Preparing Your Motorcycle Luggage For A Road Trip

By Author: Jeffery Eaton
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Going on a holiday by travelling cross country on your motorbike can either be a great experience or one that you would never want to go through again, depending on how you prepare for it and what you bring along.When you start packing for your holiday, it should be safe to assume that you have already planned out your route, decided on all of your refuelling, food, and resting stops, and, basically, laid down the all the groundwork for your excursion, and, now, all you have left to do is to decide what items you would want to take along. a. ClothesSince these are the items that will be taking up most of you bag space, you have to be extra cautious with what you will bring. Motorcycle clothing would be very important since you are spending most of your time on the road and you would want to be protected from the elements such as wind, water, dust, and bugs. Quick drying underwear is a great item to have along so that you can just wash and dry them overnight. Swimwear is also a must, just in case you decide to take a bath in one of the rivers or lakes ...
... along the way. A sweater would also be a good choice since it will always be cold at night no matter how hot the daytime is. And of course, your usual pants, shorts, socks, and shirts. Make sure that you have what you need in your motorcycle luggage, nothing more and nothing less. If you go in excess then, you are carrying around dead weight. On the other hand, if you are missing something, you would only find that oub. EssentialsThese are the items that you must have with you in case of emergencies and even for everyday use. Some of these you have to keep with you at all times.1) Driver's license2) Cash3) Credit CardsAnd the others, you take out depending on the situation. 1) Toiletries and grooming items, for when you take your baths2) A camera to capture special moments3) Sunblock to protect yourself from harmful UV rays4) A mobile phone to make emergency calls5) A first aid kit for medical situations6) Tool kit to make some small adjustments and repairs on your bikeOne thing to always remember when preparing your bags for your cross country excursion: pack right to pack light. Now you are ready to go on the road for the experience of a life time.