What to Pack on your Bike for EVERY Ride

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Motorcycle riders face a dilemma. Pack a lot of stuff, your bike is overloaded and you are more likely to fall down especially in the dirt. Pack nothing, and you won't have tools and spares to deal with things that happen. Here is the happy medium I have come to after 20 years of riding. I take this pack on every ride, long or short, near or far.
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[@rollingsteady3107]

There is always a gas station, but the first time you have to walk 3 miles with a flat tire in a cell phone dead zone and not one vehicle has passed you, you quickly start to reevaluate what you take on a ride! Great video!

[@fuglbird]

If it was only 3 miles no problem, but if .......

[@wonderingBadger]

In addition to much of the same as you, I also carry a headlamp. I don’t make it a habit of night riding, but one never knows. Might need it for a long walk out or repair that takes longer than anticipated. Great video once again Ian!

[@DarnellJBrown]

Agreed! Headlamps for camping or working on your bike in crevices or darker areas

[@BigRockMoto]

Good call!

[@johnanderson9735]

Extremely good advice. If for nothing else you are able to inspect the condition of your bike, and maybe even make a minor repair.

[@Jon_Ringo]

pro tip, wrap your duct tape around a playing card. Flat folded duct tape takes up a lot less space than rolling it and you can carry a lot more. You can also buy flat folded tape as well.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I wrap my duct tape around my marker and few other tool handles in different widths and electrical tape right next to that

[@johnschiltz6440]

Great video. I would recommend metal zip ties for areas that would melt plastic ties. And a medical kit...not just boo boo stuff, like aspirin or bandaids, but tourniquet and other trauma gear.

[@omicrondec]

Absolutely, this. Everyone needs a stop-the-bleed kit.

[@joshkirkby8103]

Amen

[@davekarl2256]

We don’t worry too much about taking lots of supplies for dealing with possible smaller injuries However having some medical supplies to address the bigger accidents that might need to be addressed so you can hopefully self evacuate is important. A Sam Splint, Velcro closure ace bandage, Quick Clot and gauze pads, Splinter Picker/Tweezers, Antihistamines, IB and Tylenol, prescription pain meds, irrigation syringe, bandaids, and a list of the previous existing medical conditions and prescription meds that the rider is taking along with ICE info. All of these items are very lightweight compared to the tools and supplies for dealing with mechanical bike issues so they can be carried in one small tail bag where the weight doesn’t effect the bikes CG very much. However the tools Ian showed is something we carry in Big River dry bags that are attached to the bikes crash bars where the weight is more central and much lower.

[@DavidSmith-wy5rb]

Hi John, Thanks for showing the various items you take with you. You have tire repair items but what about an air pump ? Also a trama kit is important more serious injuries !

[@johnschiltz6440]

@@DavidSmith-wy5rb Hi David, I carry an Aerostich air compressor. It works well.

[@richardmellem3583]

Emergency sleeping bag, some kind of plastic (even a large garbage bag) to keep dry, a 357 (smallest caliber I would use on a bear) and a bottle of bourbon just because.

[@joeybobbie1]

Now that’s my kinda of emergency kit.👍😁

[@nkgagne]

“For all you KLR riders out there…” HEY I resemble that remark!

[@Valco458]

Great setup & nice kit . I carry a whistle & Tourniquet on my Aerostitch Roadcrafter . If you have a bad get off & are in a ditch or over a embankment away from your bike you’ll have a way other than yelling to signal for help. The tourniquet is a valuable lifesaving tool because road rash, bruises & hurt pride won’t kill you, but a arterial bleed will kill you quickly. Amputations or open fractures aren’t uncommon in motorcycle accidents & a TQ will literally save you or your buddys life. I also carry a lifestraw / water purifier straw . Although I carry water, I’ve run out before after getting lost. By dumb luck I managed to survive. I only took 2 liters with my because it was going to be a short day & it was 106 degrees . Lol.. I also carry spare fuses for the bike & some bailing wire from my vast KLR experience.. Keep the shiny side up & ride safe 😉

[@richardmellem3583]

The whistle is a great call, maybe even a signaling mirror. Divers carry those.

