Post Trip; What we took with us from the UK/didn't

These lists may help other people who are planning to do this or a similar trip....


Some things we brought with us from the UK that worked out really well;

• The mesh jackets (Frank Thomas) - worn everyday by Mr. T (except for Kingman to Vegas to Victorville), less so for Mrs. K
• Rider sunglasses/goggles with prescription inserts (Mr. T)
• Rider boots - (Bullson, shelltex fabric) (Mr. T) and Doc Marten (Tana Slouch Ank Boot) (Mrs.K)
• Karimor socks
• Waterproof jacket & Trousers - (Regatta)
• Canon Ixus camera, charger and spare battery - I should have brought a mount to allow taking shots on the move, maybe clamp to handlebar/mirror, or suction mount to windscreen.
• Mini DV camera (MD80 fr. ebay) - I wish I'd brought a better mount and a power adaptor to run it off the bikes batterywith me.
• Netbook (Asus)
• Cable lock - to allow us to lock helmets/jackets and leave on the bike.
• Cable ties (velcro and tie-wrap).
• US pattern USB charger, USB to mini usb cable, 2 * US pattern 'figure of 8' mains leads.
• Superglue, Short roll of gaffer tape.
• Kevlar jeans (various) - we tool 3 pair each, but could have got away with 2 pair each.
• Helmets - HJC IS-35 open face , anthracite, with mesh top piece insert and integrated sun visor. No problems whatsoever with hot or sweaty head, even in the hottest desert.
• Factor 50 face sun cream. (Piz Buin)
• Lip balm sun screen
• Biker wallet with heavy duty belt chain (ebay).
• T shirts that keep the moisture off you.
• Long sleeve white shirts (for the 'in desert' days when riding without jacket, to stop your arms getting burnt).
• Cool mist aerosol spray (for the 'hot' days).

Didnt use;

• MP3 player
• Waterproof over mits (but good to have available)
• Waterproof over boots (but good to have available)
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• Spare gloves (but good to have available)
• Earplugs
• Spare goretex walking boots (Mr. T, only used once)
• Hairdryer (Mrs.K - every hotel except El Rancho had a HD in the room. El Rancho. has one available on request).

Thins we bought for the trip while in the US;

• Passenger mini footboards (fr. HD Dealer)
• Coolvests (fr. Kingman Harley Davidson)
• 110v/250v Hotbrush (Mrs. K) (Wallmart)

Things we wish we had brought with us;

• Camel back water bottle thingys
• Camera mount for Canon and for the mini DV and on bike PSU for the mini DV