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Dririder Vortex 2 jacket and pants, AGV K-5 S helmet, SIDI Adventure 2 boots

We had some trying and testing conditions on this year’s annual adventure test, both on and off the bikes. For so many reasons, good gear can mean the difference between a beaut day and an okay one.

14 August 2018

Words: AMCN

Photos: AMCN

Dririder Vortex 2 jacket

$499.95

Colours Grey/Black, Grey/Blue/Anthracite, Sand

Sizes S – 8XL

Pros

Removable liners
Pockets galore

Cons

Zipper catches liner

Dririder Vortex 2 pants

$329.95

Colours Grey/Black, Black, Sand

Sizes S x 6XL

Pros

Warm even without the liner
Comfortable

Cons

Some water got in

McLeod Accessories

1300 300 191

www.dririder.com.au

AGV K-5 S helmet

$549

Colours Plains, graphics and replicas

Size S – XXL

SIDI Adventure 2 boots

$649.95

Colours Black

Sizes 41-48

Pros

All-day comfort
Waterproof

Cons

Tight buckles

McLeod Accessories

(07) 3621 9000

mcleodaccessories.com.au

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Dririder Vortex 2 jacket and pants, AGV K-5 S helmet, SIDI Adventure 2 boots

Dririder Vortex 2 jacket

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Cons

Dririder Vortex 2 pants

Pros

Cons

AGV K-5 S helmet

SIDI Adventure 2 boots

Pros

Cons

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