Since the Hoka Hey is just around the corner (I will be leaving for Daytona in 10 days), I thought I would give a rundown of my packing list. I have added a few notes but will be writing on several topics explaining some of the items. Look forward to posts on Long-Distance Motorcycle riding, Riding in the Heat, Motorcycle Camping, Etc.
Bike
Riding Jacket (Klim Carlsbad)
Riding Pants (Klim Carlsbad)
Riding boots
Summer Gloves (fingerless)
Rain Gloves (Aerostich)
Gloves
Heated Gloves
Heated Jacket liner
Heated Gear controller
Modular helmet w/Sena headset – We are not allowed to use Comms or GPS but this way I can listen to music and books as I ride.
Tools
Bike Jack (just in case my 900 lb bike gets tired)
Air pump for tires
Tire Repair kit
First Aid Kit
Safety Wire
Clamptite tool -Allows me to make any size hose clamp with just some safety wire
Oil – its a Harley
Locktite – vibrations happen
Straps
100 mph tape
Masking tape
Campsite
Camp Chair (Campster 2) – Got from Kickstarter and love how easy and quick packing.
Jet boil – for coffee and quick meals (don’t want to spend time in restaurants)
Cooler
Water blader – on long trips it is best to be drinking all the time. I expect to drink 4+ liters/day)
Food (protein bars, snacks & backpacking meals). – Less time inside means more miles)
Eating utensils
Plate
Camp Stove (FireBox) – Don’t plan on using on the way up but will be cooking on the way back.
Skillet
Cooking utensils
Fire starters
Lighter
Coffee
Leatherman
Hammer – mostly for tent pegs
Bug repellent
Sleeping
Haven Hammock – love this thing. I can set it up & take down in about 3 minutes. I am able to sleep off the ground and flat, I tend to sleep on my side and am too old to sleep on the ground.
Hammock Stand (Tensa) – just in case there are no trees. I can set up with only on stake or tie to bike.
Stakes
Pump for mattress
Head lamp
Back-up light
Heavy top-quilt – I expect that in Alaska we may have some cold nights
Summer top-quilt/bag
Fan – It’s August
Pillow
Sleeping bag liner – I actually slip this over the air mattress.
Down Blanket – for when my feet get cold at night.
Clothes
Sleep shorts
Sleeping hat – For colder weather.
Underwear (synthetic) – Cotton chaffs in heat and these will dry in hours.
Wool Socks – naturally water repellent and anti-bacterial. Can just rinse and dry overnight.
T-shirts (Synthetic) – see underwear
LD Comfort Shirts
LD Comfort Pants/shorts
Bike shorts w/chamois
Off Bike Shirt long sleeve
Off Bike Shirt Short Sleeve
Off bike pants
Off bike shorts
Off bike shoes
Water shoes
Off bike hat
Hygiene
Dude wipe Shower towels – For days I don’t take a real shower. With these I can go 3-4 days.
Dude wipes small – mostly for sweat. They really help energize you on hot days.
Toilet paper
Poop trowel
Soap – For when I can take a real shower
Deodorant
Body Glide
Chamois buttr
Shampoo
Elec Razor
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Eyeglass cleaner
Misc.
Wallet
Batteries for headlamp
Gopro
Insta360
Phone
Directions holder
Map Holder
Phone
Power Banks – Just about everything is rechargeable.
Small solar panel – this allows me to charge more than just one power bank while going down the road.
Charging cables
Laptop
Kindle
Journals
Garmin In-Reach
Maps/Atlas
Pen/Pencil/Highlighter
Medications
I know this looks like a lot of stuff, but remember we are not allowed to stay indoors or have outside assistance, so that means we must camp. Also, remember time = miles, so every second I save from going inside for something will mean I get further down the road.
The key is to go as small and light as possible. It may be hard to believe but I still have plenty of room on my bike.