[@reallifehardtruth4465]

Ep the whistle on your person

[@feral664]

Loved the "hope my wife isn't watching" as I watch hiding from my wife watching motorcycle vids

[@theodoremarakas9899]

I have one more to add to the list. AAA towing membership. Yes, I've used it before and for the hardcore riders....the riders of heavy bikes, it is a life saver.

[@alastairtheduke]

Don't forget to to at least pick their middle tier. The basic tier I don't think has any towing and if so, it's only for a small amount of miles

[@theodoremarakas9899]

@@alastairtheduke Very true. The option is listed as RV and it covers trailers and motorcycles. NOT every regional club offers he option therefore, not available everywhere. I run into this problem in NY but there was no issue in PA. Now NY offers it and of course I took it.

[@tommeyer6033]

I pack a lithium battery, too. But I’ve attached a heavy duty pigtail that tucks under a side panel on my DR, so I don’t have to remove any panels and the seat and then try to securely attach tiny alligator clamps to the battery posts. Must faster to just plug the pack into that pigtail and crank it up. I’ll listen again tonight. Oh and a couple caps of benedryl if I get a bee down my jacket and I get multiple stings before I can stop and remove my jacket.

[@joe2_515]

I always include a huge garbage bag for rain, a "space blanket", a magnetic compass and a map. It's essential to leave a detailed itinerary with estimated ETA at intermediate points.

[@4G63TDSM]

I carry a 12V air compressor or a usb rechargable/ battery powered one. CO2 cartridges can be difficult to replace if out at remote areas. Definately a flashlight/headlamp that can double as a hazard flasher to the kit... Wet wipes. Can't go without them.

[@toddwmac]

Good stuff as always...thanks! As a reminder or a suggestion to newbies.... If you are even a little serious about getting into the back country, get in the habit of working on your bike with the tools you carry. This accomplishes at least 2 things. 1) it ensures you have the tools you need and you know how to use them, 2) it reminds you of what you have on what bike (unless you maintain an accurate inventory) I've got several adv/dual sports in the garage with varying degrees of backcountry gear packs. Some of them have been in service for more than a decade so keeping up with what is where can be a pain. More than once I've been on the trail and went looking for a tool only to remember that I had it on a different bike. Duh! A couple additions (sorry if I missed them in your vid) safety wire, haul strap, silver emergency blanket (if you ride in the desert) and look for a way to store tools lower on the bike. Weight behind the rear axle is never a good thing. Thanks again.

[@bradsanders6954]

Ive got the same bag as the video but bigger, Im in the process of moving to rackless side bags to haul stuff. Get weight lower, + I hate swinging my leg over the bike and having a bag in the way,

[@matthenderson4832]

From BC: Lighter, candles, fire blanket, fire starter, flares and launcher, headlamp, and whistle. First things that come to mind.

[@MrEtnorb]

With a Lithium jump start battery you could carry a small tyre pump and ditch the gas bottles. I carry a spare gear lever too.

[@ChaserTiponi]

Id like to find a small electric tire pump to throw in the tank bag. For some reason the one I use for the pick up wont run on the power point from the bike? I need to investigate that. Maybe I need something motorcycle specific.

[@corychartier7961]

I travel remote in India on a Himalayan. Necessary equipment Allen set tire pump, tubes, tools for tire changing, multi tool, spare clutch cable as they tend to break, sleeping mat for unplanned stops, knife, zip ties, iodine tablets for drinking unknown water and or survival straw, fire starting kit.

[@mrhalish]

A pair of nitrile gloves are also great to wear underneath your motorcycle gloves during cold weather! Heated grips are great for the palms but the nutria gloves keep a bit of the wind chill off the backs of your hands. (Also keeps water off the skin if your gloves aren’t waterproof!)

[@edtaylor6431]

A very important item I would add is some kind of a flashlight. I carry two types, a head lamp so I have both my hands free, as well as a small bright flashlight. Just a suggestion for you.

[@Flatlower]

i'm glad im not the only person who pats myself down before leaving house for my wallet and phone

[@addicted2baseballrgd21]

5:24 when I tour, I'm usually with friends and will give the spare to them. I'd hate to lose my key, and be 500+ miles away from home.

