Hippo Hands Backcountry - Dirt Bike and Enduro Motorcycle Hand Covers

The Backcountry hand cover is a great option for riders looking for good protection but in a form-factor that’s friendlier for smaller bikes, and for spending long stints standing on the pegs and muscling a bike through off-season trails. Whether for wet single track excursions or the daily urban commute, the Backcountry is ready for action and will fit with the widest range of bikes in the Hippo Hands lineup—even cruisers fitted with universal with brush/hand guards. The Backcountry is 9 inches deep, versus 10.5 or 12 inches for the Rogue or Alcan, respectively. At 9 inches deep - this is the smallest of the Hippo Hands Lineup. Best fit for Enduro bikes, dirt bikes, and pretty much any bike fit with factory of aftermarket handguards. Plush quilted interior with enough structure it won’t collapse at high speeds Front and side 3M retroreflective reflective panels for higher visibility in low light situations. Hand/brush guards are required for proper fitment and safety. Hippo Hands go on and off in seconds and never require tools or hardware. The soft inner paneling attaches to corresponding Velcro straps (included), which attach to handguards or bar end adapters for secure fitment No Handguards? No Problem. Check out the new Hippo Hands Bar-End Adapters Sold in pairs Hippo Hands has a three different models that fit a range of bikes. The Alcan, optimized for BMW GS bikes and the like, is the deepest in the range, with a full 12 inches of coverage going all the way up the rider’s forearm. The slightly smaller Rogue model by comparison is just slightly smaller, offering 10.5 inches of hand-swallowing depth, and may be slightly be better suited for riders who spend a lot of time on their pegs and working through a rider range of motion. The smallest and most minimal of the lineup is the Backcountry model, which is shallower at 9-inches-deep than its bigger brothers is best suited for naked standard bikes, such as the Ducati Scramber, or lighter-weight dirt bikes, where the rider will be moving around the bike to keep control of their bike on a trail.