Checklist for offroad expedition?

[Carrera2]

I've mentioned it before in here, I'm off to Madagascar in September for a month's exploring offroad.

I've recently completed the BMW offroad training over in the Brecon Beacons for a bit of technical experience in riding and I'm trying to make sure I've covered all the kit I'll need.

Anyone done this sort of thing before I can run through my checklist with? I think it's going to be one of those places that, if I don't take it with me, I'm not going to get it locally!

[sleep envy]

an off road bike

HTH

[Carrera2]

sleep envy said:

an off road bike

HTH

Check. (kind of)

ETA: What are you doing in here?

Edited by Carrera2 on Tuesday 10th July 21:21

[sleep envy]

kind of?

you put off road tyres on your Duke?

[sleep envy]

Carrera2 said:

What are you doing in here?

I lurk occasionally, and try to kid myself I don't need a 900 monster

[Carrera2]

sleep envy said:

kind of?

you put off road tyres on your Duke?

Renting some dodgy old things of a perverted German out there apparently. I'd prefer the Duc though - probably more reliable!

[Carrera2]

sleep envy said:

Carrera2 said:

What are you doing in here?

I lurk occasionally, and try to kid myself I don't need a 900 monster

Well you do, of course you do!

[F.M]

Good medical cover...& a way of carrying spare petrol...

[sleep envy]

Carrera2 said:

sleep envy said:

Carrera2 said:

What are you doing in here?

I lurk occasionally, and try to kid myself I don't need a 900 monster

Well you do, of course you do!

only 1 problem...

[Carrera2]

F.M said:

Good medical cover...& a way of carrying spare petrol...

Check.

[Carrera2]

sleep envy said:

Carrera2 said:

sleep envy said:

Carrera2 said:

What are you doing in here?

I lurk occasionally, and try to kid myself I don't need a 900 monster

Well you do, of course you do!

only 1 problem...

Go on...

[sleep envy]

2 cars + 1 bike = ruin

[F.M]

Carrera2 said:

F.M said:

Good medical cover...& a way of carrying spare petrol...

Check.

Punctures & chain repairs would be my 2nd concern....

Edited by F.M on Tuesday 10th July 21:26

[sleep envy]

anyways, enough personal shite on your thread

have a great trip

[Carrera2]

sleep envy said:

anyways, enough personal shite on your thread

have a great trip

Cheers mate

[Carrera2]

F.M said:

Carrera2 said:

F.M said:

Good medical cover...& a way of carrying spare petrol...

Check.

Punctures & chain repairs would be my 2nd concern....

Edited by F.M on Tuesday 10th July 21:26

Got that.

here's where I'm at so far:

Helmet
straps
Boots
toolkit
Goggles
tyre repair kit
Protective gear
tyre gunk
Jacket
torch
Jeans
GPS
Top
Maps
Gloves
books
Hat
Footpump
Tent
Lighter
Mossie net
Flint
Hammock
Bottles
Sleeping bag
Batteries
Pillow
Cable Ties
Liner
Dry sack
Camel Back
Bungees
sunglasses
specs
Billy can
Nightlight
Pouched food
bed roll
Energy bar
Inner tubes
Water purifier
duck tape
Iodine
compasses
First aid kit
Shemagh
Knife
money belt
Spray on plaster
solid fuel
Deet 100
small stove
Deet 50
brake levers
Suntan cream
plastic weld
Oil (Tana)
travelling towels

Edited by Carrera2 on Tuesday 10th July 21:34

[Biker's Nemesis]

Carrera2 said:

F.M said:

Carrera2 said:

F.M said:

Good medical cover...& a way of carrying spare petrol...

Check.

Punctures & chain repairs would be my 2nd concern....

Edited by F.M on Tuesday 10th July 21:26

Got that.

here's where I'm at so far:

Helmet
straps
Boots
toolkit
Goggles
tyre repair kit
Protective gear
tyre gunk
Jacket
torch
Jeans
GPS
Top
Maps
Gloves
books
Hat
Footpump
Tent
Lighter
Mossie net
Flint
Hammock
Bottles
Sleeping bag
Batteries
Pillow
Cable Ties
Liner
Dry sack
Camel Back
Bungees
sunglasses
specs
Billy can
Nightlight
Pouched food
bed roll
Energy bar
Inner tubes
Water purifier
duck tape
Iodine
compasses
First aid kit
Shemagh
Knife
money belt
Spray on plaster
solid fuel
Deet 100
small stove
Deet 50
brake levers
Suntan cream
plastic weld
Oil (Tana)
travelling towels

Edited by Carrera2 on Tuesday 10th July 21:34

Sidecar to put it all in.


Have a good trip, take a camera and post some pics.


John.

[Carrera2]

Yes I am starting to wonder where to put it all.

Don't worry - I plan to bore you all to tears with photos on my return.

3Gb should do it I reckon.