It is challenging to kick off an article about one of the most remote places to ride your motorcycle. Alaska is no joke. The state is enormous, covering over 9 million square miles of land and water. Only a tiny fraction of the area is developed and used by humans. Most Alaskans live in remote villages surrounded by miles of pristine wilderness. This is why they take no bullshit regarding gear – especially for travelling!

The helmet is arguably the most critical gear you can get for your trip. It is the one thing that will protect your head in an accident or other emergency. That was obvious, but why our Alaska's motorcycle gear is so robust?

What follows is a breakdown of the three critical pieces of equipment you need to survive a trip to Alaska on your motorcycle. How to survive riding in the cold?

Alright, let's talk first about the elephant in the room: the cold. Everyone knows that Alaska can be cold in the winter. However, this common misconception about the weather in Alaska leads to many people packing inadequately for a trip here.

Although the average temperature in January is lower than in the rest of the US, the overall range of temperatures during the day is still relatively high. In the summer, the average high temperature is over 25 degrees Celsius, much warmer than you think!

So it's not only about the coldest out there but also how to adapt to getting out of cosy tanking stops to a few below zero? Your gear needs to breathe! And leather could be better in this topic. Modern textile-insulated clothing will keep you warm and dry when riding through those subzero temperatures.

Dressing in layers is also imperative to adjust your outfit according to the weather. Some light layering, like a base layer or t-shirt, can significantly affect your comfort when the temperature drops below freezing.

The essential piece of equipment you need when riding a motorcycle in Alaska is a heavy jacket with a good set of leather sleeves. Broger made it simple, with everything easily accessible with your gloves on – you will find our magnetic buttoned pockets quite handy! CE-certified and made for long hours out there.

It's not just about the warmth but the overall quality of the materials and the thought behind making these functional jackets! We did our research on the matter and considered this when creating one of the best motorcycle jackets you can buy from Broger Motorcycle gear range for the rider that wants to ride as light as possible but still have a good protection system on their back!

Keep your ends covered, and you will ride further!

For the second piece of gear, you will need boots. This is extremely important when riding in cold weather because it keeps your feet warm and dry while ready to function on the gear change.

We highly recommend a waterproof boot with insulation and good abrasion resistance made of full-grain leather with a rubber sole. According to a recent study, one of the most effective ways of keeping your feet warm while riding in cold temperatures is to use regular socks layered beneath a pair of thermal socks. These are typically worn over your standard socks to help trap warm air around your ankles and keep them toasty all day!

Last but not least – your hands. We hate when our hands become numb on chilly days. It's not fun, especially when you're steering your motorcycle on a winding road and trying to maintain control over the bike! The best way to combat this is to wear a well-fitting pair of winter gloves that will keep your hands warm and allow you to grip the handlebars securely. It all comes down to being safe when shit gets real.

For all the tough cookies who love the smell of a bonfire and ground coffee – pick Alaska motorcycle equipment when you plan to ride where the roads end and time stops to make any sense. That is where we meet.