There are various lists on the internet, I'm not going to invent the wheel again, this list was customized from one of the lists I had seen a while ago.
- Boots & socks Raingear Bungee cords Saddlebags
- Cargo net Spare fuses Earplugs Spare key(s)
- Gloves & spares Tankbag Helmet Tire patch kit
- Jacket Toolkit Leatherman tool Totes
- Lock/security stuff Rain gloves Windshield cleaner
Personal:
- Antihistamines Soap Casual clothes Sunglasses
- Chapstick Comb Towel(s) Deodorant
- Washcloth Shampoo Shaving kit Toothbrush & toothpaste
Clothing:
- Hat Sweatshirt Swim suit Jeans (kevlar riding jeans)
- underwear T-shirts 1 pair shorts
- Sneakers/sandals Socks
Tech/Information:
- Camera Chargers Notepad & pen Cellphone/mp3
- Passport/ID Contact #s Driver's License
- Radar detector GPS Registration papers Insurance
- Laptop computer Travel guide(s) Flashlight
- Credit card(s) Cash Membership cards (AAA, etc.)
Miscellaneous:
- Bug repellent Extra batteries Cable ties First aid kit
- Ibuprophen/Tylenol
Camping:
- Flashlight Sleeping bag Groundcloth Sleeping pad
- Hatchet Stakes/rope Lantern Tent, poles, rainfly
- Matches/lighter Toilet paper Bags
Cooking:
- Stove & fuel Dishsoap & pad Dishtowel Corkscrew/Can opener
- Condiments Water bottle Cooking pots
- Knife/fork/spoons Cup
Food:
- Coffee Sugar & creamer Salt packets
- Soups Instant food packs
Feel free to add anything I'm missing in the comments.
I am good at organizing and packing my own stuff, this is a picture of my bike packed for a 24 day cross country trip in 2010 including all camping equipment.
George, you have quite the comprehensive list, I would almost tempted to say... too much?
ReplyDeleteMaybe you want to hop over to RichardM and cross check
http://blog.machida.us/2012/06/packing-list.html
Here is some items I usually carry on a trip:
Sunscreen
Spare bulbs
Ziploc bags or containers for food left overs
You are bringing shirts, seriously? What are you dressing up for ;-) Isn't the jeans too heavy?
How about a fleece jacket or is your motorcycle jacket liner enough?
You carry a lot of electronics. No Iphone (= one for all GPS, phone, mp3 player and computer)?
And what is a radar detector good for? You are on vacation, not on the run. No reason to go anywhere fast. ;-)
No sunscreen needed, remember, I was born in Africa, used to the sun :-)
DeleteMy bike has dual headlamps, plus I have the extra lights, no need for spare bulbs.
There are no food leftovers when I'm done eating but I do have bags in the list :-)
Shirts?? you right, going to remove it, t-shirts and that's it. I like to ride in my kevlar jeans so that's my spare pants, serves dual purpose, useful when I'm sightseeing too. Phone is also mp3 player, removing mp3. You don't live on the east coast, you NEED a radar detector on this side of the country, I do have a heavy hand on the throttle :-)
George:
Deleteradar detectors are useless in BC, due to spotting aircraft. Our sea to sky highway is patrolled by helicopter, as well as hwy 1 all the way to HOPE. You can not outrun a helicopter. A heavy throttle hand will get your bike impounded
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
My Flickr // My YouTube
Bob, I agree with you but it's also easy to spot aircraft flying around, there's signs all over NJ about roads being patrolled by helicopters and planes but I HAVE NEVER seen one. The way the governments are running deficits does it really pay to have a helicopter or plane flying to get plus/minus $100 from a ticket? they would have to write lots of tickets to pay for the flying time which is ridiculously expensive. Maybe Canada has figured out a way to fly balloons?? ;-)
DeleteGeorge:
DeleteAir1 & Air2 are active and on the lookout for bikes
old link but many riders now riding in the states
http://bc.rcmp.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=50&languageId=1&contentId=20570
they radio down to ground units
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
My Flickr // My YouTube
"One on your back, 2 in the pack"
ReplyDeleteI'm putting together a kit for 2 weeks on the road in August. The problem is finding a suitable sissy bar and luggage rack for my Road King without breaking the bank (H-D wants $700 for the parts!)
Tell me about it, anything for a motorcycle is expensive.
DeleteDitch the laptop- post to your blog by smartphone.
ReplyDeleteDitch the saw- your Leatherman should have a small saw blade.
Ditch the condiments and take one small bottle of Tabasco sauce.
Ditch the swimsuit and swim in your underwear, or less. You get to go swimming and do laundry at the same time.
Cooking pots? Google 'jetboil'.
I see that 'jackets' and 'helmets' are both plural. Where are you putting all this stuff?
Put all the stuff you want to take with you in a pile. Then ditch half of it.
I have a very small laptop, bought it just to go on the bike. You right, I do have a leatherman, removing it. I like to take little salt packs, no pepper needed.
DeleteI like to have a swimsuit, useful when you stay at a motel with indoor pool or Jacuzzi, feels good to relax the muscles at the end of a long day. In the past I have regretted not having one with me. I have a small set of cooking pots that fit inside each other. Sorry, fixing the list, one helmet and jacket.
I like your idea about the pile ;-)
Swimsuit? What's that? lol.
ReplyDeleteI think you have a great list going on there and I also think Sonja had a great idea with the ziplocs and sunscreen too.
Gotta take my Union Jack Speedo ;-0
DeleteGood to scare everyone out the pool.
Is that legal in the US?
DeleteSonja, what's legal?? the Speedo? ;-)
DeleteIf it might rain, plastic bags are a riders best friend.
ReplyDeleteI have full rain gear including covers for the boots. You right, as a last resort plastic bags are perfect when it rains.
DeleteYou might want some TP for those lonely roads in AK :)
ReplyDeleteTP?? not sure what that is.
DeleteMy daughter just informed what TP is, not sure if it's what you meant.
DeleteI do have toilet paper on the list :-)
That is a lot of stuff. (NoName) has a good suggestion re putting it all in a pile. Also don't discount the fact that there will be stores en route for things like batteries, etc so you don't have to carry it all from home.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a lot but it's really not a lot. 3 t-shirts, my riding pants and one pair of kevlar riding jeans as spare. Camping stuff is what takes the most space, specially the sleeping bag and tent.
DeleteI have been going through your checklist to see what I need to add to my own.One benefit is that I can always send things down with my wife as she is flying down for the family reunion. I did add bear spray to my list as I plan on camping out most nights. Get a compression stuff sack for your sleeping bag. Using one, my sleeping bag is about 1/4 of one of my side cases where it would have taken up the entire space before.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your preparations! Can you send be where I would be able to find the Tenere group in Whitehorse on July 4th? I think I found it on their website but I'm not sure...
It will be easy to find us, Yukon Yamaha will have a big tent for the duration of the event. I will make sure the people at the tent know where I'm staying, I will be in a motel while in Whitehorse.
Deletehttp://www.yukonyamaha.com/
Thanks for sharing, great list!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the Duck Tape.