Sunday, June 28, 2009

Countdown to departure: 24 hours

Well, we are almost there. As we finish up packing our place, we eagerly await the minute we can hop in the saddle and start this adventure. Just to tide you over, here is the basic packing list...

On the V-Strom:

3 changes of clothes (wear 1, store 2)
Runners, hiking boots, riding boots
900 mL MSR fuel bottle x2
Camp stove + fuel
Tent
Summer sleeping bag + therma-rest
Film camera + film + tripod
Toiletries
Rain jacket
Laptop computer
Hatchet
Knife
Food for 2 days
Towel
Maps
Justin x 1

On the Ninja:

3 changes of clothes
runners, flip-flops, riding boots
900 mL MSR fuel bottle x 2
Summer sleeping bag + therma-rest
Toiletries
Rain jacket
Cutlery
Pot/pan
Swimsuit
Towel
Maps
Stefanie x 1

Striking the right balance between what you want and what you need is tough, ad we are trying to go as bare bones as we can. Not only for the sake of gas mileage, but keeping track of extra stuff you never end up using is no fun. Anyhow, some photos of us n the bikes before we leave are coming, so stay tuned!

2 comments:

  1. All I have to say is daaaaaannnng. All that in a couple pairs of saddle bags? I am thoroughly impressed by your compression capabilities!

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  2. I am just glad there is room for the food and they there is only Justin x 1! :-)

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