adventure PACKING LIST

You will on your motorcycle between 6-8 hours per day, many days in a row. Is your body ready for this? It is best to start preparing so you can make the most of your time riding. Being in good physical condition is the best way to make the most of your trip. Use this trip as motivation to get fit!

Dual sport rides may include everything from single track to 100kph (60mph) on a paved road during a transit section. Our rides are often unscripted and we do what is necessary to move forward. Rarely is anything perfect so please prepare with this in mind.

The beauty of our trips is that we won’t be carrying our personal gear on our bikes. We will have a support truck and trailer that we will meet every evening. We ride unencumbered!

SAFETY

Safety is our number one concern.

You will be riding in potentially difficult and unpredictable terrain every day. Having the correct attitude and the proper safety gear will mitigate risk. You must, at all times when on your motorcycle, be wearing proper and complete safety gear.

It is your responsibility to make sure your gear is in good condition and is the proper fit. It is unwise to take untested gear on a trip of this magnitude. Ride with your gear several times before coming on the trip to ensure it fits correctly and is comfortable. There are few things worse than ill fitting or uncomfortable gear.

PERSONAL ITEMS

  • Sleeping Bag & Towel (we sleep in a lot of strange places)

  • Small pillow, air pillow (or a rolled up hoodie)

  • Camp shoes (shoes you would wear in a rustic forest camp)

  • Shower shoes (flip flops or similar)

  • Base layers 3 pairs (create a hand-wash/hang-dry rotation)

  • MX socks 3 pairs (create a hand-wash/hang-dry rotation)

  • Enduro/Dual Sport jacket (zip off sleeves are always more flexible)

  • Wearable industrial garbage bag (this is your emergency rain gear should things get hairy)

  • Medium to large sized hydration backpack (16L is usually enough room for your layers & lunch plus snacks)

  • Small personal first aid kit

  • Toilet paper/wet wipes (for backpack)

  • Money, both Canadian currency and plastic.

  • small sunscreen/Bug Spray

  • Phone (there are Giant Loop handlebar bags on every bike)

  • Small external phone battery

  • Charge cords

  • Hearing protection/ear plugs (for snoring & bike noise)

SAFETY GEAR

It is imperative that you ride with this gear before coming on the trip. Day one of a big trip is NOT the time to find out your boots are three sizes too small.

It is your responsibility to make sure it is in good working order. If you have gear failure, please let us know as we can assist in you getting replacement gear.

  • Motocross boots

  • Properly fitting knee braces, knee guards or knee pads

  • MX/Enduro/or dual-sport riding pants

  • Gloves - 2 pairs (expect rain)

  • Helmet - Street legal mandatory (DOT or Snell, etc.) We recommend a goggle compatible dual sport helmet.

  • MX Goggles (goggles defeat dust)

  • A dual-sport jacket with armor or MX/Enduro style upper body armour - this is personal preference. It could be a under-jersey pressure suit, or above-jersey hard armor. Choose what works for you.

  • Ultralight, packable, oversized rain shell. This should be goretex and fit over your riding gear.

Aside from the street-legal helmet, these items are suggestions. If you know what keeps you comfortable and safe please choose these things.

If you have any questions regarding personal or protective gear, please email us at: adventure@tractionerag.com