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Drugs, drug and more drugs. Most over the counter stuff, some by private Px. From viagra to valium & codeine to cyclizine. |
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Super special filtration water bottle Sam got me for Chrimbo. It purifys, filters and somesuch. Tres cool. |
| Foam ear plugs. Mucho importanto especially since Sir Humphrey got his new just legal exhausts ( Loud and FANTASTIC but scary to animals and the elderly. |
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A box of essential stuff like spare rear brake pads, cable ties, syphon tube, rubber footpeg inserts, spare mounts for the panniers in case I bend them again. |
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I MUST NOT FORGET my passport, international driving license, Camping International card, UK driving license, plane tickets, bike insurance and health insurance documents. But I do not want to pack them in the panniers yet as Sir Humphrey goes 2 weeks before me. |
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Oh and Sir Humphrey's V5! |
| Loads of media storage for all the pictures and videos I'm going to to forget to capture. |
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Rope for...... err....... to tie things with. I am not a serial killer to the best of my recollection.
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Diddy flexible tripod. I have also got a regular tripod for smooth panning shots and possibly for a video diary. My cool looking video camera falls over without a tripod. |
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A super high power pezel head torch for midnight bike repairs and snacks. |
| Survival stuff for my jacket pocket including tobacco tin survival kit, petrol lighter, compass, space blanket and knife. |
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The amazing Spot GPS locator and messenger that Sam got me for Christmas that allows me to let you all know I'm OK and for you to follow my progress. |
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No idea why I took a picture of just windproof matches but I have lots of these. They'll even light if wet. Cool stuff - thanks British Army. |
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A pot of various other goodies - heaven this must be really boring by now. Nevertheless self tapping screws, nuts & bolts, sewing kit, jubilee clips and Scottoiler filler could be pretty useful. |
| If you're a squity squirrel like me then spare bins must be a must. |
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12V compressor for tyre inflating or blowing up my Thermarest if I'm out of puff. |
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Mini hammock for relaxing hammocking or getting off the ground should the necessity arise. |
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A cigar and cigar matches for an up coming celebration of actually being on the road. |
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Journal. |
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The excellent KTM owners manual. Loads of easy to follow instruction. |
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Alpinestars fur lined gortex cold weather gloves and a 15yo pair of summer golves. |
| Money belt for belting money, no? |
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My own creation - a footplate for Sir Humphrey's centre stand and side stand. |
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Puncture safe goo. Its supposed to prevent deflation and seal seal punctures <7mm in diameter. I'll let you know if it works. |
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My RST Pro Series trousers, toasty warm. |
| The RST Pro Series Jacket. Pockets, waterproof and loads of body armour. What more do you need? |
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Some what arse in my commander 3 collapsable chair. Sam reckons I'll ditch it after a week or too but an old bugger like me will need a little comfort time between bike seat & Thermarest. |
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Mosquito net. |
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Maps maps maps. I love maps. |
| Spare inner tubes and puncture repair kit. |
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Tools inc tyre irons. Alas thanks to KTM's shoddy seat lock this will be in the panniers instead of under the seat. Lazy Austrians. |
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Straps. Apparently the most imprtant thing to take according some adventurers. |
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My medical kit that I've blended together myself. Lots of suture materials that a clumsy muppet might need. |
| Goretex Alpine star boots. I actually talked through a ford in these and water only got in when it flowed over the top. Very comfy. Great boots. |
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AGV AX-8 dual helmet. I'll also be carrying a spare visor. |
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Tarpaulin and pocket mac. Do I really need a pocket mac? Oh well its small and lightweight and I can't be bothered to unpack it. |
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Thermarest sleeping mat thingy. Supposed to be the best and as a back sufferer I thought it worth the expense. Pretty comfy after 2-3 nights but no idea after 100. I'll let you know. |
| Starlight 4 sleepingbag. +5 to -18degC is all very well but what about +40degC. I do have a silk liner too though. |
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Ortieb water reservoirs and some powdered drinks to keep the spirits up. |
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Cooking equipment including Edelrid multifuel stove, copper bottomed pans, KFS, tin opener and chlorine dioxide water purification tablets. |
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Microfibre towel (amazing thing) and wash stuff. |
| Panasonic HX-DC1 High Def video camera with spare batteries and charger. Also have a 12V phone charger. |
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Emergency freeze dried food and soup. Originally bought for African borders but might as well use it. |
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Bungees. |
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Redverz Tenere expedition tent - series 2. Sir Humphrey gets to come inside too. Better than he gets treated at home! |
| The Peterborough United football team goalie shirt donated by the team for me to get photos of in distant places for extra charity cash. |
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Insect repellant & Mycota. An RAF veteran tells me Mycota repels rainforest nasties and well as tends potentially manky feet. |
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| There are loads of other things I've forgeten to take pictures of and was just too bored to by the end for example: |
Scottoiler oil, engine/gearbox oil, innertube core remover, elastic bands. |
Reading book (John le Carre trilogy), South America guide book, Australian tracker hat. |
Playing cards, tissues, pens, emergency glow sticks, spare rear tyre, etc etc etc etc. |
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