Doug Ruth's 1996/97 Packing List
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 11:39:42 -0800
From: druth@bayarea.net
To: BMW -GS motorcycles mailing list
Subject: Packing List for my South American Trip
A number of people have asked about a list of things I packed for this trip.
My packing list follows in excruciating detail. I carry a hardcopy of it,
in both English and Spanish, with me on the bike. Part of the reason for
going into such detail, is to overwhelm any border guard who may be thinking
of asking me to unpack my bike. So far I haven't had to use it.
On Front Fender
Cyco-Active Large Fender Bag
Front Tube - Michelin Air-Stop
Rear Tube - Michelin Air Stop
Spare Bulbs
Turn Signal Bulbs (2)
Tail Light Bulb (1)
Instrument Bulbs (3)
Spare Fuses
7.5 watt (5)
15. watt (5)
Inside Headlight Shell
Spare Bulbs
Headlight Bulb
Turn Signal Bulbs (?)
Tail Light Bulbs (?)
Instrument Bulbs (?)
Spare Set of Keys
Tankbag (R11GS Multivario Bag modified to mount to a R100GSPD
Multivario Base, which was modified to mount to the
Acerbis 11.8 gallon tank)
Main Compartment
Gore-Tex RainSuit in Orange Stuff Sack
Vent-Tech Penquin Winter Gloves
Shit-Kit (purple Stuff Sack)
Toilet Paper
Cigarette Lighter
Folding Stainless Steel Trowell
Spare Batteries
AAA
AA
3volt Lithium
Rain Mittins
Spare Cotton Around-Neck Document Bag
Medicine Bag (black OR bag)
Main Compartment
Oral Rehydration Salts (4 packets)
Malaria Medicine (Mefloquine)
Front Compartment
Excedrin (50 tablets)
Pepto Bismal Tablets (18)
Immodium Tablets (24)
Phillips Magnesia Tablets (30)
Small Flashlight
Tankbag Rain Cover
8x25 Waterproof Binoculars
Silva Compass and Sewing Kit
Travel Pack of Wet Ones
GPS Case
Beret Hat
Front Compartment
Small Red Fleece Bag
Dial Tire Guage
Mini Multi-Meter
Ear-Plugs (10 pair)
Small Blue-Green OR Bag
Cutter Liquid Insect Repellent
Cutter Insect Repellent Stick
Smith No-Fog Cloth
Mini-Cigarette Lighter
Right-Angle Valve Stem Adaptor
Pelican Head-Lamp (uses 2 AAs)
Mini REI Thermometer (on zipper pull)
Cyco-Active Bar Pack Map Case (modified to mount to top
of tankbag)
Top Window - current small scale map
Inside Large Windoe - current large scale map
Inside Pockets
Pens (2)
Map Measurer
Small 3"x4.5" Notebook
Quick Road Sign Spanish-English Translator
Clear Plastic Case
Assorted Stickers and Patches (to give away)
Spanish-Portuguese-English phrase booklet
(from The Endless Ride)
Clear Plastic Case
Photos of Noemi, myself, and my family
Black Ditty Bag ATached to Right-Side of Tankbag
Transmission Oil (16oz)
Air Filter Oil (16oz)
Spare Nylon Webbing Strap
Inside Frame Backbone
Plastic Container with some cash
Clutch Centering Tool
Tire Pump
Along Frame Backbone
Front Wheel Spokes (2)
Rear Wheel Spokes (2)
Spare Relay
Under Starter Moter Cover
Brake Pads - Harrison Caliper
Spare Jesse Pannier Pivot Pins (2)
Spare Steel Fork Spacers (2)
Spare Fork Seals (2)
Emergency Cash
Under Seat
Tool Roll
Front Row, Left to Right
Pocket 1
5" Visegrip
7" Visegrip
Pocket 2
BMW 7 & 8mm Open End Wrench
BMW 10 & 11mm Open End Wrench
BMW 13 & 17mm Open End Wrench
BMW 10 & 12mm Closed End Wrench
Tweezers
10mm, 3/8"drive Torque Adaptor
Pocket 3
Ball-driver Allen Wrenches
1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm
Short 3mm Allen Wrench
Short 6mm Allen Wrench
1/8" Allen Wrench
3/16" Allen Wrench
Steering Bearing Spanner Wrench
Oil Filter Cover Wrench Handle
Pocket 4 (sockets)
Stack 1 (attached end-to-end)
Universal Joint, 3/8" Drive
6mm Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive
