The Beginning

My motorcycle adventure started in the early eighties with a Yamaha XT250.

Equipment List


When packing for a long journey there are always compromises. Some riders carry the house with them while others carry just the bare essentials. 
The last time I had to pack extensively for a long trip was when I rode to Alaska. Below are the links I had made.
Check List made in June 12, 2012
Efficient Packing made in June 14, 2012
All Packed made in June 19, 2012

I definitely do not want to pack like this guy.


I’ve made my preliminary list which I’m sure will be in constant change until departure date. Documenting this trip and sharing it with friends is important to me therefore I will be taking a lot of photos and capture video as much as possible.  My technology needs will take up a large volume in the limited amount one has on a motorcycle..   I will also be riding through different altitudes and temperatures requiring gear for cold and hot weather.  This will be my starting list but as I get a better picture of my needs I will most likely update it with more detail and add the name of the product selected.  This list is also missing documentation which I will create a post for it.

Riding Gear:
  • Helmet
  • Jacket
  • Pants
  • Boots
  • Gloves
    • Hot day
    • Cold day
    • Liners
  • Heated vest
  • Base Layers Top + Bottom
  • Scarf
  • Balaclava
  • Camelback Hydration Pack
  • Earplugs
  • Rain gear
  • Cooling Vest
  • Tank Bag
Clothing:
  • 2x Casual pants
  • 1x Shorts
  • 1x Bathing suit
  • Shirts
    • 4x T-shirts
    • 2x Long sleeve shirt (light and heavy)
  • 5x Underwear
  • Socks
    • 5x Hot day
    • 2x cold day
  • Light Rain Jacket
  • Cold Weather Jacket
  • Pair Hiking/walking shoes
  • Flip-Flops
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Small Towel
  • Belt
Camping Gear:
  • Sleeping tent + pad
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • Inflatable mattress
  • Chair
  • Stove + Fuel bottle + Lighter
  • Cookware set
  • Cutlery set
  • Camping knife
  • Instant Coffee + Sugar + powdered milk bottles
  • Water Bottle
  • Wash Towel
  • Mosquito Net
  • Camp lamp & Head lamp
  • Flashlight
  • Clothesline
  • Soap bottle
  • Insect repellent
  • Backpack
  • Rope
  • Small Folding Saw
  • Various Size Dry Bags
  • Mesh Bag
Electronics:
  • Laptop + mouse
  • 2x USB SSD HD
  • Cellphone + charger
  • Rechargeable power bank
  • GPS
  • Camera + SD cards
  • Camera remote control
  • Small shock/waterproof camera
  • GoPro camera + MicroSD cards
  • SPOT or Garmin inReach device
  • USB Accessory cable adapters + chargers
  • USB SD card reader
  • MicroSD to SD adapter
  • Small Tripod
  • Selfie Stick
  • Notepad + Pen
Toiletries:
  • Hair Brush
  • Toothbrush + Toothpaste
  • Razor + shaving cream
  • Deodorant
  • Soap + Shampoo
  • Lip Balm
  • Small towel
  • Towelettes
  • Nail Clippers
  • Small scissors
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Lotion
  • Small Mirror
Emergency Medication:
  • First aid kit
  • Wipes
  • Aspirin + Advil for pain
  • Eye drops
  • Nasal spray
  • Indigestion tablets
  • Antidiarrheal tablets
  • Water Purification Stick
  • Foot Powder
Motorcycle Parts:
  • 2x Oil filters
  • Brake Pads (front & rear)
  • Fuel Filter funnel (Paper coffee filters)
  • Fuses (various)
  • Headlight
  • 18 Gauge Wire
  • Small Can WD40
Motorcycle Tools:
  • Small Digital MultiMeter
  • Leatherman pocket tool
  • Screwdriver with multiple tips
  • Socket Metric, Torx, Hex
  • JB Weld tube
  • Plastic hose
  • Tire pressure gauge
  • Tire patch kit
  • Air Compressor
  • Small Vice Grips
  • Black Tape
Miscellaneous Supplies:
Bike Cover
Bike + Equipment Cable Lock
PacSafe
Power Pack + Jumper cables
ROK Straps + Various other tie down straps
Zip Ties
Duct Tape
Latex Gloves
Bungee Cords

Comments