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Monday, May 21, 2012

Moto Gear & Camping additions


Bobskoot has slowly been gaining gear for his travels this summer.  We too have added a bit of kit to our gear bags.

Saturday after coffee we went to Portland and did a little shopping.  We hit up a few motorcycle shops and also REI.

On Saturday we purchased the following goodies:

(Tour Master Airflow)


Tour Master Airflow gloves - because with the hand guards on Max my Fieldsheer Aquasport gloves are too darn warm in 90˚F weather.  Of course I bought the blue color.





(Trumpet t-shirt)


I also bought a Triumph t-shirt since moto-centric shirts have been missing from my meager wardrobe.








(Springi Flat Croc)
I also happened to be by the Croc store in Bridgeport Village.  With the 2012 IMBC upcoming I was in need of a new pair of Crocs.  My last ones tasted the bite of a bungee cord on the way home in 2010 and are too gnarled to fit properly.  Traditional Crocs do not seem to fit me. They are too short in length and when going up in size become too wide.  I opted for a more non-traditional Croc shoe.  I chose the Springi Flat in the color Espresso with pink elastic. They are extremely comfortable as the elastic/shoe flexes with each step.



(Sidi Way Rain Boots)

Troubadour picked up a pair of Sidi Way Rain Boots.  He has been needing new boots for a while and I think he will be happy with the Sidis.  I am happy with mine so far, and it is a bonus that they are made with Lorica instead of leather and therefor vegan.





(Triumph Lancer Mesh Jacket)

At the Triumph shop he also found the Triumph Lancer Mesh Jacket in a red color that shall compliment Lucy's color nicely.  What a striking pair they shall make.  The grey is a darker color than the photo indicates.  Not sure I can talk Troubadour into modeling his though.






After gear for ourselves came some camping gear. 

(X-Bowl)

We were in REI as they were having an anniversary sale. A lot of goodies were up to 30% off and we also were able to get one regular priced item at 20% off.  Last year while camping we used the Sea to Summit  collapsible X-Bowl a lot and often wished we had a second.  



(X-Mug)
Also, when using the Jetboil to make tea by the side of the road we thought it would be nice to have X-Mugs too. They were 25% off so we purchased one more bowl and two mugs.  We now have one of each in orange and blue. Not only do they collapse, but they also nest into each other as well.  The mug holds 480 ml (2 Cups) and is marked and calibrated in milliliters for measuring.



The bottom of the bowl also doubles as a cutting board.  They only weigh about 2 ounces (60 grams) each.  So, not only are they light, but take up little room in the saddlebags as well.  Check out the links above for pictures of them open and collapsed.

I think that is most of the goodies we purchased on Saturday.  The highlight of the day was the bird dive bombing me in the REI parking lot when I apparently got too close to a nest.  I got the claws right in the back of my head.  He/she waited until we passed by before coming in for a sneak attack from behind.  No blood was drawn, but I can tell you it stung and bad words were said.

We had a great day and didn't get home until almost 10 pm.  We had so much fun I think we had a shopping hangover yesterday, as it was really hard to get motivated to do much of anything.  

Eventually we did muster enough energy to attend the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists (OVM) Show and Swap Meet at noon.  It is about 3 blocks from our house, so how could we not go.  This years marque was Royal Enfield.  The weather was drizzling, but I managed to take over 90 pictures so those will come in a future post or two.

Here is a sample just to tease you.




- Au Revoir
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" I went to a general store, but they wouldn't let me buy anything specific." - Steven Wright

31 comments:

  1. Spent yesterday gear shopping (online) as well, new gloves, a spare helmet, sunglasses, and a Trumpet tee that could very much be the doppelganger of yours...

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    1. Gear shopping can be fun.

      Funny we bought close to the same t-shirt. We must have good taste.

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  2. Trobairitz:

    I just noticed . . . you could have been the model, wear the gloves, T-shirt, jacket, one croc on one foot, and a boot on the other and each hand could hold those X-mug & bowl. See, easy . . . nothing left over, and of course all of this sitting on your new Royal Enfield

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast
    My Flickr // My YouTube

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    1. sitting on your new Royal Enfield in your bikini.....

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    2. @Bobskoot - That would be a crazy picture. I might post one up like that, but there wouldn't be a Royal Enfield in it. Besides, the garage is too dark.

