Kit List

Motorbike Touring Kit List

Right Pannier
Wash kit [in small bag, can always replenish on route, incl. nail clippers & tweezers]
Towel [large, for wash and beach]
Trunks
Shorts
Jeans
‘T’-shirt x 2 [always buy more]
Pants [right way, wrong way, commando]
Socks
Flip-flops
Sun hat


  Left Pannier
First aid kit
Hi-vis tabard [It’s the law in EU]
Spare bulbs [It’s the law in EU]
Head torch [with red and white light]
Washing line & 6 pegs
Clothes washing liquid [tube or sachet]
Day bag [small rucksack]
Waterproof over-boots
Sun tan lotion
Mosquito repellent
Top-up oil


Top box
In a waterproof wallet [WH Smith, clear pencil case is ideal]
European breakdown cover
E111 medical card
Driving licence
Bike Registration document
MOT
Bike Insurance Certificate
Travel Insurance Certificate
Map/s
Netbook with car & mains charger
Power plug adapter
iPod & lead
Fork-Spoon-Knife
Mobile phone & charger
Helmet mic/spk charger [Cardo]
Camera & charger
Toilet paper & wet wipes
Spare gloves

 
On-bike
On-bike charging point/s [under saddle]
Sat Nav
Throttle rocker
Tools


Accommodation Kit List:

Dry sack [ORTLIEB Rack-Pack, size XL]:
Tie straps
Tent [3 man, enough room for you and kit]
Sleeping bag
Sleep mat/air bed [Thermorest]
Pillow [small airline type]
Lantern / torch
Mallet

Wear
Pants [seamless breathable, Odlo]
Thick socks
Long-sleeve breathable thin top [berghaus or equivalent]
Bike trousers [with bib & braces]
Boots [hiking, more comfortable off the bike]
Buff
Gloves
Helmet
Bike jacket [& in pockets]
Passport
Ticket/s
Money [£ and currency]
Credit/debit card/s
Phone
Spare bike key [held by another rider]
Ear plugs
Sunglasses
Visor cleaner & cloth