Gear Guide for Touring

Your touring jacket needs to adapt - from chill high-altitude passes to the dry heat of the plains. Hence, you need to think multi-season, modular, and fatigue-reducing!

What To Look For?

• Removable thermal or rain liners – adaptable to changing weather for all-day comfort and protection.
• CE Level 2 armour at chest, shoulders, elbows, and back
• Ventilated outer shell with abrasion resistance (Cordura or high-denier textile)
• Ergonomic fit such as FocusFit Adjustments (incase of ViaTerra jackets) for long hours in the saddle
• Reflective panels for night-time visibility

Your lower half takes more stress on longer rides than you expect. Touring pants need to be breathable, protective, and flexible enough to move easily through long riding stretches, fuel stops, or even quick trail detours. 

What To Look For?

• Textile construction with mesh panels for airflow
• CE-rated knee and hip armour
• Pant-jacket connectors for a seamless fit
• Pre-curved knees and stretch panels for added comfort on long-rides
• Waterproof and thermal liners if you are doing cross-country or all-season touring

Touring gloves need to balance protection with a tactile feel. You will be gripping for hours, so choose gloves that prevent fatigue, offer protection and allow smooth throttle control. 

What To Look For?

• Vented zones or perforations for breathability
• Abrasion-resistant leather or textile with knuckle protection
• Pre-curved fingers and soft inner lining for comfort
• Touchscreen compatibility
• Pinky-finger bridge as in case of ViaTerra Gloves
• Double-closure wrist system for a snug fit

Carrying your world with you does not mean strapping bricks to your bike. You need modular, waterproof, balanced storage solutions that won’t mess with handling or comfort. 

What To Look For?

• Waterproof construction or dry bag system
• Easy-access compartments for essentials
• Tool organisation and hydration access when needed
• Roll-top design and rain covers for weather protection
• Balanced weight distribution - tank, tail and saddle bags

Touring often means surprising weather. Compact rain suits that are faster to wear and do not flap in high winds are a must! Don't rely on makeshift ponchos or wait it out under a flyover. 

What To Look For?

• Waterproof and breathable material
• Lightweight and easy to fold into tank bag
• Heat-resistant panels near the exhaust area
• Reflective stripes for visibility in heavy rain
• Long zippers for easy on and off before boots

Optional additions for those who want extra comfort and protection on long rides.

Helmets

A good touring helmet reduces wind buffeting, noise, and fatigue on long rides.

• Ideally: ISI + ECE/DOT certification, good ventilation, anti-fog visor, aerodynamic shape, comfort liner.
• Example: MT Blade 2 SV Helmet - protection, comfort, visor options.

Boots

Protect while riding, comfortable enough for walking when stopping or light trekking.

• Look for ankle protection, heel reinforcement, shift-panel toe box, waterproof/breathable membrane, good sole grip, secure closures (zip + Velcro).

• Hydration pack
• Tool kit + puncture repair kit
• First aid kit
• Powerbank
• Phone mount and waterproof case
• Chain lube or cleaner (mini size)
• Earplugs - trust us, they help on highway stretches