What to Bring

[hongman]

Getting very excited!!!

Here is what I'll be bringing, on the bike. Maybe it will help others (other first time campers perhaps) remember something they had forgotton or in fact for some of you to remind me to bring something!

Here goes:

Camping:-
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Airbed / Mat
Clothes for weekend
Shoes
Medication (legal, honest!)
Phone Charger
Black Sacks (for serperating any wet stuff)
Towel
I.C.E Card
Torch
Painkillers (Just in case...)
Pillowcase
Earplugs
Camera

Sanitary
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Hair Gel
Small Mirror
Bog Roll!
Deodorant
Babywipes
Soap

Bike Related
Can of lube
GPS
Waterproofs
Tololkit
Spare Key
Waterproof's
Pack some tools

Anything else I missed? I dont want to be asking people to borrow obvious things all weekend becuase I've forgot ;)

:p

[barwel1992]

yeh you are missing a car and a gf/wife/bf(if ya swing that way) to take it all :D

[RichT]

Getting very excited!!!

Here is what I'll be bringing, on the bike. Maybe it will help others (other first time campers perhaps) remember something they had forgotton or in fact for some of you to remind me to bring something!

Here goes:

Camping:-
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Airbed / Mat
Clothes for weekend
Medication (legal, honest!)
Phone Charger
Black Sacks (for serperating any wet stuff)
Towel
I.C.E Card
Torch
Painkillers (Just in case...)
Pillowcase (stuff with cloths for pillow)
Beer/Food Tickets

Sanitary
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mouthwash (Why?)
Hair Gel
Small Mirror
Bog Roll!

Bike Related
Bike Cover (why?)
Can of lube (why?)
GPS
Waterproofs
Bike sized toolkit
Spare Key (To keep away from your regular key)

Anything else I missed? I dont want to be asking people to borrow obvious things all weekend becuase I've forgot ;)

:p

My thoughts in bold above

[dyzio]

Wouldn't bother with the bike cover, but if you've got the space...

If you've bought the AR clothing then you need to pack one tshirt and/or hoodie less

[kwak zzr]

Because I'm in the cage I shall be bringing everything!!!! I'm sure far more than I need :)

[kellyjo]

I bought a tent with an extra bedroom so the bike will be sleeping in there - no cover needed, either that or the bike can sleep with me and my OH can sleep in the spare room :p

List looks pretty complete, liking the spare key reminder, keep meaning to do that and never do!!

[Tara]

never mind the waterproof for the bike don't forget a waterproof for you oh and ear plugs for sleeping in

[hongman]

Mouthwash - Eh, personal preference. The meds I take leave a nasty after-taste in my mouth first thing which brushing doesnt seem to rid of. I'll bring a travel sized bottle, wont take up much space.

Bike Cover - Um...was just thinking if it chucks it down...maybe I wont bring it then!

Lube - Small, again since I will be covering lots of (possible wet) miles, a good idea? Am I just being paranoid then? :D

What would a useful bike sized toolkit comprise of?

Spare key - noted.

Thanks

[hongman]

never mind the waterproof for the bike don't forget a waterproof for you oh and ear plugs for sleeping in

Ah yes, Earplugs!

Nice one.

[dyzio]

If it's raining, then the bike will get wet. :D

Toolkit, whatever is under the seat in the oem. Chain lube isn't a bad idea.

[hongman]

I did have the OEM toolkit when I bought the bike but I think I lost it on the road I crashed on :( Never even looked inside it - what's there?

[fizzwheel]

Chain lube is a good call. The rideout itself isn't to far, but if you are travelling along way to get there and home again you might need it. Babywipes are also handy things to take camping to.

[hongman]

I'll be covering about 230 miles there and the same back I think, roughly (dependant on route, detours etc), plus the actualy rideout.

Babywipes - good call. Have stacks of the stuff!

[metalangel]

Getting very excited!!!

Here is what I'll be bringing,

Can of lube

:smt107 Sleep on your backs, people.

