Packing list

We have compiled a list with gear we took with us on our last journeys and that we will take the coming journeys. In response to our experiences this list will be adapted to, in our opinion, the ultimate packing list to go on motorcycle adventure.

The list is divided into several categories: clothes, personal care, camping, kitchen, gadgets, tools and other. At the bottom of this page you can read how we pack everything on our motorbikes.

Clothes

How important are clothes? For someone who does not love shopping, and certainly not while traveling, bringing the right clothes is important. The advantage however is that, if you have forgotten something, there is always a solution on the road for sale.

Erik	Bertha
1 x Macna Vosges Motor jacket	1 x Macna Vosges Motor jacket
1 x Macna Pants Fulcrum	1 x Macna Pants Fulcrum Women
1 x Macna Vision Vest	1 x Macna Vision Vest
1 x Nishua Enduro Carbon Helmet	1 x Nishua Enduro Carbon Helmet
1 x Buff	1 x Booster Motorcol
1 x IXS kidney belt	1 x Probiker kidney belt
1 x Daytona Spirit Gore Tex Motor boots	1 x TCX Lady Aura WP Motor boots
1 x Macna Pike Motor gloves winter	1 x Macna Pike Motor gloves winter
1 x Macna Motor gloves summer	1 x Macna Motor gloves summer
1 x Macna Rain Overall	1 x Macna Rain Overall
1 x HEMA Rain jacket	1 x HEMA Rain jacket
1 x Craft Zero Extreme Thermo long trousers	1 x Craft Zero Extreme Thermo long trousers
1 x Craft Zero Extreme Thermo long sleeve shirt	1 x Craft Zero Extreme Thermo long sleeve shirt
1 x Dri-Fit short sleeve shirt	1 x Nike Dri-Fit short sleeve shirt
1 x Sweater	1 x Sweater
1 x Jacket	1 x Jacket
2 x Long trousers	2 x Long trousers
3 x Shorts	3 x Shorts
	1 x Long skirt
6 x T-shirt	5 x T-shirt
1 x Long sleeve shirt	1 x Long sleeve shirt
	3 x Top
	2 x Bra normal
	1 x Sport bra
	7 x String
7 x Boxershort	1 x Boxershort
	2 x Underpants
5 x  Merino wool socks (2 x thick, 3 x thin)	5 x Merino wool socks (2 x thick, 3 x thin)
1 x Swimming trunks	1 x Bikini
1 x Flip-flops	1 x Flip-flops
1 x Shoes sport / casual	1 x Shoes sport / casual

Personal Care

To take along the right personal care products will be different for everyone. And as well as with the clothes, the majority of them will be on sale on the road in any form. The soap may not smell as good as home, but it will work! However there are also personal items that are not anywhere for sale, such as the contraceptive pill or tampons. For these products it is important that you calculate in advance how much you think you will need.

Erik	Bertha
Purol Lip Balm (does not melt in the sun!)	Purol Lip Balm
Parfum	Parfum
Deodorant	Deodorant
Sunburn milk	Aftersun
	Makeup
Nail clippers	Cotton pads
Nail scissors	Swabs
Tweezers	Tweezers
Dampo	Makeup cleansing lotion
Tiger balm	Foldable travel hairbrush with mirror
Hair gel	Hair spray
Shower gel / Soap + tray	Shower gel / Soap + tray
Shampoo	Shampoo
Gilette razor + Shaver + charger	Gilette Razor + spare blades
Toothbrush + tray	Toothbrush + tray
Toothpaste	Toothpaste
Toothpicks extra thin	Dental floss
	OB Tampons
	Contraceptive pill / condoms
Decathlon Towel microfibre M (65×90) 2x	Decathlon Towel microfibre M (65×90) 2x
	Hot water bottle

 

Camping

Weight is generally not a problem on the motorbike. We do not care about a kilo more or less. The pack size on the other hand, can make a difference and is important to us. When picking out our camping gear, we have found the combination between packing size and comfort.

Quechua Quickhiker tent 3 persons

Due to its pack size (40 x 18 x 18 cm), an ideal tent to carry in one of the motorcycle panniers. The inner tent is attached to the outer tent and therefore setting up the tent is done within a minute. With our length 1,80 / 1,85m, this tent with its 2,15m is just long enough. We also have place to store some bags in the tent.

The disadvantage of this tent is that there is very little space in the two side departments. Except for our motorcycle boots and a bottle of water, here fits basically nothing.

Gamma Sailcloth (4 x 6 m)

We cut this sail to suit under the tent and in our opinion it is a must to keep the place clean and dry during heavy rains. The other piece (3 x 4 m) we use as an extra sail we can span between the motorbikes in case of rain. This invention was very handy during our holiday in Scandinavia.

Sleeping mat Wildebeast Nyanga 5 cm thick (2x)

We chose this one because of its sleeping mat pack size, which is equal to the pack size of the sleeping bags. The thickness is a middle, not very fancy, but just thick enough to fall asleep nice.

