trip advice

1676 Views 18 Replies 6 Participants Last post by ruscook, Apr 4, 2007

hoostine

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2007

crossposted for EXPOSUrE!

so i'm going on a few day trip, my first one. here's my list:
-tuneboy key to reprogram along the way cause my cable's not gonna make it to me in time
-hammock
-clean undies
-some cash for food
-credit card
-gps to find my way home when i'm done
-blanket to sleep in

i'm headed to teh smokies, don't know where. i'm going to start in Birmingham and head northeast.

do i really need anything else?

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G

· #2 · Mar 24, 2007

Don't forget the bike. :shocker:

DocPup

· #3 · Mar 24, 2007

Protection???

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hoostine

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 24, 2007

bike. check.

leather is all the protection i get!

ruscook

· #5 · Mar 24, 2007

HEre's a packing list a mate of mine uses for planning i.e. he only takes what is applicable for a certain ride from this list. But it gives him a good starting point to consider what he needs.

Bike Camping Packing Checklist

CAMPING/SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
___ air mattress
___ torch
___ trouble light
___ ground sheet
___ penknife
___ sleeping bag and stuffsack
___ tent, pegs, poles, ropes

COOKING/EATING EQUIPMENT
___ can opener
___ mug, plate
___ knife, fork, spoon
___ dish towel
___ tea, sugar, milk and containers
___ spondulik
___ billy
___ stove
___ stove gas spare
___ water bottle
___ food

CLOTHING
___ full leathers
___ boots, socks, gloves (summer and winter)
___ thermal underwear
___ helmet, possibly spare visor
___ spare socks, unders
___ spare shoes and socks
___ spare clothing
___ wet weather gear
___ sun hat
___ neck gaiter/balaklava
___ sunglasses
___ jumper

PERSONAL EFFECTS
___ backpack (small)
___ camera & film
___ guides
___ mobile phone
___ bathroom bag
___ wallet, cards, money
___ hand soap
___ insect repellent/bug spray
___ maps
___ medicine/first aid
___ pen
___ notebook
___ radio
___ sewing kit
___ sun block
___ tickets/relevant documents
___ toilet paper in sealed plastic bag
___ towel
___ wash cloth
___ watch
___ neatsfoot oil/dubbin
___ shoe polish and brush

BIKE STUFF
___ ear plugs
___ bags (large, ziplock, garbage, etc.)
___ bungee cords
___ chain lub
___ chamois
___ cloth cleaning rags
___ disklock
___ bike agents list
___ spare keys
___ workshop manual

TOOLS
___ electrical/duct tape
___ pliers
___ screwdrivers
___ tyre repair kit
___ tyre pressure gauge
___ bike toolkit
___ adjustable spanner
___ assorted nuts, bolts
___ wire/cable ties

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crashmasterd

· #6 · Mar 24, 2007

In the spirit of Ruscook's list, here is mine.

_ Cash
_ Credit cards
_ Lawyers phone number

Note it's simplicity.

ruscook

· #7 · Mar 24, 2007

Crash I like the spirit and aesthetics of such a concise list. :-D I find it sad that 1 of the 3 most important things (besides the bike) is a lawyer's details :-(

crashmasterd

· #8 · Mar 25, 2007

It was a nod to Warren Zevon's "Lawyers Guns and Money", but I find it unwise to disclose if I am armed or not.

Probably should have added condoms to the list, and a list of very agreeable underground doctors.

ruscook

· #9 · Mar 25, 2007

crashmasterd said:
It was a nod to Warren Zevon's "Lawyers Guns and Money", but I find it unwise to disclose if I am armed or not.

Probably should have added condoms to the list, and a list of very agreeable underground doctors.

Ahh missed that.... As a married man I don't need condoms for a trip. In fact the Triple is a sex substitute. I don't get any so I go for a ride instead ;D

crashmasterd

· #10 · Mar 25, 2007

ruscook said:
Ahh missed that.... As a married man I don't need condoms for a trip. In fact the Triple is a sex substitute. I don't get any so I go for a ride instead ;D

Oh, don't feel bad. I'm a formerly married man who isn't getting any. (mostly by choice) My real problem is my sex-substitute isn't putting out lately either! :jerkit: :jerkit:

jdonly1

· #11 · Mar 25, 2007

ruscook said:
HEre's a packing list a mate of mine uses for planning i.e. he only takes what is applicable for a certain ride from this list. But it gives him a good starting point to consider what he needs.