[@ChavsADV]

Also something I don't think a lot of people realize and everyone says I'm crazy for this.... You can air up your tires with a high quality bicycle pump. I paid 20 bucks. For a small bell one and it only takes like 10 minutes to get a back tires up to pressure from flat. Many people either argue it takes too long or it's too much work but it's cheap and effective and I promise if you need it you will be very grateful you had it.

[@PewLand]

I carry both a bicycle pump and a small 12v pump. Good to have redundancy.

[@nomadpi1]

Excellent video. I used a lot less "carry-all" items in my wanderings, but I always like to hear about other people's "necessaries." I advise everyone to carry a small umbrella (I get them in my grocery store) - the $5 kind. It is about a foot long closed but will open up to 4 or 5 feet; use it as a sunshade, a hail-storm head cover, or just as a comfortable item. I also advise everyone to carry a lift-jack type for lifting a bike. At 79 yrs olds, the strength fades and you'll need all the help you can get in a bike drop.

[@mikem9953]

Small tip for anyone. In the hardware section at your local hardware store, in the assorted slide out boxes with the ‘odd ball’ hardware, they have Allen wrenches, fairly cheap, so you can buy just the size or sizes you need instead of buying a whole set for ‘that one size’ or to replace one you may have lost.

[@smbate]

First aid kit and an extra spark plug especially if you're riding a one cylinder bike. Great video. Thanks!

[@user-cx9cj8wf3h]

That Rigg Gear Tails End tailpack is Nice. You can attach things with the Molly straps. Adjustable to 27 L. Nice video, Ian.

[@shaundisch2020]

Nice vid as always. I have a headlamp, Shoe Goo which fixes everything from clothing to holes in tires. (E6000 would work too.) Stop and Go 12v tire pump. I ran over a 6" rock doing 50 mph and my headlamp and tube were life/time/$ savers. Put tape on the inside of my front tire and filled the 10mm hole with the Shoe Goo, 1,500 miles on it since and it looks great.

[@corychartier7961]

For international travelers I suggest a good tank bag. I am a foreigner living in India it has made my life so much easier at check points.

[@georgistefanov5028]

I did see/hear you to have some: - spare FUSEs - metal wire - some medical things

[@willywinket]

I’ve used a vise grips for a shift lever. My first bike was an old 1970s Suzuki 250 two stroke that I got for free. The shift lever shaft was mangled pretty bad including the splines. Vise grips worked great!

[@fasstimes9122]

Think you nailed it. Besides small first aid kit.

[@YamahaFJR1300andTriumphXC]

I carry a variety of fuses & an extra battery for the key fob. I use a compressor instead of the co2. Very nice video. Thanks for doing these.

[@johnpagejr.7628]

I carry most of the same stuff with me. I do carry a chain tool kit with me. I hate the idea of having something easy to fix brake and not have a simple tool to fix it and have to end my ride. Thanks for such a well thought out video on what to carry.

[@LenTheKiwi]

Have to add a few more items to my pack. Very well covered. Excellent tips...

[@jamesriley1207]

Thank you for another great video! I have too much stuff spread across my bikes and need to consolidate it into one bag. I appreciate the inspiration!

[@kawabungah20]

This is a really nice guide and/or refresher for the "biker's survival kit." I'm impressed that Ian got all that stuff in that small tail bag! (Whoa - putting that densely packed, extra 50 lbs. of weight on a tail must raise the cg of the bike as much as a passenger would! Just kidding.) Something I found to be well worth the expense for myself who wears prescription wrap around glasses is photo- sensitive glasses. They're great for riding through forests, canyons or other variable-illumination environments, including riding into a sunset when you don't want to pull off the highway just to change glasses. The glasses need to have stiff temple pieces so you can press them into your helmet/face padding. Also, I love the Shoei photo sensitive visor on my RF1200 helmet. Thanks, Ian for all the great info!

[@jimburch7507]

I'm very happy to see you're back from the hack. Your work is appreciated. Well done. Thanks for the info about your recovery James

[@michaelhunter8928]

Big Rock Bro, I just got my first bike. Dr650. Love your vids and keep coming back for advice. Thank you!

[@robertthesingh4618]

Great video! Adjustable wrench (Baco) and heat shrink tubes for electrical wires come in handy.

