78 days? We did DC - Alaska - SanFran - home in less than 30.
You ought to have a GREAT time.
You ought to have a GREAT time.
Good point about the Camelbak. It made me think back to a week long trip two years ago. As I recall, I ended up strapping the Camelbak to my rear rack for much of that trip. I'll do a run this weekend with it and judge.itlives said:Just a couple observations here on your list. I think you're packing too much water. Water is very heavy. I like the RotoPax and have a 2-gal. one myself. It proved to be too big (but I did not lack for water even supplying for others' coffee in the AM).
I bought a cheapy WalMart 2L water bladder I put in my tank bag and used while riding (it worked great BTW). The last gas stop of the day, I would fill the 2gl. container for the campsite. I have a 100 oz. Camel Back which didn't make the grade. I put it on and rode around with it a day before my trip. It will weigh on your shoulders and make your back sweat all day. As said, just a thought.
Another - two flashlights and a signal light when you can get one that does all that and carry extra batteries? I have a headlamp type flashlight (also a WalMart buy) that will run approximately 40 hours on three AAA's. I can see having that and a signal of some sort.
I wouldn't take a tent and a hammock. I would only take a hammock if I knew I could use it .
These are just thoughts of a fellow camper. I usually pack too much (but, I'm getting better). Note what you didn't use and become lighter next trip!
I know you'll have a great time and I'm envious!
this.shrekonwheels said:The less you bring the easier your life is on the road.
I like this idea.rider33 said:this.
Going unprepared is bad, going over prepared can be as well. The best trick I ever learned is to have a packing list and when you get back cross off anything you didn't really use (save for the tire kit!). Next time, work off the paired down list. After a few years of that, you'll get down to the basics which on a bilke is really all you need....
Yeah, yeah...I know...hardly roughing it.SingleTrackMind said:That said, ah... most nights will be in hotels.
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Not to judge, but I'm thinking more along the idea of a tire kit, shave kit, flip flops, board shorts and a couple of tees. To balance the load a fistful of cash and credit card would be much easier to pack into your hotel room.
If you really want to camp look for motel behind some grungy bar, I'm sure it'll be quite "rustic". Have a great trip! Looking fwd to following your progress.
Excellent point here Don. I jettisoned the camping hammock from the kit today. I can test it some other time, closer to home. Tent stays in case I decide to camp - I know that gear works and is all there.Don in Lodi said:The DeLorme won't need extra batteries. The mount will keep everything topped off. I used a USB outlet to charge mine.
Make sure of your power sources for your pumps. Remember, the dash outlet won't do that.
A hammock and a tent?
I'm 30 some-odd miles south of Sacramento off the 99. Have trailer, will travel. (I work tho )
With this advice I mind, I tried something today. I took the 100 ounce water bladder from the Camelbak and tried it in the Giant Loop Diablo tank bag I have. I filled it up, dropped it in and it works nicely. Not too heavy, the bite valve is easily long enough to reach and there's still enough room in the tank bag for my sunglass holder, a monocular and the case for my custom ear plugs. Great idea this one! Might still grab a cheap bladder somewhere and keep the CB one in the bag for hiking.itlives said:Just a couple observations here on your list. I think you're packing too much water. Water is very heavy. I like the RotoPax and have a 2-gal. one myself. It proved to be too big (but I did not lack for water even supplying for others' coffee in the AM).
I bought a cheapy WalMart 2L water bladder I put in my tank bag and used while riding (it worked great BTW). The last gas stop of the day, I would fill the 2gl. container for the campsite. I have a 100 oz. Camel Back which didn't make the grade. I put it on and rode around with it a day before my trip. It will weigh on your shoulders and make your back sweat all day. As said, just a thought.
I've done week-long, full loaded trips on the Tenere prior to this. In this case, there is a difference, however...itlives said:Camp or dont camp, its good to get the experience of handling the fully laden Tenere. It is a pack mule and can carry more than I can pick up by myself ( I'm guessing because i haven't dropped it yet).
Embarrassed to admit it... yes, I bought one of those jacks...lol I chuckle now, but it could be a real problem solver in the right circumstances. Besides, when you already own pretty much every mod for a Tenere, what do you do next? That's right... buy more "related" sh1t!itlives said:I don't know why but had assumed you weren't very experienced in camping. Sorry.....
Sounds like you have a plan. Rock on brother!
Do you have one of those jack'm up thingies?
Oh, I probably could...but...itlives said:This just shows to go you, it's the little things....... speck of dirt maybe.
I'm sure you'll have fun. I was wondering why you couldn't just put on your oem one?