[hongman]

Well I walked straight into that one didnt I lol

[metalangel]

Hehe! You forgot a very important one - DEODORANT. If the weather is anything like it is right now, you'll be half-cooked inside your gear.

[hongman]

My BO smells of roses...;)

I am wondering actually I'll even bother with hair gel, no matter what I'm going to have helmet (bike helmet...) hair most of the time anyway.

[kwak zzr]

you need soap on your list or you will stink by saturday :)

[hongman]

See what I mean.

I'd forget my bike if I wasnt riding it.

[kwak zzr]

lol :) i shouldnt worry you will always forget something, just to be on the safe side their will be 200 other bars of soap on site just incase lol

[Shellywoozle]

bring some music CD's of your taste :)

[hongman]

CD's?? What are CD's??

Ah, it seems CD's are something people used to use in the prehistoric ages before MP3 players ;)

[Nick_69]

how bout bringing some shoes instead of wearing ur boots all the times

[Shellywoozle]

CD's?? What are CD's??

Ah, it seems CD's are something people used to use in the prehistoric ages before MP3 players ;)

I am a dinosaur as I am being forced to take my dinosaur music machine. Saying that I did say I would take my MP3 player and speakers but I was told the speakers were too small :smt003

[darkdreamsgal]

In case no one's mentioned these yet (can't be bothered to trawl through!)

Puncture kit if you've got one
Map of Wales in case you get lost
Phone (or the charger will be pretty darned useless :-P)
Wallet
Flipflops for the showers...
Swimming shorts?!

[fenjer]

what would you carry as an emergency tool kit for the bike? I've not got the original one with mine...

Suggestions please?

edit: Possibly wise to bring a spare visor for your lid if you have one

[metalangel]

how bout bringing some shoes instead of wearing ur boots all the times

Further to this, OdourEaters spray if you've got it. I like to go shopping and for lunch and such on my way into work which can mean I spend more times in my bike boots than is good, and giving them a spray before I leave home and then again when I get home prevents them becoming minging.

Bear in mind that you'll be stuck in your tent, you don't want to be gassed by the green clouds coming from your boots.

[jambo]

My toolkit for bike looks something like this:
8,10,12,14,17mm Spanners / socket
Puncture repair kit
Screwdrivers (Ph #2, PH#3 & Flat head)
Spare Brake & clutch levers if possible
Gaffa/Duct tape & cable ties
4,5,6mm allen keys
Pliers / Mole grips
Latex gloves (You always have a problem with the dirtiest part of the bike)

That aside:
Side-stand puck (Though I believe Messie's bringing a few spares)
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Torch (with extra batteries)
Wallet
Phone that'll last the whole weekend / some method of charging in a field, there will NOT be 200 wall sockets...
Deoderant
T-shirts, socks & underwear
Chain lube
Camera

That should pretty much sort it
Jambo

[Messie]

My toolkit for bike looks something like this:
8,10,12,14,17mm Spanners / socket
Puncture repair kit
Screwdrivers (Ph #2, PH#3 & Flat head)
Spare Brake & clutch levers if possible
Gaffa/Duct tape & cable ties
4,5,6mm allen keys
Pliers / Mole grips
Latex gloves (You always have a problem with the dirtiest part of the bike)

That aside:
Side-stand puck (Though I believe Messie's bringing a few spares)
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Torch (with extra batteries)
Wallet
Phone that'll last the whole weekend / some method of charging in a field, there will NOT be 200 wall sockets...
Deoderant
T-shirts, socks & underwear
Chain lube
Camera

That should pretty much sort it
Jambo


140 of them delivered last week end lol!

I've got the standard toolkit on the bike, but there's little point as I wouldn't know what to do with half of it.


Note to self - make sure breakdown/recovery insurance is up to date!

[kwak zzr]

if i have room i'll throw my toolbox in the car just incase we need more than the OE tool kit.

[jambo]

Note to self - make sure breakdown/recovery insurance is up to date!
Good point!

[fenjer]

I've got the standard toolkit on the bike, but there's little point as I wouldn't know what to do with half of it.



