What You Pack'n?

[Asylum]

I was curious as to what riders pack on let say a weekend trip. Just hotels for the night.

I know it sounds noob of me ::), but I've never taken bike trips. This summer I plan on doing a few.

[ratguzzi]

You have summer way up there?
Kidding!
JB

[Asylum]

You have summer way up there?
Kidding!
JB

Ya, like 3 days. So I gotta plan well ahead.

[Sasquatch Jim]

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[Asylum]

.45

Well of course guns and ammo, but I mean besides that.

And before anyone goes there, I'm not talkin penis size.

[davedel44]

Depends on your saddle bags etc.

Spend a day or two listing what you use around the house, clothes, toiletries, meds, must have electronics etc.  Then cut that by at least a third and you'll  still be overpacked.  Add your helmet, jacket, riding pants very basic tools and raingear.  Throw it all on the bed in the guest room . See if it fits in your saddle bags.  Then reduce by another third.  Add road maps, dealership lists and mgnoc members list, credit card and cash insurance papers.  You're set.  For a long weekend, week or month. Just lander clothes and replace toiletries.

Unless your going to Kathmandu anything you may have forgotten will be readily available.
Dave
Galveston

[Kiwi_Roy]

Tent
Sleeping bag
Air matress
White gas camp stove
ex military mess kit
Flashlight
Coffee - those Starbucks one cup minis
Spare pair of pants if going over a week
1 shirt for every 2 days
Socks & underwear
A hoodie is good for sleeping if it's cold and around the fire
Way more tools than I ever need
I cut myself down from 2 sidebags and a top box to just the top box otherwise you take too much crap
Beer of course, pick that up at the end of the day
Food
A steak is nice with a spud to throw in the embers, you feast like a King
Bagals & cream cheese for breakfast with coffee
Stop somewhere for lunch or a late breakfast.
Large bottle of water, carry that outside the top box so it's handy

I made a little rack for the EV that can do backup as a table if camping in the rough

Of course I still end up taking more than I need, this was heading out for a 10 day trip to Idaho

Somewhere along the way the bottle of oil behind the seat disappeared.

A cargo net and a couple of Rok straps come in real handy
Of course toiletries, a camera and raingear

[Asylum]

Tent
Sleeping bag
Air matress
White gas camp stove
ex military mess kit
Flashlight
Coffee - those Starbucks one cup minis
Spare pair of pants if going over a week
1 shirt for every 2 days
Socks & underwear
A hoodie is good for sleeping if it's cold and around the fire
Way more tools than I ever need
I cut myself down from 2 sidebags and a top box to just the top box otherwise you take too much crap
Beer of course
Food

So, what your saying is either get a side car or bike trailer ;-T

[LowRyter]

ask Storm Truck     :pop

[redrider]

Undies, shirt, pants, socks, walking shoes maybe, bath supplies, rain gear, tire kit, water and snacks. Roll your clothes rather than fold.

[Asylum]

Of course I still end up taking more than I need, this was a 10 day trip to Idaho

You did a great job of concealing the beer ;D

[fotoguzzi]

Cameras, laptop, warm clothes and toothbrush.

[Testarossa]

I travel mostly in the mountains and it can drop below freezing overnight even in July. I prefer not to camp out but carry the survival basics just in case. Here's my kit for a solo long weekend on the Guzzi:

In small panniers:
Down bag (2.5 lb)
Bike cover (it can serve as a ground cloth/rain cover in a pinch)
Tool kit including a lot of zip ties, clean shop rag, hand cleaner, Gorilla tape
Street clothes (change of pants, shirt etc)
Underlayers: high-quality polyester (fast dry) tees, turtleneck, socks -- two sets each; one set longjohns
Extra gloves
Toilet kit: usual but implements smaller to fit in tiny bag (cut the handle off hairbrush, half-length toothbrush, etc)
Two quarts water in quart containers

In tank bag:
Hi-calorie/low-sodium snacks (granola bars, chocolate, unsalted nuts, dried fruit etc)
Maps, paperback book
Camera

In pockets:
Phone, spare glasses with lens wipes, Leatherman tool etc

Two-up requires more stuff so top box and big panniers are needed. Tent, camp stove with fuel may come along. Gail gets one pannier bag and the top box to pack her stuff.

[Asylum]

Great lists guys. This is what I was afraid of, if I over did it.

[Daniel Kalal]

Three days or three weeks; it’s the same.




Electronic
   Smartphone w/GPS maps
   Spot w/batteries
   Canon Camera w/case
   Conversion wall plug, EU, UK, etc.
   Charger: Canon (and spare battery)
   Charger – USB
   Garmin Dakota GPS

The Spot device is a passive thing that records where I’ve been on a web site (that can be accessed by anybody I choose).  It helps to remind me just where I’ve been when I come back.
 
