My Motorcycle Packing List for A Long Journey

Packing list. There is never a right way to do it but its always interesting to see what people bring along for their overlanding journey. Even now on the road, when I see another overlander and we hang out we are always curious what the other vehicle is carrying and what kinda funky gadgets is in play.

This is my list in the beginning of the journey. The things I thought I would need and use the most but later during the travels, perspective would change and things would break so some added foot-notes to the list will be done for things that I would have changed if I would do it all over again with wisdom of being through the journey once.

Camping in Issyk-Kul - Kyrgyzstan 

Kick Off Packing List

Motorcycle Gear
1. Bike – GPX Legend Tiwn II 250
2. Helmet – LS2 Advant FF906
3. Maxto – Bluetooth Com’s + Camera
4. USB Charger
5. Universal Motorcycle Windshield
6. Taichi Air Parka RSJ328 – Riding Jacket
7. Sulaite Thermal + Waterproof Riding Pants
8. Komine PK718 Riding Jeans
9. Aluminium Top Box 65 Liters
10. Mad Fox Cavalry 35 Liters Soft Pannier Side Bags X 2
11. Magnetic Tank Pouch
12. Bungee Cable x 2
13. Mini Rear Tyre Side Jack
14. Tyre Air Compressor Pump
15. Tool Kit (Spannar, Screwdrivers, Allen-keys, Tyre Repair Kit, Clutch Cable + Stopper)
16. Handle Cover Set
17. Handle Warmer Set
18. Gloves x 3
19. Leg Gaiters
20. Arm Sleeves
21. Latex Rain Shoe Condoms
22. Pole Rain Coat Set
23. Bycycle Number Lock X 2

Camping Gear
25. Naturehike – Cloud Up 1 Person Tent
26. Karrimor Travelight 2 – Sleeping Bag
27. Pacoone – Sleeping Air Mat
28. Flextail X Pump
29. Camping Chair
30. Lixada Multifuel Stove + Fuel Bottle
31. Mini Fuel Pump
32. Pot-Kettle Set
33. Mini Fan
34. Nex Multi-tool (Knife, Scissors, Pliers, Can Opener, etc)

Clothings + Personal Items
35. Laptop
36. Universal Adapter
37. Bluetooth Earphones
38. Bluetooth Portable Speaker
39. Wireless Mouse
40. Crumpler Spring Peeper S – 40 Liter Duffle Bag
41. Sling Bag – 1 Liter
42. Northface Medium Fleace Jacket (A Fake but works like real ....^^)
43. Spare Spectacles
44. Heat Tag Shirt X 2
45. Heat Tag Leggings X 2
46. Toiletry Bag
47. Long Sleeve Jumper X 1
48. T-Shirt X 7
49. Long Pants X 1
50. Short Pants X 2
51. Underwear X 10
52. Socks X 3 pair
53. Travel Towel X 1
54. Bandana X 1

MISC + Consumables
55. Bag Rain Cover X 2
56. Food Container 8.4 Liters X 1
57. Food Container 2.9 Liters X 2
58. Liquid Dishwashing Soap in Hand Sanitizer Bottle X 1
59. Hydroflask Water Bottle
60. Luggage Strap for Duffle Bag X 2
61. Mini Number Travel Lock X 1
62. Belt Strap X 2
63. Mini Funnel
64. Chain Lube X 1
65. Engin Oil X 3
66. Alchohol Base 70% Wet Wipes X 2 pkt
67. Chicken Rendang X 4 Cans
68. Rolling Tobacco X 10 Pkt
69. Tobacco Slim Filter X 7 Pkt
70. Tobacco Rolling Paper X 21 pcs
71. Tiger Balm X 1
72. General Body Powder X 1
73. Cable Tie X 1 Bundle
74. Sunblock X 1

Well the above is the comprehensive list of things I started off with. Now for the wisdom of what I would do differently if I knew what I knew now then.

Item 64 to 74 may seams weird for packing so much consumables that could be easily bought along the road such as tobacco or food or engine oil is actually one of my correct choices. 

It was meant to take up space during the initial stage so that if I needed to free up space, I just need to consume the items. In a way it is a space reserve tactic which also allows me to understand how much extra space I had left.

Item 7 Sulaite Thermal + Waterproof Riding Pants is one of those item that could be improved. I totally love it in Tibet and all the cold and wet region but after nearly three months now, it is no longer waterproof and there is a leak somewhere. 

Waterproof riding thermal pants are great but I would invest on a more better durability next time instead of the cheapest one I could find.

Item 9 Aluminum Top Box 65 Liters could be reduced to 45 liters. While I love the 65 liters, I have come to realized that the big box really is a burden to the racking frame of the bike. 

A smaller box would lessen that burden so much more preventing all the stress when the frame breaks and the box tumble off.

Item 21,38,39, is totally unused 99% of the time. I would leave it behind the next time

Item 56, 57, Food Container can use a smaller size. The large food box I have come to realized is not required and food can be bought for just one to two days capacity instead of storing 5 days capacity. Camping habit's also found me not doing continuous camping due to finding a shower every alternate day.

Things not on the initial list that I would carry from the start next time round.

1. Water Straw Filter
2. Two Part Metal Epoxy repair kit
3. A proper mini ratchet tool kit. Currently The one I have is a cheap and bulky set
4. Fix up spot lights ( Currently mine was added on midway through the journey )
5. Custom make some engine guard / crash bar
6. Don’t be stingy on camping gear. I opted alot for cheap gears in camping going to online shops buying mostly knockoff copycat version from China. There are cheap and dirt cheap variation and luckily the cheap was still fairly good but things weardown after awhile and camping gear replacement is hard to find on the road espescially specific types like multi-fuel burners

Traveled on: Summer 2024