What I Pack For Long Motorcycle Travel - Gear Breakdown

Here is everything I have packed for a long motorcycle trip:

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🏍 WHO IS TIM COLLINS OF FTA ADVENTURES? (FORMERLY FORTY TIMES AROUND)
A lifelong adventure enthusiast and a long time motorcycle traveler, I have spent the last few years honing my craft as a motorcycle adventure specialist. I am currently living full time on my motorcycle, a 2015 BMW R1200GS named Lupe.

Motorcycle travel and camping have become my largest passions in life. I have a meticulous nature that helps me analyze gear, technique and tactics in a way that is highly beneficial to anyone looking to embark on a motorcycle venture of any scope.

If you want to learn more about the book check it out here:

[freedomralley]

Just a thought. I store all my tools, duct tape and tyre repair equipment in a tool tube I made out of pvc pipe and a waterproof screw cap. I also store disposable gloves cleaning wipes and a magnetic light as well as zip ties etc and malleable metal in case you hole a side case. I’ve zip tied it to my bike on the right side near the pannier. I painted it black to blend in and it doesn’t interfere with anything. I also have large hose clamps around the outside of the tube in case you I need them for exhaust repair etc
The magnetic light is handy for fixing things in the dark and camping. I carry spare batteries in the tool tube as well.
I’ve dropped my bike a couple of times in river crossings and ridden in torrential rain. Nothing inside has ever gotten wet.
Just an idea you may want to consider.
It saves space in your panniers and doesn’t get things dirty.

[naps]

Sea-to-Summit Pocket Shower...I won't go anywhere camping without it.

[kee]

Hey Tim, make sure you take a photo of your passport/info... and EMAIL it to yourself and a loved one so in case of loss/theft you have that info/#s etc. It happened to me in another country and I simply FWD the email to authorities back home and where I was and made it way easier and faster. Do same with Driver License. I have BOTH of my together in the emails.

[Road_Rash]

You are a motorcycle travel guru. I love how thrifty you are with gear. With your experience, you've whittled away the unnecessary. Those of us who travel sparingly are frequently guilty of continuing to carry stuff we don't need but don't feel good about leaving behind, aka kitchen sink syndrome. For example, multiple pairs of shoes...even ones that pack tight. Or multiple pairs of jeans. Even if you are traveling with a crowd of other riders, they really don't care about your fashion sense on the road, and won't care that you've been wearing the same jeans to dinner for 3 nights in a row. I'm a former backpacker so I like to think I'm pretty thrifty on packing, but since I'm not carrying it on my back, I have become a bit of a slacker for just throwing stuff in, but I continue to work on it.

[neilbpence]

It looks as though you are getting a bit more relaxed after the stressful problems of a few months ago. Bike issues stress everyone out, hang in there.

[graymangw]

Thanks for showing everything and how you packed it.

[peterrussell]

Excellent job of a sensible kit. Best advice I ever received: “Take twice the money and half the stuff.” I’ve tried going with a hammock instead a tent, but the hammock minuses outweighed the positives, so I’m back to a two-person tent. Half the tent is for me and my cot and sleeping bag and the other half is for all my mc gear (helmet, jacket, pants, boots, neck gaiter, etc.)

One suggestion: Add a tourniquet to your medical kit. There are several made for self-application and ratcheting.

[Sixbears]

Nice set up. Love how it all comes together on the new bike.

[ericheinrich]

great video. thanks for the the tips on packing. Continue to ride safely, Peace.

[detch]

Excellent. I would say you have it dialed down to perfection.

[norsefalconer]

Nice amd VERY thorough walk through. Always cool to see how (other) folks organize their gear.

Your back seat bag is similar to how I used mine, everything that goes inside the tent in a waterproof bag so it's "never" exposed to the weather.

[Spirit-jmll]

Very good to establish what baseline gear to bring. For me, figuring out what gets packed where is a similar challenge. Seems like I get it about 90% figured out and then the remaining 10% remains fluid. Great fun!

[L--Z]

Love that that Mulibex is made in the USA! And it's great to see that yours has held up well. Hopefully I'll get the chance to test mine out soon.

[toastypassenger]

Like the new setup Tim, the hf trunk bag is spot on and reasonably priced. I’m like, why didn’t I think of that. It’s crazy how easy it is to overpack.
Learning a bunch from you and your book!
Ride safe my friend

[mrgrumble]

You're one of the very few that packs for reality touring and not for every conceivable event.
A lot to be said for packing lite and you've certainly mastered that!
Well done and another top vlog A++

[human]

Cool. Thanx for this info..
After previousl seeing your black plastic case on the back rack of the bike I got a similar one. They are rugged, water proof, can be locked and securely bolted to the rack.
My main purpose is for a laptop, +++

[robertmauter]

Hey there Tim, hey I always appreciate your input on your travels, me and my buddy just got back from a three week trip that we’ve been planning for about three years, we took our bikes from Alabama all the way to Newfoundland and had one hell of a trip, but the few days we spent there were just not at all enough and required much more time. But anyway do love watching your travels and your equipment assessment, maybe one little thing I usually carry extra would be my dirty laundry bag, and yes I’m very particular about certain products that benefits me and exploring each side of the product, we’ve been touring for over 11 years now and each trip can be construed as a learning experience, while writing this there is one more thing, we camp everywhere we go, so when it comes to camping there is one vital additional item I added to my list about three years back and now a must when camping, occasionally if there should be warm nights the little 10.00 dollar Martha Stewart fan with usb plug in about 4” square and pivots and three speed is an absolute must, it is suspended with three tiny bungee straps which I hang from my loops right above my chest and head, not dare to leave home with out it, bought at Walmart, anyway just little extra tip on our essential list. Take care my friend and happy travels

[billcurnew]

Nice kit! I always struggle with overpacking syndrome, so it's helpful to see that others can survive just fine on far less. I used to travel for my job and work outside in all conditions, so I could always justify taking that one additional thing to be prepared. Hard habit to break, but videos like yours help! Thanks!

[iketxarte]

Thanks!! I'm preparing a big trip and this is soooo useful!

[keithmoule]

It is endlessly fascinating to see how your kit is evolving and how you are changing out stuff dependent on the type of trip and now the type of bike! Another enjoyable video. Thanks Tim.