Navigation
   Maps
   Pocket information card

The information card is a laminated card that I create prior to my overseas trips.  It fits into a shirt pocket and contains all sorts of information for emergencies as well as plenty of other helpful information.
I use only water-proof laminated maps and keep them in my riding suit.  If I have maps I’m not using, they will go in the bottom of the duffle-bag.
 
Toiletries
   Hair Brush
   Toothbrush and paste
   Glasses screwdriver
   Razor and gel
   Deodorant
   Shampoo
   Detergent for sink-washing
   Sink stopper

I carry a flat rubber sink stopper for doing washing every night (do not count on the hotel having a stopper).  Tide makes individual packets for this, which works very well and can never leak.
 
Travel
   Passport
   US driver's license
   Insurance cards
   Medex travel card (evacuation coverage)
   Visa credit card
   Travelex cash card (EMV capable)
   First aid kit
   flashlight
   Ear plugs
   Kansas flag (4)
   Duffle tie-down straps
   Ferry tie-down straps
   Ziploc bags (gallon and sandwich)
   Personal Cards (business cards)
   Tire Pressure Gauge
   Pen
   Water-bottle pouch
   Alcohol breathalyzer (required in France)

My first aid kit is fairly small and dedicated mostly to road-rash.  I also carry anti-diarrheal pills and Pepto-Bismo (sometimes needed in strange locations with strange food)
My flashlight is actually just the zipper tab on the riding suit (LED)
I always ride with ear-plugs
I carry the Kansas flags as a sort of gift to people along the way who have really done something good.  It’s nice to have a little something to reward your Hotel owner for letting you park the bike in his special place.
The duffle tie-downs are the yellow things that I made to include a quick disconnect.
The blue Ferry tie-downs are packed when I know I’ll be on a long ferry during the trip.  They go in a nylon zipper bag.  They have a fairly heavy hook on each end and pull tight (but do not have a ratchet).
The water-bottle pouch clips to the duffle-bag.
My duffle-bag is a yellow small size Ortleib water-proof duffle (not sure the model name).  It has no zipper but instead simply folds over and straps shut.  It has no external pockets.  There are likely many bags out there that are cleverer, but this is what I want—a very basic duffle bag with nothing else going on.  I strap it down on either end with the two yellow straps.  I do not use bungee cords (they cannot be trusted).
I empty my wallet of every card that I do not need
My passport and information card are in the front pocket of my shirt (which is buttoned shut).

Clothing
   Helmet w/bag
   Gloves
   Socks (1+1)
   Underwear (1+1)
   Pants (1+1)
   Shirts (1+1)
   light weight  waterproof windbreaker
   Polar-tech  pull-over
   Aerostich Roadcrafter
   Motorcycle boots
   Walking shoes
   Shoe bags (2)
   Hat
   Silk Scarf

I use the helmet bag for holding dirty laundry
I wear clothing, and I pack a spare of the same.  That’s it.  I wash every night and start every morning with clean, dry clothes.  The key is to buy the right ones.  My shirts are TravelSmith fast-dry long-sleeve.  Underwear is Exofficio fast-dry.  Socks are smart-wool, pants are Dockers (not jeans) which pack slim and flat.
The polar-tech jacket is a pull-over thing that I can wear as a liner with the riding suit and off the bike as well (under the jacket).
I use a one-piece Aerostich Roadcrafter and have used it since 1993.  It works.  It’s waterproof (virtually) and I wear it all the time.
My boots are Sidi.
After I park the bike for the night, I immediately switch to my walking shoes (and then put the clothing in the sink to soak).  These were selected to be low (for thin packing) but with a very sturdy and aggressive sole for hiking (think of a thin hiking boot).
The shoe bags keep each shoe separate from everything else.
I wear the long silk scarf regardless of temperature.  It really makes everything more comfortable.
The belt I use can also be used as a tie-down strap if needed.  These are found in camping stores—very cheap.
When I walk around, I look nothing like somebody who arrived on a motorcycle.  Actually, with the black Dockers, walking shoes (not tennis shoes) and long sleeve shirt I look presentable enough for any restaurant I might be at in Europe.


Events before leaving
   Stop mail
   Stop newspaper
   Notify Visa
   Wash and waterproof the Roadcrafter
   Clean helmet
   Update GPS maps
   Check helmet shield for replacement
   Check boots for integrity
   Check shirt buttons
   Check condition of shoe laces
   Check or reinforce pants button
   Ensure Verizon Global Data plan

How to pack? 
All the toiletries go in a zipper travel bag; all the electric things go in another zipper bag.  One bag goes crosswise in one end of the duffle, and the other in the other end.
The base of the duffle has my pants, flags.
One shoe has the sole facing forward in the front, and the other has the sole facing rearward in the rear (as the duffle bag sits cross-wise on the seat).  This gives a flat surface from the outside.
Yesterday’s clothing (in the helmet bag) goes in the middle.
Then I stuff the jacket making sure I push it into all corners of the duffle-bag.
The polartech pull-over goes next (again pushing it into all corners)
Then the hat
Then I strap it shut.
Then I strap the duffle-bag to the bike

At the first stop I’ll double pull the straps.

