Gear Placement On the Bike

TOP CASE:

This is where we generally store our sleeping gear and things that come with us inside the tent. Try to keep it light to avoid making the bike top heavy.

Top case contains sleeping gear, tent poles, tent spikes, and JetBoil stove. Avoid storing food with your bedding because the lingering odors could attract animals.

• Self Inflating Sleeping Pads (2)
• Mummy Sleeping Bags (2)
• +25 Degree Sleeping Bag Liner (2)
• JetBoil Stove & Coffee Press (1)
• Jetboil Fuel Canisters (2)
• Lantern (1)
• Water Purification Tablets Pack (1)
• All-Purpose Blue Tarp

LEFT PANNIER:

This is where we pack items that go outside the tent and also our food. It is important to keep food and dirtier items separate from your clothes and anything else that will go inside the tent.

The left pannier carries camp chairs, lights, food, ax, shovel, and utensils; everything that stays outside our tent.

• Camp Chairs (2)
• Ax with Integrated Knife (1)
• Mini-Shovel (1)
• Water Bottles (2)
• Head Lamps (2)
• Tripod Flashlight (1)
• Collapsible Rubber Mess Kit (1)

RIGHT PANNIER:

Bulkier items like a tent and tools go in the right side bag. We also carry tennis shoes here for times when we want to hike or go for a walk.

Tent, towels, and rags go in the right pannier. And don’t forget the tools and first aid kit!

• 4-Person Tent
• Heavy Duty Tent Stakes
• Bear Spray
• Rags and Camp Towels
• Toiletries
• Wolfman Luggage Wolfy Tool Roll
• Tennis Shoes
• First Aid Kit

Clothing High and Dry

It is important to keep our clothing separate, but dry. So we use the 21-liter Wolfman Luggage Renegade Dry Duffel for shorter trips or the 33-liter Wolfman Expedition Dry Duffel for longer trips. Either bag straps onto the top case, making clothing easily accessible throughout the day, should we need to add or subtract layers.

Our clothing gets strapped to the top case for easy access throughout the day. The 21-liter Wolfman Luggage Renegade Dry Duffel packs clothing for both of us on shorter trips.

Which brings me to the clothing, which I promised I would briefly discuss. When packing clothing, we focus on thin, snug fitting layers in order to keep packing size to a minimum. We use fitness clothing and stay away from cotton items or anything that is not easily dryable and/or washable. We also want to leave room for extra undergarments like underwear and socks so we can change if we get wet in our travels. Below is a brief list of the clothing each one of us packs for a two-week journey:

• Base Layers (3)
• Undergarments (7)
• Socks Pair (7)
• Long Sleeve Shirt (4)
• Short Sleeve Shirt (3)
• Button-Down Camp Shirt (1)
• Fleece Pullover (1)
• Cargo Pants (2)
• Fleece Cap (2)
• Gloves Pair (2)

Packing this way allows us to dress with layers and easily adjust to changing temperatures. Because the layers are thin and snug, they take up minimal space in the bag. And using fitness materials keeps the weight of the bag down. These materials are also easy to wash and dry while on the road. Dressing in layers also means that we can get more use out of our clothing before needing to wash them.

I should also mention that, in the event that we are carrying additional electronics, such as cameras and music devices, we add a Wolfman Luggage Explorer Lite Tank Bag to the mix. This bag has plenty of space to add smaller items we need quick access to.

For extra space and quick access to essential items, we add a tank bag to the mix.

An indispensable item that you don’t see here is a 4-6 liter water bladder, which we usually pack in the right pannier. But it goes wherever it fits the best, once we are packed.

It’s important not to stuff the cases too much in order to leave room for extra things you’d like to bring back from your trip.

This setup has allowed my wife and I to have many wonderful experiences as we’ve traveled over the years. Although this may not be the best solution for everyone, this solution has served our specific needs. And hopefully, it will provide you with a good starting point to get out there with your “someone special.”

Two-Up Motorcycle Camping Gear Weights and Measures

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