![]() That means your tent, sleeping bag, mattress, etc. The roll bag on the back of your motorcycle is the place where you put the bulky items that don’t fit into the panniers. They are better then a top case because you can put more stuff in there and things don’t rattle around while you ride and stay nicer and organised. ![]() If you don’t have one of these, it is a good place to start investing because they are affordable and keep your stuff dry in any type of storm. ![]() Whatever name you want to call it, it does all of those things. Right pannier: All the food and water, camping chair.Left pannier: Cooking gear, shoes, first aid kit.Having water next to you on your camping spot, even if that is on a campsite, makes such a difference. I personally really like traveling with a camel bag on my back but for cooking I also take a dromedary bag of 6L. Water is another very important item to take and take into account while packing. How to pack water on your motorcycle adventure Carry snacks like energy bars (without chocolate because that always melts) nuts and dried fruit or cookies. Having some instant noodles or freeze dried meals on the bottom of your food bag ensures that you always have an emergency meal when the shops are closed before you reach your destination. While packing don’t forget to leave space for food and water, especially on longer camping trips you will want to have a stash for at least 2-3 days including snacks. If you are riding with soft saddlebags don’t put anything fragile in there just in case you fall over.ĭon’t forget to leave space for your food On top of the heavy stuff you will want to add some of the things you want quick access to because the panniers are some of the easiest places to access while on the road.ĭepending on the size of panniers you have you will be able to stuff quite a lot of gear in there. Therefor you will want to pack the heaviest items you will bring on the bottom of them. No matter which type of pannier you choose (hard, leather or soft), fact remains that they are the lowest point on your motorcycle. How to pack motorcycle panniers like a pro It helps me to optimise the space and to have fast access to the things I need. Organise food into bags and keep my shoes in a separate bag so they don’t make my other stuff dirty. For clothes I really like to use compression bags to minimise the space they take up. To keep your things organised I recommend using smaller bags inside your other your bigger ones. Stuff bags, compression bags and all other types of nets Coordinate and you will be able to travel lighter and more comfortably. Will you be traveling alone or with a friend? If you will be together for the whole length of the trip it is wise to divide some of the things that you don’t need duplicates off. Share the packing load when you travel together This will take up space and you will have to compromise in other areas. Especially when going camping you will need to bring some essentials that cannot be left at home. ![]() Whatever style you end up with, the fact remains that a motorcycle is not a car and that space for taking things is limited. Does your style of traveling match theirs? Are they minimalist, in the middle or extreme packers? What type are you? It is important to keep this in mind when creating your own list. Remember this when you are reading other peoples list. With experience you will create your own personal style of packing. Everyone has a different packing style For this article I am assuming that you have already searched the internet on what to put on your packing list so I’m not going to go into it here.
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