28 May BigDog’s Packing Light Advice
Mark “BigDog” Sampson gives some great advice on how to pack light but have everything you need on an adventure trip. I spent 4 days riding with BigDog last week and saw first hand how well he has packing and gear selection down.
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Tom Hornstein
Posted at 21:35h, 28 MayGreat video. Very informative. Always like to pick some good pointers off of Mark’s adventures. Thanks to the three of you (Jojo included).
Stu Swineford
Posted at 17:50h, 19 SeptemberI tried to write down everything you mentioned. Thought I’d post it here in case anyone else would like the list:
Wear
* Sidi Adventure Waterproof Boots
* 661 Knee/Shin guards
* Synthetic riding socks 2x
* Arai XD Helmet
* Pod 1 Helmet Camera
* Klim Pack
* Water (100oz)
* Snacks
* TP
* Firstgear Air Jacket with liner
* Kilimanjaro waterproof for cold rides
* Klim Synthetic Riding Jersey
* Klim Mojave (hot)
* Klim Traverse GoreTex (in pack or primary if cold)
* Padded riding shorts
* Bear spray
* Survival Knife
* Heated vest (Warm and Safe)
* Heated Glove Liners (Warm and Safe)
* Waterproof gloves (over liners)
* Fox offroad gloves
Cockpit:
* Garmin 276 GPS
* Roller Chart
* Heated Grips
Casual:
* Sandals
* Convertible pants
Wolfman Expedition Dry Saddle Bag Shifter side
* Mountain House Meals? ______
* Work gloves
* GoreTex Traverse Pants
* Laptop
Brake side Saddle bag
* Gatorade in bottle holder
* Sandals
* Synthetic long shorts
* Synthetic top
* Sleeping bag (30 or 0° Big Agnes)
Top Bag (Wolfman small dry bag)
* Camping chair
* First Aid kit
* Headlamp
* Kit
* Matches
* Insect repellant
* Firestarter
* Tent(Eureka Backcountry 2)
* Tent poles
* Ground cloth
* Big Agnes Air Pillow
* Big Agnes Air Mattress
* Waterproof case
* Chargers
* Etc
* LED Flashlight
* Wipes
* JetBoil
* Extra Fuel
* LightMyFire bowl
* Spork
* Coffee
* Oatmeal
* REI Collapsible bowl
Top Strap
* Dingoweeds Tarp
* Wolfman Tool Kit
* Chain Lube
* WD40
Tank Bag
* Digital Camera
* SPOT
* Leatherman Multitool
* Razor Knife
* Paper Towels
* Pressure Gauge
* Sharpies
* Earplugs
Tank shifter
* Camcorder
* Kilimanja Air Jacket Liner
* LED Flashlight
Tank brake
* Toiletries
* Waterproof thing with Driver’s License
* Batteries
* MTB Pump
Fender
* 21” tube
* Patches
Thanks for putting this together!
Dan Brault
Posted at 21:13h, 03 JanuaryThanks. Nicely done. I always like to see what others are packing.
Pretty close to what I usually have. Only deviates depending if a n axe or food is required.