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Kit

This document lists the what I carry on the bike when riding.

Standard Kit

Items when riding in populated areas within range of roadside and standard emergency services.

On my Person

  • Keychain LED flashlight with SOS/blinker function
  • Leatherman multitool with knife and pliers
  • Cash
  • Credit cards
  • Cell phone

On the Bike

All of this packs in a fairly small OGIO tail bag with room to spare for personal items, water and snacks.

  • Toolkit
    • T-handle wrench
    • Torx sockets: T15, T20, T25, T27, T55
    • Selection of Allen key sockets (specific to any installed aftermarket parts)
    • Metric sockets: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm and 14mm
    • Metric wrenches: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 13mm and 14mm
    • Adjustable wrench
    • Oil filter wrench (F750Gs/F850GS oil filter cannot be tightened by hand due to tight clearance)
    • Multi-bit screwdriver and appropriate bits
    • Tire plug kit (plugs, tools, rubber cement)
    • Air compressor
    • Tire pressure gauge
    • Jumper battery and cables
    • Headlamp
    • JB weld
    • Superglue
    • Threadlocker
    • Velcro
    • Zip ties
    • Duct tape (wrapped around an old plastic card for compactness)
    • Paracord
  • 1-person first aid kit:
    • Trauma pads
    • QuikClot
    • Nitrile gloves
    • Face mask
    • Alcohol wipes
    • Band-aids
    • Sterile bandage dressings, gauze and elastic roll
    • Moleskin (for blisters)
    • Q-tips
    • Safety pins
    • Tweezers
    • Medications:
      Generic Name Brand Name Treats...
      Acetaminophen Tylenol Pain, fever
      Aloe Vera gel Burns, frostbite, abrasions, blisters
      Aluminum Hydroxide and Simethicone Mylanta heartburn, acid ingestion, sour stomach, gas
      Diphenhydramine Benadryl Runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat, allergic reactions, motion sickness
      Hydrocortisone Cream Cortizone-10 Skin irritation, allergic reactions
      Ibuprofen Motrin Aches, pain, inflammation, fever
      Bismuth Subsalicylate Pepto-Bismol Diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach
      Anitbiotic ointment (without Neomycin) Polysporin Minor wounds
  • Mylar reflective emergency blanket (emergency shade/shelter)

Backcountry Kit

Additional items carried when outside of range of roadside and standard emergency services.

On my Person

  • GPS rescue beacon

On the Bike

Camping Kit

Additional items carried when camping overnight, in either a developed campground or in the backcountry.

On the Bike

  • Shelter
    • Various types and lengths of rope and cord
    • 2-person backpacking tent with stakes
    • Inflatable sleeping pad
    • Topquilt
    • Tarp
    • 1-person hammock (if terrain permits)
      • Hammock straps
      • Underquilt (if weather permits sleeping in hammock)
      • Bug net (if insects are expected)
  • Apparel
    • Bandana
    • Beanie hat
    • Sun hat
    • Merino wool base layer
    • Sandals or trail runners
  • Mess kit and meals
    • Water
    • Water filter
    • Backpacking meals and snacks
    • Backpacking stove and fuel
    • Waterproof matches
    • Pots and bowls
    • Spork
    • Dish towel
  • Toiletries
    • Toothbrush and toothpaste
    • Chapstick
    • Deodorant
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Baby wipes
    • Backpacking trowel
  • Outdoor protection
    • Bug spray
    • Sunscreen
  • Towels
    • Helmet visor/glasses towel
    • Body towel
  • Electronics
    • USB battery bank
    • Ebook reader
    • Bluetooth speaker
    • LED headlamp
    • LED lantern