Must Have Things For A Long Ride On Motorcycle
Are you planning to go on your motorcycle for a long ride and confused what things you should have in place for your trip? Then you have come to the right place, here are 9 must have things for a long ride on a motorcycle.
Backpack
Having a comfortable and sufficient backpack to hold all of your gear and essentials is very important, so you need to have a good backpack that is both comfortable and big enough to travel on your motorcycle. Also make sure it had some space left so you can add items through your journey if required. Another important feature to check while selecting a backpack is “Waterproof” you never know how climate changes. If you don’t have one, then you can search online or see this article 10 Best Motorcycle Backpacks for more information.
First Aid Kit
We think a first aid kit is a must have item not for just long rides but for every small commute you take. They could be used for minor cuts, stop blood loss to fever or cold which could be caused due to change in climate. So always have a first aid kit in your motorcycle or cars and change them every year once they are near to expiry.
Food
It’s difficult to find good places to eat when we are riding on a highway, even though we prepare the list of stops in advance sometimes things just go in opposite direction. To make you don’t starve always have a backup food items like nuts, chocolate bars, soymilk, or other food of your choice (not a pizza). This way even when the stores are closed or shutdown or stuck in a rain you wouldn’t starve yourself and become weak or unfocused.
GPS device or Maps
GPS Navigation devices or maps are very much recommended to help you know the directions and your position. Even though you have a smartphone you may not be able to use it efficiently as it doesn’t have the internet. A motorcycle GPS device have all the maps preinstalled and also you could mark POIs and waypoints to help you where and when to stop. Also carry a map all the time as they are light in weight and easy to carry but useful if you have little practice at reading maps. If you are already having a motorcycle GPS device well and good if not check this article Motorcycle GPS Reviews for a Safe Ride.
Power Bank
A power bank could come in handy when you need to charge you devices, there are power banks up to 20,000 mAh which one could carry easily. Also if possible get a charger connected to your motorcycle battery this way you can recharge power bank or smart-phones directly from the motorcycle battery. Here are some good options Power Banks for 7 Different Adventures.
Point of Interests
Always make sure on which road you are going and have the essential places marked on your motorcycle GPS or on a map. Some of the important places everyone should mark are restaurants, motorcycle service shops, motels, and places you would like to visit on the way.
Clothing
Make sure your cloths are according to the climate and weather, get a waterproof coat, gloves, backpack if you are riding in a rainy season or sunglasses for rides in summer or transparent goggles for night drives to avoid dust.
Water
Have a hydration pack or a refill water bottle to keep you hydrated on the journey no matter how good the climate is and especially when riding on a sunny day. Always keep your body hydrated and avoid sun strokes or losing your focus is very dangerous while driving a motorcycle. Here are some good suggestions for a hydration pack Hydration Packs Reviews of 2018.
Tool Kit
Motorcycles could break down a few times without any prior notice and this could be horrible when you are on a highway in the wild with no help. Having a good tool kit for a motorcycle could be the Saviour of the day for you. So, make sure your motorcycle already have a goof tool kit attached and we also recommend you to carry a puncture fix kit too. This way you could get your bike get back on track as quickly as possible and ride to the next pit shop and get a clear fix. Check this guide on how to select a motorcycle tool kit Motorcycle Tools Buyer Guide.