Stack 2 (attached end-to-end)
3" Extension, 3/8" Drive
8mm Allen Socket, 3/8" Drive
Stack 3 (on 3" Extension, 1/4" Drive)
3/8" to 1/4" Adaptor
12mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
11mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
13mm Socket, 1/4" Drive
Stack 4 (on Oil Filter Cover Allen Wrench)
12mm Socket, 1/4" Drive
8mm Socket, 1/4" Drive
5mm Socket, 1/4" Drive
Stack 5 (on 6" Extension, 1/4" Drive)
19mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
9mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
15mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
17mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
10mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
14mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
13mm Socket, 3/8" Drive
10mm Socket, 1/4" Drive
Back Row, Left to Right
Pocket 1
6" Adjustable Wrench
BMW Pliers and Wire Cutters
Fox Shock Spanner Wrench
BMW 12 & 14mm Open End Wrench
Pocket 2
Needle-nose Pliers
Small #0 Phillips Screwdriver
BMW 36mm Closed-End Wrench
Pocket 3
BMW 16 & 18mm Open-End Wrench
BMW 19 & 22mm Open-End Wrench
Pocket 4
BMW Spark Plug Socket (21 & 22mm)
Pushrod Seal Seating Tool
BMW Spark Plug Socket Breaker Bar
Clutch Adjustment Wire
Telescoping Magnet
Pocket 5
BMW Wheel Lug Wrench
BMW Lug Wrench Extender Handle
Pocket 6
BMW 13 & 19mm Socket
BMW Standard & Phillips Reversable Screwdriver
Pocket 7
4 in 1 Reversable Screwdriver
Pocket 8
3/8" Drive Ratchet
1/4" Drive Ratchet
Rear Pocket
Shop Rags (2)
Go-Jo Fast-Wipes
Duct Tape
Spare Alternator Rotor
Black Neoprene Glasses Case - Misc. Fasteners & Repair
Hose Clamps
Stainless Steel Safety Wire
Electrical Hookup Wire
Tie-wraps
6mm Allen bolts & nuts
Steel Epoxy Putty
Black Neoprene Glasses Case
36mm, 1/2" drive socket
27mm, 1/2" drive socket
3/8" to 1/2" adaptor
Top of Givi Top Case
Cargo Net Attached to 8 Bungee Buddies
MSR 6 Litre Dromedary Bag w/ Shower Attachment
Assorted Nylon Webbing Straps (8)
Givi Top Case
DC-DC Power Transformer (wired to bike's Battery)
GPS Data Cable (wired to handlebar-mounted GPS)
Nike Lite-Weight Hiking Boots
Film (18 rolls stuffed into boots)
Small Black Case with Phone/AC Adaptors/Cords
AC Adaptor for Palmtop (12V,.75A)
AC Adaptor for Tape Player & Shortwave Radio (3V,.5A)
Modem-to-RJ11 cord
8' RJ11 cord on TeleSpool
Mini-Phone Dialer
Garmin GPS Power/Data Adaptor Cord
8' Palmtop/GPS Power/Data Extension Cord
Spare Nicads, 850mAh (4)
Small booklet of dialing/connection hints
DC-DC Power Transformer Power Plug Adaptors
IBM Modem-Saver
RJ11 Couplers (2)
RJ11 Doubler
RJ11 - Alligator Clip Leads - Cord
RJ11 - Spade Lugs - Cord
Micro-Test Clips (2)
Small (2") Retractible Knife
Small Combination Phillips/Standard Screwdriver
Spare Palmtop and GPS Power Fuses (21)
Spare (Connector Pins)
DB-9 pin Null Modem Connector
DB-9 Male-Male Gender Changer
DB-9 - DB-25 Adaptors (2)
Mountainsmith Shoulder Bag / Fanny Pack
Front Compartment
Skin Stuff (small blue-green OR bag)
REI Jungle Juice (insect Repellent)
Dermatone 33 SPF Sunblock/Moisturizing Creme
Zinc-Oxide Sunblock Creme
Spare Film Rolls (2)
Original Document Pouch
Passport
Yellow Card (Vaccination Information)
US Customs Certificate of Registration for
Personal Effects Taken Abroad
Inter-American International Drivers License
Vehicle Title
Insurance Binder
Vehicle Permit for Venezuela
Letter from my Employer
Letter from my Bank
Medical Insurance Policy
Travelers Checks (US$ 600)
Spare Passport Photos (12)
Main Compartment
Palmtop Computer in Case w/ PCMCIA Fax/Modem Card
