For those of you who have asked this is the same article and list but the products draw from the Canadian Market Amazon instead of the U.S. Hope it helps!
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It goes without saying, I would hope, that we are NOT claiming that 'more affordable' products compete with the top brands. What we do espouse however is that a person does not have to be wealthy in order to live an adventurous lifestyle. This is important to us for these 2 reasons:
1. Sometimes people fall on hard times and can't afford a $750 Klim riding jacket. I am one of them from time to time and thereby appreciate discovering alternatives to the costly and almighty 'latest and greatest'--not to mention having the opportunity we do to share those discoveries with others who might benefit from them. In short, we get it. If you do not, this might not be the article for you.
2. Until very recently, our sport was never about these stylish and lavish things. However, today these nearly 'superhero-matching-costume-and-rocket' standards are so prolific in social media and corporate marketing that they often serve best at merely keeping people so tapped out financially they don't even have time to ride. It's insanity by many definitions and at the end of the day... That next latest and greatest product sworn to fill that hole in you? They'll only say that until the next model they need you to buy comes out. I'm going to let you in on a little secret however...
They made the hole.
EVERYTHING YOU SEE HERE.....
Before we begin: I think it is significant to note that in our quest to save money and share our findings we have come across many products that DO adequately compete with the top brands sold by manufacturers that just can't compete with the huge corporate marketing budgets available to companies like Tourtech, Klim, Givi etc. While a couple of those manufacturers ARE in this collection below, those gear selections are in a 'stand-alone' report coming very soon!
We hope you enjoy and benefit from this report. We'd love to hear feedback if you make any purchases from this list. And here we go...
EVERYTHING IN THE COLLAGE ABOVE--A VIRTUALLY COMPLETE 'FROM-THE-GROUND-UP' ENTRY LEVEL ADVENTURE RIDING GEAR PACKAGE--THAT INCLUDES...
Removable CE Armored
600D Cordura
100% Waterproof & Breathable
Removable Liner
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Removable CE Armored
600D Cordura & 1000D At Impact Areas
100% Waterproof & Breathable
Removable Liner & Vented
Lifetime Warranty
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Armored Throughout & W/ Reinforced Palm
Touch Screen
100% Waterproof & Breathable
Microfiber Fast Drying Inner Lining
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210T Polyester Cloth and B3 Nylon Airy Mesh
Dual Layer Design
Moisture Proof & UV Treated
Aluminum Poles
20 Month Manufacturer Gaurantee
( I have personal experience with this product and attest it is a far nicer tent than any of the entry level tents I have purchased. )
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Klymit Brand Speaks For Itself
Comes W/ Emergency Repair Kit
( I have personal experience with this product and attest it's quality. )
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20 Degree Farenheit Survival Rating
Pack Weight 2.87 LB. and 11" x 6" Compression
75D Diamond Ripstop Shell
Pocket Inside and Lined / Breathable
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VUZ Soft Panniers (not available in Canada)
Try these Alternatess:
Alchemy Parts Panniers
100% Waterproof
High Frequency Heated Sealed Seams
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Water-Resistant Material & Lipped Zipper
Cinchable Bungee Top
Reinforced Side Walls
Interior Velcro Separaters
Simple On and Off Attachment
Very Stable & Secure When On
6L Capacity
2 Year Limited Warranty
( I have extensive personal experience with this product on the same rugged 16 month motorcycle camping expedition and attest it's quality. I have no reason for the price to buy any other bag. See Our In-Depth Review Below. )
STORY MOTO ADV VIDEO REVIEW OF THE DOWCO FASTRAX EXTREME:
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Heat Sealed Seams- 100% Waterproof Tarpaulin
30L Capacity
Multiple Pockets
Breathable Shoulder Straps
Made In USA
Reinforced One-Hand Carry Strap
60 Day Money Back Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty
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1 Non-Stick Pan Pot Bowl Set
1 Collapsible Piezoelectric Ignition Canister Stove
1-2 People Set
Lightweight Non-Toxic Hard-Anodized Aluminum
High Energy Ceramic Ignition Stove
Excellent Set Portability
Registered Brand Name With Warranties Unlike Many Other Similar Knockoffs
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Legendary Quality & Affordability
Integrated Firestarter- Magnesium Alloy
Strikes @ 5400 F For 3K Strikes
3.9" Fixed Blade
Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel
Lifetime Warranty
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Filters Up to 1000 Liters of Contaminated Water
No Chemicals or Iodine
Award Winning Innovation Filters 99.99 %
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Medical Trauma Supplies
Complete First Aid
113 Multi Purpose Pieces
Semi-Rigid Easy Open Case
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20" x 20"
Stretches to 46" x 46"
Heavy Duty
8 - 2 1/2"" Iron Hooks- Rust-Proof & Non-Scratching
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...HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THAT COSTS ALL TOGETHER?
US $568 + tax
GO SEE FOR YOURSELF.
ALL THE UNDERLINED RED PRODUCT NAMES IN THE LIST ARE ACTUAL LINKS TO THE SHOP-ABLE PRODUCTS THEMSELVES IN AMAZON.
We apologize that there are no women's riding jacket and pants in this list. If you'd like to know why and what you might be able to do about it check this link out.
At the VERY end of the day I'll leave you with this... Rock what you have. Don't fall into the shiny trends or anything else that keeps you out of the saddle. 30 years ago my camp coffee machine was hot water and my pants pocket for a filter. Gross I know. But... I gotta admit... we were a lot better off that way. It was real, didn't take batteries, and cost nothing but the 'sacrifice' of not being made weak.
STORY MOTO OUT
P.S. While many are already, ALL of these products will be available in our Amazon Store shortly. We hope you all found this research useful.
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