commercial relationship exists, I will always make that clear. Regardless of how a product arrived, the aim remains the same: honest feedback based on actually using it.
Carpuride W602S Pro with Optional TPMS
The Carpuride is the main navigation screen on my Voge DS625X. It gives me phone-based mapping, music and call controls without needing to mount my phone directly on the handlebars.
I also use the optional tyre-pressure sensors, allowing me to monitor the front and rear tyre pressures from the same screen. It has become one of those pieces of equipment I interact with on almost every ride.
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+ Dakar Tyres
I used the Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+ Dakar tyres through my LEJOG journey and have chosen to continue using them as the Voge is prepared for ACT Portugal.
They are considerably more off-road focused than a conventional adventure tyre, but I have found them predictable on wet and dry roads while giving me much more confidence on gravel, mud and rougher trails.
I use the Dakar version for its reinforced construction and added durability—particularly important when the bike is loaded and travelling far from home.
Cardo Packtalk Neo
The Packtalk Neo handles navigation prompts, calls, music and rider-to-rider communication from inside my helmet.
Its mesh communication system is particularly useful on group rides, where riders can remain connected without constantly managing a collection of separate Bluetooth pairings. With more group travel planned for Portugal, it has become a permanent part of my riding setup.
Hiplok DX1000
The DX1000 is my main physical motorcycle lock for trips and overnight stops.
It is not a lightweight piece of equipment, but that is a compromise I am willing to accept for a motorcycle-sized lock designed to resist angle-grinder attacks.
It travelled with me throughout LEJOG and remains a central part of my longer-distance security setup.
