Hey all - really excited to start my tour of Bolivia by motorbike and am doing some last minute gear shopping. I'll be getting a 250cc dirt bike in Bolivia when I land (riding for 1.5 months) and had a couple questions on gear to buy in the states before heading down:

1- Helmet - Do you all prefer a "dual sport" helmet with a visor (AFX FX-39) or a dirtbike helmet (Thor Quadrant) with goggles? Want to make sure fogging up isn't an issue and also overall comfort, what do people generally prefer?

2- Boots - Do most adventure tourists wear motorcycle boots when they ride or would a normal pair of hiking boots (with ankle support and rigid sole) be good enough? Lots of the bike shops here are warning against riding in hiking boots.

3- Gloves - How many pairs of gloves do you normally take with you? We'll be riding in hot and very cold conditions so I was thinking of taking a liner glove, normal motorcycle glove, and potentially also a neoprene pair of gloves

4- Jacket - What is the most popular budget jacket we can buy with protection? Found some Joe Rocket jackets for $150 at the local shop but am also considering getting a Fox compression top (chest/spine/shoulder/elbow pads) and layering below/above. Which would be best in your opinions?

Thanks a lot!