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do i need to bring protection gear to south asia?
hi guyes
in few days, finally im starting my trip!
im starting in laos then il move to viatnam and finaly il get to thailand
in every place il rent a bike.
i whould be happy to get tips bout gear nedded:
do i need to bring my own helment, protection armor defenderor or do i get it when i rent a bike.
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If you can carry it I think I would. Using unfamiliar gear is just another thing with which to contend in a strange environment.
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I did in Cambodia:
2008.12 Cambodia - a set on Flickr

You can rent all the gear though (probably not everywhere). You'll have to choose between the comforts of traveling light or a helmet with no sweat but yours... .
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at least take your own helmet
I would if were you, I hired a bike on several occasions recently and did not feel particularly safe in the poor quality, ill fitting helmets supplied. A pair of summer gloves and a lightweight jacket with a bit of armour would not go amiss either, I never saw any available in either Thailand, Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam, but did see quite a bit of gravel rash on other motorcyclists.
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" Do I need to bring my own helment, protection armor ..."

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I would bring at least my helmet and a back protector.

I´ve ridden in Asia without the rest of the gear, but you´ll need to understand that if you go down, you may be in a bad shape, at least your holiday will easily be ruined - and you possibly would not be that way, if you had worn all your gear.

Sometimes I´ve also used a motocross armored ´shirt´, and knee protectors under my pants, and riding shoes and gloves. They are a bit hot in that climate, especially when you stop, but considering the outcome if you crash, I´d still recommend those for a 1st-timer. The shoes are a pain to carry around on your luggage, though.

Some proper gear is available in big cities, but I wouldnt waste my holiday trying to find them (and if you´re large size, may be tough to find anything that fits!)
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i would take it if i were you .in some places it can cost as much for gear as it is for a bike.also most of the people in asia are of a smaller size so you might not always find a good fit .
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