Packing for a Motorcycle Trip … Like a Girl

Many articles have been written in motorcycle magazines on how to prepare for a longdistance motorcycle trip. Many riders have their own advice to give to distance-riding rookies, and I am sure you have read it all: pack a lot of tools (taking your full tool box is preferable), buy yourself one good set of riding gear for all riding conditions, and pack as little clothing as you can (you can always wear your shirt inside-out the next day, and wash your knickers in the sink).

While some of these wisdoms might be true, they rarely work in the real world. And washing your knickers in the sink is simply not the best and the most sensible way to go. If they don’t dry out completely by the next morning because you happen to be in a humid climate, you will be riding in damp underpants the next day, which can turn a beautiful morning into a miserable one. Trust me — I’ve tried.