Pre - Event Highway Huns

Things To Carry

To ensure your safety and comfort, you must include the following items amongst the gear you carry with you:
  • 1

    A good quality sleeping bag capable of keeping you warm in case of emergency in
    case one gets caught out in sub-zero degree temperatures. Please do not forget this item.

  • 2

    Ski/balaclava/monkey cap.

  • 3

    Warm muffler.

  • 4

    2 pairs long sleeved thermal wear, top and bottom.

  • 5

    2 long sleeved T-shirts and 2 short sleeved T-shirts.

  • 6

    2 pairs comfortable cargo pants/thick trousers.

  • 7

    1 warm, wind proof, thick padded jacket and lowers, and 1 thick pullover/padded
    windcheater.

  • 8

    2 pairs warm tracksuits for sleeping in
    riding.

  • 9

    4 pairs thick woolen/cotton sports socks.

  • 10

    Loose 2 piece raincoat that can easily be slipped on and off over all existing
    warm clothing.

  • 11

    Fleece or thinsulate lined leather or other material gloves capable of keeping out
    the wet and the cold.

  • 12

    UV protected, anti glare, photocromatic sunglasses.

  • 13

    Appropriate non-skid rubber soled boots suitable for motorcycling, and suitable
    footwear for use when you are not riding.

  • 14

    Small day rucksack (bag).

  • 15

    Personal toiletries kit (Toilet paper, paper soap in pouch, soap, toothbrush,
    toothpaste, shaving razor & cream etc).

  • 16

    Personal medicines and first aid kit.

  • 17

    Note book and pen.

  • 18

    Sun cream and lip guard. (LOTS of each).

  • 19

    Torch with spare cells.

  • 20

    Full face helmet with chinstrap.

  • 21

    1 pair thick rubber soled, quick drying slip on shoes to change into before glacial
    melt crossings so that one’s riding boots and socks remain dry.

  • 22

    1 bath towel to be carried with your luggage and 1 medium sized face towel to be
    carried on your bike to dry your feet/self when needed (e.g. after a glacial melt crossing).

  • 23

    Matchboxes/lighter, scissors/knife, candle, rope (about 50 m).

  • 24

    Plastic sheet to cover your luggage in case of rain.