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What to take - meticulous planning by Mike.

A comprehensive checklist developed by a member of RECOA and permission kindly given to republish here. 

The first list is a general checklist for a ride of approximately 3 weeks in duration.  The second list is more comprehensive, assigning which items to be packed in to what bag, worth a look just to get a feel for the kind of planning that may help a rider be prepared.

            CLOTHES:

(worn on bike: thermals, top & bottom tracksuit pants blue shirt fleece vest socks)

  • Camping trousers
  • Red RE shirt
  • Blue Trousers
  • Flannel shirt
  • Fleece
  • Thermals for sleeping
  • Beanie
  • T-shirt
  • Thermal singlet
  • Undies – 2
  • Socks – 2
  • Sun hat
  • Joggers

            TOILETRIES:

  • Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Floss
  • Mouthguard
  • Comb
  • Shaver
  • Deodorant
  • Tissues
  • Towel

            FOOD:

  • Noodles - 1
  • Dried peas (50g) – 1
  • Tuna – 1
  • Breakfast cereal – 7
  • Milk , powered
  • Muesli bars – 2 per day
  • Milo mix
  • Coffee sachets – 2 per day
  • Tea bags–1per day
  • Salt
  • Plate, Cup
  • Knife, fork, spoon

            CAMPING:

  • Sleeping mat
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping bag inner
  • Pillow
  • Tent, Fly, Poles, Pegs
  • Stove & fuel
  • Billy, holder & wind shield
  • Sharp knife
  • Fork & spoon
  • Tea towel
  • Matches
  • Thermos

            STUFF:

  • Water
  • Optical Glasses/Spare sun glasses
  • Phone & charger
  • Torch/headlamp
  • Camera & charger
  • First aid kit
  • Washing line
  • Rid
  • Sun screen
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand wash
  • Harmonica
  • Book/Magazine

            BIKE:

  • oil
  • chain oil
  • over-mittens
  • neck warmer
 

  • Tyre gauge
  • Wire cutters
  • Shifting spanner
  • Screw driver
  • Other tools
  • Tube
  • Pump
  • Light bulbs
  • Cables, brake etc.
  • Cable ties

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  • Home
  • Trip planner
    • Bungendore (Orbost) 2010
    • Western Australia 2010
    • A long ride >
      • Motorcycle Preparation - Don's thoughts
      • All good ideas from Brett
      • What to take - Mike's meticulous planning
      • Pete Snidal's view
      • Tips for Long Distance Touring - insights from Jeff
    • Things to do to my motorcycle
    • Planning links
    • Back roads - useful maps to stay off the highways >
      • Beechworth and beyond
      • Bruthen and beyond
  • Rides
    • Bungendore 2009
    • Culgoa 2009
    • Tasmania 2013
    • Thorpdale Ramble 2014
  • Progress Pictures
    • August 2008 - October 2009
    • November - December 2009
  • Maintenance
  • My motorcycles
  • Contact