Sleeping bag Wildebeast Reedbuck 3 seasons RIGHT and LEFT

Nice to zip together and stay warm on a cold night.

Ikea Brödgran fitted sheet for featherbed + 2x sleeping bag sheet

When we sleep in the sleeping bags, we use the sleeping bag sheets. When we sleep under the sleeping bags, we use the fitted sheet on the sleeping mats. In addition, the sleeping bag sheets are also great during a warm night when the sleeping bags are actually too hot.

Inflatable pillow air basic (2x)

Extremely practical, because small when folded and quickly inflated. But the pillow is not very large, so maybe it will be replaced soon.

Clothesline + 20 clothespins

Before our first camping holiday we had not thought before that we would use these gadgets almost every day. Even under our sailcloth in case of rain.

Kitchen

• MSR Whisperlite International, runs on petrol, so the bottle also serves as a reserve and vice-versa
• Perrysport Bo Camp bca cookware set trekking 5-pieces
• LIV Outdoor Bo Trail Cutlery 3-pieces (2x)
• Sea to Summit X Plate (2x), also serves as a cutting board
• Sea to Summit X Mug (2x)
• Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink (10 l)
• LIV Outdoor Eurotrail Milon chair (2x)
• Detergent
• Scourer (2x)
• Dishcloth
• Detergent powder
• Coghlans egg carton for 6 eggs
• Coghlans can opener in thin
• Victorinox pocket knife Spartan RVS
• Opinel Carbon folding knife
• Longlife Coffee Filter
• Coffee / Tea in bags with zip closure
• Food / Drinks

Gadgets

• G-shock Rangeman watch – ultimate!
• Laptop + charger + mouse
• Garmin Zumo 550 incl. cover
• Hard drive incl. cover
• E-reader (2x)
• Waka-waka lamp, works on solar energy and can serve as power supply
• Phones (2x)
• Go-Pro incl. accessories
• 12V plug with 2 usb-inputs (2x)
• World plug
• Nikon Coolpix aw130, waterproof and can take a beating
• Spot Gen3 tracker
• Plug with 4 usb-inputs
• Usb – micro cord (4x)
• Usb – mini cord (1x)
• Dyno
• Headlamp (2x)
• Njoy Bluetooth Mini Speaker

Tools and Spares

• Spare tube front (2x)
• Spare tube rear (2x)
• Tire repair set
• Viema origal brake lever + clutch
• Clutch cable
• Hel brake cable kit zwart
• Osram lamp (3x, headlight 12V 60/55W, turn signal light front/rear 12V 21W, Rear- Brakelight 12V 21/5W).
• Spark plugs (2x)
• Duct tape
• Camp2 Collapsible shovel
• Motor manual
• Tools:
  • Socket wrench

 

Other

• Jiffy-parking cover on a rope (2x)
• Card game, Qwixx, Colonists of Catan playing cards
• Sewing kit
• Copies of personal papers
• Passport
• Drivers license
• International drivers license
• Carnet de Passage
• Road maps (also opensourcemaps on laptop for GPS)
• Point-it book
• Booklet + pens
• First Aid Kit with:
  • Blisters plaster (10)
  • Gauze pads (10)
  • Quick bandage 5cm x 3m
  • Quick bandage 10cm x 8m
  • Elastoplast
  • Tick
  • Aspivenin Vacuum pump for wasps
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Azaron
  • Afterbite
  • Bandage
  • Scissors
  • Acetaminophen (3 strips)
  • Ibuprofen (1 strip)
  • Strong painkillers (ntb)
  • Imodium (against diarrhea)
  • ORS-sachets (10)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Sudocrème
  • Steri-strips & glue (for a wound that does not need to be stitched)
  • Savlon antiseptic crème
  • Betadine iodine
  • Thermometer
  • Alcohol 70%
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Gloves
  • Injection needles set

 

To pack

All equipment must then be packed and we do this as follows.

Erik

Pannier Left: ‘Wet’

• Tent, sailcloth, MSR Whisperlite.
• Spare petrol tank on the back.

Pannier Right: ‘Tools’

• Tools and spares.
• Spare petrol tank on the back.

Ortlieb Rack-Pack XL 89 liter

• Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, clothes, personal care products, various gadgets and others.

Touratech Tank bag 12 liter (to enlarge to 17 liter)

• Snacks, jiffy-cover and various gadgets.

 

Bertha

Pannier Left: ‘Pantry/Supermarket’

• Food and drinks supply.
• Bottles of water on the back.

Pannier Right: ‘Kitchen’

• Everything from the kitchen list, except for the MSR Whisperlite.
• First Aid Kit.
• Sewing kit.
• Bottles of water on the back.

Ortlieb Rack-Pack XL 89 liter

• Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, clothes, personal care products, various gadgets and others.

Touratech Tank bag 12 liter (to enlarge to 17 liter)

• Snacks, jiffy-cover and various gadgets.