The bikes.
The miles.
The machines I ride and the gear I trust — the bikes that carry me across the Carpathians and the Balkans, and everything that comes along for the ride.
Fresh out of the box and already restless. Matte Mana Black, a 452cc Sherpa heart, born for the Himalayas — now pointed straight at the Carpathians. The dust is coming.
My weapon for adventure rides. Light enough for the trails, tough enough to take me all the way to Istanbul.
The love of my life (after my wife, of course). The bike for long days in the saddle and fully loaded trips.
Himalayan 450.
Up close.
KTM 390 Adventure R.
Up close.
Gear for the road.
Riding gear.
A Leatt 7.5 Adv helmet, Mosko Moto Composite jacket, Faded jersey and Woodsman pants, Alpinestars Tech 5 boots and a KTM mesh shirt.
Mosko Moto gear provided by Mosko Moto. Opinions are my own.
Luggage.
Mosko Moto all the way — the Reckless 40L soft luggage and the Hood tank bag. Packed light, strapped tight, ready for days off the grid.
Mosko Moto gear provided by Mosko Moto. Opinions are my own.
Camera kit.
Everything that makes the films — FX30, Action 5 Pro, Osmo 360, the Mini 4 Pro and Neo 2 drones and an Insta360 Mantis tripod.
Workshop & DIY.
The garage side of the channel — upgrades, fixes and parts I’ve tested on my own bikes before you buy them.
Riding gear.
Leatt 7.5 Adv
For the moment I use the Leatt 7.5 Adv in the goggle configuration for off-road riding.
CE B-rated adventure jacket in Olive Night. It layers up for whatever the mountains throw at me.
Light and breathable for the hot days on the trail.
CE B-rated and worn over the boots. Tough enough for the woods, comfortable enough for all-day rides.
Alpinestars Tech 5
My first experience with these boots. So far so good.
KTM mesh shirt
Light, fairly cheap and very breathable.
Luggage.
Strap-on soft luggage that fits almost any bike. Light, tough and packed for days in the mountains.
Essentials within reach, map pouch on top. Navigation, snacks, phone — sorted.
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Camera kit.
FX30
I use the FX30 in the garage, on the trail and for vlogging. This is a beast and I love it.
Action 5 Pro
Takes the immersive shots from the helmet chin mount.
Osmo 360
Great for those impossible shots that are difficult to take with any other camera.
Mini 4 Pro
No movie is complete without a drone shot. The Mini 4 Pro has served me perfectly. Light, small and very powerful.
DJI Neo 2
Fits in a jacket pocket, flies itself and follows the bike. Perfect for those quick “ride-by” shots on the trail without stopping to set up.
Insta360 Mantis
On the trail, at home and for vlogging, this Mantis tripod from Insta360 is great.