New Ideas Survive Your Ride

NEW IDEAS SURVIVE YOUR RIDE

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Five new products that can save your bacon

Blake Conner

1 MRE COOKER

If you like to wander off the beaten path, chances are you might find yourself in inclement weather and without the possibility of starting a fire to cook/heat food. Chemically activated by water, the MEALSPECGen2 Cooking Bag ($2.50 each) is a military-spec device that can cook for up to an hour at 190 to 220 degrees.

-> (844) G32-5773 mealspec.com

2 FRESH BREATH

An old bandanna might work, but If you really want to filter dust and pollutants from your lungs while riding, the RZMask ($29.95) has replaceable Active Carbon Filters to remove 99 percent of air Impurities. Neoprene construction allows the mask to fit comfortably under helmets and goggles, while one-way valves expel condensation.

-> (888)777-9422 rzmask.com

3 PEACE OF MIND

Getting stranded in the wilderness while riding can be a life-threatening affair. Be prepared with S.O.L.’s Pocket Survival Pak ($34) and Adventure Medical Kit ($17). These kits are packed with useful items that can make the difference between surviving or permanently becoming one with the land.

-> (800) 324-3517 surviveoutdoorslonger.com

4 TOOL TOTE

You can never have too many tools, but modern bikes don’t offer much underseat storage and typically don't come with useful tool kits anymore. Held’s GS Tool Bag ($55) has 3 liters of capacity and straps onto the bottom of the current-generation BMW GS’s tall rack. It’s tucked out of the way but still easily accessible.

-> (949) 215-0893 heldusa.com

5 WARM ’N’ TOASTY

Nothing can ruin a ride like being cold. Motorcyclists have depended on heated garments for years, but Venture Heat’s Jacket Liner ($209.99) features the latest microfiber heating elements for improved flexibility, better coverage, and more uniform heating. Its heated gloves can be plugged into pre-wired connectors in the sleeves.

->(310) 412-1070 ventureheat.com