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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 has now been upgraded to Component 3 H2O).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 Barrier 2 will be an extra layer to keep me dry.
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.
When I arrived in England, I started wearing the Jacket Territory 2 and Coast Gloves. The gloves have the biggest range in temperatures I’ve ever had. Good in 46 degrees heat in Pakistan and still good at a few degrees above zero!
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
Unfortunately, on my last day in Türkiye, I didn't tie the tablet on properly and it fell off and broke. From then on, I used my phone for navigation.
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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Hey Noraly. I am doing well. It don't stay cold here for long and I have plenty of cold weather gear. Thank you for all the newsletters and the one yesterday was a nice surprise. It really made my day like all your newsletters do. Your ride through that country has been awesome. I like all your videos I watch a multiple times just so I don't miss nothing. Looking forward to China to see how you navigate it. I'm sure you'll do just fine. Be safe have fun see you in the next video lots of love later gator. 🐊😎👍❤️
David55
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Good day Noraly, enjoyed the Kyrgystan vids - spent time there myself some 12 yrs ago - left a deep impression on me. I wondered what type of bike cover you use. Ride safe. Much obliged, R.
ArLJ
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Hi Noraly,
Wishing you well on your continued journey -- now ending Turjikistan, such a trip!
Noraly, PLEASE get yourself a new phone soon!!! You can't depend on that failing iPhone Mini and it won't work properly if you have the screen replaced there. It is new enough that the components are locked by Apple, and the screen they add there will 99% sure cause problems, from constant warnings that it's "unknown" (best case") to failure (worst case). I've switched from using an iPhone to a cheap Android phone with a huge battery. The Oukitel WP100 Titan has a 33,000maH battery, which means several days of navigation and you'll never have to power it in the rain. It's also very rugged and falling off the bike wouldn't bother it.
Also: HOW are you synchronising your X5 and GoPro clips???? The X5 timecodes always start with 0:00, so how are you doing it???? Just with the times shown in the clip names? Bike horn? Something else? Please please please reveal this. And also the microphone that you're now using, which is AMAZING.
All the best from snowy Europe!
Khoji
Khoji
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Hi Noraly,
Happy New Year from Cologne :-) My wife and me are still with u on the road.....from Episode One, Season One until now and we ever are more than eager and excited for the next one :-) So wish u great experience and more and new contacts with local public. Stay safe 'n well and thank you for all these great and fantastic moments u share with all of us !!
Ulf Ulf
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Happy New Year Noraly and all Itchybooters. Wishing everyone a wonderful and adventurous 2026. Thank you for taking us along with you as you travel the world Noraly. You are an inspiration for so many and a warm light during dark times. Safe travels always,
Lynne
Vancouver Island
ScrappyCat
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Hi Noraly,
I'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year!!
All the best for 2026,
Larry
PostyUC
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Hi Noraly
I would like to know the watch you kept on the bike , i didnt find that information on your gare list.
Thanks
Teja
Teja
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Hello Noraly,
I just wanted to wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS where ever you may be at the moment. I'm now going to watch your latest video, this being Wednesday the 24th of December.
Take care and all the best to you,
Larry
PostyUC
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Have you heard the rumor that Noraly is "going Hollywood"?
Apparently she will be performing all of the motorcycle stunts in the next James Bond film. In addition, she will be the second Unit Director and supervise all of the aerial photography.
I bet her character will be named "Talent Galore"!
I can't wait to see her on the big screen.
Captivated
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Hi Noraly,
Congratulations on reaching 3 million subscribers on YouTube !!!
Your episode on Sunday was just amazing. I found myself getting emotional sometimes watching you and some of the people you have met on your travels, interact with each other along with the beautiful drone footage. The whole video was so well thought out and well done, very Professional!
I very much look forward to your video tomorrow, Wednesday, and all that is to come.
Thank you Noraly for all that you do, all the best,
Larry
PostyUC
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Thank you!!
Noraly
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