True - I carry bits and bobs, but in reality if it's not really obvious how to fix it, or I cant be talked through it on the phone, it's straight on the phone to the recovery people, which is all up to date having been renewed just before the GM.

[hongman]

I need to get breakdown/recovery....

[Milky Bar Kid]

I need to get breakdown/recovery....

Yes, given your track record recently, you most definately do! LOL!

[hongman]

Aye lol.

I best stay at the back of the rideout, so if I off it I wont trip anyone else up!!!

[metalangel]

But if you're at the back, remember to stop if someone's in front of you too...

[hongman]

:(

[fenjer]

I need to get breakdown/recovery....

Organise it now then - some of them (like mine) have extra fees for call outs within 72 hours of the policy starting etc...

[hongman]

Yep, just shopping around now.

[caz650s]

Hongman ... Stop going on about if it rains !!

We have had our fair share of rain on the last Three AR's at least .

Think positive ... It WILL be warm & dry :cool: ...now pack it in ;)

[hongman]

Hongman ... Stop going on about if it rains !!

We have had our fair share of rain on the last Three AR's at least .

Think positive ... It WILL be warm & dry :cool: ...now pack it in ;)

I'm not going on about rain!

Well not in the last few posts anyway ;)

[Lissa]

I'm not going on about rain!



If it rains, you get wet. You won't melt and you won't shrink. (Says the person who used to be 6ft 8 :p)

[phil24_7]

I'm bringing a van with our bikes in it so will bring plenty of stuff for all occasions...in fact...I gaurantee I will bring more stuff than any right minded person would need...that's just how I roll!

[Bear]

TBH if you ride your bike on a daily basis without a toolkit or don't know how to use one, the last place you'll have a problem is on a mass ride out with probably at least a quarter of the riders having a toolkit and the knowledge to help you use it!

Get a basic tool kit if you like, it's not a bad thing to carry with you at all times, but don't worry too much if you haven't got one for the AR

[Kate Moss]

I'm bringing a van with our bikes in it so will bring plenty of stuff for all occasions...in fact...I gaurantee I will bring more stuff than any right minded person would need...that's just how I roll!

Plenty of room for lots of shoes then!

[BernardBikerchick]

i am just taking me !! lol - oh ok a tooth brush though ! by my underwear is amazingly resiliant for a few days !! lol

[hongman]

BBc...go commando, you dont even need to worry about 1 pair then ;)

ANYWAY

I half heartedly made an attempt at strapping everything to the bike today, and it didnt go too well, lol.

Turns out my bungee straps are FAR too small :(

I think I may end up chucking all my camping stuff (inc tent, sleeping bag, air bed) into a duffal bag (all fits) and using my oxford soft panniers for clothes and the rest of the stuff. That way I only have to worry about securing one bag and not a seperate tent, bag, etc...

[fizzwheel]

oxford soft panniers for clothes and the rest of the stuff. That way I only have to worry about securing one bag and not a seperate tent, bag, etc...

Are you taking a pillion ?

If not, then put your stuff into the panniers making sure you keep the weight equal between them or you'll end up with a strange handling bike. Then put your tent arcoss the top of the panniers / pillion seat and then bungee onto that, The panniers and pillion seat will give you a nice wide platform for everything else that way then.

[hongman]

No pillion.

I'm sure I'll come up with something Fizz! Must must must remember to buy some last minute stuff though...

[Messie]

Hongman
Look at some of the pictures from previous AR's to get an idea of (a) how to strap stuff to a bike and (b) just HOW MUCH stuff can be strapped to a bike!!

[N8te rider]

Taking my trailer. So any off's on the ride out, Mrs N8te rider could rescue the bike :-) Touch wood of course.

[hongman]

I'm looking forward to seeing your bike, looks delicious ;)

[hongman]

Well, did a test pack on the bike!

Duffal bag on top has tent, sleeping bag, airbed, few random bits. Lots of room left.

Pannier are emtpy but will be filled with clothes/light goods. I'll wrap the duffal bag in black sacks and the panniers come with their own waterproof bags!