[@defaultuser3410]

I enjoyed this video, because I always ride with the same type of bag, with many of the same items...though you mentioned things I would never have thought of. One feature I like about the bag is the expandable zipper, it gives you extra room in case it gets hot and you want to remove a layer of clothing, or pack an extra layer in case it gets colder.

[@Raven.flight]

Watched a couple of your vids over the last weekend. Really good stuff. Subscribed. Looking forward to learning more.

[@John_Henry83]

Thanks You mentioned many things that I had never thought of carrying.

[@Julian-1111]

I also carry a Red rear light (clip on). I had my rear light go out on my GSA, never felt so “invisible” riding home at night on a rural road. Thanks for your great vids, I’m serial watching. Cheers from San Diego.

[@mtzionlion]

I have a red light on the rear of my helmet attached by velcro.

[@AntaresSQ01]

I know it's an old vid but pretty much the same for me, I go ta very similar givi tail bag that always has an inflator, tyre patch kit, basic bike toolkit under the seat, change of glasses, wet wipes, some spare zipties, tape a flashlight, powerbank + charging cables, and some sort of multitool/utility blade. Extras that often go in there are some painkillers etc. I also carry some very basic first aid supplies and a proper first aid kit when going into nowhere or far from civilisation. For normal weekend rides around local roads I tend not to though as you're always 5 minutes from someone coming to help if you're unlucky.

[@Nothern_King]

Thank you, great video

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Good advice. Thanks Ian.

[@thedoctorlee]

I always carry a length of clear hose to syphon gas in a pinch. Plus the zip ties and battery booster. Those 3 things have saved the day many times.

[@paulwheeler470]

Really fantastic content 👍 Thank you for sharing your personal motorcycle travel kit. I carry some of those items for sure. You’ve inspired me to update my travel kit. Thank you for sharing where you purchased or attained your travel kit items. Very much appreciated, it will save me a lot of time. 😀 By the way I really enjoy & learn a lot, from your shared content. 👍

[@deerinmyyard8430]

Spark plug wrench and a spare headlamp are things I’ve carried since like 1996.

[@dualsportadventure]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@geirstella10]

This is a super valuable video. Any long term rider will validate this content right away. Phones have flashlights these days, but I bring a head lamp (PETZL.) A small flash light will do. Another point is, with your preparedness; you not only cover your own needs, but you're able to give some stranger a hand. I found, over time, most of my Advils I gave to other people.

[@jjleroux5442]

Pretty comprehensive kit you’ve got. Thank you for sharing. I always carry a small medical kit in my back pack. Painkillers, nausea tablets, stuff for diarrhea, anti histamine and plasters and bandages.

[@10bobbit49]

I'm hoping to add a adventure bike to my garage in the next 12mths and your channel is a wealth of information that's well presented. Thanks

[@Avensur]

Another excellent tutorial Ian is thanks. Your inspiration is awesome. Don't leave home without it!

[@matt-roden]

I’ve been renting adventure bikes and going on trips for a bit now. I’ve come to the point where it’s time to ditch the Ninja and get a GS instead. That being said I’d really like to see a series of videos on motorcycle camping. What to bring, reviews on tents ( I’m intrigued by Wingman of the Roads products), how to go about meals, should you stay at a campsite vs public land, and all sorts of other things you should consider but may not be thinking about.

[@gerhardvaneeden5615]

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[@jbaccanalia]

Professional and informative, an excellent resource for anyone wanting to get started. These might be the best instructional videos available.

[@huites99]

Always great info. Thanks for sharing

[@FM-db3ft]

I carry water, tooth brush, tire plug and inflation kit as tubeless, a small tool kit and a credit card all the time inside frame bags. On an overnight trip I add socks, shirt and underwear in a small tail bag unless I am camping in which case a larger 25 L bag containing a 2p tent, quilt, sleep pad, inflatable pillow and small mess kit, freeze dried food and coffee.

[@geirstella10]

First aid kit: any small kit is better than none. Also, you mentioned a tow strap: bring a piece of strong rope; also: your company sponsor "Tusk" has a nice compact tow strap kit:)

[@mikeweeks9242]

I keep my ICE card between the helmet cushioning and the outer layer. In the UK if you put a sticky green dot on the helmet (usually in a corner on the visor) it tells Emergency Services to look in the helmet for the ICE card.

