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So, Monday morning my bike ships to California so that I can meet it there in a week to ride home with a buddy. I'd have done the round trip, but I have young kids at home and can't be gone two weeks. Anyway... My question is this. What is your essential packing list for a week long ride from California to Chicago? I'm open to all suggestions. The bike is tuned and ready, ...

I may be the last one to comment on the subject because I have not taken any multi-day trips on my bike, yet. However, I think you would pack like you would for any other trip. The only difference is that what you pack is limited to what space you have available on the bike. I might be able to get by with a spare pair of pants and toothbrush where as my ex-wife would require a trailer ...

For a week on that run.... Clothing in layers. This time of year...usually a mesh jacket with a good liner will do. I would pack one turtle neck (silk/cotton blend) that can be added to jacket/liner combo if things get cool. Rain gear. This time of year you probably won't need heated gear for that run. Good riding pants. Under the riding pants I usually wear a pair of bicycle ...

Add essential toiletries......

If you are not camping then it is pretty easy to carry plenty-especially if you have a trunk. You will most likely want to carry a rain suit, some spare clothes,tire plug kit, camera, cell phone and maps. You might want to take a light jacket and a heavier jacket for the different temps. If camping you need to add a tent, sleeping bag and flashlight. You might want to take a cushion ...

and hey.....don't worry. You will refine what you feel is necessary for comfort and safety, over years of riding. We do live in the US of A and you can find a Wal-Mart or drug store or just about anything you really need/have forgotten along the way. No matter what you decide to bring, on just about any trip you make....you'll find in the end that you probably brought some things you didn't ...

Quote: Originally Posted by uptoblackwood and hey.....don't worry. You will refine what you feel is necessary for comfort and safety, over years of riding. We do live in the US of A and you can find a Wal-Mart or drug store or just about anything you really need/have forgotten along the way. No matter what you decide to bring, on just ...

Quote: Originally Posted by uptoblackwood For a week on that run.... A couple of T-shirts, a pair of shorts, one pair of long jeans, tennis shoes, underwear, socks, hat for off bike, small towel, light weight jacket or (use zip out liner). And make sure all the items you are bringing are beaten, old, and on the ...

Packing for any trip I pack like its a one week trip. I will always take a down day (or half a day) to do laundry and relax. So our bikes are packed with the following for long trips: Two pairs of jeans Two long sleeve tee shirts Underpants and socks for 7 days Gerbing heated gear in all seasons except the dead of summer A pair of sandals, shorts, and a short sleeve shirt for any ...

I keep modifying our two up packing list which I keep online. I have a list of every single item that we let on the bike. You can see it here if your interested: http://goldwingusa.com/misc/twoupgear.html