Wow, Jurassic thread (but a good one)!

Lipsick won't help me, so I'll stick to my 2008 choices. With a bottle of Gin I think I look good

Andy

Well a towel might be No1 for a hitch hiker to the galaxy but for me

No 1 Head torch - without it you won't find what you want when it gets dark!

2 Sleeping bag .. a good nights rest is essential.

3 Food and water for long term survival.

4 Understanding coupled with humour.

5 Transport, for when you want to leave this place for the next.

I saw this thread's title, thought "ear plugs", looked at the first page and saw that I posted that very thought already - in August 1999..!

Hilarious. I looked through this thread and now see people suggesting digital cameras, tablet computers, GPS, Ipods, etc. Items that did not even exist back then. :-)

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-The latest and most awesome smartphone (loaded to the brim with nav apps, fuel management apps, games, photos and videos of the family, music, movies, e-books, service manuals, travel guides, etc)

-Rider Repair Kit: Hip Flask with something strong (preferably brandy or scotch), some cubes of sugar, and serving size packets of instant coffee. Enjoy a swig or ten from the bottle after a hard days ride. If it is cold out, then use hot coffe and sugar as a mixer (you allways carry water).

-Any kind of tobacco. It's been many years since I was a habitual smoker, and I hardly ever smoke anymore, except as a special reward for a great acheivement or as a much needed pick me up, or socially.... adventure motorcycling provide many opportunities for all of the above. I find that tobacco and drink is a great way to connect with others. (chew or smoke, it is all good)

-Thermos Cup - Fill it up with hot water for instant hot serials, soups or noodles, tea, or instant coffeee (for instance to compliment rider repair kit).

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And something very unusual, but that I highly reccomend (the rest of the gang on my last trip became addicts):

-Psyllum Husks. And this is when I get graphic: It makes having to take a dump on the side of the road, or using some really nasty toilets, a whole lot easier. You will be firing off all your missiles in no time, your roll of toiletpaper will last you allmost arround the world, and your underwear will get extra mileage if need be. Your stomach and crack will be ready to battle the saddle for hours, days, weeks...

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Not sure I fully appreciate the benefits of this miracle product but would love to know what form it comes in and where you get it.

You should be able to get it in any health food store. It comes in the form of crushed seed husks, in a small packet. It is flavorless, but very very dry and is best ingested with yoghurt or in a smoothie. Juice woeks well, as does jam. This is an extreme form of fiber that also aids glands throughout your digestive system... if you really have to know.

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Great thread, my top 5 are apart from the obvious are as follows,

1. Give away trinkets from your home town, key rings, stickers ect. Great for the good people we meet along the way.

2. Ziplock plastic bags, assorted sizes. Water and dust proof.

3. 3 in 1 anorak / rain jacket.

4. Leatherman.

5. Hip flask. Need I elaborate, ok I will, full of home made hazelnut schnapps ;-)

1,Infinite music
2, Wallet
3,Camera
4, Lip salve (dry lips can ruin days)
5,Padlocks (to lock packbacks and my tent through the zipper)

My 1st post.

1: Heated grips
2: Ecco Gore-Tex hiking boots
3: Smartwool, NO cotton
4: Down fill sleeping bag and jacket
5: Med for stopping and starting travelers diarrhea

1: Enthusiastic Atitude
2: A Zest for Life
3: Patience
4: Reflection
5: A Bloody Big Smile

Thats what I pack and I haven't been caught short yet !!!

Paul

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Amen!