[@stretchmfe4913]

Nice to have that standard. Of course, a lot of us don't wear a helmet on this side of the pond. I do, but a lot don't. I've got ICE info in my phone for emergency contacts, meds, etc.

[@alastairtheduke]

I keep mine where emergency responder will look for first to identify my, my wallet where my license is.

[@T23LC]

I really love your videos! I'm new to this ADV riding world but your insights and attention to detail are pure gold to be as a beginner and I'm sure experts alike

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you like them!

[@drewhbend]

first bike back in the day was a KLR so agree on the zip tie comments :)

[@Raven.flight]

The only thing that I thought you might have is some more soap (like maybe a tiny spritz bottle) just enough to wet the wheel rim. It makes it a lot LOT easier to break and make beads when you have to change a stubborn tyre.

[@mikem9953]

Candle as a flashlight? Thank you for NOT carrying a stupid socket set! I’ve already used my bike tools to do a fairly thorough prep at home, trying not to use my shop tools, to make sure I’ve have what’s needed.

[@tylerlabelle1749]

So much stuff! I carry a front tube, levers, and a small tool kit.

[@lonelylobster_9829]

I like to carry metal zipt ties with my kit, you can fix reaattach almost anything with it; and i also keep a spare key for the motorcycle in the heel of my left boot

[@9x23]

I think tire repair parts and equipment, fuses, a jump pack, a good multi-tool, and a air compressor are essential. I carry a Gerber Center drive multi-tool with extra torx bits. It's the best multi-tool for working on motorcycle because of the bit holding tool is on the center line of the tool and you can use it folded at 90 degrees for extra leverage. I love the Wera 1/4" drive metric socket set with torx bits. I do a large amount of the work on my bikes with it and its tiny. I also carry a fixed T-handle 1/4" socket wrench. For electrical items I also carry a small multi meter, several feet of electrical wire, and self-fusing tape. In addition to nylon tie wraps I carry a few stainless steel tie wraps and some stainless steel wire. I quit carrying a set of vice grips and started carrying a 8" pair of Knipex cobra pliers that weigh a third as much as the vice grips. I also carry some individually packaged hand wipes made for getting grease off of your hands.

[@HippieRedneck666]

Great kit and video. People say you’re unlikely to break a chain, but I’ve done it within the first 15 minutes of a ride on my F800. I road over a stick and it somehow popped up and jammed between my chain and sprocket. Now I always carry the motion pro break/rivet tool cause I hate being stuck on the side of the road!

[@detch5307]

Great topic. I agree with John below regarding the metal zip ties. I'm a V-Strom rider. I bought a tool set specifically for my V-Strom and it fits inside my GIVI tool container that mounts behind one of my pannier racks. All other items are in the bottom of my panniers. This is a fun exercise thinking through everything that is essential and being as compact and efficient as possible. Given the length of my travels, I also carry an extra clutch cable, throttle cable, spark plugs, and foot pegs. Thumbs up on the Garmin InReach. Waterproof tank bag!

[@johnanderson9735]

Good tips. I bought a Spot X GPS tracker awhile ago, and then upgraded to a full Inmarsat satellite phone. Probably overkill, but I have found my self in spots, even kind of close to home where cell service did not work. Good point to have the GPS device on your person, if something happens it would be far more accessible.

[@Spydertravel]

well done! I actually got a couple of new useful suggestions from this video!

[@davidgriego8722]

Nice video some good info there. I carry a smaller portion of what u have but I may now expand that a little. Thank you

[@paulheuts1]

Also carry an emergency (or space) blanket for warmth or put on the ground while working on the bike and a cheap wool hat. And correct me if I'm wrong but don't star/torx wrenches work on hex bolts as well but not vice versa?

