Jacket

All-season armored shell

The piece I reach for nine months out of twelve. Liner in, liner out, tested in everything from October fog to August asphalt.

Helmet

Modular touring lid

Comms-ready, quiet at highway speed, comfortable on five-hour days. The flip is the deal-maker for fuel stops.

Gloves

Two pairs, every trip

Vented summer pair and an insulated waterproof pair. Carry both unless the forecast is bulletproof.

Boots

Mid-cut riding boots

Walkable enough for a gas station, real protection at speed. The non-negotiable.

Action Cam

Helmet + chest mount

The angles that put viewers on the bike. Stabilization, low-light, and a battery setup that survives full-day shoots.

Mirrorless

B-roll & talking-head

For pieces where the production value matters. Cinematic when the shot calls for it.

Wireless Mic

In-helmet audio

Clean, real-time narration over the engine. The single biggest production upgrade for ride content.

Tripod & Gimbal

Stable on any terrain

For roll-up shots and pre-ride sequences that have to look intentional.

Software

DaVinci Resolve Studio

The whole pipeline lives here — cut, color, sound, delivery. The tutorials on this site walk through how I use it.

Storage

Fast SSD + offsite backup

A trip’s worth of footage is irreplaceable. Two copies, two locations, every time.