Spare Nicads (2)
Floppy Disk
Olympus IS-3 Zoom-Reflex Camera
Inner Compartment
Reading Glasses & Case
Pen
Lens Cleaning Tissue
Outside Mesh Compartment
Mini-Tripod
Lens Cleaner Fluid
Grundig Shortwave Radio
Small Cassette Tape Player
Spanish Textbook, Workbook, and 14 Tapes
Plastic Map Case - US Maps
Plastic Map Case - Mexican Maps
Plastic Map Case - Central American Maps
Plastic Map Case - South American Maps
AAA Mexico Travel Guide Book
Book: Driving Through Central and South America,
Palmtop And GPS Manuals in Book Cover
IAMAT information pamphlets
Reading Books in bookcover
Riding the Edge
In Patagonia
Givi Document Holder
Laminated Copy of License Plate
BMW MOA Anonymous Book
IAMAT List of Physicians
List of US Embassies and Consulates Abrd
List of International Youth Hostels
List of International VISA ATM Locations
List of International BMW Dealers
Atached to Givi Top Case Handle
First-Aid Bag (Black Chase Harper Bag)
Red First-Aid Kit
Back Cover
Waterproof Adhesive Tape
Triangle Bandage w/ Safety Pins
Tylenol 650mg Tablets
Ciprofloxacin Antibiotic Tablets (10)
Tinture of Iodine
Snake Bite Kit
Antiseptic Towlettes (6)
Safety Pins (6)
Razor Blades (2)
2" Elastic Bandage
Tick Tweezers
Book:Your Ticket to Good, Health While Travelling
Front Cover
2nd Skin Moist Pads (4)
Moleskin
Mycitracin Ointment
Small Scissors
Tweezers
Pen
Flap 1
Assorted Bandaids
Small Sterile Pads
Book:Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel
Medicine
MityLite Flashlight (2 AA Cells)
Flap 2
Large Sterile Pads (5)
Power Bars (5)
Kryptonite Cable Lock
Fastened to Left Side of Givi Sub-Rack
Black Chem (Bike) Bag
Tube of BMW #10 Grease
Tube od Dirko Sealing Compound
Fastened to Right Side of Givi Sub-Rack
Purple Chem (Bike) Bag
Tube of Clear Silicone RTV
Tube of Loctitr 819 Hylomar Gasket Dressing Sealant
Tube of Optimoly Anti-Sieze Paste
Tube of Die-electric Grease
Loctite 242 Threadlock
Loctite 271 Threadlock
Silicone Lubricant
Set of .5", .75", & 1." Fork Spacers
Fork Spacer Washers
Rear Rack, Under Givi Sub-Rack
Mosquito Head Net (in small Blue OR Bag; behind seat)
BMW Mini-Battery Charger (in red neoprene glasses case)
Diode Board (in Red Neoprene Glasses Case)
Spare Lever Bag (Red Neoprene Glasses Case)
Brake Lever
Clutch Lever
Hammock (in Green OR Ditty Bag)
4-1/2' Fuel Line
Clutch Cable
Rear Rack, Behind Givi Bag
Oil Filter Bag (Yellow Dry Bag)
BMW Oil Filter Kits (3)
Left-Side Rear Fender, Between Fender And Saddlebag
Jumper Cables
Tire Repair Bag
Tire Irons (3)
Tube Patches
Small (3)
Large (4)
Patch Cement (2 tubes)
Tube Rougher
Valve Core Remover
Hole Reamer
Spark-Plug Air Pump
Package of Go-Jo Fast-Wipes
Electrical Bag
Spark Plugs (4)
Spare Bulbs
Tail Light (2)
Turn Signal (1)
Spare Fuses
10. watt (4)
15. watt (2)
20. watt (4)
Portable Butane Soldering Iron/Torch
Assorted Tips (3)
Solder
Spare BMW Connector Pins - Male (2)
Spare BMW Connector Pins - Female (2)
Connector Pin Removal/Insertion Tool
Spare Flashlight Bulbs (2)
Tie Wraps, Small, Medium, Large (30)
Under Rear Rack, On Top of Rear Fender
Misc. GS Parts (Black Neoprene Glasses Case)
Bash Plate Grommets (4)
Driveshaft/Output Flange Bolts (8)
Tranny, Swingarm, and Final Drive Crush Washers
Fork Crush Washers
Fork O-Rings
Cylinder Base Small O-Rings (4)
Carb Main Jets
150 (2)
145 (2)
140 (2)
Clutch Cable Felt
Tie Wraps
Right-Side Rear Fender, Between Fender and Saddlebag
Emergency Bag (Blue and Black Moose Bag)
Emergency Blanket
Power Bars (2)
Polar Pure Saturated Iodine Solution
Matches
Cigarette Lighter
Candle
