Packing List

There was more. There should be less. But packing for such a long journey is a dilemma. Some travelers carry more, others carry less. I’ve narrowed down my list to bare necessities and a few minor luxuries. My technology and photography items are certainly more than many, but documenting this trip is a big part of my objective. We’ll see how long I can keep it up.

Riding Gear

• Bacalava
• BMW ComforTemp Jacket & Underwear
• BMW Heated vest
• BMW Rallye2 Suite and Goretex Liner
• Camelback Hydration Pack
• Earplugs
• Glove Liners
• Light Gloves
• SealSkinz Waterproof Socks (1pr)
• Silk Convertible Scarf
• Winter Gloves

Clothing

• Capilene Long Underwear (set)
• Long Pants (2)
• Long Sleeve Shirts (2)
• Marmot rain jacket
• Oakley Sandals
• Oakley SI Assault Shoes
• Oakley Sunglasses
• Short Pants/Swimsuit
• Short Sleeve button down shirt
• Sock Liners (2)
• Socks (2)
• Socks (3)
• T-Shirts (2)
• Underwear (5)

Camping Gear

• Camp Towels (sm & lg)
• Campstove
• Clothesline
• Cocoon Mattess / Bag liner
• Cookware set & Silverware
• Folding campstool
• Fuel bottle for Stove
• Mosquito Net
• Norhtface Tadpole 23 2-person tent & footprint
• Petzl Headlamp
• Pillow
• Sleeping Bag
• Thermarest Cushion

Documents

• CA Drivers License Copies (10)
• CA Vehicle Registration (10 copies)
• California ID
• Carnet de Passage
• MedJet Assist
• Mexican Auto Insurance
• Misc Papers
• Passport
• Passport Copies (25)
• Prescription copies
• Title Motorcycel 25 copies
• Yellow Fever Immunization Card

Technology

• Apple MacBook Pro 15″
• Batteries (AA, AAA)
• BMW Accessory socket plug to female cigarette adapter
• CAT5 Enthernet Cable
• DC-AC converters
• Firewire Cables (4-6,6-6, 800, 400-800)
• GPS w/cables and memory cards
• iPod 60GB & 1GB Shuffle & cables
• iSight Camera w/FW Cable and mounting hardware
• Kensington Bluetooth Mouse
• Westone MH-1 audiophile in-ear headphones
• Misc Software & Blank Discs
• PC Card to Compact Flash Adapter
• Sennheiser PXXC 250 Noise Cancelling Headphones
• SmartDisk 80GB HardDrive
• USB Storage Devices 128MB (2)

Personal Hygiene & Health

• Advil
• Antibiotic (Levoquin)
• Transderm (motion sickness)
• Water Purification tablets
• Baby Powder
• Chapstick (outside)
• Dental Floss
• Deoderant
• Eagle Creek hanging toiletry pack w/mirror
• Face Cleanser
• First Aid Kit
• Hand cleaner towel
• Hand Sanitizer
• Imodium
• Lotion
• Mefloquine (Larium Malaria Pills)
• Pepcid AC
• Reader glasses
• Red Yeast Rice
• Shampoo
• Shave Cream (tube)
• Small Mirror
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Vicadin
• Westeone ER Hearing Protectors
• Wet Ones Wipes

Writing & Reading

• Pens & Sharpie
• BMW Riders & Maintenance Manuals
• Guide books
• Misc. Maps
• Moleskin Journal
• Pens & Memopads
• Spanish Dictionary/Phrase Book
• Spare “D” Wallet

Photography

• AKG D230 Microphone
• AKG MicroPen RTransmitter
• AKG PR40 Pocket Receiver
• AKG SnapOn Transmitter
• Compatct Flash and SD Cards
• Digital Camera (SLR & Pocket), w/charger & lenses
• DVC video tapes (4)
• Manuals for Cameras
• Video (camera, charger, cables)
• Carbon fiber 4-section tripod w/still & video heads

Spare Parts

• Brake Pads (front & rear)
• Chain tensiioners
• Clutch & Brake Levera
• Fork seals
• Fuel Filter
• Fuses (misc)
• Hose clamps (2)
• Jesse lock clips/hardware
• LightGuard Velcro
• Misc nuts & Bolts
• Oil filter kits (2)
• Sidestand switche
• Tube 17″
• Waterpump impeller

Supplies: Handy Items & Gear Maintenance

• Airhawk Repair KitZip Lock Bags
• 1.5L Sigg Fuel Bottle
• Bike Cover (AEROstich)
• Bike/Helmet/Jacket cable lock
• Eagle Creek Pac-it Sacs (sm & med)
• Chain Lube
• AEROStich Bike Cover
• Jumper cables
• PacSafe XL
• ROK Strap (spare)
• Tie down straps
• Woolite pocket packs (2)
• 18 Gauge Wire (10 ft)
• Aqua Seal
• Black Tape
• Dry bag patch material
• Duct Tape
• Latex Gloves
• Spare zipper pulls
• Zip Ties

Tools

• Aerostich Tire Irons (Titanium)
• BMW F650GS Service Manual on CD
• Digital MultiMeter
• JB Weld
• Leatherman WAVE pocket tool
• Motorcycle Grease
• Plummers Goop
• Siphon Hose
• Socket Kit Metric, Torx, Hex
• Tire pressure gague
• Tire tube patch kit
• Tire Tube Patches
• Two in one screw driver
• Valve stem remover
• Vice Grips
• WD-40