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I pulled up this thread because I am starting over, lost motorcycles and all gear in a fire week ago. Lots of good advice here. My list will be things I have forgot and had to find on the road.
1 Small hand saw, cut wood for fire- make splint for broken part- make crutch when kick stand fails. will never leave with out me little saw again. 2. 1/4 inch chisel, will get most broken bolts out by pounding in a left hand circle, practice this before you leave home if you have not done it before. 3. Hammer, to beat it all back into shape once you do the unscheduled get off and to pound on #2 above. I just bought a hatchet with a saw in handle to take care of two items, will need to order another now. 4. Volt ohm meter, if you know how to use one especially using voltage drop reading lots of issues can be solved. 5. Soldering iron, small pen like unit runs on butane. Have fixed a lot of stuff on the road (normally accessories or their power cords). Well that is my list so best get back to making out the big list of what I need to replace. Bob |
I think my list would be dependant on where and how long I'm on the road. Not yet being a RTW type:
2-4 weeks in Canada and the US: 1. mini leatherman-ish thang 2. iphone and 12v charger (that counts as one) 3. credit card and some cash 4. pneumatic pump 5. heated vest In Baja (my only other substantial experience): s/credit card and some cash/credit card and some cash and a fake wallet/ Of course rain gear, tent. sleeping bag .... TP, ASA/Ibupropen, Redbull I can find along the way |
5 most important
3 Attachment(s)
Well...1/ Musical Instrument...either concertina or a couple of Harmonica's ..maybe G and D.
2/ My Kermit chair 3/ I-Pod with headphones and Kindle 4/ my Garmin Zumo 660 and paper maps 5/ My Ultra Lite Mesh Cot ...after many years of Bicycle Touring when Lida and I were 25 years younger, I have thoroughly enjoyed the advances in technology and how much easier these advances have made the whole camping experience. We still use either a Whisper Lite Multi Fuel stove or a Trangia metho stove. Our Thermo Rests and pillows still work (on top of the new Cot's) and I have finally upgraded tents ...again. Mostly, for the two of us I use a Nomad (Redverz) tent with a huge 'garage' where we can stand up and store all our panniers and stuff. (it also fits in the 2 Cots). Recently, I purchased a Macpac 'Appollo' for use on my own. Its a much more 'civilised' world now!. Rod. |
1) Coffee...the 3 in 1 packets are good don't have to carry 3 lots of stuff
2) iPod gotta have tunes 3) Tube of Vegimite 4) Favriote riding jacket 5) Ear Plugs Would like to add another one for when travelling overseas Lolly pops for kids when riding thru small villages it's always a winner....did l mention Coffee....:thumbup1: |
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I like the decoy wallet idea. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
It seems that the top 5 are:-
Toilet roll Headlight Duck tape Money/Cards Cell phone (with charger obviously). I'd like to add one if those folding/collapsable survival spades ( that can dig, chop, saw, cut, defend, open bottles, start fires) and which weigh less than 1kg and fold away to 20x15cm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
In most of the countrys i would skip Toiletpaper for Sunlotion and just use water as in most of the countrys of the world. Also plastic cards should be skiped to US$ or zigarettes...those are more accepted to pay ;)
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Cell phone
Cell's charger Wallet (obviously!) At least one extra clean t-shirt And my kindle, for solo trips |
Credit cards
Cellphone Sunblock One thick vest (or any winter coat like these; I'm not a fan of the cold) Medicine kit All else I buy during my stops so they won't be a hassle to bring. |
My "don't leave home without it" list
My "unusual" items to pack:
- Camp chair with a backrest (Bulky but worth it) - Pillow (For a good nights sleep and it also keeps the goodies in the topbox from bouncing around) - Plastic tablecloth (When there's no table, it turns an upside down garbage bin into one) - Bike cover (Best security system there is) |
Five things to take to South America
1. Passport
2. Cash and credit cards, hidden in three different places. 3. Bike with tools. 4. Mobile phone with SIM card and maps e.g. 5. First Aid Kit. |
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