About Us
At OBR ADV Gear, adventure is our passion — and we know it means something different to every rider. Since 2014, we've been creating soft luggage solutions for the adventure motorcycle market, with a consistent focus on reliability, functionality, and real-world value. Looking ahead, we’re excited to bring even more innovative products to life. Stay tuned — the journey’s just getting started.
Mike - OBR ADV Gear Founder
Raised in the Pacific Northwest, I learned to appreciate the outdoors at an early age. Whether it be in the form of camping, fishing, hiking, cycling or dual sporting the therapeutic values of all things off grid became my necessary reprieve from the day to day. Through my various forms of getting away, I decided to use my developed talents from my career within the outdoor industry to develop and manufacture soft luggage solutions for motorcycles. This combination merged together two disciplines and opened up a whole new world of freedom. The efficiency of a motorcycle and the increased capacity of my new soft luggage extended my off grid possibilities. I encourage you to follow my lead … turn off your phone … disconnect…. discover the revitalization of being off grid, and let us at OBR ADV Gear help you get “There and back”.
Burt - OBR Computer Nerd
I grew up in an Air Force family, which meant packing up and moving every couple of years—basically the military’s version of a road trip, just with more cardboard boxes. In hindsight, all that relocating gave me a deep appreciation for different landscapes and a lifelong love of the outdoors. My family was big on hiking, camping, shooting, and generally wandering where the Wi-Fi feared to tread. These days I still love being outside—it's refreshing to "unplug". After some ill-advised adventures, I’ve accepted that anything with two wheels is a bad idea for me. Instead, I stick to four wheels and spend my free time bouncing around the hills in my trusty Tacoma, in search of dirt roads, great views, and excuses to avoid crowds.