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Many people have asked what we recommend for packing for a long ride. Over the years we’ve developed a list of “must have” items that make it into the fender bag or fanny pack.
The intention is that this is a living document. Every time we go riding we find something new that we "should've had." As this happens, in theory, I update the list.
What follows is a list of what we currently take along…
- On the front fender, carry a Moose Front Fender Bag.
Include:
- A front inner tube (a front tube can be used in the rear tire
if necessary)
- A tire patch kit
- Extra CO2 cartridges. At least four total
- A pair of tire irons
- Carry a Moose Rear Fender Bag on the
rear. Include:
- Scott’s Multi Tool
- 2 and 6-inch magnetic hex extensions (for above).
- Leatherman style multi-pliers
- 6 inch needlenose Vise Grips
- 6-8 inch crescent wrench
- A multi-wrench that will fit the front and rear axle bolts
- Spark plug wrench
- 2 Extra Master Links and a couple extra links of chain
- A small piece of ˝-inch fuel line to remove a hot spark plug
- An old toothbrush to clean parts on the trail
- A small piece of emery cloth or fine-grit sandpaper to clean
fouled plugs
- 3 to 6 feet of tubing/hose to siphon gas (learned this the
hard way)
- An extra clutch lever (carried on extended rides)
- A Buddy Tow.
- Some duct tape (wrapped around oil can listed below)
- Assorted nuts and bolts of relevant sizes
If you have a fender bag smaller than the Moose,
you may need to carry some of these items in your fanny pack. To carry most of this, cut
the top off of two used oil bottles. Fill one of them with all of the tools. Stuff a shop
rag or two inside, then slip the second bottle over the top. This will prevent the tools
from rattling inside the fender bag; many times this can extend the life of the fender
bag. Wrap duct tape around the out side can several times. This will provide some tape
that can be used for a variety of trail side fixes. On the trail, the bottles can also be
used to hold small parts, transfer gas, fill radiator, etc…
- Carry a fanny pack. Include:
- Snack bars
- First Aid supplies
- Iodine tablets (for water purification)
- A hollow survival whistle with a waterproof compartment for
matches w/matches. It also has a compass, flint, and a signal mirror.
- Camera with extra film
- Maps of area
- Extra spark plug(s)
- Small flashlight
- Safety wire
- 6ft. of light gauge insulated wire
- Light weight survival blanket
- Cash!!!
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