SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS , STARTING WITH YOUR PASSPORTS WHAT WERE THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT ITEMS THAT YOU TRAVEL WITH ?
1 - Tent :
“ We have a spacious but lightweight tent ; easy to get all of our stuff in at night . Being able to keep your gear dry at night makes a huge difference in the morning .”
2 - Sleeping bag and sleeping bag liners :
“ We often experience very cold nights , so decent sleeping bags are very important . Sometimes we even use them when we take a cheap room , as in some countries the sheets aren ’ t always clean . The liners are easy to wash , which is great for a good and refreshing night ’ s sleep .”
3 - Ultra-compact camping chairs :
“ These are so comfortable when you camp . You don ’ t want to sit on cold rocks for two or three years .”
4 - Cameras and laptops :
“ Essential for taking cool pictures , writing great stories and seducing everyone to embark on their own motorcycle adventure once they have read them .”
5 - GPS :
6 - Riding gear :
“ After a few crashes , we became very much convinced that quality helmets , boots and riding gear can be lifesavers .”
7 - Emergency satellite device :
“ We carry a Garmin inReach so we can send an emergency signal from anywhere on the planet , even the remotest of places . We have never actually used it but it gives great peace of mind , in case something bad happens .”
8 - Medical kit :
“ Bandages , painkillers , antibiotics , disinfectant … The usual stuff .”
9 - Headlamp :
“ Particularly useful while camping , but it comes in handy for working on the bikes as well .”
10 - Tools :
“ A compact yet comprehensive toolkit and some essential spares : no one touches the bikes except Tom , so he has to be wellequipped to do bike maintenance and repairs .”
“ We prefer riding with GPS as it really helps us to find those wellhidden tracks .
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