As you can tell, if it were not for the pull-over and the jacket, I would hardly have enough to fill out the duffle bag.  So I could easily pack even smaller, but there’s not much point.  The whole thing weighs around 12 pounds.

I park the bike for the evening, unclip the two straps and walk away with the duffle bag holding everything I have.

I can pack for a motorcycle trip in about twenty minutes.  Most of the stuff I mentioned isn’t what I would wear normally (such as the shirts and underwear and socks) so this stuff is just put away until I need it.

[Kiwi_Roy]

Great lists guys. This is what I was afraid of, if I over did it.

I'm sure that was an epic trip but how can you enjoy riding with all that stuff?

Oh I forgot, a Spot tracker so family can follow my progress
www.findmespot.com

Great List Daniel, I will be stealing some of that  ;D

[Vasco DG]

I was just about to say "Daniel Kalal takes everything he needs for multi week trips in a yellow hold all." but I see he got in before me.

Pete

[Chuck in Indiana]

Make two piles. One is "gotta have" . Second is "would like to have." Delete number two.  ;D Cut number one in half, and you'll be about right. Everybody takes more than they need. Less=more.  ;D

[oldbike54]

 Uh , didn't the OP say weekend trips staying in motels ? You guys are trying to equip him for a month on the road camping out  ;D

  Dusty

[Asylum]

Wow Daniel, looks like your ready for anything that comes your way. Ah ha, you forgot the bug spray.

I guess if I'm riding with you all I would need is my wallet and toothbrush ;D

[Asylum]

Three days or three weeks; it’s the same.

Looking at your pic, is that everything from your list?

[Daniel Kalal]

you forgot the bug spray.

No; that's why the shirts are long-sleeve.

It works on any bike (no need to bother with saddle-bags or a tank bag)

[kingoffleece]

Cell phone, credit card, and cigars.  Done.

[Asylum]

Dan, how's the Griso on dem trips?

[charlie b]

I like Daniel's list for hotel stays.

I tend to have a lot of stuff on the bike all the time, like tools, rags, extra oil and cables, etc, so the only things 'extra' I carry are clothes for whatever type trip I am on.  Max is 4 days worth of underwear (I wear riding pants and jacket when on the bike).  Every 3 days I plan to do laundry.

Bottom line is start out slow.  Take a long day ride.  See if you need anything you didn't bring.  Then do an overnight trip (even if just an hour from home).  Then do a weekend.

And remember, there are stores where you are going.  If you forget something you can always run by the local store (if not in the hotel) and buy it.  Heck, I know people who buy a pack of new underwear and socks every few days instead of doing laundry.

[Daniel Kalal]

Dan, how's the Griso on dem trips?

That's Pete's Griso.   Excellent.  The Griso is an excellent touring bike.  I really went back and forth before buying the Stelvio.  The fuel capacity is what decided it for me.  Otherwise, I could tour happily with either one.

(I notice you didn't ask about touring on a Royal Enfield...)

[geoff in almonte]

I have 40l H&B bags on the EV plus a small rack on the rear fender with a Willie & Max tailbag.

For a camping trip:

Tent - 3 man Eureka
Ground sheet
Sleeping bag
air mattress
collapsible cooler
Umbrella
rain gear/gloves/boot gaiters
camp shoes
tools

Clothing:

one complete change of clothes
shorts/bathing suit
underwear & sox as req'd
T shirts as req'd
sweater
a shirt with a collar

toiletries
face cloth
towel

bug juice (eg Muskol)
sunscreen
camera & charger
a book
a cup
a hat
flashlite & batteries
beer mit
maps
misc. lightbulbs, fuses, zip ties, nuts & bolts etc

Plus what I am wearing.  Helmet, jacket, gloves, jeans, boots etc.

All the hardware/tools/raingear fits in the Willie & Max tail pack.
Sleeping bag, air mattress, shoes, brolly etc go in one pannier
Clothing, toiletries, all the small stuff (in a carry all) go in the other pannier.
Tent, groundsheet & cooler are strapped to the pillion.

Two up is a completely different matter.

Cheers!

G  

[Asylum]

That's Pete's Griso.   Excellent.  The Griso is an excellent touring bike.  I really went back and forth before buying the Stelvio.  The fuel capacity is what decided it for me.  Otherwise, I could tour happily with either one.

(I notice you didn't ask about touring on a Royal Enfield...)

The reason I asked about the griso is because that's what I'll be riding.

How was it on the Enfield :pop

[Asylum]

Seriously Geoff, nuts & bolts?

[Daniel Kalal]

How was it on the Enfield

Relaxed.  (In general, that's also good advice for riding in India)


By the way, at Luap's last Missouri get-together, I added a tent and sleeping bag...


...all into that same yellow bag with all the other stuff.


(it's not quite the bag Mary Poppins used, but close)