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Camping Gear

	Hennessy Hammocks are amazing, I plan to sleep in this most of the time. It has a built in mosquito net and can be put up in seconds.
	I have also got a small 2 man tent, I will sleep in this when there are no trees around or if the weather is particularly cold.
	This is a great sleeping bag. I was looking for a compromise between compact size and warmth and this sleeping bag is exactly that.
	I have a cotton sleeping bag liner to put in my sleeping bag. This will help to keep the sleeping bag fresh, as I will only need to clean the liner, but the liner can also be used instead of the bag in hot weather.
	A roll mat is more comfortable than sleeping on the floor and is less bulky than a air bed or mattress. This can also be used in the Hennessy Hammock.
	I actually have two of these poncho/tarps. Basically they are tarps with a hood in the middle. Hopefully I will be using these more for shade than for rain protection.
	This stove is very useful. It will run on gas but also any flammable liquids. You just pour the liquid into the bottle, pump to pressurise and you are cooking in no time.
	I decided to go for the quick 2 system rather than the quick 1 because the prices are so similar and you get twice as much stuff in the quick 2.
	I bought this because a friend of mine said “Sporks are for winners”. I agree.

Bushcraft/Survival

	A First aid kit is vital to make sure you can look after yourself when you really need to. This kit is specially designed for solo travellers.
	This isn’t the exact knife that I have with me but is very similar, it has a full tang so the knife is very strong.
	I was faced with a decision, do I get a Swiss army knife or a Leatherman. I may be wrong but I tend to think that Swiss army knives are handy gadgets whereas Leathermans are tools. I went with the Leatherman.
	Again this item was suggested to me by a friend. My first thoughts were “Why would I need a saw?” I then watched the demonstration video it was linked with and Ray Mears explained exactly why I would need a saw. Awesome.
	I will be carrying a lighter but my stove should light from a spark as it runs on gas and/or flammable liquids. I also want to try lighting tinder from a spark.
	Paracord is strong and very handy. I’ll be using this when putting up my tarps and maybe even to tie things onto my bike if they fall off.
	Micro-fibre towels are small and very absorbent, so this item beats my normal towel on both the important factors for being selected.
	A knife is no good if you cant cut anything with it. This kit sharpens your knife expertly without needing an expert.

Travel/Vehicle Gear

	I have taken my bike on ferries in the past and had it secured with these straps. I want to make sure that I can always secure my bike on trains, lorries and boats even if there are none of these straps provided. Solution = Carry some.
	The ever useful bungee. I’ll be using these to secure tarps but mostly they will hold my bags onto my bike.
	When travelling in foreign countries you need to make sure you are aware of their rules on the roads. A lot of European countries specify that you need to carry the items in this kit, in case you break down. On a side note, you also need to carry spare bulbs for your lights.
	When taking your vehicle abroad you need to make sure that you put a sticker on your registration plate so that the authorities know where you are from. Failure to do this will result in you getting pulled over.
	My bike holds around 20 to 25 litres of petrol, this should be enough to get me between petrol stations. However I will feel more comfortable knowing that I am carrying an extra 5 litres just in case.
	My trousers and leather jacket have built in pads. The only problem with this is heat. Leather jackets tend to make you hot quickly. So when its too hot for leather jackets I’ll wear body armour.
	This compressor takes up about as much space as a foot pump but involves no pumping with feet. Great.
	My bike has tubed tyres. In order to make sure I don’t get stuck with a flat tyre I am filling them with slime. This stuff lines your tyres and if you get a puncture it leaks out through the hole and sets. Instant puncture repair.
	There will be times when I will stay in a hostel so that I can have a shower and wash my clothes, during these times I would also like to use my electrical devices, no matter which country I am in.
	Panniers are essential if you are going touring on your bike. Plenty of storage space, easy to attach and remove, strong and water proof.
	A top box is awesome for adding the storage of a third pannier, just on top of the bike.
TECH 7 MOTORCYCLE SPORTS TANK BAG 2010 SPEC	To maximise your storage its best to get a tank bag. They just strap around your handle bars and either stick to you tank with magnets or clip into a leather tank case, if you have one fitted.
	The majority of my belongings will be strapped onto the bike itself. But I like the idea of having a small bag on my back to keep a few items in which also allows me to carry extra drinking water.