Author Topic: Touring Essentials (Read 20894 times)

Pocket STocker · « **on:** December 04, 2013, 09:32:52 PM »

Ever left that essential but rarely needed item at home when touring, we have

So I would like to commence this post with the view of establishing a Touring and Travel essential checklist that we can collate into a simple single page document that can be printed off to allow a member to tick off those essential travel items

So if everyone could add even just one (more if you like) SERIOUS item to the list below to allow me to collate the checklist and make it accessible for all, I will aim for completion just prior to National Rally 2014

Thanks for your thoughts

Pockey

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:35:53 PM »

CARDS (credit/Eftpos/ID/Licence) in date for duration of your travel plans

Shiney · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:37:58 PM »

Emergency Cash
Chargers (Phone, Headset etc)

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:45:39 PM »

an extra weeks MEDICATIONS, and personal cares items

ST2UP · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2013, 09:55:24 PM »

Fuses to suit bike and accessories

Mypod · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2013, 11:28:18 PM »

If coming from W.A., a copy of rego papers since we don't have rego disks over here.

HOFFY · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2013, 12:00:42 AM »

sun screen and ear plugs.

Vic weather may get hot due to ozone depletion and we will all need to hear the pre=prepared speaches.

tj189 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:22:03 AM »

spare eye glasses (if you wear them)

BigTed · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2013, 06:14:13 AM »

On a very long ride - a spare key - kept separate from the primary one in use. If you're riding in a group - swap the spares amongst your companions. Otherwise it might take a while for the spare to be mailed to you, or you might be waiting for an unimpressed spouse to deliver it to you personally.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2013, 06:31:12 AM »

Emergency contact details
Phone number of my Honda service dealer back home
Paper maps, as well as my GPS
Head Torch

ST2UP · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2013, 07:11:54 AM »

Tyre repair options.....

alans1100 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2013, 10:33:09 AM »

Quote from: Mypod on December 04, 2013, 11:28:18 PM

If coming from W.A., a copy of rego papers since we don't have rego disks over here.

Not a good idea to keep them with the bike especially if it gets stolen. Plus police nation wide know your rego details from the plate number before they stop you.

What I can up with is "generally it's something you haven't needed on previous trips and you leave it home""

But loo paper or baby wipes (better) come to mind.....Sorry girls but there times when you simply have to go and the nearest loo is 50 kms away.
Insect repellent........though the last time I used it the flies weren't told that it was supposed to repel them instead of nearly carrying me away.
Hair Brush........There's one in the bike at all times so Heather can do her hair after taking helmet off.
Pens.........I keep one in the bike for mileage details on fuel docket.
Cig lighter/matches......if you need a camp fire.

Wombattle · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2013, 10:43:09 AM »

Water to drink. at least 1 litre.

Pocket STocker · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2013, 12:30:08 PM »

First Aid kit.

Abe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2013, 12:44:46 PM »

A laminated card with 3 emergency family/friends contact numbers and address in your wallet/purse.

This does assist Emergency Services, when or if, the situation arises.

Mobile phones can be damage/lost/flat battery etc when when involved in an accident/incident.

My late brother always carried a laminated card and I got that call you dont want last year.

ST2UP · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2013, 04:55:53 PM »

Wets.....

Torch....

RAN Number....

StinkyPete · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:16:54 PM »

I stuff all of my clothing in a small sleeping bag "compression bag" and crank the bag up tight to reduce volume. I also use this bag as my pillow.

pault · « **Reply #17 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:20:40 PM »

tape or wire a spare key somewhere under the fairing or some place

ST2UP · « **Reply #18 on:** December 05, 2013, 09:39:03 PM »

Multitool......

Sicman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 05, 2013, 09:49:59 PM »

Chocks to stop Abes bike falling over and side air bags to protect Pockey

Totgas · « **Reply #20 on:** December 05, 2013, 10:11:57 PM »

Goes without saying Well stocked Tool Kit I tend to use multitools. No where near as good as a regular tool, but heaps better at reducing space and weight.
Also Duct Tape and a small can of WD40 which can be used to light fires in wet conditions.
A.

Brock · « **Reply #21 on:** December 06, 2013, 06:16:12 PM »

Matchless fire lighter kit. I will post pic later. And 10cent coin to open the tin.

Has flint, striker tinder and hexamine tablet to get the fire started. I happen to have about 20 in a big bag if any WA ites want one, I could send some East by pony express if some is going that way with a bit of spare room..

Brock · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2013, 06:48:16 PM »

The kit in a tin

Opened

Contents

Yes that skinny brown thing is what you think it might be. Closely packed cotton the expands and burns pretty well.

ST2UP · « **Reply #23 on:** December 07, 2013, 11:06:11 AM »

Cable ties
Insulation Tape

Biggles · « **Reply #24 on:** December 07, 2013, 01:53:23 PM »

Reliable tyre pressure gauge.
Ya can't trust the Servos' gauges.

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Author Topic: Touring Essentials (Read 20894 times)