Minimum packed for 5 days
 

I thought I had better do a trial run on packing the bike with the gear required for the 5 day off roading trip in France at the end of June. Got every thing on the bike that is needed, tent, sleeping bag, roll mat, cooking gear, etc. I will also have a ruck sack on with small amount of clothing and drinks bladder.

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I didn't want anything hanging down the sides for when riding off road



I expect Crusty will be wondering what I have not taken. :HappyRoll_ANPIUI:

Work of art. Small and neat, just how I like it too. Makes perfect sense what you say about the off-roading. If people want the touring works, buy a goldwing! or a car!

Nice one Ricky, this is me packed as well-

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Same as you, got all I needed.

I was thinking about getting a dry bag, may be a 30 ltr holdall similar to your Tripletom

Heaven only work this way.......:YouRock::nothing2add:

Yous do pack light dont yous!!!! Just make sure to bring enough clothing as its the worst thing having to put old, dirty, wet cloths back on as you dont have enough clean, dry cloths.

I think that one's about 20/25litre. It's just the right size to take my tipi, or before, the Vango Tempest. I've not tried it yet with the high front guard, may have to fit the low one back on, or make a rack.
Maxwell, there's clean clothes in there as well. Nothing nicer than pulling fresh socks on in the morning. Well there is, but socks are pretty nice.

Why not use a small set of throw overs, they keep the weight lower and cushion any drops and don't interfere with your legs. I use a set set or Oxford Humpback's on my XTR which work very well.

I too have the same preference "keep any weight down low" these are Andystrapz soft panniers and are a tried and tested product here in OZ that can handle bingle's (crash's) very well.
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I got a 30 litre dry bag from Aldi for about �6