2024 Italy and Greece, Wed April 24, 2024

packing checklist

Here's my packing list. The Ducati has 2 large side cases and a top case. I've found that to be more than enough room for everything, so no backpack. I usually do some pretty long days, so I don't want the fatigue that comes with wearing a backpack. But I do bring a small, light backpack for walking around in the evenings and can carry some extra things on my back in a pinch. I also bring a medium sized, thin nylon duffel bag that can be stuffed with large volume things and bungied/strapped to the back seat. When it gets really hot, I take off my crash suit and carry it that way.

The Honda SH350i has a lot less storage capacity, just a small top box and under seat volume, so I'm probably going to have that duffel behind me after we part ways and can't use some of the Ducati volume ;-)

Paperwork:
* passport
* euro cash
* IDL file on phone
* Covid vaccine card on phone
* pictures of passport, driver's license, on phone
* one paperback book to read

On the bike:
* tool kit, compressor, and tire plug kit
* mount for Galaxy Tab 7 (I use this for offline maps)
* phone mount (I use this for Google maps)
* USB power on the bike (to run the Tablet and phone)
* 2 straps
* bungee net
* giant-loop duffel bag that can be tied on the seat behind me
* Cable lock so I can leave my helmet on the bike for a little while
* Clear face shield (in case the day gets too long)
* small, light day backpack
* small can of chain lube

Crash gear:
* Aerostich suit
* Helmet
* Boots (wear on the plane)
* Ear plugs (several sets)
* Elkskin Gloves (regular)
* Elkskin gauntlet gloves (cold weather)
* Rain gear
* glove covers
* Boot covers
* Rain pants
* Rain jacket/ windbreaker (large enough to wear over aerostich)

Clothing:
* socks and underwear for 7 days (assume wash in hotel sink within 1 week)
* bathing trunks
* 2 T-shirts short sleeve + 1 T-shirt long sleeve
* jeans 1 pair (wear on the plane along with one of those T-shirts)
* shorts 1 pair for walking around town
* light walking shoes

Cold gear:
* Warm zip-over pants
* Fleece sweater 1
* Puffy vest
* Long wool socks x2
* 32° under pants and shirt set
* long sleeve T-shirt

Toiletries bag:
* toothbrush, tooth paste, small shampoo
* bite guard
* hair brush
* ziploc bag of emergency toilet paper
* ziploc bag of laundry detergent
* clothesline and clips
* USB charger for toothbrush
Med kit:
* aspirin
* allergy meds (sudafed)
* anti diarrheal
* cough suppressant

Electronics:
* extension cord with socket multiplexor and USB ports
* EU plug adapter
* small laptop, charger, wireless mouse
* USB A-C cables x 2
* wireless charger
* USB power pack
* prep OSMAnd with maps of planned route

On the plane, leave with Mototouring.IT:
* big duffle bag
* wireless headphones
* travel pillow
* eye mask
* compression socks