Long Trip Packing tips
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: NorCal
"Easiest way is to lay everything you and your lady think you need by your mc and trailer,then start cutting it down."
I echo this observation. Best advice concerning the above I ever got, courtesy of Let's Go:
Lay out everything you think you'll need, pack half, and take more money.
I echo this observation. Best advice concerning the above I ever got, courtesy of Let's Go:
Lay out everything you think you'll need, pack half, and take more money.
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From: right down from the FloraBama
My list as of my last LD trip in 2008
Bike Stuff
tool roll
air compressor
tire repair kit
multi-meter
duct tape
sae connectors
spare fuses
tire gauge
bungee cords/straps
cargo net
cable lock
small wire lock
helmet
sunglasses
clear glasses
dark goggles
clear goggles
fleece
Clothing
jacket
vest
chaps
summergloves
gauntletgloves
cold weathergloves
neoprene gloves
bandanna x 3
underwear x 7
socks x 7
t-shirts x 2
jeans x 1
swim suit
shower sandals
hat
belt
1&3 gal ziplock bags
Cold weather
long johns
long sleeve shirt
neck warmer
neoprene mask
Hygiene
ditty bag
medications
sunscreen
bug repellent
chap stick
Camping gear
tent
sleeping bag
air mat
mat inflator
pillow case
chair
jet boil and coffee
sleeping cap
Miscellaneous
wallet box
cash license & registration
insurance card
watch
map
cell phone and charger
SPOT messenger
GPS
pentax camera & charger
video camera
helmet cam
mini mag
cap light
tent light
reading glasses
pen and paper
binoculars/monocular
batteries
knife
cooler
flask
banjo
Bike Stuff
tool roll
air compressor
tire repair kit
multi-meter
duct tape
sae connectors
spare fuses
tire gauge
bungee cords/straps
cargo net
cable lock
small wire lock
helmet
sunglasses
clear glasses
dark goggles
clear goggles
fleece
Clothing
jacket
vest
chaps
summergloves
gauntletgloves
cold weathergloves
neoprene gloves
bandanna x 3
underwear x 7
socks x 7
t-shirts x 2
jeans x 1
swim suit
shower sandals
hat
belt
1&3 gal ziplock bags
Cold weather
long johns
long sleeve shirt
neck warmer
neoprene mask
Hygiene
ditty bag
medications
sunscreen
bug repellent
chap stick
Camping gear
tent
sleeping bag
air mat
mat inflator
pillow case
chair
jet boil and coffee
sleeping cap
Miscellaneous
wallet box
cash license & registration
insurance card
watch
map
cell phone and charger
SPOT messenger
GPS
pentax camera & charger
video camera
helmet cam
mini mag
cap light
tent light
reading glasses
pen and paper
binoculars/monocular
batteries
knife
cooler
flask
banjo
Last edited by fishheadsaid; May 19, 2009 at 09:21 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Alaska
New Mexico to Alaska
My wife and I rode our Ultra from New Mexico to Alaska. We carried three sets of clothing that we rolled up individually then used zip ties to hold in place. Nothing was larger than a soda can! For tools one thing that we took because of a friend was a pump for the shocks. In Canada you are not "suppose" to carry a pistol and my 870 would have drawn too much attention sooooooo! We took a small MSR stove and two bottles of fuel, tire repair kit, pump, first aid kit, knife, maps of our route, cash and a couple water bottles. Other than that we got it as we needed it. This was one wonderful trip...What a way to celebrate our 20th Anniversary
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From: Las Cruces, NM
Fishheadsaid, how did you attach the banjo? My mandolin will fit in the hard bag. I have been know to put the fiddle on the tour pack rack. I tried to attach the guitar on top of the luggage in the passenger seat and the tour pack, just did not trust it. It's good to see someone else taking their homemade music with them.
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From: 500 miles south from Artic Circle
I think Doug has some hints what to pack... he is going round the world with his -62 panhead
http://www.motosapiens.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=19
http://www.motosapiens.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=19
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From: right down from the FloraBama
Fishheadsaid, how did you attach the banjo? My mandolin will fit in the hard bag. I have been know to put the fiddle on the tour pack rack. I tried to attach the guitar on top of the luggage in the passenger seat and the tour pack, just did not trust it. It's good to see someone else taking their homemade music with them.
The bottom of the bag sits on my right saddlebag, it's attached to my Kuryakin tourpak with two tungsten carbiners that clip to the steel strap points on the back of the gig bag. I then attach a strap around the base of the neck (aerostich part number #1900).
Two years ago I rode for 4 days with tropical storm Barry on my way up to Nova Scotia.
I got soaked to the bone, but the banjer stayed nice and dry.
Hopefully we'll meet up on the road someday and do a little picking.
Busking for beers in the campgrounds is half the fun.
