Sunday, August 5, 2007

Dry Run packing for next rally

It is raining and lightening here, so could not take the bike for a ride today. So decided to get ready for the Interlochen Rally. This time, it is just on my bike, rain or shine. And when I get there, I am camping – again, rain or shine!

The ride is about 400 miles, and 7 hours without stops. My plan is to split into two days, getting to Toledo Wed night, and Interlochen on Thursday. Then on the return, break it into two days, Getting to Jackson or Toledo on Sunday night, and then home on Monday. Following this plan, no more than 300 miles per day which should be reasonable

So it is less than 2 weeks away, and I think I have everything I need for a comfortable stay (within the context of tent camping, that is!). I did a preliminary packing, but the tent was so small, the airmattress would not even fit! So I have to use the larger tent.

So now, figuring out how to pack it all on the bike. Best way to do this is a dry run. Here is all the stuff. Not that much, but it looks like a lot to put on the back of a motorcycle.


And here is it packed on the bike. IT FITS! And with a little space still available.

From the left and right sides:

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