Packing
for a trip like this is a challenge, to say the least. As always, the old rule
applies: "Take half the stuff you think you need and twice the money". With that
in mind, this is a first cut at a list of things to try and stow on the bike. As
time goes on, hopefully it will be culled somewhat.
After about 8 months on the road, I wrote a small
summary of what worked and what didn't.
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Riding gear
Ear plugs
First Gear mesh jacket
First Gear mesh pants
Helmet
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof pants
Gloves
Tools & parts
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2 Oil filters + 2 O rings
2 spare key sets
4 spark plugs
Alligator clip leads
Brake pads
Bike cover
Bike alarm
Cable ties
Cargo net
Clutch cable
Crush washers
Duct tape
Ed Korn exhaust wrench
Electrical wire
Engine oil (1 liter)
Feeler gauges
Fork seals (2 sets)
Front wheel spokes (2)
Fuel line
Inner tube patch kit
Inner tubes
JB Weld
Kryptonite cable lock
Leatherman tool
Micro electric pump
Nitrile gloves
Nylon straps
Rear wheel spokes (2)
Rotor puller tool
Shop rag
Small tube of anti-seize
Small tube of white grease
Socket for swingarm
Spare lamp set
Spare fuses
Spare O rings for quick releases
Throttle cables (2)
Tire gauge
Tire irons
Timing can Hall sensor
Tool roll
Voltmeter
Trouble shooting write-up
Wiring diagram (plastified)
Zip ties
Camping
Aluminum blanket
Plastic fork and spoon
Tent poles in tube
Pots and pans
Scotch Brite pad
Sleeping bag, liner, vapor
barrier
Small fuel bottle
Tent + stakes
Thermarest
Whisplerlight International
Whisplerlight repair kit
Dish soap
Food
Campbell soup
Dried survival food
Ground Nescafe
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Clothing
Altus fleece jacket
Altus fleece pants
Altus fleece sweater
Berghaus jacket
MC / climbing boots
Poly boxershorts (3 pair)
Poly long-sleeve underwear (1 set)
Poly socks (4 pair)
Poly T-shirts (3 pair)
North Face pants (zip-off, 2 pair)
Teva's
Documents
Air tickets
Bank card
Bike carnet
Bike registration & insurance
Skype number
Cancelled Visa card (dummy wallet)
Emergency contact list
International drivers license
List of Canadian embassies
Medical insurance
Passport
Spare passport photos
Various visa's
WHO card
General
Book
Cigarette lighter
Clothes lines and pins
Contact solution
Contacts
Dettol mix (mosquito)
Film canister with fishing line and hooks
Maps
Medical kit
Money belt
Mosquito net
Padlock
Paper
Pen
Pocket knife
Sewing kit
Small rope
Small towel
Soap (in small bottles)
Sun glasses
Sun tan lotion
Tikka head lamp
Toilet kit
Toilet paper
Water bladder
Water bottle
Water filter
US cash
Visa card (2)
Travelers cheques
Travel guides
Toys
12V Maha battery charger
Digital camera
GPS
Laptop (2 batteries, CD-R, spare HD)
"All power" charger
CDs and software / ghosted drive
Music MP3 on computer
NiHM batteries (12 AA & 9 AAA)
Small headphones / microphone
Telephone alligator clips
Telephone lead
USB sticks (backup)
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