[@YNOTRC]

The teddy bear made me feel more comfy for sure. Love the vids brother

[@joeybobbie1]

Hi Ian, as always. Another Great Video. I used to ride all the time without anything extra besides the Bike Tool Kit. That was until my Battery went dead. I was stuck for Hours because no one had a Jump Starter for a AGM Battery. Anyways, the first thing I did was order a Jump Starter I could keep in my Bag. I got one from Harbor Freight and it works. Not very expensive and it will jump a AGM Battery. I also added Tire Tools and a way to Air up Tires with the C02 Cartridges. Mostly a lot of the same Tools you have. I won’t ride without them now. I did see a lot of good ideas I didn’t think of. Thanks for making the Video. I think it will help a lot of People, including me.👍😁

[@futuresrock]

Great video.....Thanks a million mate......😊

[@Getting-On]

Some great tips open what to carry and also by exclusion what not to carry. Thanks.

[@mancavemoto]

Useful video, thanks

[@calmistheway]

A few master links and a small chain tool is a must IMHO. If not for you then for when you are a hero. The problem is most folks figure they "can't" grind off the pin. But a small flat file ( small enought to fit between 2 pins ) with good square edge used to file off the circumference edge of the pin so the tool pushes it easy - could be used. BTW - What's the weight of that bag?

[@chrisgreen3100]

timely video ian - i take a multimeter and on older bikes a set of fuses.

[@fidanym]

Bike specific Eastbound wheel repair kit, packs small and light, a few wrenches, torx wrenches, some sockets, a beadpro, spare tubes, portable air compressor, multi tool

[@Rebel_Canuck]

Excellent advice. Thank you for sharing.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DavidKaufman-pq1pr]

I always carry a first aide kit and blood clotting bandages in a soft case which is marked with a Red Cross. I live and ride in Italy which requires a light weight reflective vest for each rider as well as the FAK and a pair of rubber gloves to render assistance without being exposed to blood born pathogens. Thanks for your videos- you do a great job and I enjoy seeing the San Diego Countryside as I am from there.

[@shegocrazy]

My essentials are: tyre repair kit, leatherman, small medi pack, spare spectacles (old scratched up ones), jump starter, head torch, luggage straps, sunscreen, rag, misc appropriate tools like pliers, screwdriver, allen keys, small wrench. If on a long tour in country regions I also takes spare tubes.

[@dualsportedc]

Good to have a bunch of tools to work on the bike but you should also cover your 10 C's of survivability in case you need to spend a night in the wilderness against your will. Turn survival into inconvenient camping as it were. Here's my compact system that fits in my KLR's (will probably have to downsize a thing or two to fit my DRZ's Rigg Gear bag) tail bag (I run bright orange for everything I can get in that color): Cutting: Leatherman Super Tool 300, Swiss Army Swiss Champ, Case Stockman, KA-BAR DOZIER, Cold Steel SRK Combustion: Ferro rod, bic lighter, mini inferno, vaseline soaked cotton balls, char cloth, flint & steel, magnesium bar, waterproof matches, chunk of fatwood Cordage: number 36 bank line, Titan Survivor cord, 275 paracord, snare wire, assorted zip ties Container: Pathfinder 32oz steel bottle, assorted ziploc bags Cover: SOL escape bivvy, UST survival blanket (tarp), 6 tent pegs Compass: Silva compass, small button compass Canvas needle: Assorted sewing needles including a large sewing needle and thread Cargo tape: Gorilla tape (orange and black), electrical tape Cotton material: 2x orange bandana Candling device: Olight Arkfeld, petzl head lamp, 2 tea light candles, mosquito repelling candle, glow sticks Along with that I throw in a couple of backpacker's pantry meals, a compact tool system for working on the bike, a packable jacket, a small nut and bolt kit, write in the rain note pad and pen, Anker solar power bank, first aid kit, Sawyer Mini water filter, and some electrolyte powder. This all compounds with what is on my body at all times: Custom pocket knife from RMOR Knives Buck 110 Wood Jewel Finland Lion Bear and Son Trapper Swiss Army 7 Victorinox Swiss Tool Exotac ferro rod Mini Bic Live fire 6 ft of Titan Survivor Cord Leatherman Juice CS4 Readyman cards Altoid survival tin (holds just a few little odds and ends similar to a Rambo knife, as well as some water purification tablets) I also keep a few items in my riding jacket: Card with important info Survival fishing kit Bic lighter Mylar blanket Ferro rod Small first aid kit Mini signaling kit Small flashlight Titan Survivor cord Leatherman Signal Tops survival whistle Cold Steel Pocket Bushman Plus I have my backpack with a hydration bladder, a couple titanium single walled bottles, a few emergency water purification items, a light jacket, some snacks, a large Essentia water, some electrolytes, a couple gatorades, a Bahco Laplander folding saw, a Gerber Strongarm, a can of bear spray, and another UST survival blanket Is it overkill? Perhaps but at least if something happens like a freak snow storm or I get lost or something happens to where I have to spend some time in the wilds till help arrives or I can get myself out, I'm set up very well to be found alive. I do have a Zoleo GPS locator but if something should happen to it, I want to be able to come home to my wife. I'll probably condense things down a bit and swap some heavier stuff for lighter stuff for the DRZ since it's a lightweight ADV build but I'll still be running gear heavy

