[BigSeed]

I'm planning a 3 week trip on my 2013 Highball in July and going through all the prep, just wondering what you would suggest are the musts to have packed away.

 

[ByteN2it]

You’re gonna get more suggestions than your bags can hold.
I go fast & light- a phone/camera & plenty of cash/credit. You can get anything you need along the way.

 

[NY mike]

Raingear Helmet tools oil full leathers sunblock spare plugs all this at a bare minimum

 

[recumbentbob]

Spare key on a chain around your neck.
A lost key can ruin a trip.

 

[topcat]

Little more info, you camping or moteling ?

 

[lou8700]

Stop and Go tire repair kit with cartridges. But if tube tires don't bother. A save-ur-ride clutch cable. a few simple tools. Spare key hidden on bike somewhere. Rain suit, tire gauge, small pair of motorcycle jumper cables.

The more stuff you carry the better the chance you'll never need it. More than likely someone else will though.

 

[DAVEofSAC]

Garbage bags!
Various sizes... believe me you'll find uses for 'em.
You'll MacGyver: gloves, rainsuits, headgear, socks,....

 

[rycicho]

Hey! Your going to overpack on cloths, buy something that is easy to wash and dry over night. Tools, oil, sunblock to get you started, monkey butt, emergency water, shorts and Sandles for when you get off for the day, tire kit, tire gauge and use it due to change in pressure... finally, take tons of pictures with your phone and daily videos of like a personal blog of your trip... I did a big trip last year and still look at them all the time plus to show friends what life really looks like...

Have a great time and spark up conversations with everyone...

 

[tyrfryr]

Good stuff above, I would have some tools, a good flashlight, a towel, and a deck of cards.
Sorry mom,........ but take your old underwear,........ toss instead of wash.

 

[primethious]

Buy brand new socks for the trip.
I get mine at the dollar store so they are essentially disposable.
I wear a fresh new pair every day, and since they're ankle socks they don't take up much room.

Going commando to save space.
Walmart is always there if you change your mind.

one Gal Zip lock freezer bags for the clothing...sit on them to compress and zip them up.
Rubber bands.

 

[rycicho]

Great advice above with the socks and old underwear. Socks take a wile to dry so just going to a Walmart and grabbing a super pack is the way to go. Not sure where you are riding but bring layers and plan to face temps 50-110 then rain.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Cable ties, and bungee cords.

I know some folks that use their food saver to vacuum pack each days outfit. Keeps them compacted, dry and clean no matter the conditions.

 

[BigSeed]

Little more info, you camping or moteling ?

Both actually, 5400 miles over 3 weeks.

 

[BigSeed]

Good stuff above, I would have some tools, a good flashlight, a towel, and a deck of cards.
Sorry mom,........ but take your old underwear,........ toss instead of wash.

HAHAHA I loe this suggestion!

 

[BigSeed]

Guys, thanks so much for all the suggestions. I just mapped the trip, up the west coast from Phoenix to Vancouver Island, across the Canadian Rockies, down through Yellowstone, Denver and make my way back to Atlanta, three weeks, 5400 miles. Trip of a lifetime all done solo

 

[tyrfryr]

Enjoy, be safe, keep us updated.

 

[Cruzie27]

I’m getting ready to haul @$$ to El Paso next month on my Gunner,... how are you caring all of your stuff??

I’m looking at buying a sissy bar and using an old assault pack or Alice pack and bungee cords to keep it in place. Not sure if I should splurge on a lindby or similar to stretch out. Probally will just so I can stick another tool roll on the bike.

 

[rycicho]

I have custom leather bags and bought an osprey pack.. filled that up then ratchet it down with some webbing... seems to do the trick.. I still over packed for the trip... but lessons learned..

 

[MagVic CCT]

I'm getting ready to haul @$$ to El Paso next month on my Gunner,... how are you caring all of your stuff??

I'm looking at buying a sissy bar and using an old assault pack or Alice pack and bungee cords to keep it in place. Not sure if I should splurge on a lindby or similar to stretch out. Probally will just so I can stick another tool roll on the bike.

When, and for how long are you going to be in El Paso? I'm going to be up the road in Truth or Consequences right after a week from next monday.

 

[Cruzie27]

When, and for how long are you going to be in El Paso? I'm going to be up the road in Truth or Consequences right after a week from next monday.

I'll be there the weekend of June 23rd, then I have to head back towards Houston on the way home.