So we've nailed down a destination, and now we're chompin' at the bit. Tuesday can not come too fast. Sturgis & Black Hills here we come!
Now Jim is content to throw a few Jockey shorts in a Wal-Mart sack and off he'll go, right?
I say... Not so fast—any over the road trip requires a bit more forethought. Especially, if you're headed on an extended tour on two wheels. Yes it is good to remember, "less is more." Even if your week-long odyssey is on a full-blown touring bike, you'll have to make every inch of cargo space count.
So, yes that ice bucket will start looking pretty dumb after Mile Marker 3.
I pack a little differently than some people... I try to include for the actual road travel gear days, those Arctic cool shirts that breath and as you sweat, cooling you as you go. They take up very little space and wash & dry easily in your room each night in just a few hours.
Also, I usually pack some of my oldest clothes and then when I see that new
t-shirt that I just have to have, I have room when a toss the old one in the trash along the road.
My gear is packed in water tight bags and for extra protection a garbage bag works wonders in the rain. That lesson I learned the hard way.
I have found that a couple luggage bags works better than one large one to lug in. I pack all items needed for several day combo... Shirt, pants, socks, undergarments rolled together. Even small deodrant & essential in each bag. So no need to rummaging to find what you need in the other day's bag.
I freeze a couple little water bottles and as we ride as they thaw. Then we always have water in those out of the way places.
Plus a buck or more for water at gas stations is rediculous. I usually find a little corner for energy bars for the times in-between eat stops.
Stopping is essential on long road trips too. It is good for blood circulations. Plus it is perfect for those camera perfect moments.
Yes there has to be room for the go pro camera & it's accessories tin in the luggage. I am a picture taking fool. They don't call me Granny Gone Wild for nothing.
I hope you follow our upcoming journey in a few days.
For now it's... "Back To The Packing & Journey Planning."
Nana
I thinking they won't show up but it will be a show if they do! I heard back in "17" Antifa showed up but they quickly got back on their bus when they were met with gun toting police & crowd.
If Antifa and BLM show up like they promised, sit back and enjoy the show!