What I wear when travelling: jackets, trousers, shoes and motorcycle gear

I keep being asked what I wear on the road – on the motorcycle, on the bike, in town or at the seaside. Here is the honest answer: the brands that have been in my suitcase for years because they have proven themselves. No test-winner lists, nothing I have never worn. Where I have a partner link it is marked; for the others I simply name the brand.

Renato in front of a glacier in Iceland — Iceland: nothing works here without a good rain jacket – even in summer.

Renato on the motorcycle in Switzerland — On the motorcycle in Switzerland – jacket, gloves and shoes from Polo.

Jackets: two from Vaude, one from Strellson

Two Vaude rain jackets come with me to the mountains and to Iceland – light, waterproof, and rolled up they fit in any pannier. Add Vaude hoodies for cool evenings. For town and restaurants I have a Strellson jacket, and as a backup for really wet days a Regatta rain jacket.

VaudeMy two rain jackets and the hoodies – Swiss shop, shipped from Switzerland.

Trousers and polos: bugatti

Jeans, light summer trousers and polos in many colours – for years that has meant bugatti for me. The polos are my standard for warm destinations: no ironing, quick-drying, and they still look tidy on day three. Almost all my other jeans I bought at jeans.ch.

bugatti polosMen's polos and T-shirts – my standard for the south. bugatti jeansMen's jeans – comfortable even after eight hours in the saddle. bugatti trousersChinos and light summer trousers.

bugatti ships to Germany, Austria, Italy and the Netherlands – not to Switzerland. In Switzerland you find the brand in the big department stores.

Shoes: Lloyd, Timberland, Skechers

I have several pairs from Lloyd – for city trips and dinner there is nothing more comfortable for me. For long days on foot I wear Timberland or Skechers. On the motorcycle I ride in boots from Spirit Motors (Louis). I have no partner link for these brands yet; as soon as one comes, it will be here.

Motorcycle: Polo and ReifenDirekt

Touring jacket, shoes, gloves and my Cardo intercom come from Polo Motorrad – they fitted it into the helmet for free. I have ordered my motorcycle and car tyres from ReifenDirekt for years because the offers are simply the best and cheapest.

Polo MotorradClothing, helmets, luggage – stores all over Switzerland. ReifenDirekt.deMotorcycle and car tyres at the best price, fitting at a partner garage.

Hiking, cycling, sport: Ochsner Sport

I buy my hiking and cycling gear at Ochsner Sport – including the house brand 46 Nord, which is surprisingly good for the money. I also like wearing outdoor pieces from 33'000 feet; there is no partner link for those.

Ochsner SportHiking and cycling gear, 46 Nord – Swiss shop. koffer.chSuitcases, backpacks and luggage – a Swiss shop I recommend.

Three rules that have worked for me

The rain jacket always comes along – even if the forecast says sun. In Iceland, in the mountains and on the motorcycle it has saved many a day for me.
Layers instead of a thick jacket – polo, hoodie, rain jacket: that way I am dressed right from 10 to 30 degrees and need less luggage.
Never new shoes on a trip – they must be broken in, otherwise day two is ruined.

The links lead to partners; if you buy, I receive a small commission – the price does not change for you. I only name here what I wear or use myself.