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--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddie" wrote: > > There has been some talk on this newsgroup about long trip so I post below my Travel List. How does it compare to yours? Note that I brake down what I carry based on the rooms in a house. > > My List................. > > Bedroom > > 1. Lightweight sleeping bag for high temps. 1. Goosedown sleeping bag to use as a mat or in cold weather. > > 1 white sheet > > 1. bivouac tent and mosquito silk > > plastic footprint for tent > > mosquito head net, and mosquito gloves, mosquito repellant > > blow up pillow (not a blow up doll) just a pillow > > floor mat inflatable > > metalic space blanket, just in case for emergencies > > A shower curtain as a tarp > > rope, to tie down the tent, tie up the tarp, ect. > > alarm clock > > Bathroom > > ear plugs > > toothbrush and paste, dental floss > > aveno creme & suntan lotion > > vo 5 > > hairbrush & comb > > t paper > > soap, shampoo > > aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, chapstick, antibiotics, alkaselzer, misc medicines, q-tips, visine, vitamins, > > razors and shaving foam > > emergency mirror > > nail trimmer and small scissors, tweezers, dental pick > > first aid kit > > thermometer for fever > > magnification mirror > > talc powder > > Closet > > 3 pair undies - wear them once then turn them inside out = a 6 day supply before I have to wash > > 3 pair socks > > 1 pair jeans > > 1 pair khaki pants > > 2 polo shirts, 1 dress shirt (light), 1 Henley > > 1 pair flip flops > > 1 bath towel > > 1 pair shorts, light nylon that can be used as swimwear or casual, with locking pockets > > 1 sweater > > thermal underwear > > boonie hat > > riding jackets and pants, FirstGear and cheep windproof pants > > Waterproof light parka w/hood > > kidney belt, > > 1 spare face shields > > riding gloves > > bandanna > > > Office > > 2 pair glasses as a back up > > monocular (binoculars) > > Driver License (with several copies), Registration, Insurance (proof and policy), etc. - copy all documents and separate from Originals > > cash, credit card, travelers checks > > Accordion folder for all documents > > neck hanging wallet > > camera and cable for computer and charger don't forget the cables and chargers! > > compass > > passport renew passport for max time > > Small calculator for money exchange > > AM/FM radio, self powered > > maps, paper and pen, journal > > Dummy wallet with cash, credit cards, ID's & Driver's License - to give up in case of a bandido. > > Garage > > Clymer Manual > > tie down straps for the panniers 2 nylon tie downs with a way to synch > > jumper cables > > flashlight & hands free headlight/lamp > > matches, lighters, several ways to start a fire > > Slicker suit (rain suit) > > Chain Oil > > Tools, see tools list > > Leatherman tool & Swiss army knife, knife and spoon > > extra tubes and patch kit > > trowel to dig, or 3-in-one shovel, small > > tie down straps > > bug spray "Off" (mosquitos) ant spray > > air pump, co2 cartirdges to refill tire, tire repair kit > > plastic bags to waterproof hands and feet, rubber bands, newspaper bags to wrap on hand and feet in rain or cold. > > duct tape > > coffee filter, to strain fuels or as needed > > small scale to weight bags to distribute weight > > tire pressure gauge, tire tools to break tire down > > one foot of gas line, hose clamps, back up engine hoses > > Misc Items > > emergency whistle > > Helmet > > Gloves > > Scarves > > magnifying glass > > cable lock for jacket & helmet, chain and lock or tie downs for saddle bags > > knife, fork, mess kit, cup > > way to carry water > > knife for personal protection > motorcycle wallet, hidden wallet on neck > > umbrella > > plastic bags to waterproof (store) helmet, etc. > > Ear plugs > > plastic bags to store jackets > > maps & travel guides, info on bike shops and emails for USA suppliers > > backpack > > I know that it seems like a lot, but it really is not. I can fit most of it into the Pelican 1550's that I have and a Pelican bag over the rear. I also have a tank bag. Not quite minimalist, but the basics. This would be for an extended trip, out of the country (Latin America), for just a few days (in the US) I can leave a half of what I list. > > So, what do you carry? > > Eddie >

