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A new season of Itchy Boots: Season 8! This season is going to be an interesting one - mostly because I only have a vague idea about what my final destination will be, and an even vaguer idea of how to get there. That makes for tricky planning in terms of gear, so for now I have focused on the weather conditions I am expecting for the first leg of the journey, and take it from there.
In this blog I am sharing the gear & equipment that I’ll carry with me this season.
Clothing - REV’IT!
I’ve been a REV’IT! Ambassador for many years now and I absolutely love the Dirt Series line of adventure clothing. This gear is lightweight, comfortable and flexible and CE certified so that means it’s safe to wear on tarmac too.
This season I am wearing the new body protector: the Nucleus Protector jacket. Because I will be crossing some high mountains, I am bringing the Component 2 H2O jacket. This jacket (but in black) kept me warm and dry in Alaska, so I am glad I have it with me again. Just in case I am facing some serious downpour or icy cold winds, the light weight rain jacket will be an extra layer to keep me dry. This is the upgraded Smock Barrier which REV’IT will release later in the year.
On top of my jacket, I wear the trail vest. I was so fortunate to be able to be one of the first people to test out the trail vest. And I have not looked back ever since. I love this vest because it carries my hydration pack, low in the vest so it doesn’t strain my back and I am using every pocket on the side and the front to keep some cash, my Garmin Inreach and my earplugs case. I am a fan!
The Trousers Continent are pants that can be worn over the boots, to make sure water doesn’t run into my boots from the top, but if I want, I can also snuggle them inside the boot.
This season I have the Expedition GTX boots for the first time, that now have a Gore Tex membrane and are also a little easier to step into - I love these!
I have two different gloves with me, for warm weather and cold weather. If temperatures are great, I wear the Dirt Series Massif Gloves and when things get chilly, I use my battery powered heated Liberty H2O Heated Gloves.
Luggage system - Mosko Moto
Why change a winning formula? I’ve been using the Mosko Moto reckless 80 for 5 years already - and still love it. This season, I am using the brand-new 4.0 version, which has some great improvements in terms of buckles and the main plate on which the bags are mounted. I am impressed.
The total volume that I carry in the reckless 80L Revolver (V4.0) is 84 liters: 2 dry bags of 25 liter each, 1 stinger bag 22L bag, 2 removable 4L dry bags and 2 Molle pouches.
For the tankbag, I chose the Hood tankbag again. I like how much space this bag has and the easy access to it. It’s the perfect place to keep camera batteries because I am changing those a lot during the day!
Helmet
This season I have become an Airoh ambassador. I am using the Commander 2 helmet which is a bit lighter than the helmets I had before and I really love the built in sun visor that I use a lot. I can keep my main visor clear, instead of tinted which I had with my other helmets, which means that I can ride in the dark without issues and when it is sunny I use the sun visor.
Navigation system - Tablet
When I raced the Baja Rally in Mexico, I met rally racer Willem Avenant and he developed this tablet to use for digital roadbook rallies. I like that it’s just android so you can put apps on it and use opensource navigation apps for navigation (like OSMand). So you won’t be restricted to Garmin maps for example. Here is the link to his website: The Rally Tab
And that’s it, my most important pieces of gear that I am wearing and using for this Season of adventures!
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Very inspiring adventures but even adding all these information about gear and courses to get started show an attitude that’s unbelievable showing people not to fear traveling solo its amazing! It gets better the info about areas you visit and you share I truly love ! Hope one day to be out there exploring the planet we are on 🌎🙏😎
Tim Andersen
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Hey Noraly. Thanks again for the newsletters. They always make my day. Love your book it's like I'm there. Your ride through Pakistan has been very interesting. You really have to be careful riding there. How is your coffee bar doing how about a update. I like all your videos be careful have fun and I'll see you in the next video. Later gator. 🐊😎👍❤️
David55
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Has something gone wrong with the security settings on the 360 experience? Mine will no longer play. Love the videos, ride long long ride safe young lady.
Rich Brush
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Dearest Noraly,,
PLEEEZZE acquire light colored M/Cy. garments when travelin' in HOT,HOT,HOT environs!! By the time
one realize's you're overheating(Hyperthermia!). It is too late to get help!! Always have water, & SOME rations!
peanuts,fruit, granola bars!! etc. After experiancing 117*deg. Livin' in phoenix,AZ. I will NEVER tempt GOD & fate,
again. I always aSK MYSELF afore' desert rides,(lived there (2)yrs. 2006'2008') ON a road (Horsethief canyon)wi'
sign stating NO services!! Next 60mi.s! Can I walk 30,40,50mi.s to shelter in 115*deg. Heat!! Maybe,probably NOT!
Verrry Healthy folk have NOT made it out of the Grand Canyon, in such heat! We would all miss you too much if unavoidable
mechanical failures leave one stranded too far from HELP!! Love your book, & Scotland ADV vids! Get enuf' rest,as can!
Bless y'all Forever! You are an Extra-extraordinary young lady! "LIVE to ride Again!!"
j.f.Seguine Aus,TX. U.S.A.
JfSeguineIII
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I’d be love to know what Rev’it gloves you’re wearing in Scotland. I have yet to find and fall in love with a pair of rain gloves!
PennyO
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Noraly, I ordered your book, USA edition, on your website on March 25, 2025. My credit card was charged for the order, but I have never received my copy! How can I find out about my order?
Your ride through Wales and Scotland has been phenomenal!
Willy
Willy’s Performance Cycle Center
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Hi Noraly! What microphone are you using in your helmet? I have the same helmet and also the GoPro Hero 13 and I can't come close to your sound quality. The Rode Lavalier II can't handle the audio levels above around 40-50km/h, and cheap mics I've tried are just unacceptable. I also experimented with the Ace Pro 2 camera, but the helmet audio quality with that using an external mic was completely unusable.
Khoji
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Noraly!! As SOME know, the journey is the destination!!
ps. don't TELL anyone, lest they find out! (Boats aren't built for a harbor!!). RIDE, ON!!
& Enjoy & Don't forget to get enuf' rest!! LOVE U!! Salut!!
JfSeguineIII
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Dearest Noraly!!,,
Happiest Birthday!! ,, "Hope you are WELL! " Is greatest of FUN watchin' ABR festival! GLAD U could u could attend!
Enjoy U sooo much! Acquired your book. Am watchin' interviews, enjoyin' those! You are sooo much FUN!! words fail!
Keep on as "YOU" think!,, "You are WISER than most, an, teach(remind us) simple IS better! LOVE you Sooo much!!
Hi! ta CHARLY & company!(A.D.V. enthusiates)! You are young FOREVER in our eyes!! (ALL your fans!). RIDE ON!,,
young LADY! Charly Sinewan ROCKs!! ,, PTL!! CareFUL as you goooo!! Live to ride agin'!!
J.f.SeguineIII Austin,TX. Hallelujah!! always!! "Faites attention toutes la temps! S'il vous plaites!!
JfSeguineIII
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Happy Birthday Noraly!!
I'm really enjoying your tour through the UK. I also have your book now and will soon be reading it!
Take care,
Larry
PostyUC
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