RIDING GEAR
I found the gear advice I received in NZ to be underwhelming . I was spending thousands on gear , but no one seemed particularly interested in helping me . Most of the time , I was directed to the clothing section and told I could have “ this or that ,” and then I was left to make decisions without guidance . One salesperson even recommended I wear jeans for the trip . I took a modular Scorpion ADX-2 adventure helmet . It was comfortable , but I would recommend a lighter , dirt bike helmet for better comfort . A mistake I made was taking three-quarter length Sidi adventure boots . They were good but full-height ones would have offered better protection on the rough terrain . The Rev-it two-piece summer suit with mesh panels was functionally adequate , but still unbearably hot , despite it being the ‘ coolest ’ in their range . I rarely wore the jacket , opting instead for an Alpinestar pull-on mesh bodyarmor jacket . Hard to get on but great once in place . The armour offered good protection , yet I learnt to be cautious of sun exposure when wearing it without an over-shirt . Given Vietnam ’ s mid-year climate , 38 ° C and 100 % humidity , light , breathable gear with solid body armour is essential . I took expensive gloves for the trip , but they didn ’ t perform . With the constant rain and humidity , it was nearly impossible to get them on . Luckily I took a spare ultra lightweight pair and these were ideal . I packed cheap , sacrificial socks and underwear , to discard along the way . I wore a mid-sized daypack for my hydration , rain gear , phone , wallet , passport and other essentials .
A massive cave just hiding in the jungle - it used to be full of men and arms
KIWI RIDER 97