There is a long gap in northern Chile. Going south from Antofagasta it's around 300 kms. to Vallenar. No town, just gas station and some shacks. I Secured two 1 gallon cherry tanks on light metal baskets on the back of my HD Sportster. That gave me about 160 kms more range. They proved themselves useful MANY times, mostly for not being sure when to fill up. Sometimes you don't know where the last gas station is. Another good idea: carry a couple of meters of plastic hose. It will allow friendly drivers to siphon some fuel into a container (carry a container). If that hose is transparent it will spare you from savoring gasoline (take mouthwash).
Enjoy it! If you are driving by Peru, drop me a line.
Marcello
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