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I’ve listened to your tips and the bike and bags are ready to go on their first motocamping trip!

Godspeed to me and see you on the road!

In a few days I’ll be heading towards England for my first motocamping trip. I’ll be driving my Triumph Street Scrambler 900 from the province of Noord Holland to Calais in France. Here I’ll catch the train to England.

Since this is already quite the distance I have to see how I’m feeling upon arriving in England. If I’m still okay ill continue towards my friend in the Cotswolds and otherwise I might pitch the tent there.

Since the Scrambler can’t hold that much luggage I have to cut some corners in gear. I won’t be bringing a chain lock (my friend has one) nor will I be bringing a repair kit (had my bike serviced and checked and will call roadside assistance when needed). I’ve also decided that all my clothes will be in the same color. This way I can wash everything in one go.

Here’s what I’ll be bringing and how I’m planning to distribute my gear. Feel free to leave constructive criticism. There is still some time left for last minute changes if necessary.

Upon my return I will re-evaluate and tweak my checklist so that my next journey (upcoming Summer towards Munich, Austria and Switzerland) might go even better.

Motorcycle gear

* Helmet

* Motorcycle jacket with rain liner and bodywarmer zipped into it —> passport —> wallet —> earplugs and stuff to clean them —> micro fibre cloth —> Pocket knife

* Motorcycle pants —> powerbank —> beeline moto 2

* Gloves —> will buy a new set there

* Boots

* Buff

Triumph Rugged pannier - Max 5KG

* Tent - MSR HUBBA HUBBA BIKEPACK 2 - 1.7KG

* Footprint - MSR FOOTPRINT UNIVERSAL 2 REGULAR - 203G

* Flextail tiny pump - 100G

* Bed - Big Agnes Rapide SL 28x75 wide long - 709G

* Pillow - Big agnes rapide SL pillow - 50G

* Sleeping bag - Big Agnes torch light 20 - 1.25KG

* Insurance papers, European accident statement papers

* High visibility vest

—————————> total 4Kg

I know all the heavy stuff ought to be the lowest but I’ll be putting the sleeping bag at the bottom of my pannier since the tent will be the first thing I need when stopping. Let’s see how the weight distribution is and how the bike handles. All will be packed tight so fingers crossed for a smooth ride.

25L backpack

* Food

* Water

* Cables for charging electronics etc.

* Rain jeans

* First aid kit

* Lighter wrapped in tape

* Tie-wraps

* Latex gloves in IKEA ziplock bags

* Whipes to clean my glasses / helmet

* Chain lube

* Compressor

30L rollbag

* socks x 4

* Underwear x 4

* T-shirts x 4

* Jeans x 1

* Sleeping attire

* Puffer jacket and overcoat

* All stars sneakers

* Flip flops

* USB-C international plug

* Headlamp

* Airlite towel 2x - Sea to summit

* Toiletry bag —> travel size shampoo bottle, tiny tubes of toothpaste, travel size mouthwash, travel size shaving cream, razor, perfume samples, beard oil, nail clipper

* Sunglasses

* Extra set of glasses

* Vacuum bags