Mini-Hacksaw
Wire Chain Saw
Tie-Down/Tow-Strap Bag
Cyco-Active Tow-Downs (2)
Tow Strap
Mini Ancra Straps (2)
Top of Left Jesse Bag
5 Bungee Buddies
MSR 4 Litre Drommedary Bag (2)
Fastened to Outside of Inner Side of Left Jesse Bag
Exhaust Nut Wrench
2 Foot PVC Tube
Snap-On 5-75 ft-lb Torque Wrench
Pushrod Seals (4)
Left Jesse Saddlebag
Haynes BMW Service Manual
Spare Base and Valve Cover Gaskets
Moss Tent
Pur Explorer Water Filter
Plastic Ziploc Bag
Assorted Sauce Mixes
Mess Kit (in blue bag)
Heat Diffuser
Small Chammmis Cloth
Medium Sauce Pan & Lid
Small Sauce Pan & Lid
Plastic Measuring Cup
Stove Bag (Blue Dry Bag)
MSR Whisperlight International Stove
MSR Fuel Bottle
Windscreen
MSR Repair Kit
Cigarette Lighter
Utensil Kit (Black Triangular Tool Bag)
Plastic Knife, Fork, And Spoon
Bamboo Spatula
Plastic Cooking Spoon
Tin Foil
Washing Kit (in yellow bag)
Dish Soap
Teflon Scrapers
Scouring Pad
Rubber Gloves
16oz Container Tang
8oz Container Powdered Milk
Stainless-Steel Mug
4oz Container Instant Coffee
16oz Bottle (for Mixing)
8oz Squeeze Bottle of Olive Oil
Ziploc Bag with Assorted Miso Soup Mixes
Ziploc Bag with Tea Bags
Ziploc Bag with Spagetti
Northface Blue Kazoo Sleeping Bag in Purple Stuff Sack
Spare Shop Rag
Top of Right Jesse Bag
5 Bungee Buddies
Collapsable Tripod Camp Chair
Fastened to Outside of Rear Side of Right Jesse Bag
Kryptonite U-Lock
Right Jesse Saddlebag
Guide Books (7)
Camera Manuals
Copies of Documents and Cash Stash in Waterproof Holder
Cold Weather Gear (Red Stuff Sack)
Aerostich Fleece Jacket
Fleece Pants
Medium-Weight Capilene LongJohns
Wool Gloves
Mosquito Net (in Maroon Stuff Sack)
Pants (Blue Stuff Sack)
REI Gray Cotton Explorer Pants
(convertable to shorts)
Khaki Explorer Pants
(convertable to shorts)
1st-Layer Clothes (Green Stuff Sack)
Change #1
Nylon shorts
Capilene T-shirt
Medium-Weight Capilene Socks
Light-Weight Capilene Socks
Large Handkerchief
Change #2
Nylon shorts
Capilene T-shirt
Medium-Weight Capilene Socks
Light-Weight Capilene Socks
Large Handkerchief
Long-Sleeve Shirts (Purple Stuff Sack)
ExOfficio Baja Plus Long Sleeve Shirt
Med-Weight Capilene LongSleeve Zip-Up Turtle Neck Shirt
Youth Hostel Sleep Sack (in pink Stuff Sack)
Thermarest Ultralite Long
Bath Kit (green Jansport Bag)
Main Pocket
Lubriderm Lotion (1 fl.oz.)
Anti-Perspirant
Nail Clippers
Collapsible Hair Brush
Ziploc Bag of Q-Tips
Small Flashlight
Wet-Ones Travel Pack
Panasonic Battery-Powered Beard Trimmer
Small Beard/Moustache Comb
Front Pocket
Soap Box
Shampoo
Washcloth
Hair/Scalp Scrubber
Dental Kit (Blue OR Bag)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
Mini Proxy Brushes and Refills
Dental Pick
Inflatable Pillow
Pack-Towell
Teva Sandalls
Spare Shop Rag
Aerostich
Jacket
Right Breast Pocket
Yashica T4 Super D Camera
Left Breast Pocket
Sunglasses Case and 2 Spae Lenses
Spanish-English Dictionary (in Ziploc Bag)
Extra Pair of Ear Plugs
Right Lower Pocket
Red Bandanna
Blistex Lip Balm
Left Lower Pocket
Copies od Documents in Waterproof Pouch)
Back Pocket
Aerostich Wind Triangle
Polypropilene Glove Liners
Inside Breast Pocket
Dummy Wallet
Expired Credit Cards
Expired CA Drivers License
One Day's Cash
Right Sleeve Pocket
Pair of Ear Plugs
Pants
Right Leg Pocket
Real Wallet
Clothing I Wear
Light-Weight Capilene Socks
Mid-Weight Capilene Socks
Nylon Shorts
Jeans
Leather Money Belt
Leatherman Tool
Short-Sleeve Capilene T-Shirt
Riding Gear
Daytona Dual-Sport Boots
Aerostich 2-piece Roadcrafter
BMW Summer Waterproof Gloves
Shoei X-8 Air
Gargoyles Sunglasses