what is in that yellow bag that allows a 30 day road trip?
I've got a checklist... In the yellow bag you'll also find two much smaller pouches--black and orange
5 September-to-25 September
c item complete
n noted, but not needed
On your person (flying)
c watch
c smartphone w/ziplok
n Print boarding passes and trim them
c Windbreaker marmot, grey
c change purse (orange)
c Canon Camera check date/time for destination
c Canon spare battery in camera belt pouch (charged)
c Pocket information card laminated
c Passport keep in orange zipper pouch
n Shoulder strap only needed when using large duffle-bag
In your wallet
c ziplok bag for use with Roadcrafter
c visiting cards
c driver's license
c Insurance cards
c Card - Visa Debit
c Card - Travel Rewards Visa Credit
c Card - Chase (IHG) Mastercard
c Card - Chase (United) Mastercard
c Card - Global travel insurance Card cut / laminate from .pdf file (just use clear tape)
In the white bag OFF in MANDELLO for air travel
c house key OFF in MANDELLO
c earplugs (2 pair) OFF in MANELLO mini-ziploc, one pair each way
c pen OFF in MANDELLO ballpoint in addition to orange travel bag
c clip-on sunglasses Haven w/sturdy case
c battery pack: Micro-A to Type-A 5,200mAh, 2A (fully charged)
c USB cable: Type-A to Type-C, long to charge phone
c USB charger: Type-A
c 1st level currency: Euros in sandwich bag
Black travel bag contents
c First aid kit
c passport photocopy in side pocket
c Conversion outlet-plug (2, each) EU, UK
c Charger: Canon battery black, GX9
c Charger: Eneloop batteries white
n Type-A SD card reader w/Surface Pro
n Display Adaptor w/Surface Pro
c Lithium AAA batteries (4) for Spot
c glasses wipe in very small Ziploc bag
c USB cable: Micro-A, short (green) to charge battery pack
c sewing kit in side pocket
c SD card (spare)
c Visiting Cards in side pocket
c shoe laces 45" long for Keen shoes
c zip-ties: small in side pocket
c zip-ties: longer at bottom of bag
c Flashlight, black LED fresh battery, (1)AA
c ballpoint pen
c red permanent marker pen to mark map
c Spare Glasses
c spare buckles for straps for yellow bag
c Glasses screwdriver
Orange travel bag contents
c Hair Brush Clean under tap
c toothbrush, quip fresh battery, (1)AAA
c toothpaste full bottle
c shaving gel full bottle
c Shampoo full bottle
c floss new pack
c GUM toothpicks mini-ziploc
c Ear plugs 4-pairs
c Razor w/case
c Deodorant start with new
c plastic waste bag
c Pepto-Bismol tablets
c Advil tablets
c Anti-diarrheal tablets
c cough - mucinex tablets
c Fisherman's friend tablets
c Detergent for sink (each day) 21
c Sink stopper
c wide bandaids (for blisters) in small ziploc
c Moleskin 1 pair each in small ziplocs
c Chapstick
c nail clippers
n Breathalyzer France only
c q-tips, cut and in small ziploc mini-ziploc (cut 1/2)
c Pen besides what is in the white bag
c small zipties (10) in side pocket
Roadcrafter Suit
c Aerostich R3
c eneloop pro AA batteries (2) RH sleeve pocket, charged, for GPS
c ear plugs (4) RH sleeve pocket
c ear plugs (2) tube in left pocket
c flashlight, small front zipper (check operation)
c zip ties, long front pocket
c travel insurance documents leg pocket (label w/sharpie)
n Ferry documents leg pocket (label w/sharpie)
n International drivers license leg pocket
c pouch, map waterproof front pocket (the Alps)
c The big-picture map front pocket
General Packing
c Gloves, light weight
c Gloves, heavy weight
c Socks (2 pair) smart wool
c Underwear (2)
c Long sleeve undershirt (1) light-weight, grey
c Pants (2)
c Shirts (2)
n swimming suit
c Polar-tech pullover L.L. Bean, grey
n Electric vest
c windstop pullover Aerostich, tan
c Shoe bags black nylon
c Hat Tilley clean
c Silk Scarf Aerostich
c zipper pouch, yellow for maps for maps and currency Ziplocs
c map - Alps in Roadcrafter
c map - Pyrenees in yellow zipper pouch
c map - Germany in yellow zipper pouch
c map - France in yellow zipper pouch
c Kansas flags (4) keep in Ziploc bag
c Ziploc bags (2) quart size
c Laundry bag (mesh) white
n Face shield if needed
In a ziploc bag (1 gallon) for quick access at Agostini
c Spot 4 AAA batteries loaded
c RAM - Spot mount w/zip-tie and rubber gasket
c Garmin Oregon® 700 w/Eneloop Pro AA batteries
c RAM - Garmin mount w/hardware
n Tire Pressure Gauge repack under the seat
c Tool bag straps (3)
n Dryer sheets (2) For helmet storage in Mandello
Motorcycle related
c tool bag w/tools
c Tire repair kit keep in tool bag w/grease pencil
c Zipties Small and long (like-sizes tied together)
c Duffle-bag, yellow Small Ortleib for the ride
c Duffle tie-down straps Yellow
Normally Kept at Mandello in blue bag
x Helmet w/bag Arai Profile (purchased 2010)
x Replacement helmet shield Arai SAQ
x Boots Sidi, On-Road
x Water bottle w/carabineer Nalgene, blue
x Tire Pump and gauge in red bag w/cords
x Power cord, 12 volt Powerlet-to-battery
x Ferry tie-downs
Activities before leaving
c Hold mail (last day it's delivered) confirmation: CAH440055228
n Purchase local currency Bank of America (FedEx signature)
n Notify Chase no longer required
n Notify Bank of America no longer required
c Prepare Garmin Oregon® 700 load Europe maps
c Garmin POIs use POI loader for hotels and Guzzi shops
n Lawn service no action taken
n Wash silk scarf
n Prepare Roadcrafter Wash-and-waterproof, lubricate zippers
n Vignettes for autobahns Order online
c UHC Global Insurance schedule coverage time period
c set camera time-zone Use Italy
c use ear drops and trim nails
n wallet water-proofing spray
c shoes cleaned
c shirts check for integrity
c shoe laces check for integrity
c pants check for integrity
c spreadsheet: Vehicles.xls prepare Agostini tab
c Pack in large suitcase small yellow Ortlieb is packed flat
prepare phone
c AT&T data, confirm plan International Day Pass ($10/day usage)
c travel documents use prefix: a
c phone maps update
c maps, roads travelled update files
c Language chart check for new languages