When you’re riding solo across the country with nothing but a Harley, a tent, and a goal to visit all 49 U.S. national parks in one continuous trip, there’s no room for error. You need tools that are reliable, smart, and rugged enough to handle the open road—and the wild places in between. That’s why I rely on the combined power of Rever and the Garmin Zūmo XT2.
Together, these tools have become my ride command center. Rever helps me plan, track, and share every mile of my journey, while the Garmin XT2 gives me turn-by-turn navigation even when cell service is long gone. Here’s how I use both every day on the Scrambled Pegs ride.
Rever: My Pre-Ride Planner & Ride Tracker
Before I even roll out of camp, I open Rever to finalize my route for the day. I use it to:
Plan scenic roads and avoid interstates
Pin campsites, fuel stops, grocery stores, and must-see spots
View community-submitted routes for new ideas
Track my ride mileage and keep a personal logbook
Rever is also my link to the Park Ranger Challenge, a feature that lets riders like me log each U.S. national park we visit. As I hit each one, I earn badges, track stats, and share updates with the community.
Garmin Zūmo XT2: My Offline Navigation Lifeline
Once my route is dialed in, I export it from Rever and load it into my Garmin Zūmo XT2. Here’s why that’s a game-changer:
It works offline—even deep in national parks with zero signal
It syncs seamlessly with Rever routes via GPX
The bright, glove-friendly screen is made for real-world riding
The XT2 is waterproof, vibration-resistant, and battle-tested
With Garmin, I never worry about missing a turn or losing my path. It’s the perfect complement to Rever’s social and planning features.
Why the Combo Works So Well
Rever is social, flexible, and constantly evolving. Garmin is rock-solid, dependable, and built for the unknown. Together, they give me the best of both worlds:
Route planning from anywhere
Ride tracking and data history
Park logging through the Rever Park Ranger Challenge
Navigation that never quits, even off-grid
Backup confidence when tech fails or phones die
For a trip like Scrambled Pegs, where I’m living on the road with no hotel stops, this setup is priceless.
Want to Ride Like I Do?
You can follow my full ride, park progress, and route logs here on my website and social channels. And if you’re planning your own motorcycle adventure:
Check out Rever and start building your ride log
Explore the Garmin Zūmo XT2
No hotels. No excuses. Just wide-open roads, sunrise starts, and a love for the ride.