      @Chillertek - Now that is funny. Not that I am scared of rocking a bikini, but I think I'd blind everyone with my typical Oregonian lack of tan.

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    3. Trobairitz:

      my mind is drooling with the thoughts and image of a Trobairitz wearing a bikini, now why didn't I think of that

      bob
      Riding the Wet Coast
      My Flickr // My YouTube

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    4. Now now, this is a family friendly blog and I don't think anyone really wants to see me in a bikini. I'd blind you with the whiteness of my skin remember.

      Besides I haven't owned a swim suit in over 12 years.

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  3. Sounds like you guys had a fun day!

    Now you've got me heading over to the REI website to look at those Crocs! I am a "croc-o-holic" myself.

    Keep an eye out for that bird injury site...they can carry nasty viruses and bacteria. Hopefully nothing...

    Enjoy your STUFF!

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    1. We did have a great day. I am not sure if REI sells Crocs or not. We were at an all Croc store. There is only one in the state and we happen to live fairly close to it, go figure.

      Good information on the bird scratch. Will keep a close eye on it. I wash my hair everyday so between that and the alcohol in the hair gel acting as a disinfectant it should be fine.

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  4. Now that's my kind of shopping!

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    1. I am normally not a fan of shopping, but Saturday was just a great day. Must have been the type of shopping because I hate grocery shopping and clothes shopping, but then, those are mundane chores.

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  5. I take a few Fozzils bowls with me on camping trips

    http://www.fozzils.com/index.html

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    1. Those are pretty cool. Any issues with leaking out of where it is folded? i'd be afraid of breaking the snaps. The look nice and light for moto-camping though. Maybe you could to do a review after your next camping trip.

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  6. Nice looking Enfield. I agree that shopping for "stuff" is way more fun than shopping for groceries. It hasn't descended into the "chore" category yet as I still like looking for new, hopefully tasty things to try.

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    1. Notice the water on the Enfield? It was still raining at this point. It did dry up by the time we walked around too much.

      I find I don't mind grocery shopping if it is early morning and the stores aren't busy, but then I have a list so I don't wander much. I need to go to Costco soon too, scary. I still feel it is a chore though glad it hasn't gotten to that stage for you.

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    2. Yep, noticed the drops but I was thinking that if you ignored it, it'll go away.

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    3. Go away? It is still raining........

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  7. I am liking the goodies you bought! I really like the croc-less croc shoe! Too cute!

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    1. It a Croc that doesn't really look like a Croc.

      I can get away with wearing them with a summer dress if need be.

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  8. That is so funny.... Sweetpea has that exact same shirt and those crocs... I had to talk her into getting her the shirt though.

    Problem is now I have to talk her OUT of it..

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    1. I was trying to remember what her shirt looked like. I wasn't sure if hers was the v neck or not. I was trying to find one that didn't have Latus Motors on the back of it.

      Too funny that our Crocs are the same too. We must have good taste.

      Hope you aren't too bored in Cincinnati. You can take pics and blog about your training adventures. Will you be home for coffee on Saturday?

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  9. We will have the mugs and bowls as well. Mugs work great! Oatmeal in blue and tea in orange :-)

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    1. We only had one of the bowls last year so we are looking forward to using bowls and mugs this year. Mmmm oatmeal and tea.

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  10. Nice haul! I've often wondered about those collapsible bowls and mugs. Just haven't made up my mind. I think I will have to take a look at them again.

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    1. They are a little pricey but are very sturdy. We were happy with the bowl last year. They clean up nice and easy too. And because they are silicone they are high heat resistant which is nice around the campsite.

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  11. New Crocs ... they just aren't the same unless they are splashed with a little paint and a dash of dirt. You gotta break them in soon. Sounds like a fun day shopping.

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    1. But then they won't have that new Croc smell, lol. They'll get broken in eventually.

      Not sure I'll be wearing them out in the garden though because of their style.

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  12. Nice haul! I need to look into those collapsible bowls and mugs. Could be handy on the bike.

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    1. They are nice and light so are well suited for motorcycling, bicycling and backpacking.

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  13. LOVE the tshirt, the crocs and the bowl/cups! I need those! All of those! I should start getting some camping supplies too..I feel the need to a run to the border coming on!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Jess. Run for the border? That sounds like a Taco Bell commercial, lol.

      I think with exchange being what it is, it wouldn't even cost a fortune to buy goodies from down here.

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