Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 5 of 5

A look at the tech accessories that kept us in touch with HQ during our 3,700 mile motorcycle ride

At the conclusion of our five-day recap of our recent cross country motorcycle trip, we shift our focus from the gear that enabled us to escape the daily hustle to that which helped us stay within reach. While the thought of “hitting the open road” and escaping email was certainly freeing in the trip’s early stages, in reality being entirely offline for nearly two weeks …

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 4 of 5

A look at the camp cookware essentials we used every day on our recent ride

To really get a feel for a foreign place, completely immersing yourself is often the only option—and what better way to do so than camping, cooking and enjoying some local fare. When we weren’t indulging in Louisiana boudin and Mississippi BBQ buffets of the likes we still dream about, we were searching for remote campsites to cook up baked beans and sausage ends—a Cabela’s superstore …

Off Piste: A Ride Across America, Part 3 of 5

Lightweight tents and a handmade Swedish hatchet; a look at the essential camp gear used on our 3,700 mile motorcycle trip

As we continue on with the week-long coverage of our recent cross-country motorcycle trip, we introduce a wealth of camping gear used during the 10-day journey. When not riding—or looking in the mirror to ensure we had that “motorcycle guy” look just right—a good majority of our down-time was spent learning the methodical processes of setting up and breaking down camp. Due to the uniqueness …