Touring Essentials
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
RE: Touring Essentials
left saddlebag
1, rain suits
2, SLIM air compressor
3, half cover
4, rain boots
Tour Pac
air gauge
tire plugs
map
bandannas
hat
sunglasses
leatherman
zip ties
sunscreen, chap stick ( or some other type)
notebook & pens
throwaway camera ( for accidents)
Gun
Cell phone and charger
other crap...
1, rain suits
2, SLIM air compressor
3, half cover
4, rain boots
Tour Pac
air gauge
tire plugs
map
bandannas
hat
sunglasses
leatherman
zip ties
sunscreen, chap stick ( or some other type)
notebook & pens
throwaway camera ( for accidents)
Gun
Cell phone and charger
other crap...
4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 8
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RE: Touring Essentials
Every thing above sounds good !!!Oh Yea , if you drive sometimes like I do (wilmington,DE to Atlanta GA.) straight through, you'll need some Anti- Monkey-Butt Powder
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2007
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RE: Touring Essentials
I put items I might need while on the side of the road into the right bag so I can be safer.
Even if there is a wide shoulder, if some idiots are coming off the road at you, you don't want the bike in your way of jumping for the woods.
On that side, the very best tire repair kit you can buy and a small air compressor. You may never need them but you might help someone out.
Never ride without eyedrops. I find myself using them at almost every stop. Sunscreen too.
A rag. Many uses.
33dB earplugs. Wind and other vehicles tire noise, sirens, etc: all take their toll on your hearing and on your alertness on a long ride.
A bottle of water.
A small flashlight.
Ibuprofen.
And for that special moment when you pull down some isolated trail in the national forest and you get really relaxed.............
toilet paper.
Even if there is a wide shoulder, if some idiots are coming off the road at you, you don't want the bike in your way of jumping for the woods.
On that side, the very best tire repair kit you can buy and a small air compressor. You may never need them but you might help someone out.
Never ride without eyedrops. I find myself using them at almost every stop. Sunscreen too.
A rag. Many uses.
33dB earplugs. Wind and other vehicles tire noise, sirens, etc: all take their toll on your hearing and on your alertness on a long ride.
A bottle of water.
A small flashlight.
Ibuprofen.
And for that special moment when you pull down some isolated trail in the national forest and you get really relaxed.............
toilet paper.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,486
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From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
RE: Touring Essentials
ORIGINAL: Geoff
This is how I roll!
ORIGINAL: Jehu
All of the above are good suggestions. Don't forget Jack Daniels, condoms and cash!
All of the above are good suggestions. Don't forget Jack Daniels, condoms and cash!
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Show Me State
RE: Touring Essentials
ORIGINAL: rideglide
Essential tool kit for touring: 1 cell phone + 1 credit card. With these, you can fix just bout anything on that bike!!!
Essential tool kit for touring: 1 cell phone + 1 credit card. With these, you can fix just bout anything on that bike!!!