All secured, feels solid enough. It feels a lot heavier than I anticipated though. Hope it doesnt affect my riding too much, I'll just remember to take it super easy, as smooth as possible.
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[N8te rider]

Nicely loaded!

[hongman]

Ah crap, you know what I forgot whilst down The Range. Those matt things to stop the bungee cords rubbing on the plastics, which they do.

Pants.

New rubber front and back being fitted tomorrow, fenda extenda due soon also. My fixer peg should be here tomorrow also, and that is me officially sorted for the AR!

[N8te rider]

Ah crap, you know what I forgot whilst down The Range. Those matt things to stop the bungee cords rubbing on the plastics, which they do.

Oh yeah! Good one. Must remember those :thumbsup:

[Messie]

[QUOTE=hongman;2334306]Ah crap, you know what I forgot whilst down The Range. Those matt things to stop the bungee cords rubbing on the plastics, which they do. I've got some of that. If you can make it to Boreham we can slot it in there :)

Pants.

New rubber front and back being fitted tomorrow, fenda extenda due soon also. My fixer peg should be here tomorrow also, and that is me officially sorted for the AR! [QUOTE]

If you're getting two new tyres I suggest you try to get out and about as much as possibe this week to scrub them in a bit. Not essential, mind, 'cos the first bit of our journey will be boring straight lines, but it does help. Particularly if you're not used to a loaded bike.

[Nick_69]

Did a test run with the bike fully loaded everything seams fine

[Bluefish]

look at the the size of that sleeping bag lol, get a few in there though ;)

[Bluefish]

Ah crap, you know what I forgot whilst down The Range. Those matt things to stop the bungee cords rubbing on the plastics, which they do


Pound shop mate

[hongman]

[QUOTE=hongman;2334306]Ah crap, you know what I forgot whilst down The Range. Those matt things to stop the bungee cords rubbing on the plastics, which they do. I've got some of that. If you can make it to Boreham we can slot it in there :)

Pants.

New rubber front and back being fitted tomorrow, fenda extenda due soon also. My fixer peg should be here tomorrow also, and that is me officially sorted for the AR! [QUOTE]

If you're getting two new tyres I suggest you try to get out and about as much as possibe this week to scrub them in a bit. Not essential, mind, 'cos the first bit of our journey will be boring straight lines, but it does help. Particularly if you're not used to a loaded bike.

Thanks Sally :D

The guy actually just come and fit my tyres :o Literally just done. He did warn me several times to take it easy, on the front (rear is part worn - basically just been scrubbed in, still 6mm tread left!)

I'm going to use it to go to work on the next few days to get em scrubbed.

[hongman]

Pound shop mate

Yeah, I know. I drive past The Range again wednesday so will get some if I remember.

We have a £ store in Harlow but its right in the Town Centre...by the time I've paid for parking and whatnot its easier to just pay a quid more from somewhere else!

[hongman]

Breakdown and Recovery Sorted :)

[hongman]

R O F L

Sweet :(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/4175?area=HR3

[Specialone]

Well, done my checks tonight so all ready, havent used any oil (bonus), front tyre pressure a bit low, rear perfect.
Turned up my preload on the rear to six clicks out from fully in, which is roughly what manual says for luggage plus pillion.
So, apart from a wash and lube chain, its ready for luggage :)

[hongman]

I did wonder about my suspension but I have no idea what I'm doing so I'm leaving it alone. Only luggage.

I know my front is showing 2 notches, don't even know how to tell what the rear is on. Oh and I lost the oem kit so no c spanner lol.

[BernardBikerchick]

got me baby wipes is all !!! lol

[rictus01]

packed up the rucksack, 40.5 lbs, should manage that, going to run across london tomorrow just to make sure.

Cheers Mark.

[BernardBikerchick]

ok comando it is !! wooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!

[Nick_69]

ok comando it is !! wooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!!

good idea

[Viney]

Did a test run with the bike fully loaded everything seams fineI would have the tent n bag on the back, not on the seat. On the motorway you will want to slide back a bit ont eh seat. and stick the slepping bag in a black bag just in case. You dont want a wet sleeping bag as rain is forecast for the journey down according to the met office.