What to Bring - Adventure Day Rides

Let's put that another way, shall we? Here are some items separated purely subjectively into 5 categories by number; 1 being, subjectively speaking, the most important for you to bring along, and 5 being things that it is often a good idea expressly not to bring along:

1 Proof of insurance Vehicle registration Driver’s license 2+L H2O (I bring a 3L water-bag) ATGATT1 Cell phone w/ ICE2 number in contacts SOA3 1All The Gear, All The Time (wear it!) 2In Case of Emergency 3That is, a spirit of adventure. 2 Basic tool kit for your bike Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card* Earplugs Warm and cool clothes Snacks Camera Petty Cash First Aid Kit *That is, your membership card to the motorcycle towing service of your choice... 3 ICE list to trade with another rider 2-Way radio Air pump Pressure gauge Petty Cash Spare Fuel Siphon 4 GPS Tow rope Extensive tool kit for your bike Map of general ride area 5 Saddlebags Household pets Oversized egos Passengers Illegal substances Street tires

There area as many more items that - if added to this list - could increase or decrease the amount of fun or satisfaction or safety or overall rolling weight you have on a given ride, as there are stars in the sky. If you have suggestions for this list please email them or add a comment to this post.