A typical checklist of equipment to take on a motorcycle trip. I’m pretty sure I’ve thought of everything. Now I have to figure out how to do without a good part of the lot, otherwise it will never fit on the bike 🙂 Green : to take Blue : to be purchased before departure,
White: to buy on the spot Grey : discarded
Papers
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Electronic equipment
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audio headphones usb Givi usb charger for motorcycle car charger QC for the drone 12v adapter socket on battery for the drone charger Sony charger usb cables for phones usb chargers on 220v usb hub for the phone adapter European plug and multisocket small rig, 2 short and 1 long (plus paracord and carabiner to protect from falls) phone holder on small rig Garmin inReach mini emergency phone unlocked cokin filter drone polarized filters bagage scale solar filter small tripod selfie stick useless (a small rig hanging on the end of a stick is enough)
Clothing
Clothes should be sober in color (beige, black) that attract less insects than bright ones
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1 pair of light shoes 1 tshirt anti uv long sleeve Billabong shirt Decathlon for the trek in desert (other options: the old camper, the top of the protection being those of Columbia, and Craghoppers) anti uv sleeves 7 t-shirts foldable bag as a checked bagage blanket?
not waterproof, take mine or otherwise at Go Sport (beautiful but not very wide) and Bedsure.
waterproof, but not hot, go to Bunnings to take a tarp, if possible cotton.
spare glasses sunglasses High walking shoes / motorcycle boots (Rev’it! Pioneer) 7 pairs of sports socks 7 underpants cap or fleece hood 1 thermal underpants (long johns) windbraker jacket 1 sleevesless polar thermaltech polar jacket 1 jean 1 hiking pant bandana a little thick that can be used as a thermal collar COVID masks infinitly adjustable belt Osprey backpack hat wide brimmed, foldable, with chinstrap (jacaru whose factory is south of Gold Coast or bcf) mosquito hat net (or hood to hide eyes)
Camping
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tent (2 people, grey or forest green) [customs declaration (Misc)] variable power headlight flashlight and ambiant lamp? (to attract mosquitoes out of the camp?) anti fly and mosquito repellent (mosquito repellent) in spray citronella candle or insect repellent to burn sleeping bag 0 ° C [customs declaration (Misc)] sleeping mask duct tape for floor mat repair floor mat ( to buy?) helinox chair discarded (not enough room) inflatable pillow walking stick paracord waterproof compression bag for clean clothes? Abandoned because it will not take the form of suitcases, a garbage bag will do as well multi fuel stove omnilite TI like (otherwise hiking stove, at worst gas at KMart) optional for campfires: gloves (Tentworld sells leather) 2 lighters or matches handle for taps (multi tap key) foldable basin mess kit non-drinkable water filter and gourd small zip bags for salt / pepper and lighter / matches 10 ziplocs for humid paper tissue wipes, trash… 10 bags 30l 2 bags 100l for waterproofing rags (replaced by microfibres) plastic gloves (latex) leatherman tool [customs declaration (weapon)] bottle and box opener (= Swiss Army knife?) [customs declaration (weapon)] camel pack like water cell of sea to summit foldable [245g] or soft jerry can of Wanderer 2 microfibers, fire resistant (avoids burns and tinkling noises) cooler? it exists to fit in a motorcycle bag: here. You can find them at downunder in Brisbane. A foldable one is less insulating than the gourd, but you can put ice cubes and can store cans, milk, yogurt … bush knife scrubbing sponge 1 bowl 1 poele 1 unbreakable thermos (for hot liquids separated from the cold) folding shovel
Diving / swimming
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2 swim shorts long-sleeved Oxbow swimming tshirt – (surfing tshirt or Lycra) full diving ‘stinger suit’ diving hood diving gloves booties for diving and beach diving mask yellow waterproof box snorkel foot fins
Rider’s gear
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Ece 22-06 standard helmet (22-05 helmets are on sale until 2024). Avoid dark/warm colors. Options : Shark Evo-GT or Scorpion Exo Hx1 (a bit big) or Roof Boxxer Carbon or Caberg uptown legend, HJC v30 or equinox summer motorcycle jacket 1 goretex rider pants (armalith jeans are not waterproof) 2 pairs of warm gloves (including one that does not look too much ‘biker’ for camping) hood 1 pair of temperate gloves motorcycle waterproof jacket abdominal belt helmet lock safety cable helmet / jacket to collect on the 16th motorcycle boots (shoes can be ok if they are high enough?)
Motorcycle equipment
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disc lock (rental) keychain that floats (supplied with rental) puncture repair kit pedal compressor, a foot compressor, or here in Brisbane, or at 99bikes in hand compressor. Bigger but less painfull, a 12V electric compressor at KMart (the entry-level is to be ruled out because not reliable). Emergency CO2 cartridge (they have two disadvantages: CO2 is a small molecule that leaks faster than air, and the injected vvolume is limited). fuses oil chain grease tube WD40 cloths or 2/3 microfibers some flexible electric wire 12v and lugs for repair 1 headlight bulb jumper cables battery jumper starter (can also be bought on site, at brisbane motorcycles) multi-socket key screwdriver with exchangeable tips chimical solder optional : adjustable wrench and / or flat wrenches depending on the motorcycle hammer for pegs and other DIY 4 straps, of which at least 2 ratchet, the first must be able to serve as a tow cable, the others can be used to replace a radiator belt (no bungee cord which are dangerous if they break) serreflex (half a dozen large, long and very strong to repair a radiator pipe, about thirty small and long) screws and bolts of various sizes reinforced duct tape electric duct tape or gaffer cyanocrylate super glue for shoes (because more flexible – but what about hot temperatures?) flag a small plate to put under the bike stand. With a drilled hole and a string to attach it to the handlebars and not forget it vehicule whistle to keep animals away motorcycle cover or camouflage net gasoline reserve Desert Fox extreme – required to pass through the Kimberleys or in the central desert, to collect on the 16th at Mxstore. If unavailable, two 5l tanks (2x80km autonomy) of gasoline. Other soft versions here or there. Beware of hard jerrycans which can leak and are difficule to secure. SW motech sells a small 2l canister at a reasonable price. Water bladders or bottles are emergency options only.
Health
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sunscreen cream for skin hand razor toothbrush / toothpaste saline solution for the eyes sun burn healer compresses / gauze a fairly large bottle of disinfectant healing cream roll of fabric bandages bandages for blisters small nail clipper several ear plugs tweezers solid soap prescription [customs declaration (Medecine)] back pain reliever aspirin + paracetamol anti spasmodic / vomit anti-diarrheal elastocrepe bandages plus nurse pin lumbar belt survival blanket a water purification system (the one on the water bottle will do) a vehicle whistle to keep animals away SAM splint lipstick glycoalcolic gel, quite large because used before each meal
Groceries / food
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salt / pepper dehydrated noodles in bags if possible biscuits sweetened condensed milk or dehydrated dehydrated soups dried fruits and fruits carrots, peppers, tomatoes oil (Red Island Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Virgin 250ml chez Woolworth) bread eggs tea 2 complete salads in boxes toilet paper