Summer Motorcycle Travel Gear

1// NELSON-RIGG COMPRESSION BAGS
It turns out that squeezing all the air out of your clothes saves a lot of space in your panniers! Nelson-Rigg offers compression bags in three sizes (10, 20, and 35 liters) starting at $13. Stuff the sack and yank on the straps to concentrate and consolidate your gear and gain a little extra cargo space.
nelsonrigg.com

2// Dunlop Trailsmart tires
If you'll be stacking on the miles this summer you'll likely need to spoon on some fresh rubber. The new Trailsmarts are designed for today's big ADVs, with long-wearing rubber compounds and deep tread that should support the occasional off-road excursion. Pricing ranges from $166 to $261, depending on size.
dunlopmotorcycletires.com

3// GIANT LOOP PRONGHORN STRAPS
If you've grown tired of tying knots or scratching your bike's paint with bungee-cord hooks, check out Giant Loop's Pronghorn straps. These versatile cargo straps are a traveler's best friend and perfect for securing all sorts of stuff to your bike. They're available in various lengths in packs of two starting at $16 a set.
giantloopmoto.com

4// HELD SAMBIA GLOVES
Stave off sweaty palms with a pair of Held's $120 Sambia gloves. They're highly breathable and pretty protective with leather, plastic armor, and SuperFabric in high-impact areas. Perforated fingers and various vents keep air flowing through the glove while you ride so you stay cool and comfortable.
schuberthnorthamerica.com

5// MAUI JIM SUNGLASSES
Packability is key for motorcyclists with limited storage space, so sunglasses that fold up are a great fit for riders. Maui Jim's Stillwater sunglasses fold once, twice, and then a third time so they're only as big as one of the polarized glass lenses. The Stillwaters are dear at $329, but similar designs are available for far less.
mauijim.com

6// DOWCO FASTRAX BACKROADS TAIL BAG
Traveling light? Then the redesigned Fastrax Backroads tail bag might be all you need. It straps to the tail of just about any bike and expands to 28 liters to accommodate the overnight essentials. It comes with a rain cover, shoulder sling, a dry bag that secures to the top of the pack, and a lifetime warranty, all for $119.
dowcopowersports.com