I said I was going to pack light this trip and shed the non-essentials. even after trimming my toolkit to about half the size I had, it's still huge.
As you may already know, I travel alone all the time so it's not like I can split the load between other riders.
If there's anyone that thinks I need more or fewer items, let me know.
The 2012 list
Electronics
- GPS (Zumo 550)
- XM radio
- laptop & mouse
- SPOT GPS messenger
- GOPRO hero2 (and accessories)
- Camera & batteries
- memory cards (for GPS, and both cameras)
- Cell phone (and cable/wall plug)
- bluetooth intercom/headset
- bluetooth dongle
- usb to mini usb cables x2
- 12v socket adapter
Camping Gear
- bug spray
- bug nets
- Boonie hat
- sleeping bag
- tent
- air mattress
- camp stove (multi-fuel)
- lighter
- pot
- stainless steel bowl
- stainless steel mug
- hot dog fork
- Gerber axe/saw combo
- knife/fork/spoon combo w/ can opener
- spork
- White fuel
- foil
- flashlight
- headlamp
- fire starter
- toilet paper
- camp soap
- camp towels
- pot scrubber
- knife
- tea
- small bottle of hot sauce
- Mrs dash
- bear pepper spray
- bear bell
Clothing
- socks x4 (wool)
- underwear x4
- shorts/swimsuit x1
- jeans x1
- tshirt x3
- water shoes
- long underwear x1
Moto Gear
- olympia suit and liners
- helmet
- gloves
- boots
Moto extras
- shield cleaner & microfibre cloth
- winter/rain gloves
- rain suit
- motor oil
- chain oil
- ear plugs X1
- spare key
- 1 L MSR bottle spare gas
- goggles
- helmet liner (fireproof and in case of extreme cold)
Tool kit
- tubes (1x front, 1x back)
- spoons x2
- patch kit
- mini compressor
- spare headlight
- spare fuses (from 2A to 30A)
- spare clutch cable
- spare throttle pull cable
- wire and crimp connectors
- metal zip ties
- vinyl zip ties
- duct tape
- electrical tape
- spare bolts and nuts
- gorilla glue/epoxy
- combo 3/8 + 1/4 socket wrench
- sockets from 5mm to 17mm
- screw driver bits and driver
- pliers
- small vice grips
- spare 12v relay
- spare PIAA 1100x bulb
Personal / Misc
- meds
- deck of cards
- Benedryl
- Tylenol/advil
- Leatherman
- sunglasses
- toothbrush
- floss
- Chapstick
- passport
- registration and insurance
- moleskin journal w pen & pencil
- maps
- ziplock freezer bags
- kitchen garbage bags
- first aid kit
The smaller To-Do list
Just a few things to finish up on the bike.
- I have yet to install the PIAA 1100x and switch on the bike.
- I also need to install a new SAE connector to the battery with a switch and fuse so that I will be able to connect my 12v compressor and a 12 volt socket to charge all my electronics while riding.
- I need to install my voltage meter onto the bike to ensure i'm not draining the battery
- I'm also waiting for my two 30 cal ammo cans to come from the east coast and
- waiting on delivery of the quick mounts from the same people that make my panniers (happy-trail)
besides a wash and add on some stickers I hadn't put on from my last trip... there's not much left to do.
the countdown clock.
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