Packing up

Here's the gear that I must find room for in one tour pack across the back of the bike, two saddle bags, and one soft bag that will serve as my backrest. It was easier than expected, as everything fit, and there was room to spare.

Here's inventory of what's travelling with me: Nikon D70 camera, MacBook laptop, tape recorder with spare tapes and batteries, nine notepads, toiletries, four-T-shirts, three short-sleeve Coolmax shirts, two long-sleeve Coolmax shirts, three pairs of inner and outer socks, three pairs of underwear, two handkerchiefs, one neckerchief, heavy riding pants, pair of jeans, walking shorts, cap, Shoei helmet, mesh riding jacket with shoulder and elbow pads for hottest time of the day, padded FXRG riding jacket, rain paints, cowboy boots, running shoes, sandals, and one small pewter bell to ward off evil road spirits.

The reason I had such an easy time of packing is that I had a chance to watch the master, E.B. Chester, stow his gear on his bike in the same arrangement of bags that I have.