Bike Camping Packing Checklist

CAMPING/SLEEPING EQUIPMENT
___ air mattress
___ torch
___ trouble light
___ ground sheet
___ penknife
___ sleeping bag and stuffsack
___ tent, pegs, poles, ropes

COOKING/EATING EQUIPMENT
___ can opener
___ mug, plate
___ knife, fork, spoon
___ dish towel
___ tea, sugar, milk and containers
___ spondulik
___ billy
___ stove
___ stove gas spare
___ water bottle
___ food

CLOTHING
___ full leathers
___ boots, socks, gloves (summer and winter)
___ thermal underwear
___ helmet, possibly spare visor
___ spare socks, unders
___ spare shoes and socks
___ spare clothing
___ wet weather gear
___ sun hat
___ neck gaiter/balaklava
___ sunglasses
___ jumper

PERSONAL EFFECTS
___ backpack (small)
___ camera & film
___ guides
___ mobile phone
___ bathroom bag
___ wallet, cards, money
___ hand soap
___ insect repellent/bug spray
___ maps
___ medicine/first aid
___ pen
___ notebook
___ radio
___ sewing kit
___ sun block
___ tickets/relevant documents
___ toilet paper in sealed plastic bag
___ towel
___ wash cloth
___ watch
___ neatsfoot oil/dubbin
___ shoe polish and brush

BIKE STUFF
___ ear plugs
___ bags (large, ziplock, garbage, etc.)
___ bungee cords
___ chain lub
___ chamois
___ cloth cleaning rags
___ disklock
___ bike agents list
___ spare keys
___ workshop manual

TOOLS
___ electrical/duct tape
___ pliers
___ screwdrivers
___ tyre repair kit
___ tyre pressure gauge
___ bike toolkit
___ adjustable spanner
___ assorted nuts, bolts
___ wire/cable ties

Shit I need a side car to fit it all in :wave:

ruscook

· #12 · Mar 25, 2007

crashmasterd said:
oh, don't feel bad. I'm a formerly married man who isn't getting any. (mostly by choice) My real problem is my sex-substitute isn't putting out lately either! :jerkit: :jerkit:

Shit that's gotta be bad, when you're own hand rejects you :devil: :shocker:

Try putting it in the freezer for 5 mins first (your hand not the other) :devil:

ruscook

· #13 · Mar 25, 2007

Jd, this is the starting list so you don't forget anything. You only cross off and pack what you think you need for that particular trip

;D

hoostine

Discussion Starter · #14 · Mar 25, 2007

wow, this is way more entertaining that trat!!!

:beer:
:drink:

crashmasterd

· #15 · Mar 25, 2007

ruscook said:
Shit that's gotta be bad, when you're own hand rejects you :devil: :shocker:

Try putting it in the freezer for 5 mins first (your hand not the other) :devil:

It's not the hand that's uncooperative. It's Speedy that's still in pieces on the floor of the garage, frigid and unresponsive!.

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ruscook

· #16 · Apr 3, 2007

crashmasterd said:
It's not the hand that's uncooperative. It's Speedy that's still in pieces on the floor of the garage, frigid and unresponsive!.

bugger and all that, how bad is Speedy???

crashmasterd

· #17 · Apr 3, 2007

ruscook said:
crashmasterd said:

It's not the hand that's uncooperative. It's Speedy that's still in pieces on the floor of the garage, frigid and unresponsive!.

Click to expand...

bugger and all that, how bad is Speedy???

Speedy is back together and running well, if not particularly pretty. The front fender is now black, and the SkyKing sliders have been installed. Unfortunately I'm back to school now and won't have much time to ride. Wish I could ride it to school some, but I have a ton of junk to carry with me for classes. :violent1:

Thanks for asking though! I did get to put around last sunday. Felt good.

Ever felt up your bike and wished it had a bra to remove?

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J-Pip

· #18 · Apr 4, 2007

You gotta tap some them ladies in your class if your wishing speedy had a bra to remove :jerkit:

ruscook

· #19 · Apr 4, 2007

crashmasterd said:
Speedy is back together and running well, if not particularly pretty. The front fender is now black, and the SkyKing sliders have been installed. Unfortunately I'm back to school now and won't have much time to ride. Wish I could ride it to school some, but I have a ton of junk to carry with me for classes.

Get the ventura pack/rack system can carry heaps! I used the small bag and had clothes for 4days and some spares. The large bag er... obviously can carry more

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