27/06/14 - 8 day Euro trip - what shall I take

[Steve_D]

As above, going on an 8 day trip. Leaving on Friday, going to lake Garda via France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. Have started the packing or to be more accurate, started the list for my packing. I'm going on my FJR with a top box, side cases and a tank bag. Taking a spare tail pack in case the wife buys 'stuff' while we are there (wives flying out and meeting us there). Here's what I think I need so far. Too much? Too little? Have I forgotten anything (don't say the kitchen sink!). Suggestions welcome.


iPad
iPhone
Camera
Chargers for above
Spare tail pack
Rucksack
Map
Watch
Kindle
Earphones
Sunglasses
Spare bike keys
Gloves - thermal, wet & mesh
Mesh jacket
Mesh bottoms
Waterproof bike over jacket
Waterproof over bottoms
Textile jacket
Textile bottoms
Bike padlock and chain
Spare bulbs
Jump leads
Passport
Credit cards
Bike log book
Bike insurance,
Bike mot
Health insurance
Breakdown insurance
Puncture kit
Tools
Eurotunnel booking ref
Wallet
Cash
Razor & foam
Deodorant
After shave
Toothbrush and paste
Soap and flannel
Medicines
Deck shoes
Flip flops
Trainers
Cheap, chuck-away socks, pants and T-Shirts
Good socks, pants and T-Shirts
Swimming trunks
Chino's
Shorts
Shirts
Jeans
Fleece
Waterproof jacket

[pikey]

We had 5 days there from 7th June was flippin hot they reconned it was july august weather in june .Spent all day under the brolly keeping out of direct sun light our eurocamp tent was up in 80's by 0830 .

[mottza]

It was -16 when I was there.

[Steve_D]

So, sun cream, a brolly and thermals then?

Go Pro! I nearly forgot my Go Pro!

[gn2]

Hairdryer
Heated rollers
Curling tongs
Straightening tongs
Several dozen pairs of various style and colours of shoes
A selection of outfits, (typically duration of trip in days multiplied by 2.5)
A selection of portable mirrors
A large vanity case full of assorted cosmetics
A small vanity case with the left over cosmetics that won't fit in the big case
A selection of various size and colour of handbags
A large suit hanger with a selection of good frocks for evenings
A travel iron to get the creases out from travelling
Half the towels you have in the house

And finally but perhaps most importantly:

Proper British Teabags.

[michaelphillips]

i know you taking puncture repair kit, yet if you have room for a small tyre compressor or small foot pump Halfords Metal Barrel Foot Pump & Gauge just a thought... but most of all enjoy yourself lad

[Steve_D]

Hairdryer
Heated rollers
Curling tongs
Straightening tongs
Several dozen pairs of various style and colours of shoes
A selection of outfits, (typically duration of trip in days multiplied by 2.5)
A selection of portable mirrors
A large vanity case full of assorted cosmetics
A small vanity case with the left over cosmetics that won't fit in the big case
A selection of various size and colour of handbags
A large suit hanger with a selection of good frocks for evenings
A travel iron to get the creases out from travelling
Half the towels you have in the house

And finally but perhaps most importantly:

Proper British Teabags.

Don't laugh, but I will be taking half that lot for the wife who I'm meeting out there - the wimmin' are flying out and meeting us mid-trip and taking just hand luggage so we are all getting loaded up with.....heavy shite!

[Steve_D]

i know you taking puncture repair kit, yet if you have room for a small tyre compressor or small foot pump Halfords Metal Barrel Foot Pump & Gauge just a thought... but most of all enjoy yourself lad

Thanks. Yep, I have a small electric pump in with my puncture kit which includes plugs and slime!

[bikerdezzie]

tampax are handy for temporary shin and elbow pads/ small pillows/moisture absorbers, visor wipes etc, its the swiss army multi role pad!

[bikerdezzie]

buy the ones for heavy bleeders if you want to go the full luxury route!