Gear

Luggage & Gear

We each carry one Wolfman Mini Beta Bag. The bags have straps that attach to the bike at four points — straps attach to each passenger peg and two straps attach to the rear luggage rack. Mrs Knobby also uses a very small Wolfman tankbag, but I do not because it gets in the way when I stand up.

We travel light. My fully loaded Wolfman bag typically weighs 19 lbs. This is the same whether the trip is one week or one month. Most of my weight is from tools. My packing list includes:

Assorted tools & wrenches, air pressure gage, tire irons, bead breaker, spare nuts & bolts, zip-ties, wire, duct tape, chain lube, grease rags, rubber gloves, spare tubes (front and rear), tube patch kit with extra glue, tire-changing lube, air pump, epoxy putty, tow rope, …

Water bottle, energy bars, flashlight, waterproof matches, pocket knife, heavy duty trash bag, rain gear, fork & spoon, house keys, maps, iPhone & charger, extension cord, …

One pair of synthetic pants, one synthetic long sleeve collared shirt, one smartwool shirt, one pair of synthetic undies, flip-flop sandals, laundry detergent for washing clothes by hand, toiletries (toothbrush & paste, Bodyglide, sunscreen lotion, lip balm with sunblock, sewing kit, etc.), …

Wallet with drivers license, motorcycle insurance card, vehicle registration, credit card, debit card, cash, medical insurance card, AAA card, …

Riding gear: riding jacket, riding pants, helmet with face shield, ear plugs, boots, gloves, smartwool glove liners, Moto-Skiveez undies, long sleeve synthetic shirt, buff neck warmer or bandana, smartwool socks, sunglasses, and cap.

My Detailed Packing List

MISCELLANEOUS

- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Waterproof matches
- Pocket knife
- Heavy-duty 30 gallon bag
- Duct tape
- Energy bars or nuts
- House Key, Front gate key

TOOLS & STUFF

- Assorted tools, air gage, etc.
- Tire tools/irons & bead breakers
- Spare nuts & bolts
- Zip-ties, wire
- Chain lube, grease rags
- Rubber gloves
- Spare tubes
- Tube patch kit and extra glue
- Air pump
- Epoxy putty
- Tow rope
- Eating utensils
- Fuses
- Old towel or wash cloth for wiping bike

ELECTRONICS

iPhone charger & cable
iPad mini & fast charger & charging cable
Charging cable for Sena headset in helmet
Ear buds

HYGIENE

- Personal items (toothbrush, comb, deodorant, sewing kit, earplugs, etc)
- Chapstick (with sunblock)
- Bodyglide
- Spare keys: House and Bike
- Spare ear plugs
- Ibuprofen & Antacid
- Eye Mask for sleeping

WALLET

- Drivers license
- Motorcycle insurance
- Vehicle registration
- Credit/debit cards
- Cash
- Medical insurance card, AAA card

CLOTHING, etc.

Pants or shorts
LS collared shirt & SS shirt
Exofficio undies (2)
Rain jacket with hood
Teva Flip-flop sandals
Reading glasses
Laundry detergent, hanging hooks, sink plug

NAVIGATION

- GPS unit
- Paper Maps
- Itinerary
- Small notepad and pen; reading glasses

RIDING GEAR

- Padded undies for riding
- Patagonia synthetic shirt
- Jacket and Pants, and liners if needed
- Knee Pads / Shin Guards
- Buff neck warmer
- Socks
- Riding boots with Superfeet insoles
- Helmet & ear plugs
- Gloves
- Rain gloves
- Sunglasses (prescription)
- Face-shield cloth and cleaning fluid
- Warm gloves or glove liners
- Cap
- Fanny pack for wallet, iPhone, chapstick, spare ear plugs, small bag for glasses

CAMPING GEAR

- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Pillow
- Pillow Case
- Tent
- Footprint
- Water Bottles
- Pack Towel
- TP
- Hand Sanitizer
- Wipes
- Headlamp
- Stove, Fuel, Pot, Spoon, Lighter
- Knife
- Collapsible Mug
- Food

TASKS

- Book first night hotel
- Hold mail
- Get cash
- Wallet
- iPhone
- Prescription Glasses
- Turn off water to house