On Mar 31, 2012, at 5:21 PM, "Jud" wrote: > The one glaring error is your underwear supply, which you can easily cut by 1/3. How? > Here's how: > Day 1: Wear 'em > Day 2: Turn 'em inside out > Day 3: Trade with your buddy. > > This is elementary. I thought every biker knew it. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddie" wrote: > > > > There has been some talk on this newsgroup about long trip so I post below my Travel List. How does it compare to yours? Note that I brake down what I carry based on the rooms in a house. > > > > My List................. > > > > Bedroom > > > > 1. Lightweight sleeping bag for high temps. 1. Goosedown sleeping bag to use as a mat or in cold weather. > > > > 1 white sheet > > > > 1. bivouac tent and mosquito silk > > > > plastic footprint for tent > > > > mosquito head net, and mosquito gloves, mosquito repellant > > > > blow up pillow (not a blow up doll) just a pillow > > > > floor mat inflatable > > > > metalic space blanket, just in case for emergencies > > > > A shower curtain as a tarp > > > > rope, to tie down the tent, tie up the tarp, ect. > > > > alarm clock > > > > Bathroom > > > > ear plugs > > > > toothbrush and paste, dental floss > > > > aveno creme & suntan lotion > > > > vo 5 > > > > hairbrush & comb > > > > t paper > > > > soap, shampoo > > > > aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, chapstick, antibiotics, alkaselzer, misc medicines, q-tips, visine, vitamins, > > > > razors and shaving foam > > > > emergency mirror > > > > nail trimmer and small scissors, tweezers, dental pick > > > > first aid kit > > > > thermometer for fever > > > > magnification mirror > > > > talc powder > > > > Closet > > > > 3 pair undies - wear them once then turn them inside out = a 6 day supply before I have to wash > > > > 3 pair socks > > > > 1 pair jeans > > > > 1 pair khaki pants > > > > 2 polo shirts, 1 dress shirt (light), 1 Henley > > > > 1 pair flip flops > > > > 1 bath towel > > > > 1 pair shorts, light nylon that can be used as swimwear or casual, with locking pockets > > > > 1 sweater > > > > thermal underwear > > > > boonie hat > > > > riding jackets and pants, FirstGear and cheep windproof pants > > > > Waterproof light parka w/hood > > > > kidney belt, > > > > 1 spare face shields > > > > riding gloves > > > > bandanna > > > > > > Office > > > > 2 pair glasses as a back up > > > > monocular (binoculars) > > > > Driver License (with several copies), Registration, Insurance (proof and policy), etc. - copy all documents and separate from Originals > > > > cash, credit card, travelers checks > > > > Accordion folder for all documents > > > > neck hanging wallet > > > > camera and cable for computer and charger don't forget the cables and chargers! > > > > compass > > > > passport renew passport for max time > > > > Small calculator for money exchange > > > > AM/FM radio, self powered > > > > maps, paper and pen, journal > > > > Dummy wallet with cash, credit cards, ID's & Driver's License - to give up in case of a bandido. > > > > Garage > > > > Clymer Manual > > > > tie down straps for the panniers 2 nylon tie downs with a way to synch > > > > jumper cables > > > > flashlight & hands free headlight/lamp > > > > matches, lighters, several ways to start a fire > > > > Slicker suit (rain suit) > > > > Chain Oil > > > > Tools, see tools list > > > > Leatherman tool & Swiss army knife, knife and spoon > > > > extra tubes and patch kit > > > > trowel to dig, or 3-in-one shovel, small > > > > tie down straps > > > > bug spray "Off" (mosquitos) ant spray > > > > air pump, co2 cartirdges to refill tire, tire repair kit > > > > plastic bags to waterproof hands and feet, rubber bands, newspaper bags to wrap on hand and feet in rain or cold. > > > > duct tape > > > > coffee filter, to strain fuels or as needed > > > > small scale to weight bags to distribute weight > > > > tire pressure gauge, tire tools to break tire down > > > > one foot of gas line, hose clamps, back up engine hoses > > > > Misc Items > > > > emergency whistle > > > > Helmet > > > > Gloves > > > > Scarves > > > > magnifying glass > > > > cable lock for jacket & helmet, chain and lock or tie downs for saddle bags > > > > knife, fork, mess kit, cup > > > > way to carry water > > > > knife for personal protection > > motorcycle wallet, hidden wallet on neck > > > > umbrella > > > > plastic bags to waterproof (store) helmet, etc. > > > > Ear plugs > > > > plastic bags to store jackets > > > > maps & travel guides, info on bike shops and emails for USA suppliers > > > > backpack > > > > I know that it seems like a lot, but it really is not. I can fit most of it into the Pelican 1550's that I have and a Pelican bag over the rear. I also have a tank bag. Not quite minimalist, but the basics. This would be for an extended trip, out of the country (Latin America), for just a few days (in the US) I can leave a half of what I list. > > > > So, what do you carry? > > > > Eddie > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- On Sun, 4/1/12, RobertWichert wrote: From: RobertWichert Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: My Travel List? Yours???? To: "Jud" Cc: "DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com" DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 4:19 AM Underwear? Robert P. Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 On Mar 31, 2012, at 5:21 PM, "Jud" wrote: > The one glaring error is your underwear supply, which you can easily cut by 1/3. How? > Here's how: > Day 1: Wear 'em > Day 2: Turn 'em inside out > Day 3: Trade with your buddy. > > This is elementary. I thought every biker knew it. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddie" wrote: > > > > There has been some talk on this newsgroup about long trip so I post below my Travel List. How does it compare to yours? Note that I brake down what I carry based on the rooms in a house. > > > > My List................. > > > > Bedroom > > > > 1. Lightweight sleeping bag for high temps. 1. Goosedown sleeping bag to use as a mat or in cold weather. > > > > 1 white sheet > > > > 1. bivouac tent and mosquito silk > > > > plastic footprint for tent > > > > mosquito head net, and mosquito gloves, mosquito repellant > > > > blow up pillow (not a blow up doll) just a pillow > > > > floor mat inflatable > > > > metalic space blanket, just in case for emergencies > > > > A shower curtain as a tarp > > > > rope, to tie down the tent, tie up the tarp, ect. > > > > alarm clock > > > > Bathroom > > > > ear plugs > > > > toothbrush and paste, dental floss > > > > aveno creme & suntan lotion > > > > vo 5 > > > > hairbrush & comb > > > > t paper > > > > soap, shampoo > > > > aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, chapstick, antibiotics, alkaselzer, misc medicines, q-tips, visine, vitamins, > > > > razors and shaving foam > > > > emergency mirror > > > > nail trimmer and small scissors, tweezers, dental pick > > > > first aid kit > > > > thermometer for fever > > > > magnification mirror > > > > talc powder > > > > Closet > > > > 3 pair undies - wear them once then turn them inside out = a 6 day supply before I have to wash > > > > 3 pair socks > > > > 1 pair jeans > > > > 1 pair khaki pants > > > > 2 polo shirts, 1 dress shirt (light), 1 Henley > > > > 1 pair flip flops > > > > 1 bath towel > > > > 1 pair shorts, light nylon that can be used as swimwear or casual, with locking pockets > > > > 1 sweater > > > > thermal underwear > > > > boonie hat > > > > riding jackets and pants, FirstGear and cheep windproof pants > > > > Waterproof light parka w/hood > > > > kidney belt, > > > > 1 spare face shields > > > > riding gloves > > > > bandanna > > > > > > Office > > > > 2 pair glasses as a back up > > > > monocular (binoculars) > > > > Driver License (with several copies), Registration, Insurance (proof and policy), etc. - copy all documents and separate from Originals > > > > cash, credit card, travelers checks > > > > Accordion folder for all documents > > > > neck hanging wallet > > > > camera and cable for computer and charger don't forget the cables and chargers! > > > > compass > > > > passport renew passport for max time > > > > Small calculator for money exchange > > > > AM/FM radio, self powered > > > > maps, paper and pen, journal > > > > Dummy wallet with cash, credit cards, ID's & Driver's License - to give up in case of a bandido. > > > > Garage > > > > Clymer Manual > > > > tie down straps for the panniers 2 nylon tie downs with a way to synch > > > > jumper cables > > > > flashlight & hands free headlight/lamp > > > > matches, lighters, several ways to start a fire > > > > Slicker suit (rain suit) > > > > Chain Oil > > > > Tools, see tools list > > > > Leatherman tool & Swiss army knife, knife and spoon > > > > extra tubes and patch kit > > > > trowel to dig, or 3-in-one shovel, small > > > > tie down straps > > > > bug spray "Off" (mosquitos) ant spray > > > > air pump, co2 cartirdges to refill tire, tire repair kit > > > > plastic bags to waterproof hands and feet, rubber bands, newspaper bags to wrap on hand and feet in rain or cold. > > > > duct tape > > > > coffee filter, to strain fuels or as needed > > > > small scale to weight bags to distribute weight > > > > tire pressure gauge, tire tools to break tire down > > > > one foot of gas line, hose clamps, back up engine hoses > > > > Misc Items > > > > emergency whistle > > > > Helmet > > > > Gloves > > > > Scarves > > > > magnifying glass > > > > cable lock for jacket & helmet, chain and lock or tie downs for saddle bags > > > > knife, fork, mess kit, cup > > > > way to carry water > > > > knife for personal protection > > motorcycle wallet, hidden wallet on neck > > > > umbrella > > > > plastic bags to waterproof (store) helmet, etc. > > > > Ear plugs > > > > plastic bags to store jackets > > > > maps & travel guides, info on bike shops and emails for USA suppliers > > > > backpack > > > > I know that it seems like a lot, but it really is not. I can fit most of it into the Pelican 1550's that I have and a Pelican bag over the rear. I also have a tank bag. Not quite minimalist, but the basics. This would be for an extended trip, out of the country (Latin America), for just a few days (in the US) I can leave a half of what I list. > > > > So, what do you carry? > > > > Eddie > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- On Sun, 4/1/12, greg saunders wrote: From: greg saunders Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] My Travel List? Yours???? To: eddiebmauri@..., "klr" dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 6:50 PM Eddie, Forgive me BUT an alarm clock is NEVER a part of a motorcycle trip. Bike trips are for relaxing, enjoying the scenery, feeling a meditative/spiritual awareness as you navigate the twisty two-laners, sleeping when you are tired and waking up whenever you feel like it. Come on get with the program Bro. Ride Safe, Greg To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com From: eddiebmauri@... Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:27:04 +0000 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] My Travel List? Yours???? There has been some talk on this newsgroup about long trip so I post below my Travel List. How does it compare to yours? Note that I brake down what I carry based on the rooms in a house. My List................. Bedroom 1. Lightweight sleeping bag for high temps. 1. Goosedown sleeping bag to use as a mat or in cold weather. 1 white sheet 1. bivouac tent and mosquito silk plastic footprint for tent mosquito head net, and mosquito gloves, mosquito repellant blow up pillow (not a blow up doll) just a pillow floor mat inflatable metalic space blanket, just in case for emergencies A shower curtain as a tarp rope, to tie down the tent, tie up the tarp, ect. alarm clock Bathroom ear plugs toothbrush and paste, dental floss aveno creme & suntan lotion vo 5 hairbrush & comb t paper soap, shampoo aspirin, hydrogen peroxide, Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, chapstick, antibiotics, alkaselzer, misc medicines, q-tips, visine, vitamins, razors and shaving foam emergency mirror nail trimmer and small scissors, tweezers, dental pick first aid kit thermometer for fever magnification mirror talc powder Closet 3 pair undies - wear them once then turn them inside out = a 6 day supply before I have to wash 3 pair socks 1 pair jeans 1 pair khaki pants 2 polo shirts, 1 dress shirt (light), 1 Henley 1 pair flip flops 1 bath towel 1 pair shorts, light nylon that can be used as swimwear or casual, with locking pockets 1 sweater thermal underwear boonie hat riding jackets and pants, FirstGear and cheep windproof pants Waterproof light parka w/hood kidney belt, 1 spare face shields riding gloves bandanna Office 2 pair glasses as a back up monocular (binoculars) Driver License (with several copies), Registration, Insurance (proof and policy), etc. - copy all documents and separate from Originals cash, credit card, travelers checks Accordion folder for all documents neck hanging wallet camera and cable for computer and charger don't forget the cables and chargers! compass passport renew passport for max time Small calculator for money exchange AM/FM radio, self powered maps, paper and pen, journal Dummy wallet with cash, credit cards, ID's & Driver's License - to give up in case of a bandido. Garage Clymer Manual tie down straps for the panniers 2 nylon tie downs with a way to synch jumper cables flashlight & hands free headlight/lamp matches, lighters, several ways to start a fire Slicker suit (rain suit) Chain Oil Tools, see tools list Leatherman tool & Swiss army knife, knife and spoon extra tubes and patch kit trowel to dig, or 3-in-one shovel, small tie down straps bug spray "Off" (mosquitos) ant spray air pump, co2 cartirdges to refill tire, tire repair kit plastic bags to waterproof hands and feet, rubber bands, newspaper bags to wrap on hand and feet in rain or cold. duct tape coffee filter, to strain fuels or as needed small scale to weight bags to distribute weight tire pressure gauge, tire tools to break tire down one foot of gas line, hose clamps, back up engine hoses Misc Items emergency whistle Helmet Gloves Scarves magnifying glass cable lock for jacket & helmet, chain and lock or tie downs for saddle bags knife, fork, mess kit, cup way to carry water knife for personal protection motorcycle wallet, hidden wallet on neck umbrella plastic bags to waterproof (store) helmet, etc. Ear plugs plastic bags to store jackets maps & travel guides, info on bike shops and emails for USA suppliers backpack I know that it seems like a lot, but it really is not. I can fit most of it into the Pelican 1550's that I have and a Pelican bag over the rear. I also have a tank bag. Not quite minimalist, but the basics. This would be for an extended trip, out of the country (Latin America), for just a few days (in the US) I can leave a half of what I list. So, what do you carry? Eddie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> > There has been some talk on this newsgroup about long trip so I post below my Travel List. How does it compare to yours? Note that I brake down what I carry based on the rooms in a house. > > So, what do you carry? > > Eddie >