Female perspective on trips...what to bring
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Female perspective on trips...what to bring
My wife wants to know what would other women recommend that she bring on a two week trip (other than the obvious). \\; This will be our first long trip on the bike.
Thanks. \\;
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
How long of a trip are you taking both in miles and time? \\; \\; Also, what part of the country will you travel to? \\; \\; These will affect recommendations. \\; We're headed from Boston to Yellowstone in two weeks and have done quite a bit of preplanning for this type trip. \\; \\; Previously two thousand mile type trips to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and P.E.I., among others. \\; \\; Wonderful riding together. \\; Regardless of what you bring, take time for days with less than 100miles or perhaps none. \\; \\; We found enduro run type trips are not as much fun. \\; \\;
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
bring old ratty clothes throw them away when the stand on there own and get the fedex #so she can ship a box to were your stayin.dont forget the chapstick and sunscreen
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
Pack like your going through TSA security checkpoint. \\; The Fedex option is something several friends wives do. \\;
I use the take the old crap and toss it method. \\; I'm getting new shirts when I get \\;their too. \\;All she \\;really needs is a clean
thong for cruising Main St. \\;
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But they like to bring everything, give her a single bag (they always want more) \\;that fits your saddle bags. Save room for the stuff you pick up along the way, they like to shop!
I use the take the old crap and toss it method. \\; I'm getting new shirts when I get \\;their too. \\;All she \\;really needs is a clean
thong for cruising Main St. \\;
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But they like to bring everything, give her a single bag (they always want more) \\;that fits your saddle bags. Save room for the stuff you pick up along the way, they like to shop!
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
Don't forget her "freshette" \\;\\\\\\; certainly makes things easier while on the road. \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\; \\;\\\\\\;  \\;
On Sturgis packing list for females.
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http://www.freshette.com/
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On Sturgis packing list for females.
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http://www.freshette.com/
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
Wife and I take weekend get-aways all the time...longest trip was 5 days. \\; Here's her tips passed from the other end of the couch. \\; This is what she is planning for Sturgis (3 day trip4 day stay).
- Dump the purse...no need for one
- Dump jewelry other than what you can wear
- One leather jacket/vest
- Wear boots, pack sandals/sport shower shoes are her favorite
- Wear jeans, pack one pair of shorts
- Three pair of socks (must)/underwear/bra's optional
- Rain Gear
- One northern face or real good fleece zip up
- Ball cap or visor
- Small carry all \\;make up/shower bag (one good can of baby wipes)
- \\;2 small speghetti strap shirts
- pack/wear 1 long sleeve
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I am fairly lucky to have a low maint wife. \\; We typically stay in hotels..get up early, do laundry every other day. \\; We have a fairly good size pack on the back of the bike. \\; We do our best to go light...buy if you need it...otherwise, suck it up!
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Good luck!
- Dump the purse...no need for one
- Dump jewelry other than what you can wear
- One leather jacket/vest
- Wear boots, pack sandals/sport shower shoes are her favorite
- Wear jeans, pack one pair of shorts
- Three pair of socks (must)/underwear/bra's optional
- Rain Gear
- One northern face or real good fleece zip up
- Ball cap or visor
- Small carry all \\;make up/shower bag (one good can of baby wipes)
- \\;2 small speghetti strap shirts
- pack/wear 1 long sleeve
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I am fairly lucky to have a low maint wife. \\; We typically stay in hotels..get up early, do laundry every other day. \\; We have a fairly good size pack on the back of the bike. \\; We do our best to go light...buy if you need it...otherwise, suck it up!
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Good luck!
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RE: Female perspective on trips...what to bring
I don't see a tour pak on the back so I don't think this will work. We both get a side, rain gear included, Leathers don't count. I don't shave on the road so I put my stuff in the shaving kit first and she finishes it off, it must zip! psc has a good list except I take 3 changes of cloths with 1 extra long sleeve T shirt. . Plastic bag so the clean cloths don't start stinking. shorts, shower shoes, sneakers. A small tent 2 man Walmart $15.00 strapped on the luggage rack just in case you don't make a motel. Over-night bag (SAC) rolled up,makes it a little easer in and out of motel and it can \\;be strapped to rack at a later date. Open a UPS or FedEx account and take shipping labels to send things home. Now you need to check for cheating here, Un pack and load according, tool kit at bottom Day 4 3 2 Etc, Usually seems to fit more the 2nd time around but don't say anything or she will find something else useless to bring. Normally only have leathers \\;flash light and 6 pack cooler in tour pak. Good luck. \\; \\;
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I don't see a tour pak on the back so I don't think this will work. We both get a side, rain gear included, Leathers don't count. I don't shave on the road so I put my stuff in the shaving kit first and she finishes it off, it must zip! psc has a good list except I take 3 changes of cloths with 1 extra long sleeve T shirt. . Plastic bag so the clean cloths don't start stinking. shorts, shower shoes, sneakers. A small tent 2 man Walmart $15.00 strapped on the luggage rack just in case you don't make a motel. Over-night bag (SAC) rolled up,makes it a little easer in and out of motel and it can be strapped to rack at a later date. Open a UPS or FedEx account and take shipping labels to send things home. Now you need to check for cheating here, Un pack and load according, tool kit at bottom Day 4 3 2 Etc, Usually seems to fit more the 2nd time around but don't say anything or she will find something else useless to bring. Normally only have leathers flash light and 6 pack cooler in tour pak. Good luck.
I don't see a tour pak on the back so I don't think this will work. We both get a side, rain gear included, Leathers don't count. I don't shave on the road so I put my stuff in the shaving kit first and she finishes it off, it must zip! psc has a good list except I take 3 changes of cloths with 1 extra long sleeve T shirt. . Plastic bag so the clean cloths don't start stinking. shorts, shower shoes, sneakers. A small tent 2 man Walmart $15.00 strapped on the luggage rack just in case you don't make a motel. Over-night bag (SAC) rolled up,makes it a little easer in and out of motel and it can be strapped to rack at a later date. Open a UPS or FedEx account and take shipping labels to send things home. Now you need to check for cheating here, Un pack and load according, tool kit at bottom Day 4 3 2 Etc, Usually seems to fit more the 2nd time around but don't say anything or she will find something else useless to bring. Normally only have leathers flash light and 6 pack cooler in tour pak. Good luck.
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