[@bradsanders6954]

Wow. Amazing all that fits in that bag. Ive got the bigger version of the same bag. Its funny I carry all this stuff to fix the bike, in 51,000 miles on my DR 650 other than flats Ive never put a wrench on the bike while out on a ride. Tightening things at home works. Some good ideas on this video Thanks!

[@holdenivy4481]

This is just my take on the backpack contents, I would reccomend adding a small med kit in it. I have one in my backpack

[@alainvoets1959]

First Aid Kit?

[@dptubexx]

Exactly what I was expecting and surprised not even basic was shown.

[@thedoctorlee]

@@dptubexx Eye drops, ibuprofen, duct tape and zip ties. JB weld any broken bones...

[@dptubexx]

@@thedoctorlee 🤣😂😜 Well that’s a start… You can make a lot with what you have on hand yet you might want to consider a proper first aid/trauma kit to add in. May you NEVER need it!

[@thedoctorlee]

@@dptubexx 100%, I was only kidding. I usually carry a very basic kit in my toiletries bag. By no means a trauma kit though. In addition to this... getting certified training is important... CPR, etc.

[@dptubexx]

@@thedoctorlee that’s great to hear! I figured you were kidding, and your addition of getting proper training is excellent and so important. Again, one hopes none of us ever need to use the kit or the training! Keep the rubber side down!

[@70YRODANDO]

Great video, thanks. A list of all recommended items will be good to easily go over anytime. Regards from Mérida Yucatán Mexico

[@KennyHutton]

Great middle ground! Keep up the good work. Where are you keeping all your comparison data? I know you’ve talked about cataloging and publishing a large scale list…. Cheers, your fan Kenny

[@stretchmfe4913]

Nice pack of needed gear. Thanks for the info.

[@BigRockMoto]

No problem 👍

[@lsradventures]

Nice video. Used a hose clamp once on the wife's linkage nut. So I now carry extra linkage nuts

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Awesome help

[@winduncan9818]

I always carry an extra layer of clothes and a water bottle. Living in the Sac valley and riding in the hills it can just get really cold or snow on me. Also carry a trauma first aid kit.

[@BigRockMoto]

good info

[@adildewji]

Thank you!

[@joezephyr]

I downloaded your spread sheet on towing. It is very good thank you. The one variable missing is the wheel base of the vehicle. I have a 2 door Jeep Wrangler that can tow 750 kilo. The van I am looking at is 330kilo and our camping gear will bring that up to 450 kilo. It seems I can tow it. How does the short wheelbase affect the formula on your spread sheet?

[@mollygrubber]

One thing I could add is to sort your tools for your particular bike. There's no point carrying a whole socket or wrench set when you only need 2 of them. Same thing goes for screwdriver bits etc. As others have said, a dedicated light source (hands-free, not your phone) is REAL nice to have when you get stuck in the dark. Also, you can buy tiny little WD-40 cans, easy to carry and light, but real useful if you have a sticky component, or to mount tires. Fuses! Tiny, light, and mission critical if you blow one. JB Weld, always a good idea, also a roll of stainless wire. Finally, a lighter and a space blanket. Both small and light, and could save your life if SHTF.

[@atlas8rides]

Good stuff 👍

[@androidemulator6952]

Thanks - great video.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you liked it!

[@zahidkhankpc380]

Too appreciated 😊